The MMA media failed Stephen Thompson
Here’s what the MMA Media should have asked Dana White about Stephen Thompson.
Trent Reinsmith
Trent Reinsmith is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. He has been covering sports for more than 15 years, with a focus on MMA for most of that time. Trent focuses on the day-to-day business of MMA — both inside and outside the cage — for Bloody Elbow.
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How much money has the Nevada State Athletic Commission made from UFC event fees? As it turns out, ask and you shall receive.
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Charles Oliveira broke records, made history at UFC 289
Charles Oliveira broke two significant UFC records at UFC 289
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Dana White fact check: Is PowerSlap really ‘#1 in all of sports’?
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MMA media gave Dana White a pass when discussing a UFC Hawaii event
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