Nate Wilcox
Nate Wilcox is the founding editor of BloodyElbow.com. As such he has hired every editor and writer to work for the site. Wilcox’s writing for BE is known for its emphasis on MMA history, the evolution of fighting techniques and strong opinions. Wilcox developed the SBN MMA consensus rankings which were featured in USA Today from 2009 to 2011. Before founding BE, Wilcox was a political operative working for such figures as Senators John Kerry and Mark Warner and an early political blogger. He is the co-author of Netroots Rising, a history of the political blogosphere from 2003 to 2007. Wilcox also hosts the Let It Roll podcast on music history for the Pantheon Podcast Network.
UFC 300 headliner announced late, only finalized 'yesterday'
UFC 300 finally has its headliner, and it apparently came together in a matter of days.
UFC 298: Ian Machado Garry bores fans in decision win over Geoff Neal
It's time for UFC 298! The event goes down live tonight and on the main card we have Ian Machado Garry vs. Geoff Neal. Check out all the action here.
Merab Dvalishvili dominates Henry Cejudo
UFC 298 is live tonight! And it's time to check out Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo to see who might be next to fight Sean O'Malley for the belt.
Junior Tafa saves fight as last minute replacement for brother
UFC 298 has lost a second fight in 24 hours as an injury forced a cancellation.
UFC partners with controversial coffee company
The UFC now has an "official coffee" and it's made by the Black Rifle Coffee Company.
Teofimo Lopez gets wack decision over Jamaine Ortiz
It's time for Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz. Tune in tonight to see if the outspoken Lopez can defend his WBO and The Ring titles.
Dana White’s new answer for Conor McGregor’s return: ‘Hopefully this year’
UFC CEO Dana White is hopeful Conor McGregor will return to fight in the UFC Octagon in 2024.
Dana White meets with BKFC boss....what's up with that?
UFC boss Dana White and BKFC president David Feldman meet, is an alliance in the works?
UFC champ no more? Sean Strickland coping with title loss
It sounds like losing his title at UFC 297 hasn't hit Sean Strickland too hard.
Ex-UFC champ Henry Cejudo gearing up to call it quits on MMA again
It sounds like it's all or nothing for Henry Cejudo when he next steps into the UFC Octagon.
UFC top contender cuts goofy promo on bizarre BW title picture
One of the UFC's winningest top contenders is taking aim at the rest of his division.
Tony Ferguson reveals UFC 296 Paddy Pimblett loss excuse
The former UFC interim lightweight champion sounds like he's gearing up for another comeback attempt.
Chael Sonnen delivers worst UFC 297 scorecard
How in the heck did Chael Sonnen arrive at this score card for Strickland vs. du Plessis at UFC 297?
UFC CEO Dana White reassures Kayla Harrison doubters
Kayla Harrison is set to make her big debut. Not just in the UFC, but at 135 lbs.
Kid Nate’s MMA History 1: Pancrase meets BJJ at UFC 1
Two nascent MMA traditions collided at UFC 1 when Brazilian jiu-jitsu practioner Royce Gracie faced Japanese trained shoot wrestler Ken Shamrock.
Neil Magny's UFC trash talk blunder was worse than we knew
UFC welterweight Neil Magny got dragged for his poor trash talk at UFC 292, but it almost cost him a whole lot more.
Dana White not giving Sean Strickland immediate rematch, despite scoring fight for him at UFC 297
UFC CEO Dana White said he scored the UFC 297 main event for Sean Strickland but still doesn't believe Strickland merits an immediate rematch against new champ Dricus Du Plessis.
Punisher Bass, Josh Samman, Bloody Elbow and me
Nate Wilcox opens up on the two BE alumni who passed too soon.
UFC 297 Ian Machado Garry on Strickland vs. Du Pressis: ‘Just sloppy boxing’
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry weighs in with his take on Strickland vs Du Plessis at UFC 297.
UFC CEO Dana White: No Conor McGregor return in June
Despite an announcement from Conor McGregor himself, UFC CEO Dana White remains mum on whether his biggest star is indeed returning in June.
Streamer uses jiu-jitsu to disable attacker
A streamer from the Osidelocos uses jiu-jitsu to subdue a man who attacked him during a live stream.
Elle Brooke vs. AJ Bunker: Misfits Boxing 012: Live play-by-play results, stream
It's time for Elle Brooke to take on A.J. Bunker at Misfits Boxing & DAZN: X Series 012! Check out all the crossover boxing action here.
UFC 300: The BMF title will be on the line
The BMF title will be on the line at UFC 300 as Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway face off.
Khamzat Chimaev confident he'd beat Jon Jones
Rising contender Khamzat Chimaev still has some major goals.
Gordon Ryan facing more health trouble
One of BJJ's biggest stars, Gordon Ryan, isn't returning to competition anytime soon.
UFC headliner Johnny Walker wants 'no rules' agreement at the APEX tonight
Could this week's UFC card get a last minute update to the unified rules?
Is Jon Jones' legacy at stake if he ducks a fight with Tom Aspinall?
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been told he faces a tarnished legacy if he ducks a fight with Tom Aspinall.
Goodbye Derek Schott (aka Punisher Bass), we'll miss you
The Bloody Elbow team says goodbye to beloved member of our chosen family.
Mayra Bueno Silva takes the bait, responds to Sean Strickland's UFC 297 put-down
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland caught another one.
Former UFC champion considering 'last fight'
It looks like the end of the road for a former UFC middleweight champion.