Arden Zwelling

Sorting out UFC’s bantamweight contenders

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.

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

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UFC's Vallejos, Amosov look to announce their arrival

Leading up to the last card of 2025, Arden Zwelling takes a closer look at Kevin Vallejos' and Yaroslav Amosov’s previous fights as they seek to end the year with statement performances.

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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.

Relentless Dvalishvili pursuing history at UFC 323

Matchmaking UFC's crowded lightweight division

Now, it’s clear Tsarukyan ought to fight for the title in 2026. Yet he may not be the first to do so as the UFC has been positioning the immensely popular Paddy Pimblett for the next crack at Ilia Topuria’s crown for months.

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.

Standout performances will be key at high-stakes UFC Fight Night in Qatar

'Now, I bring two': Double champion Makhachev asserts dominance at UFC 322

Khabib Nurmagomedov insisted on putting Islam Makhachev's latest title belt over his friend's shoulders after his UFC 322 win. It was the most damage the dominant welterweight champ incurred all night.