Chris Rini
Chris Rini is an artist and BloodyElbow’s editorial cartoonist. He has been an artist since 1996 and publishes an annual book called The Fine Art of Violence. Chris has worked in Mixed Martial arts since 2013 and in his spare time makes terrariums, plays keyboards, and trains BJJ.
Four fighters' dreams ended, en route to the Ilia Topuria Era
Time marches on and Ilia Topuria is now the Grand Marshal of the featherweight division after UFC 298.
UFC contenders, pretenders, and gatekeepers at the Apex
The UFC Apex stinks, but sometimes good fighters have to be there. It's a reality check.
Turns out Gina Carano isn’t the only star Disney has silenced
A digital detective digs into The Case of the Hurt, Hurt Feelings of Gina Carano and Disney with help from a former UFC exec.
Did Jon Jones really out-earn both his NFL playing brothers?
Court documents allow us to check a 10 year old claim that Jon Jones made more money in the UFC than his two brothers combined made in the NFL.
Apex events are the penny stock proving ground - (mma)²
Four UFC fighters did what they needed to do, but is there a payoff coming their way?
UFC has tolerated abuse and hate for so long that's it's finally affected a white man - (mma)²
The UFC has looked the other way on domestic violence and hatespeech. Should anyone be surprised now even white guys are getting it?
Lazy Liars induct Frankie Edgar into UFC Hall of Fame
Frankie Edgar is an all-time great fighter. You don't gotta make up reasons or a resume, DC.
UFC headliner back in title picture, spells out his future demise
(mma)² - Look out Alex Pereira, Magomed Ankalaev is coming for the UFC light heavyweight belt in 2024. It's gonna be messy.
Two UFC LHWs at a career crossroads, just like the division itself
Conventional wisdome versus goofball chaos agent, in a match to decide the next UFC light heavyweight contender.
Old heads ruled the lightweight division in 2023
Lightweight is the deepest division in MMA and there was no shortage of captivating performances in the UFC Octagon.
UFC's best weight class in 2023? It wasn't bantamweight
Did the UFC's bantamweight division have the breakout fighter, emotional moment, and veteran comeback of the year?
Song Yadong was boring, and that's good for his UFC career
Song Yadong usually gives the fans what they want, but on Saturday he got what he needed.
Arman Tsarukyan proves Rank Ain't Nothin' But a Number - (mma)²
Arman Tsarukyan's win exposese the UFC lightweight division's boxing-esque problem.
PFL can make dreams come true, but UFC fighters might be too brainwashed
The UFC's brand loyalty is an existential threat to the PFL's ability to acquire talent.
Transform your UFC title shot opportunity with this one weird trick
When the UFC schedule becomes more quantity than quality, perhaps fighters should adjust their career approach accordingly.
Jiri Prochazka saved Alex Pereira's legacy at UFC 295
Strange that no one mentioned it was the UFC's 30th anniversary during an amazing night of fights where Alex Pereira made history.
Derrick Lewis made his bed, Jailton Almeida just provided the blanket
Derrick Lewis must grapple with the reality of his new eight-fight UFC contract.
Francis Ngannou was Rocky, Mike Tyson, and Jack Johnson rolled into one
For one night, Francis Ngannou became all things for all people.
UFC 294: Talking to your loved ones about Khamzat Chimaev
At UFC 294, Khamzat Chimaev put on his best peformance yet, after the fight.
Edson Barboza gave his best, and deserved better - (mma)²
Edson Barboza put on one of the best performances in a career littered with highlights
Bobby Green's perfect callout. Oh yeah, flags are back, dummy - (mma)²
UFC's lightweight division is in a logjam, and Bobby Green knows how to play the fight game.
Top five most important UFC fights before 2023 ends
From legacy defining title fights to the champions of tomorrow, these are the fighters putting their reputations on the line.
Tony Ferguson and Michelle Waterson-Gomez aren't aging gracefully - (mma)²
UFC vet Tony Ferguson is facing a perfect storm, is anyone obligated to provide a lifeboat?
Alexa Grasso is queen, and there will be no rematch
There's a new mathematical formula to decide who gets a rematch, and it doesn't add up for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso 3.
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 Paris, and the ‘je ne sais quoi’ of new blood
UFC Paris made MMA feel new again, and it was a welcome change of pace.
A Tribute to the Korean Zombie, last of the action fighters - (mma)²
The Korean Zombie has retired, and with it the end of a certain genre of action fighter.
The Good, the Bad, and the Sean O'Malley of UFC 292
Sean O'Malley had a star making performance, but others looked like hell in and out of the cage.
Wu Tang Clan explains the UFC class action Lawsuit - N.A.S.H. Rules Everything Around Me - (mma)²
No time to listen to a 40min podcast? Are you too ADHD to read the article? Let a cartoon marsupial explains UFC Class Action with Wu Tang and John Nash.
Nate Diaz teaches Cory Sandhagen there’s no point in being the best - (mma)²
Nate Diaz and Cory Sandhagen again proved that winning isn’t everything.