The Big Picture: Refereeing the Referees Considering the life-and-death stakes associated with their job, officials in MMA have to be held to account for their performance in the cage,...

The Big Picture: Small Cages and Squash Matches Sherdog columnist Eric Stinton examines the factors behind the three sub-minute finishes at UFC on ESPN 10.

Opinion: The Art of Public Negotiations While the stances they have taken on fighter pay were greeted by widespread admiration, Henry Cejudo and Jon Jones do not figure to find a pot...

Different Sides of Violence The allure of violence is undeniable. It taps into something primal and evolutionary resonant. In the same way my harmless, domesticated wiener...

Opinion: Why Boring Fights Are Bad for Business Patrick Auger explores how boring fights can impact the bottom line in competitive markets.

The Bottom Line: Time Stops for No One, Not Even Nick Diaz Whether or not fans want to see the former Strikeforce champion fight again, they have to accept the reality that his glory days are long gone,...

What Will It Take for the UFC to Cut Ties with Conor McGregor? For the second time this year, the New York Times is reporting that Conor McGregor is being investigated over a sexual assault allegation. Jacob Debets wonders whether or not there is anything the Irishman can do to make the...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC Fight Night 161 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday leaned on women’s strawweight contenders Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson, as it...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC on ESPN 4 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday invaded the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, with UFC on ESPN 4. With it came some good, some...

The Bottom Line: The 16-Year Overnight Sensation Jorge Masvidal’s journey to stardom is as unique as it is interesting, writes Todd Martin.