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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...
Evan Zivin
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August 6
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?
Miguel Class
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August 4
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'.
Evan Zivin
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August 3
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.
Evan Zivin
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July 30
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.
Tim Bissell
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July 23
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
Evan Zivin
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July 15
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.
Evan Zivin
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July 12
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.
Connor Ruebusch
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July 7
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.
Casey Cannon
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July 2
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...
Evan Zivin
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June 27
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.
Karim Zidan
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June 26
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.
Stephie Haynes
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June 26
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 eventual peace.
Tim Bissell
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June 24
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.
Tim Bissell
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June 21
Technique Breakdown: Nunes and Oliveira remain a class above
Breaking down Amanda Nunes and Charles Oliveira's UFC 289 performances.
Miguel Class
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June 15
UFC needs to move from world f--king domination
A lack of innovation is dangerous for the UFC
Trent Reinsmith
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June 14
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.
Evan Zivin
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June 14
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.
Zach Arnold
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June 12
'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
Evan Zivin
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June 11
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?
Zach Arnold
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June 5
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.
Evan Zivin
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June 4
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.
Evan Zivin
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May 31
Popping the MMA media bubble
Nate Wilcox takes a look at the latest bit of nonsense inhabiting the MMA media orbiting UFC boss Dana White.
Nate Wilcox
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May 29
Ranking today’s top 6 MMA vs boxing matchups by increasing ridiculousness
Since the MMA vs. boxing discussions won't go away, read as BE turns into this skid with all your "favorite" matchups
Evan Zivin
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May 29
Sterling vs. O'Malley - A masterclass on how NOT to promote a fight
Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O'Malley? The road from promoting UFC 292 to bashing the headliner is one the UFC President is struggling to navigate
Evan Zivin
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May 25
UFC fighter pay drops, profits skyrocket over every fight promoter combined
Breaking down the 2022 UFC finances.
John S. Nash
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May 23
Why Dana White is absolutely right to question what PFL is doing with Francis Ngannou
Despite obvious bias, Dana White (the man who has vanquished multiple competitors) should know what it means to see smoke.
Evan Zivin
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May 22
The BMF belt, and other stupid fake UFC championships
The BMF belt, and the MMA leader that enjoys cheap marketing ploys.
Evan Zivin
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May 19
Neo-Nazis have forgotten the first rule of fight club
Karim Zidan delves into the "European Fight Night" neo-Nazi event that took place last weekend in Hungary.
Karim Zidan
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May 18
Francis Ngannou is proof that betting on yourself can pay off (again)
Francis Ngannou rolled the dice and got what he wanted, and we should be happy for him
Evan Zivin
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May 17
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