Why Compare the UFC and Strikeforce? And Who Wins When it Happens?
Mark Pavelich said something telling yesterday on Bloody Elbow Radio. The Maximum Fighting Championship owner, an intensely competitive man, made it clear his promotion, and…
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Bobby Lashley Exclusive: Too Much, Too Soon For Former WWE Star
In a lot of ways Bobby Lashley owes his career to Brock Lesnar. Once dubbed “Black Lesnar,” the former Army wrestler has followed in the…
Can Jorge Rivera Troll His Way to Victory Against Michael Bisping?
Trolling is a difficult art. Knowing how to rile up your mark, to be ridiculous without being obvious, to understand exactly what will hurt the…
A Life Beyond Cage Rage: New Book Goes Inside the British MMA Scene
I was not looking forward to reading Mick Bower’s new book Bloody Revolution: A Journey into UK MMA. Everything about it screamed “self publishing” and…
Georges St. Pierre’s RUSHFIT: GSP Trainer Erik Owings and the Creation of RUSHFIT
I apologize for the lack of updates in my RushFit series. I am still doing the program, in theory at least, but have been struck…
MMA Promoter FEG Owe You Money? Get in Line Behind Alistair Overeem
The Japanese MMA scene has been held together, MacGyver style, with duct tape, spit, hope and a prayer. Those prayers have seemingly remained unanswered, as…
The Day the Heroes Died: Fedor Emelianenko and the End of an Era
It started at UFC 88 in Atlanta two and a half years ago, started with a right hand that shook the Phillips Arena and rattled…
As Dana White Rewrites History, Fedor Emelianenko’s Legacy Remains Unchanged
I will never forget crossing paths with the great Fedor Emelianenko, if only for a moment. Backstage in Chicago, waiting like the rest of the…
Strikeforce Tournament Shaken To Its Core As Silva Upsets Emelianenko
The plan seemed to be in place from the beginning. Fedor Emelianenko would run through Antonio Silva. Alistair Overeem would demolish Fabricio Werdum months later.…
Bloody Elbow Radio: Post Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix
Tonight, immediately following the opening round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix on Showtime, join us for the second edition of Bloody Elbow Radio. We’ll…
Bloody Elbow Radio: Mike Brown, Kevin Iole, and More
This week marked the debut of Bloody Elbow Radio, our new podcast. We plan on doing the show twice a week, on Thursdays at 4…
Can Fedor Emelianenko Realistically Win the Strikeforce Grand Prix?
Fedor Emelianenko is the best heavyweight the sport of MMA has ever produced. The Russian became a legend, not just by winning every fight for…
Former World Champion Mike Brown: Physical Problems Are Breaking My Heart
For Mike Brown the last few months have been terrifying and frustrating in equal measure. Once the WEC featherweight champion and a staple of pound-for-pound…
Was Strikeforce Heavyweight Andrei Arlovski More Lucky Than Good?
I can remember Andrei Arlovski from his prime. Spittle flying, some stuck in his bristly beard – how could you forget the snarling Belarusian who…
Community Interview Questions Needed: Former WEC Champion Mike Brown
The Bloody Elbow Community Interview is back, this time starring former world featherweight champion Mike Brown. From his WEC title reign, to his recent struggles,…
UFC 126 Results: Anderson Silva Secures His Status as the Sport’s All Time Best Fighter
For years it’s been a question that has caused millions of arguments on message boards all over the world. Who is the best fighter in…
UFC 126 Results: Has the Jon Jones Era Begun? Light Heavyweight Star Earns Title Shot and Respect at UFC 126
We saw the future last night at UFC 126 as Jon Jones announced to the world that he was ready to challenge the UFC’s very…
The Fall of Kid Yamamoto: From the Osaka Dome to Facebook
It’s New Year’s Eve 2004 and there are almost 50,000 people packing the Osaka Dome. Although there is no scientific way of proving this, most…
Seat Geek: UFC 126 Tickets Moving Well, at a Record Premium
Last month UFC 125 failed to make waves in Las Vegas, only moving 6,978 tickets according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Spurred by Super…
BE Exclusive: Coaches Say Jon Jones Ready To Take the Leap Into MMA Superstardom
While Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort represent the UFC’s present and its past, on the undercard the future is lurking. He’s already been anointed as…