MMA News and Articles by Todd Martin

Todd Martin

Todd Martin has written about mixed martial arts since 2002 for a variety of outlets, including CBSSports.com, SI.com, ESPN.com, the Los Angeles Times, MMApayout.com, Fight Magazine and Fighting Spirit Magazine. He has appeared on a number of radio stations, including ESPN affiliates in New York and Washington, D.C., and HDNet’s “Inside MMA” television show. In addition to his work at Sherdog.com, he does a weekly podcast with Bryan Alvarez at WrestlingObserver.com and blogs regularly at LaTimes.com. Todd received his BA from Vassar College in 2003 and JD from UCLA School of Law in 2007 and is a licensed attorney. He has covered UFC, Pride, Affliction, IFL, WFA, Strikeforce, WEC and K-1 live events. He believes deeply in the power of MMA to heal the world and bring happiness to all of its people.

MMA’s Newest Epicenter

By: Todd Martin Jun, 06, 2013
A popularity explosion in Brazil has become big business for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Velasquez-Silva and the History of UFC Rematches

By: Todd Martin May, 24, 2013
If the results of past Ultimate Fighting Championship return bouts are any indication, Antonio Silva faces an uphill climb at UFC 160.
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One FC and its Quest to Conquer Asia

By: Todd Martin Jan, 29, 2013
Promotion offers hope to those who desire a thriving and dynamic international MMA scene.
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Strikeforce: 10 Memorable Moments

By: Todd Martin Jan, 10, 2013
Unforgettable events, characters will keep promotion alive long after it closes for business on Saturday in Oklahoma City.
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MMA’s Mount Rushmore

By: Todd Martin Dec, 18, 2012
Which fighters deserve to serve as the Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln of mixed martial arts?
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The UFC Flyweight Title and the History of Championship Introductions

By: Todd Martin Sep, 21, 2012
If the past is any indication, it will take time for the 125-pound gold to carry its weight.
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Anderson Silva: 10 Memorable Moments

By: Todd Martin Jul, 02, 2012
It is often hard to appreciate history while it is still happening. Fans have become so accustomed to Anderson Silva’s dominance that it is...
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MMA’s Grudging Promotion

By: Todd Martin Apr, 19, 2012
Feuds have long been a staple of mixed martial arts. At UFC 145, Jon Jones and Rashad Evans, like so many others before them, will tap into the...
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Nick Diaz: 10 Crazy Moments

By: Todd Martin Feb, 02, 2012
Few figures in MMA are as intriguing as the favorite son of Stockton, Calif., Nick Diaz.
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Scratching a ‘Wonderful’ Surface

By: Todd Martin Jan, 26, 2012
The time has come to find out just how good “Mr. Wonderful” is inside the Octagon. There are points in any athlete’s career when he or she...
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Beatdown After The Bell: 'UFC on Fox 3'

By: TJ De Santis and Todd Martin May, 05, 2012
TJ De Santis and Todd Martin were live on The Sherdog Radio Network Saturday night following the conclusion of the "UFC on Fox 3" card.

For two hours De Santis and Martin recapped the night's event which saw Nate Diaz submit Jim Miller in the second round of the main event. TJ and Todd chat about where this win puts Diaz, the lightweight title...
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