Arden Zwelling

Five notable UFC non-title fights in early 2026

Arden Zwelling

One of the first writers to join the Sportsnet magazine publishing team in 2011, Arden Zwelling has become a permanent fixture on Sportsnet’s multiplatform MLB and Toronto Blue Jays coverage. Zwelling currently contributes to sportsnet.ca and Sportsnet magazine as a staff writer, breaking down the latest news, trades and rumours from the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse.

Five biggest UFC fights to watch in early 2026

As UFC emerges from what passes as an off-season, Arden Zwelling offers up the top fights to watch as action heats back up.

Sorting out UFC’s bantamweight contenders

Considering candidates for Joshua Van’s first title defence

With Alexandre Pantoja's long reign at an end and 24-year-old Joshua Van atop the flyweight ladder, it's time to look towards the future. Arden Zwelling looks at some possible matchups for the UFC's youngest champion.

Canadians Robertson, Croden seeking to stand out at UFC Fight Night

It’s been a busy final few months of 2025 atop UFC’s three women’s divisions. Arden Zwelling tells us what that means to a couple of Canadians heading into a big fight weekend.

UFC's Vallejos, Amosov look to announce their arrival

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Pantoja, Horiguchi on collision course as UFC flyweight history repeats itself

Is the unstoppable Alexandre Pantoja finally on a collision course with Kyoji Horiguchi? This weekend's UFC 323 could very well set it up, writes Arden Zwelling.

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Relentless Dvalishvili pursuing history at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili is attempting to become the first UFC champion to defend their belt four times in a calendar year this weekend at UFC 323. It’s hard to imagine any other athlete in the sport possessing the motor and durability to withstand such a demanding schedule.

Matchmaking UFC's crowded lightweight division

Matchmaking UFC’s red hot welterweight division

It’s been a busy, fascinating month for UFC’s welterweight division, as most of its top-10 waged a grand prix that produced a new champion, gave rise to multiple exciting up-and-comers, and created an array of fresh matchup possibilities the company could pursue in the new year.