UFC Stats 2022 Review: Heavyweight division
The UFC closed out its run of 2022 events on December 17. The promotion’s final card of the year, UFC Vegas 66, took place in…
MMA Archives: 01/2023
Beneil Dariush not waiting for potential title shot, aiming for Poirier or Oliveira next
Beneil Dariush is on the verge of his first UFC championship opportunity, but it sounds like waiting for it is not an option. Having earned…
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown set for UFC 284
Jack Della Maddalena is gearing up for the toughest test of his UFC career. Marcel Dorff of Eurosport Nederland reports that Della Maddalena and Randy…
‘I felt bad at that stage’ – Alexander Volkanovski reflects on ‘Korean Zombie’ stoppage at UFC 273
Alexander Volkanovski was concerned for Chan Sung Jung by the end of their fight at UFC 273 this past April. For the third defense of…
Chael Sonnen suggests Nick Diaz as opponent for potential Luke Rockhold return
Chael Sonnen has a potential opponent for Luke Rockhold if he returns to competition. For his first fight in nearly four years, Rockhold fought Paulo…
UFC Stats 2022 Review: Light heavyweight division
The UFC closed out its run of 2022 events on December 17. The promotion’s final card of the year, UFC Vegas 66, took place in…
He got ‘burned’ – McCarthy explains why Dana White doesn’t want to co-promote MMA events
UFC president Dana White recently sat down with rising prospect Paddy Pimblett and spoke about why he doesn’t do co-promotions with other organizations. Here’s what…
UFC Hall-of-Famer Tito Ortiz accepts boxing callout from bodybuilding influencer
Social media influencer Jake Johns (more popularly known as ‘Big Boy’) wants a boxing match against UFC Hall of Famer and former champion Tito Ortiz.…
Crooklyn’s Corner 34: 2022 MMA Awards with Zane Simon, Pt. 2
Welcome to Crooklyn’s Corner, the podcast that’s basically a hodgepodge of topics focused on the combat sports and entertainment community. The show will feature special…
‘This is where it started, Khabib’ – Scott Coker says ex-UFC champ was ‘freaking out’ over Bellator vs. Rizin event
It’s hard to deny that, when the UFC closed the doors on PRIDE back in 2007, something special was lost in the MMA world. Japan’s…
Fights on Tap: Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis among 10 UFC bouts announced
Fights on Tap is a weekly roundup of all the fights booked in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions. Happy New Year, BE! Did your…
UFC co-founder Art Davie reveals which US sports icon he failed to sign for UFC 1
Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. He has covered combat sports since 2015. Tim covers news and events…
UFC Stats 2022 Review: Middleweight division
The UFC closed out its run of 2022 events on December 17. The promotion’s final card of the year, UFC Vegas 66, took place in…
‘2023 could get interesting’ – Former UFC champ Luke Rockhold teases return from retirement
Five and a half months ago, former UFC champion Luke Rockhold declared retirement at 37 years of age. It happened right after his Fight of…
He chooses to be Gatti when he could be Mayweather – Chandler should ‘fix his strategy,’ says Brown
Former Bellator champion and number five-ranked lightweight Michael Chandler has been known for being in memorable barnburners. His last two fights at Madison Square Garden…
BJJ star Gordon Ryan explains why he’s not making MMA move: Danaher has never been wrong
When submission grappling superstar Gordon Ryan signed with ONE Championship in 2021, fans were intrigued. Many were curious about how “The King” would fare against…
Crooklyn’s Corner 33: 2022 MMA Awards with Zane Simon
Welcome to Crooklyn’s Corner, the podcast that’s basically a hodgepodge of topics focused on the combat sports and entertainment community. The show will feature special…
Ryan Garcia making move toward MMA? Watch unbeaten boxer take first BJJ class
The last few years have seen a number of high profile MMA fighters make the jump over to boxing. Everyone from Conor McGregor to Anderson…
‘I have to end my sports career’ – UFC’s Ismagulov says ‘health problems’ pushing him out of MMA
Even coming off a loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland, Damir Ismagulov seemed like a man who could easily contend…
‘I was able to knock him down’ – Gilbert Burns doubts Khamzat Chimaev can last against 185 heavy hitters
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has some negative opinions regarding rising star Khamzat Chimaev. Having shared the Octagon with ‘Borz’ and being the first men to…