Veteran MMA journalist Ben Fowlkes published a column on November 5, 2026, examining two pressing topics in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The piece asks whether the current rule set and judging criteria in the UFC are stacked against fighters who rely primarily on grappling and wrestling skills.
The column also considers how the results of the 2026 United States midterm elections could influence the promotion's public alignment with former President Donald Trump, a branding strategy that has drawn both support and criticism. Fowlkes explores the potential intersection of political shifts and the sport's commercial direction.
