Opinion: The Misconception Surrounding Intelligent Defense Fans should be neither surprised nor outraged when fighters like John Dodson choose to fight with their heads instead of their hearts, writes...

Opinion: 4 Takeaways From Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor 2 The UFC 202 rematch on Saturday in Las Vegas left the MMA world with various talking points. Sherdog columnist Andreas Hale examines four of them.

Opinion: Is GSP in the Future for McGregor or Diaz? Much has been made about Conor McGregor’s future should he beat Nate Diaz at UFC 202.

Opinion: UFC Cannot Afford Another Conor McGregor Loss I’ll admit it: The title of this column has a bit of hyperbole involved. But, superstars have always dictated eras in combat sports. Boxing came and went on the back of its biggest star. The UFC will do the...

Opinion: Will the Underdog Curse Claim Robbie Lawler Next? Concern for the welterweight titleholder is legitimate following a rash of recent upsets involving UFC champions, writes Andreas Hale.

UFC Fight Week: Which Underdog is Most Likely to be a Champion? There will be a whopping four title fights this weekend as UFC 200, “The Ultimate Fighter 23” Finale and UFC Fight Night “Dos Anjos vs....

Opinion: The Many Layers of Intrigue Behind Brock Lesnar’s UFC Return For all the turmoil of the past few days in MMA, there have been some remarkable highs. Of course, Michael Bisping’s shocking knockout of Luke Rockhold to finally claim the middleweight title after a 10-year journey is something that should be remembered. The sight of Nate Diaz holding his arms up in The Forum when it was announced...

Opinion: What Did Conor McGregor’s ESPN Interview Tell Us? Beyond the featherweight champion’s bluster lies the truth: The Ultimate Fighting Championship still holds all the cards, writes Andreas Hale.

Opinion: McGregor vs. Mayweather is a Joke, Right? You guys heard the joke about Floyd Mayweather Jr. fighting Conor McGregor?

Opinion: How Conor McGregor vs. the UFC Became a Win-Win The debacle involving the Irish superstar has turned into a massive coup for the promotion and UFC 200.