Deiveson Figueiredo wants $1 million for fourth Brandon Moreno fight
One of the first things Deiveson Figueiredo did after he regained the UFC flyweight title with a decision win over Brandon Moreno at UFC 270,…
Trent Reinsmith Archives: 01/2022
UFC reporting is broken – access shouldn’t be the focus
The New Republic recently posted a story with the title, “Sports Reporting is Broken.” When I glanced at the URL of the story, the following…
In defense of booking Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno IV
As Deiveson Figueiredo waited for Brandon Moreno to enter the octagon at UFC 270, he surely noticed the reception his opponent, who was — at…
Where was Dana White? – Eight unanswered questions from UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane
Will Kay Hansen stay at flyweight? Kay Hansen dropped her UFC flyweight debut to Jasmine Jasudavicius via unanimous decision. Hansen, who had previously only fought…
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane – Winners and Losers
Who were the big winners and the big losers from UFC 270?
UFC 270 fighter to watch: Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena and his 10-fight winning streak
Jack Della Maddalena was discouraged. He had gone 0-2 as an amateur mixed martial artist, then quickly found himself in an 0-2 hole as a…
UFC 270: Just how good is Francis Ngannou?
If we know one thing for certain about Francis Ngannou, it’s that he hits hard — so very hard. Some would tell you the impact…
Inspirational is right: In praise of Calvin Kattar’s UFC Vegas 46 performance and training approach
There are fights that change careers. The Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald bout at UFC 189 was one of those fights. In the aftermath of…
‘F-ck you Korean Zombie!’ – Giga Chikadze not happy with Chan Sung Jung’s UFC Vegas 46 tweet
In the lead up to the UFC Vegas 46 fight card, Giga Chikadze offered his opinion on Chan Sung Jung aka ‘The Korean Zombie’ stepping…
UFC Vegas 46: Kattar vs. Chikadze – Winners and Losers
My biggest question heading into UFC Vegas 46 was how or if the loss to Max Holloway on January 16, 2021 changed Calvin Kattar? Kattar…
Editorial: Sean O’Malley is 99 percent wrong about UFC fighter pay
Sean O’Malley recently shared his opinion on UFC fighter pay. His take? He finds it hard to blame the UFC for low pay. O’Malley’s reasoning?…
Opinion: If Francis Ngannou is serious about boxing, the UFC shouldn’t get a cut
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is reportedly on the last fight of his current contract with the promotion. ‘The Predator’, who faces interim champ Ciryl…
UFC fighters returning from COVID-19: How have they fared?
Bloody Elbow has been tracking the reports of UFC fighters who have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began in early 2020. That…
Dustin Poirier says he’s agreed to ‘super short-notice’ fight against Nate Diaz
A bout between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz was expected to serve as the co-main event at UFC 230. However, that 2018 scrap fell apart…
‘I definitely think it’s easier to go from MMA to boxing’ – Holly Holm talks crossover fighters
Holly Holm goes into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 12. The ‘Preacher’s Daugher,’ who moved from boxing to a full-time MMA career…
Israel Adesanya wants to shut up Robert Whittaker ‘worse than the first time’ at UFC 271
Israel Adesanya’s reign as undisputed UFC middleweight champion began on October 6, 2019 when he knocked out Robert Whittaker at the 3:33 mark of Round…