Adam Sandler to produce Office-styled UFC TV show
Dana White and Adam Sandler are teaming up for a new UFC TV show, which hopes to be like Here Comes the Boom, but funny.
Francis Ngannou is Our Muhammad Ali
Jason Lee of MMAi Fight Analytics explains why Francis Ngannou may be the Muhammad Ali for the sport, and more in his candid interview with Nate Wilcox.
McGregor or Ngannou: Who got the better deal?
Francis Ngannou is NOT the highest paid fighter even with the PFL deal, Conor McGregor is. If Conor was under the terms Francis just got...
UFC fighter pay drops, profits skyrocket over every fight promoter combined
Breaking down the 2022 UFC finances.
Endeavor's Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media Interview
Join Bloody Elbow Owner, Kid Nate Wilcox in a candid interview with MMA Media OG, Zach Arnold of Fight Opinion
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.
Ngannou got a sweetheart deal but did PFL?
Is PFL getting a good deal with Francis Ngannou?
Is the UFC threatened by BKFC?
What's up with Chael Sonnen wanting to cancel a fight? And is the UFC shaking in their boots over BKFC?
Francis Ngannou is in the 'perfect situation'
Amid speculation of how Francis Ngannou is handling his options since leaving the UFC, former manager Marquel Martin weighs in.
Meghan Markle signs with Endeavor; UFC or WWE?
Could Meghan Markle be headed to one of the world's premier sports-entertainment properties?
Kid Nate & Jason Cruz | MMA Têtê-À-Têtê
Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”):
noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private.
How bad are MMA managers?
Our latest episode tackles the differences in MMA, boxing and stick-and-ball sports managers.
UFC/WWE Merge, Diaz vs. Paul, Anti-Trust | Show Money
Paul the economist, Jason the lawyer, and John Nash - Bloody Elbow's Financials Columnist, all team up to bring you the business side of M!
Andreas Hale's handy guide to the UFC-WWE merger | Crooklyn's Corner 36
Our latest episode features Sporting News senior writer and documentary filmmaker Andreas Hale to give us a handy guide to the UFC-WWE merger for those that don't keep up with pro wrestling.
Vince is finished, Dana is done, Ari Emanuel is the alpha
Make no mistake Dana White and Vince McMahon are going to be answering to Ari Emanuel from here on out.
If I Did It - UFC 287 fallout
The IIDI crew returns with their thoughts on UFC 287 and the new UFC & WWE mega-merger.
Controversial Confession? UFC 287 winner Hughes admits boyfriend bet a grand on her
UFC 287's Sam Hughes issues a concerning post-fight comment
Ngannou's Significance to Dana White and the UFC
Jason from MMAI's thought-provoking perspective on Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou and why 'The Predator' will be the most influential UFC fighter under Dana White's reign.
Reminder: UFC fighter pay numbers are bullshit
Unsourced UFC fighter pay stories help no one.
If I Did It - How should the UFC handle the WWE merger?
This week we're talking about the big WWE purchase and UFC merger.
MMA Squared: UFC WWE merger cements Ari Emanuel's legacy, but not how he hoped.
The UFC WWE merger implies that the UFC’s valuation has tripled in the years since it’s purchase by Endeavor; SURELY fighter compensation has followed suit… right? For way more artwork, join the new BloodyElbow.substack.com where I’ll be making cartoons, illustrations, and the occasional piece of Fine Art. Take care of yourself and I’ll talk to […]
WWE and UFC finances revealed after multibillion dollar merger
Lucrative WWE and UFC finances for 2022 have been revealed by Endeavor.
'It's rarefied air' - Ari Emanuel talks White/McMahon combo
One big happy family? Can Emanuel manage a WWE UFC White/McMahon executive duo.
Hey Not the Face! 12: UFC contract change addresses royalties, sponsorship & rights
Episode 12 discussion: Our latest episode features big changes to UFC contracts that saw alterations in royalties, sponsorship, image rights, intellectual property and more
UFC admits to ‘lower athlete costs,’ as they boast ‘best financial year’ in 2022
Endeavor Group Holdings, the parent company to the UFC, recently released their 4th quarter and full year earnings for 2022. For the full year, they saw $5.268 billion in revenue, up $190.4 million over 2021, and their adjusted EBIDTA was $1.164 billion, up $283.2 million year-over-year. Endeavor also noted that they had made $500 million […]
Hey Not the Face! 11: Listener Q & A
Welcome to Hey Not the Face!, the podcast that provides expert analysis on all aspects of combat sports finance with an intense focus on fighter pay. Hey Not the Face! will also feature updates on both antitrust suits against the UFC, in-depth comparisons of boxing pay vs. MMA pay, thorough examinations of contracts and more. […]
Major changes to UFC contracts add more restrictions, waiver to prevent class action lawsuits
The UFC has recently made several changes to their promotional agreements, which could have a major impact in how the sport operates moving forward. As seen on the several new UFC contracts obtained by Bloody Elbow, sweeping changes have been made that are both restrictive and concerning for fighters. The biggest change is the addition […]
Hey Not the Face! 10: NEW UFC CONTRACTS!
Welcome to Hey Not the Face!, the podcast that provides expert analysis on all aspects of combat sports finance with an intense focus on fighter pay. Hey Not the Face! will also feature updates on both antitrust suits against the UFC, in-depth comparisons of boxing pay vs. MMA pay, thorough examinations of contracts and more. […]
UFC’s new sponsorship deal with Logan Paul, KSI leads to goofy new names for red and blue corners
The UFC has a new “official global sports drink,” as they’ve just announced a sponsorship deal with PRIME, a brand founded by popular YouTubers and former boxing opponents Logan Paul and KSI. The lucrative deal will replace Bodyarmor, which sponsorship ran for five years. According to a report from the Sports Business Journal, this PRIME […]
Paradigm Sports on Pacquiao lawsuit: ‘We will cut off 100% of Manny’s opportunities to earn money’
In 2021, Paradigm Sports Management filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. As the suit claims, Pacquiao, who at the time was a recent signee with Paradigm, allegedly decided to go back and work with Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions. Part of the supposed deal with Paradigm was a $25 […]