Cris Cyborg's statement about Brazilian MMA rings true across the UFC in 2026
Cris Cyborg has long been a revered representative of Brazilian MMA, and her recent remark regarding it seems to be backed by major developments.
MMA Opinion & Analysis
Editorials, hot takes, and in-depth analysis from voices that follow every punch in the sport.
The UFC Doesn't Have a Star Problem - It Has a Patience Problem
The criticism of the UFC is that it no longer has megastars; however, is that the case or do fans just need to be patient?
Michael Morales is Wasting his UFC Career - Opinion
Michael Morales is a phenomenal talent, but having not competed since November 2025, he's wasting his UFC career.
The Best vs The Best? Aline Pereira's Chance Makes Mockery of Contender Series
Aline Pereira's Contender Series shot highlights why the UFC model is changing from the best vs the best.
Andre Fili Pockets Deserved $100K Bonus Saturday Night
This time around in Zuhosky's Take, Drew talks about Andre Fili's win in UFC Vegas 122.
Is Sean Strickland being treated unfairly? Analyzing his rift with the UFC
Sean Strickland and the UFC no longer see eye to eye, and it all stems from a pay dispute that, from Strickland's end, isn't unreasonable in the slightest.
Damian Pinas is who the UFC thought Ateba Gautier was
Damian Pinas emerged from UFC 332 as one of the brightest prospects at middleweight, supplanting fellow knockout artist Ateba Gautier.
Where does Marvin Vettori go from here? Post-UFC 332 analysis
Marvin Vettori suffered yet another loss at UFC 332, and it could very well be the nail on the coffin of his MMA career at the highest level.
Post-UFC 332 analysis: Rafael dos Anjos and retirement
Rafael dos Anjos is a fighter's fighter, but after a long career that spans more than 20 years, it's time for him to hang up the gloves.
Now what? The implications of Johnny Walker's successful UFC heavyweight debut
A new chapter of Johnny Walker's career began at UFC 332, where he made a successful transition to heavyweight, with an entire new division open to him.
Payton Talbott vs. Sean O'Malley is the fight to make at bantamweight
After UFC 332, Payton Talbott should be done with over-the-hill veterans, and Sean O'Malley, who he called out, should be his next opponent.
Sean Strickland Wants $1M and a $12 Billion Company Has No Excuse Not to Pay It
Sean Strickland just demanded a $1 million payday to fight Nassourdine Imavov next, but the UFC still hasn't accepted his terms, leaving fans frustrated
Terrence Born's EFC 138 Title Win Raises One Big Question
Terrence Born became the new EFC Heavyweight Champion at EFC 138 on Thursday, October 1, but EFC is now faced with one major question.
2026 has been one of the most snakebitten years for UFC champions
This year hasn't been very kind to UFC champions, with the injury bug stinging more high-profile titleholders than usual.
The UFC should sign Shamil Erdogan before age catches up to him
The UFC needs to revitalize its heavyweight division, and there is one man, Shamil Erdogan, who fights in a different promotion, that they should pursue to breathe new life into it.
What happens if Kayla Harrison wins at UFC 334? Analyzing the implication
Kayla Harrison defends her women's bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334, and a win would change everything, for good and bad.