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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

UFC fighter pay drops, profits skyrocket over every fight promoter combined
Breaking down the 2022 UFC finances.

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.

The BMF belt, and other stupid fake UFC championships
The BMF belt, and the MMA leader that enjoys cheap marketing ploys.

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.

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

Game changer: All the contract details from Francis Ngannou's unprecedented PFL deal
John S. Nash breaks down how Francis Ngannou's deal not only make him one of the highest paid fighters but also give him an unprecedented of level of freedom.

KSI is the ringleader of this circus he created... and I don't hate it?
A KSI editorial? Yes, BE is going there...

Does ONE champ Demetrious Johnson need to retire?
No one can tell Demetrious Johnson when to retire, except maybe a legend or two...

Let the haters hate, Aljamain Sterling is still the gold standard
Aljamain Sterling can let the haters hate. After UFC 288, everyone knows who rules the land at 135, and it sure isn't the King of Cringe

Bad Bunny and how the stars will always align for WWE over UFC
Makes sense the entertainers like Bad Bunny will always pick WWE over the UFC.

The UFC fighters and Morocco's missing king
Two UFC fighters and brothers are embroiled in palace intrigue involving Morocco's King. Now a crisis is brewing.

Fight or Flight: A Choose Your Own Adventure Story
You’ve probably thought about it, said it out loud: "If I were Nate Diaz, I would’ve…" So, let's take that thought and run with it.

Conor McGregor Should Sign with BKFC
A relationship between Conor McGregor and BKFC makes lots of (dollars and) sense.

Nate Diaz and the Art of Self Defense as a Promotional Tactic
When alleged battery is just part of the brand

Combat sports in the Russia-Ukraine war
Combat sports has emerged as a tool for recruiting soldiers, platforming wartime propaganda, and as a target of international sanction.

Sergei Pavlovich, the UFC's next (interim) heavyweight champ
Sergei Pavlovich wowed this weekend, but is he a future champ or a future interim champ?

Burns and Muhammad: Dana White won't be able to heal the brain damage you take
The effort made pleasing Dana White so as to not get passed over could easily be for nothing.

Meet the MMA coach who protects Drag Queen Story Hour
Check out this exclusive interview with the MMA coach who won't let bigots disrupt Drag Queen Story Hour.

Fake record? Road to UFC signee from India flagged for potential 'legitimacy' issues
New Road to UFC signee Sumit Kumar has an MMA record that's been raising eyebrows in the region.

Max Holloway: 'Blessed' should question his faith in a 4th Volkanovski fight
Max Holloway's win over Arnold Allen was impressive, but it wasn't enough to change his fate.

How Andrew Tate used MMA and Islam to revamp his image
Divisive social media influencer Andrew Tate is utilizing both MMA and Islam to revamp his image.

185 or 205: UFC needs Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira 3
The case for Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira 3 to settle the score, once and for all.

For Israel Adesanya, Consider the Score Settled
Israel Adesanya showed that if at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again.

UFC Fighters Crossing Over to WWE? Know Your Role
BE has two words for any UFC fighter expecting an easy crossover into WWE: Think again.

As Trump faces federal charges, his WWE and UFC friends are making billions
The UFC and WWE merger coupled with Trump's indictment paint a poignant picture of the divergent paths that Trump and his longtime friends are currently embarking on.

A neo-Nazi MMA fighter was arrested in Romania. What happens to his fight club empire?
Robert Rundo, the founder of RAM & other neo-Nazi MMA fight clubs, is likely facing several years in prison if convicted on the federal rioting charges.

WWE and UFC finances revealed after multibillion dollar merger
Lucrative WWE and UFC finances for 2022 have been revealed by Endeavor.

Whatever happened to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC?
Despite ambitious plans to contend with major MMA organizations in the United States, Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle FC appears to have joined the long list of defunct MMA promotions.

Boxing faces uncertain Olympic future due to US-Russia politicking
Olympic boxing is facing an existential crisis.