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 Wade Keller at PWTorch.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, Bellator, 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.

The UFC Flyweight Title and the History of Championship Introductions If the past is any indication, it will take time for the 125-pound gold to carry its weight.

Todd Martin

Sep 21, 2012

Anderson Silva: 10 Memorable Moments 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...

Todd Martin

Jul 02, 2012

MMA’s Grudging Promotion 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...

Todd Martin

Apr 19, 2012

Nick Diaz: 10 Crazy Moments Few figures in MMA are as intriguing as the favorite son of Stockton, Calif., Nick Diaz.

Todd Martin

Feb 02, 2012

Scratching a ‘Wonderful’ Surface 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...

Todd Martin

Jan 26, 2012

‘Bones’ in 2011 and MMA’s All-Time Greatest Years When an unconscious Lyoto Machida dropped to the canvas at UFC 140 on Dec. 10 in Toronto, it marked the end of a spectacular year for UFC light heavyweight champion...

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Dec 23, 2011

‘Mayhem’ Miller: All Grown Up It was one of the most important years in the development of the Ultimate Fighting Championship: 2005. The promotion secured a regular...

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Nov 30, 2011

Wanderlei Silva: 10 Defining Moments Few fighters in mixed martial arts history have created as many enduring memories as the Brazilian muay Thai wrecking machine Wanderlei Silva.

Todd Martin

Nov 14, 2011

Sherdog’s Top 10: Signature ‘Cro Cop’ Moments As Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic’s storied career winds to its conclusion, he has no shortage of highs and lows to reflect upon.

Todd Martin

Oct 23, 2011

Edgar-Maynard 2: Dissecting a Classic When Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fought for a second time on New Year’s Day, few expected the memorable and controversial war that transpired.

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Oct 06, 2011