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.

Jamahal Hill to Ariel Helwani: ‘You need to stay in a punk’s place’

Jamahal Hill vs. Ariel Helwani is not UFC vs. media, it's YouTuber vs. YouTuber

UFC fighter Jamahal Hill is pushing back against Ariel Helwani's media narrative.

Nate Wilcox | August 5

McGregor almost ready for Nate Diaz trilogy

Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal and Michael Chandler all attempt to insert themselves into the BMF conversation after Justin Gaethje's win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 291.

Nate Wilcox | August 3

UFC champ Israel Adesanya admits it was wrong, ‘f—d up’ to question Robert Whittaker’s ethnicity

Adesanya admits it was wrong, ‘f—d up’ to question Whittaker's ethnicity

UFC champ Israel Adesanya says he's learned from his mistakes and would no longer repeat the insults he threw at Robert Whittaker.

Nate Wilcox | August 3

Jake Paul reveals hiring the best Nate Diaz ‘imitator’ to prepare for UFC star

Jake Paul has hired a Nate Diaz imitator.

Nate Wilcox | August 3

Bloody Elbow nominated for Fighters Only World MMA awards

Bloody Elbow is honored to be among the nominees for the 15th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards

Nate Wilcox | August 1

UFC 291 report: Stephen Thompson not paid show money

UFC 291: Stephen Thompson not paid show money after making weight

Stephen Thompson wasn’t paid at UFC 291.

Nate Wilcox | July 30

Spence vs. Crawford results: Nonito Donaire loses title bid to Alexandro Santiago

Spence-Crawford results: Nonito Donaire loses title bid

Alexandro Santiago outscored Nonito Donaire to claim the WBC bantamweight title.

Nate Wilcox | July 30

‘Fighting against my will’? – Sean O’Malley responds to UFC champ’s ‘built in excuse’ for UFC 292

'Fighting against my will'? - O'Malley responds to UFC champ's 'built in excuse'

Sean O'Malley took umbrage to Alistair Sterling's "fighting against my will" comments about their pending matchup at UFC

Nate Wilcox | July 29

Ringside Physicians oppose transgender athletes competing in combat sports

Ringside physicians come out against transgender athletes in combat sports

Leading combat sports physicians org issues position paper The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) issued a position paper on transgender competitors in combat sports on June 13 (via Combat Sports Law). The position boils down to “the ARP does not currently support transgender athlete competition against cisgender athletes in combat sports.” concluding that such bouts […]

Nate Wilcox | July 28

Child boxing match involving 9-year-olds being promoted in West Virginia

A promotion in West Virginia is hosting a child boxing fight involving nine-year-olds.

Nate Wilcox | July 27

UFC 291: New NBA owner’s call to Ari Emanuel ‘greased the wheels’ for Salt Lake City

Why is the UFC already back in Utah?

With UFC 291, Salt Lake City is hosting its second UFC pay-per-view event in two years.

Nate Wilcox | July 26

Sean O'Malley says current champ is best UFC has ever seen

Sean O'Malley says the UFC MW champ is the best in the promotion's history.

Nate Wilcox | July 26

Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal want to run UFC bout back, does Dana White?

Askren & Masvidal want a rematch, does Dana?

Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren are talking about a rematch of their infamous UFC 239 bout from 2019.

Nate Wilcox | July 26

‘I’m gonna use magic’ against Alex Pereira and win a new UFC title shot

Jan Blachowicz threatens Alex Pereira with 'Polish magic'

Former UFC LHW champ Jan Blachowicz thinks he'll get a title shot with a win over Alex Pereira at UFC 291.

Nate Wilcox | July 24

UFC contender doubts Sean Strickland will even be competitive against Adesanya

'Sean doesn't even believe he can win that fight'

A top UFC MW contender has shared his opinions about Sean Strickland's possible UFC 293 title shot.

Nate Wilcox | July 24

Lookout Elon Musk! Mark Zuckerberg awarded BJJ blue belt

Watchout Elon! Zuckerberg has his BJJ blue belt

Mark Zuckerberg has received his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu from Dave Camarillo.

Nate Wilcox | July 22

Alycia Baumgardner targeting Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano

Alycia Baumgardner is looking past Christina Linardatou

Alycia Baumgardner faces Christina Linardatou tonight, but she's talking about her wish list of future opponents instead.

Nate Wilcox | July 15

‘I’m sorry’ – Former UFC champ eats crow on career advice to Francis Ngannou

'I'm sorry' - Former UFC champ eats crow on career advice to Ngannou

Many of those who said Francis Ngannou should go crawling back to the UFC are regretting their words after he signed to fight Tyson Fury.

Nate Wilcox | July 13

Ronda Rousey rumored to make UFC return, or is she? UPDATED

Holly Holm pours cold water on Rousey return rumors

Multiple UFC fighters are openly speculating about Ronda Rousey's return to the promotion but at what weight class?

Nate Wilcox | July 13

Shock UFC retirement: Returning welterweight says there’s ‘more to life than fighting’ – UPDATED

Updated: Kevin Lee surprisingly retires after UFC return

Kevin Lee has retired from the UFC following a quick submission loss in his come back fight.

Nate Wilcox | July 12

Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou is on! Date and location revealed

Fury vs Ngannou official, gets date and location

Tyson Fury and former UFC champ Francis Ngannou have agreed to meet in a boxing match in Saudi Arabia in October.

Nate Wilcox | July 12

UFC 290: Dana White, thanks for the great fights, no thanks for everything else

UFC 290: Thanks for the great fights Dana, no thanks for everything else

UFC 290 was an incredible night of MMA action marred by Dana White, Donald Trump and Power Slap.

Nate Wilcox | July 11

Robert Whittaker on what 'makes the wins better and the losses easier'

Robert Whittaker and Dricus du Plessis have struggled to say anything of interest leading into their UFC 290 bout.

Nate Wilcox | July 8

UFC 290: Top LW dogs Islam Makhachev with O.J. Simpson comparison

UFC 290's Dan Hooker has no regrets about accusing UFC LW champ Islam Makhachev of illegally using an IV at UFC 284.

Nate Wilcox | July 7

UFC 290 fans complain about Dana White’s Power Slap at weigh-ins

UFC fans react to Power Slap being featured at UFC 290 weigh-ins

Dana White inserted a Power Slap match into the UFC 290 weigh-ins and fans pushed back.

Nate Wilcox | July 7

Sean Strickland tells Joe Rogan: ‘I am white trash… I am the future of America’

Strickland tells Rogan: 'I am white trash... I am the future of America'

Controversial UFC fighter Sean Strickland went on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast spoke his mind.

Nate Wilcox | July 6

Video: Israel Adesanya’s first Thread is an unexpected bromance with Jon Jones

Izzy and Bones make up on Zuckerberg's new rival to Twitter

Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones appear to be friends now based on Adesanya's debut on the new social media platform Thread.

Nate Wilcox | July 6

Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg in the Roman Colosseum: Two bad new emperors

Two bad emperors: Musk vs Zuckerberg headed to the Roman Colosseum?

Elon Musk tweeted that he might face Mark Zuckerberg in the Roman Colosseum.

Nate Wilcox | July 3

'I was never actually hurt' - Volkanovski recaps Islam Makhachev loss before UFC 290

UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski discusses his loss to lightweight champ Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.

Nate Wilcox | July 3

Republican senator challenges labor union boss to MMA fight

Oklahoma GOP Senator and 3-0 professional MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin challenged a union leader to a cage fight.

Nate Wilcox | June 29