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UFC 294 just proved that backups for title fights are completely pointless
Who would have thought that UFC 294 replacement fighters could be so easily replaced?
The deck was always stacked against Scott Coker at Bellator
Success has been fleeting for Scott Coker in Bellator MMA but he was never given much of a chance to begin with
UFC finances for first half of 2023 revealed
John S. Nash breaks down the latest filings on UFC finances.
Sean Strickland must balance his woke scourge persona with a redemption story
Sean Strickland shocks the world by being well behaved on the mic and "ready to die" in the cage.
UFC 293: Sean Strickland refused to be canceled
What happens when the man who isn't supposed to be here and can't keep his mouth shut wins it all? After Sean Strickland's UFC 293 upset over Israel Adesanya, it's now time to find out...
Details: Saudi Arabia purchases $100M PFL ownership stake
Saudi Arabia continues its investment in sports. This time purchasing a minority stake with MMA promotion PFL.
UFC 292 technical breakdown: O'Malley's now iconic KO, and how he was prepared for everything
Miguel Class breaks down Sean O'Malley's sensational UFC bantamweight championship win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
Aljamain Sterling deserves an immediate rematch but UFC will protect Sean O'Malley instead
The King is dead. Long live the king, Sean O'Malley.
Jake Paul won the battle but Nate Diaz won the war
Jake Paul officially beat Nate Diaz, but hard fought victories are not always viewed as victories...
This is how Justin Gaethje knocked out Dustin Poirier at UFC 291
Sure Justin Gaethje got an instant classic finish for his highlight reel at UFC 291, but how did he do it?
New free agent Derrick Lewis would be insane to not go after Ngannou rematch
If Derrick Lewis is after the biggest fight, there is none bigger than 'The Predator'.
UFC 291 post-fight analysis: Gaethje has always been a BMF
Justin Gaethje beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Is there a point to watching a BMF fight between two fighters who are already BMFs? I guess so.
How ‘Face The Pain’ became the sound of the UFC
Face The Pain is the unofficial anthem of MMA. This is the story of how it became associated with the UFC.
Alexander Volkanovski is living up to his nickname, but his legacy still isn't complete
At UFC 290, there was "great" and then there was Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski
Yes, Fury vs Ngannou is a heist, but it'll also be a blast
Francis Ngannou made the impossible possible, and now has a fight with Tyson Fury. Just relax and enjoy it for what it is.
UFC 290 - Alexander Volkanovski: Master of range
UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski is one of the shortest men in the featherweight division, but he's also a master of range control and distance management.
A dejected MMA fan’s search for a fix leads back to… BattleBots, naturally
The gleaming allure of BattleBots versus the dulling shimmer of MMA. There can only be one winner.
While White talks about Musk vs Zuckerberg, he's ignoring some great UFC bouts
What happens when UFC President Dana White cares more about fights he can't promise vs. ones he can? Well, we're finding out...
How Russia's mercenary groups found their warriors in MMA gyms
MMA fighters were among the Wagner Group mercenaries who found themselves embroiled in an attempted uprising in Russia.
Anthony Bourdain: Sucking a little less
Editor’s note: In honor of what would have been his 67th birthday, let’s relive our 2014 interview with Anthony Bourdain and his BJJ journey.
This is how the 'Just Bleed Guy' became MMA's most infamous meme
In his first interview ever, the ‘Just Bleed Guy’ reveals the gory truth about his path to UFC 15, prison and eventually peace.
Tyson Fury blames 's–tbag' Joe Rogan for stirring up 'ridiculous' Jones fight
Tyson Fury spoke about his back and forth with Jon Jones and claimed Joe Rogan was the catalyst for it all.
Technique Breakdown: Nunes and Oliveira remain a class above
Breaking down Amanda Nunes and Charles Oliveira's UFC 289 performances.
UFC needs to move from world f--king domination
A lack of innovation is dangerous for the UFC
GWOAT? No, Amanda Nunes is the Greatest of all Time
Man or woman, there's no question that Amanda Nunes is one of the greatest fighters of all time, period.
Bloody Elbow investigates: California's boxing pension fund and how it bodes ill for MMA
California's boxing pension fund has been maligned over its mismanagement. The state is now looking to use it as a template for an MMA pension fund.
'Happy' Charles Oliveira, and the obvious case for his title shot
There's only one destination for Charles Oliveira after UFC 289, and it's back to the top
Follow the money: California's boxing pension fund
California's boxing pension fund didn't pay out a dime to a single boxer for six years in the 2000s. Where did that money go?
It's time for the UFC to stop being 'lazy' and get out of The Apex
It's time to get the show back on the road full time, and the UFC can't get out of The Apex soon enough.
TUF 31 premiere reaction: just more of the same
"So, you want to be the ultimate tool for maintaining the status quo?" See my thoughts on TUF here.