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Ilia Topuria believed he was greater and proved it
If Ilia Topuria is in for a run of greatness, then there's no better place to start than by beating 'The Great' at UFC 298.
Leaked and deleted texts: Dana White trashes Scott Coker, Bellator, former fighters
Going over dozens of leaked (and deleted) texts from Dana White and UFC executives taking shots at Scott Coker, Bellator and their former fighters.
McMahon's resignation is a double standard that could turn prophecy for Dana White
Vince McMahon's downfall may be as much a highly reflective mirror as much as it's a cautionary tale
Full UFC contracts for Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, dozens of MMA stars revealed
Bloody Elbow has obtained dozens of UFC contracts from MMA's biggest stars, revealing fighter pay and many other details.
UFC 297: Dricus du Plessis is no longer knocking
After UFC 297, Dricus du Plessis is a-rockin' now.
PFL vs. Bellator is a disaster waiting to happen
PFL's supercard with Bellator could be a coming-out party, or it could be a reason to just stay in
Special clauses for McGregor, Rousey: Unique UFC contracts of Faber, Holm revealed
Anton Tabuena details the unique UFC contracts of Holly Holm and Urijah Faber that involved various special clauses about Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor and others.
UPDATED - Contract negotiations revealed: Rousey wanted better pay, separate deal for Cyborg
Anton Tabuena goes through multiple contracts and negotiations for Ronda Rousey, detailing which requests UFC granted and which weren't.
10 worst mistakes in UFC fights ever, ranked
Mistakes can cost you dearly in sports. But in no sport are the mistakes as costly, and painful, as in MMA. Here are 10 UFC fighters who found that out the hard way.
Mumble mouthed Covington secures legacy as UFC's biggest loser
Jonathan Snowden offers his take on the legacy of Colby Covington, who failed in his third bid to win UFC gold this weekend.
Leon Edwards is a ‘revolutionary’ champion
At UFC 296, Leon Edwards showed who's really winning the war
Sumo Stomp! What went wrong for 'The Angry Hamster'?
Takakeisho blew his hopes of being sumo's next yokozuna at the 2023 Kyushu basho. Let's find out why.
Finding fool's gold: Where's the oil money for MMA?
Recent negotiations and deals made by MMA organizations PFL, ONE, and RIZIN reveal some hard truths.
UPDATED: Payouts for 33 UFC champions revealed
33 former UFC champions' full payouts have likely been uncovered in part 2 of Bloody Elbow's deep dive into lawsuit documents.
UFC 295 Technical Breakdown: Pereira and Procházka Was a Throwback to MMA's Violent History
Miguel Class breaks down Alex Pereira's stunning victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295.
If Tom Aspinall wants Jon Jones, all he needs to do is wait
Advice for Tom Aspinall: good things come to interim champions who wait and don't defend their meaningless belts
Alex Pereira has a Hall of Fame career on fast forward
If Alex Pereira wants to accomplish something, you'd be best get out of his way
Retro TUF Recaps: Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate TUF 18 Week 3
On the third episode of TUF 18 UFC superstar Ronda Rousey doesn't like Miesha Tate's boyfriend
How UFC's greed lost both Francis Ngannou and their crown as undisputed kingmaker
Zach Arnold explains what the UFC lost by not agreeing to Francis Ngannou's wishes to box, while under a UFC contract.
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: Saudi Arabia's juggling act
While Saudi Arabia strives to captivate the world with its lavish events like Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou and lofty national aspirations, it remains unable to mask the stark challenges faced by the kingdom and the wider region
Health, MMA, and the risks of experimenting
William Watts of Open Note Grappling explores the overlaps of wellness, MMA and con-artistry.
Retro TUF Recaps: Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate TUF 18 Week 2
The second episode of TUF 18 features the first showdown between Ronda Rousey's and Miesha Tate's fighters.
Ngannou should stick with boxing and leave MMA behind
Francis Ngannou is a professional boxer now. Why should he waste his time going back to MMA?
Francis Ngannou may not be the best, but he’s definitely the baddest
No one can doubt Francis Ngannou's determination and commitment after narrowing losing to the best heavyweight boxer in the world
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou: By the numbers
Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is tomorrow. Before the big fight between WBC champ and lineal UFC champ, check out these telling numbers.
10 UFC Champions who tried boxing (and how they did)
UFC champions trying their hands at boxing is nothing new. Read about ten champs who boxed to get ready for Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury.
The Russian revolution was televised at UFC 294
At UFC 294, Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev showed the world what Russia has always known: they're pretty good fighters
Who is drug testing czar Piro: FBI, surveillance, and a conflict of interest?
New UFC hire George Piro has a very impressive résumé but none of it has anything to do with sports or drug testing.
UFC & USADA: How did it last so long?
The UFC's USADA era has officially come to an end. What the replacement will look like is still unclear.
The UFC and Fury vs. Ngannou are heading to Saudi Arabia - is it safe?
Promoting fights in the Middle East might seem like easy money for the UFC, and others, but it comes with serious security concerns.