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 Bottom Line: A Year in Review Some of the fighters will remember 2021 most fondly, while others will be most eager to start anew, writes Todd Martin.

UFC

Todd Martin

Dec 28, 2021

The Bottom Line: To Sign or Not to Sign? The Ultimate Fighting Championship should only invest in Kayla Harrison if those in power believe she can be a star, with or without Amanda...

Women’s MMA

Todd Martin

Dec 22, 2021

The Bottom Line: Adverse Reactions Amanda Nunes’ shocking upset loss to Julianna Pena at UFC 269 leaves the former champion with much to prove in their inevitable rematch,...

UFC

Todd Martin

Dec 14, 2021

The Bottom Line: Much to Lose, Much to Gain Validation could prove elusive for lightweight champion Charles Oliveira as he heads into his first title defense in the UFC 269 headliner,...

UFC

Todd Martin

Dec 07, 2021

The Bottom Line: Untrendy Trajectory While most all-time greats experience a sharp decline after they peak, Jose Aldo’s late-career results have been fascinatingly ambiguous,...

UFC

Todd Martin

Nov 30, 2021

The Bottom Line: Fading Skepticism Yair Rodriguez, Marlon Vera and Brandon Moreno are blazing a trail for future Latin American stars in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, writes...

UFC

Todd Martin

Nov 16, 2021

The Bottom Line: Special Delivery The three-round lightweight showcase between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler at UFC 268 sizzled where so many hype monsters before it had...

UFC

Todd Martin

Nov 09, 2021

The Bottom Line: On the Complexities of Legacy Kamaru Usman still has plenty of motivating factors surrounding him, from his disdain for Colby Covington to his pursuit of Georges St. Pierre...

UFC

Todd Martin

Nov 02, 2021

The Bottom Line: No Time to Weight Paulo Costa’s abhorrent disregard for meeting his originally contracted weight requirement for UFC Fight Night 196 highlighted the need for...

UFC

Todd Martin

Oct 26, 2021

The Bottom Line: Corner Issues Her coach's tone between rounds was likely quite low on the list of Aspen Ladd's concerns in last Saturday's main event, writes Todd Martin.

UFC

Todd Martin

Oct 19, 2021