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: Winners Dictate Narratives The examples of Georges St. Pierre and Ronda Rousey underscore why the Rose Namajunas-Joanna Jedrzejczyk rematch at UFC 223 is such an important...

Todd Martin

Mar 27, 2018

The Bottom Line: Bet on Floyd Mayweather Taking the UFC Money Though the idea might be far-fetched to some, Sherdog columnist Todd Martin believes “Money” will compete in the Octagon someday soon.

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Todd Martin

Mar 21, 2018

The Bottom Line: For Legacy, Georges St. Pierre’s Choice is Clear Only one man offers the kind of reward GSP seeks, and he is not named Nate Diaz or Conor McGregor, writes Todd Martin.

Todd Martin

Mar 13, 2018

The Bottom Line: Drawing Parallels Brian Ortega charted a similar course to that of champion Max Holloway in his climb to the top of the UFC’s featherweight division, writes...

Todd Martin

Mar 06, 2018

The Bottom Line: The Underlying Vulnerability of ‘Cyborg’ Cris Cyborg enters UFC 222 on Saturday as one of the most dominant champions in MMA history, but her days at the top may be numbered, writes...

Todd Martin

Feb 27, 2018

The Bottom Line: The Plight of ‘The Texecutioner’ James Vick’s position in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division is a reflection of a changing sport, writes Todd Martin.

Todd Martin

Feb 20, 2018

The Bottom Line: The Power of Power Explosive finishes have always been a big part of MMA’s appeal and UFC 221 was a reminder of what still exists to be tapped, writes Todd Martin.

Todd Martin

Feb 13, 2018

The Bottom Line: Yoel Romero, the Great ‘What If?’ The Olympic silver medalist could have been an all-time great had he not started fighting at the same age Georges St. Pierre announced his 2013...

Todd Martin

Feb 06, 2018

The Bottom Line: Pros, Cons of Champion vs. Champion Superfights Sherdog columnist Todd Martin examines what could go right, wrong in the Stipe Miocic-Daniel Cormier, Cris Cyborg-Amanda Nunes and Demetrious Johnson-...

Todd Martin

Jan 30, 2018

The Bottom Line: A Night of Just Desserts UFC 220 and Bellator 192 provided respect, accomplishment and love for fighters who richly deserve it but don’t always get it, and that’s...

Todd Martin

Jan 23, 2018