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Strange details from UFC vet Lee Murray and the largest cash heist in UK history
Strange details from UFC vet Lee Murray and the largest cash heist in UK history
There are more details from Lee Murray's infamous Securitas heist.
Francis Ngannou is the Muhammad Ali for our sport
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.
Endeavor’s Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media Interview
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
Colby Covington: I think I break Israel Adesanya
Covington: I'd beat Adesanya from 'pillar to post'
In a recent interview, Colby Covington expressed interest in a fight with middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
‘Take the article down or I can’t help you with what comes next…’ – Karim Zidan Interview
Karim Zidan Interview with Kid Nate | MMA Tête-À-Tète
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.
Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou will NEVER happen
MMA Media's Ben 'The Bane' Davis says 'Ngannou vs Jones' will NEVER happen...
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.
Francis Ngannou is in the ‘perfect situation’
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.
MMA Payout & Show Money’s Jason Cruz | MMA Tête-À-Tête Podcast – Ep. 04
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.
The MMA TÊTE–À–TÊTE Podcast Returns | Ep. 01 – Candid conversation between ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox & Stephie ‘Crooklyn’ Haynes
The MMA TÊTE–À–TÊTE Returns: Candid conversation between Kid Nate & Crooklyn
Hola cage-fighting connoisseurs! After a nine-year hiatus, 'Kid' Nate is reviving one of our most popular MMA Podcasts – join us for Episode 01...
UFC vet Arroyo relieved Bolsonaro wasn’t re-elected, hopes society learned the dangers of far-right politics
UFC vet Arroyo relieved Bolsonaro wasn’t re-elected, hopes society learned the dangers of far-right politics
Former UFC middleweight Antonio Arroyo is a straight, middle-class, Brazilian man, but he is still a minority. Much like the first guest of the ‘Not All Brazilians’ series, Virna Jandiroba, the 33-year-old differs from most of his fellow fighters when the subject is politics. Born and raised in Para, one of the seven states of […]
Jon Jones says he was ‘chosen by God’ to be an ‘undefeated fighter’
Jon Jones says he was ‘chosen by God’ to be an ‘undefeated fighter’
Jon Jones believes he was “chosen by God” to be an undefeated fighter and that he will be remembered as the greatest fighter of all time. Speaking to the MMA Underground in a recent interview (h/t MMA Mania), Jones explained why he was destined to remain undefeated, stating, “I really believe in my whole heart […]
Jon Jones guarantees fans ‘at least two more fights’ in the UFC, nervous about heavyweight debut
Jon Jones guarantees fans ‘at least two more fights’ in the UFC, nervous about heavyweight debut
Jon Jones is back, and he’s here to stay. That’s according to a recent interview with The MMA Underground, where the aspiring two-division champion guaranteed at least two more fights in the UFC before he decides to call it a career. Jones, who recently announced his move to the heavyweight division, is excited about the […]
Javier Mendez ‘100 percent with’ Khabib Nurmagomedov on quitting MMA coaching role
Javier Mendez ‘100 percent with’ Khabib Nurmagomedov on quitting MMA coaching role
American Kickboxing Academy’s Javier Mendez thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov is leaving MMA for the right reasons. The former UFC lightweight champion who retired with a perfect 29-0 record announced earlier this week that he would be stepping away from mixed martial arts coaching to spend more time with his family. This time around, Mendez was given […]
‘The fight’s on’ — Leon Edwards confirms he will rematch Kamaru Usman in London
‘The fight’s on’ — Leon Edwards confirms he will rematch Kamaru Usman in London
The much-anticipated trilogy between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman is officially happening at UFC 286, according to Edwards. The UFC has given the rematch the go-ahead, and we’re just waiting for the official word. “Yeah, 100 percent, that’s what I’ve been told, that’s what my team has been told,” Edwards told Michael Bisping during a […]
‘He’ll beat Izzy again’ — Marvin Vettori thinks Alex Pereira is a bad matchup for Israel Adesanya
‘He’ll beat Izzy again’ — Marvin Vettori thinks Alex Pereira is a bad matchup for Israel Adesanya
Marvin Vettori thinks Alex Pereira has Israel Adesanya’s number. With wins over Adesanya in kickboxing and MMA, including two stoppages, Pereira is the new man to beat at middleweight. And Vettori believes “he’ll beat Izzy again” in the rematch, solidifying his dominance in the division and retaining the title. “No, no, if they (Pereira) fight […]
Coach ‘50/50’ on Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones happening in March
Coach ‘50/50’ on Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones happening in March
Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones could be set to face off in the Octagon as early as March, according to Ngannou’s head coach Erick Nicksick. Nicksick spoke about the proposed heavyweight matchup with MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck, stating that while he is optimistic about the fight taking place, he is uncertain about the date and […]
Sean Strickland slams ‘f-khead’ Paulo Costa for demanding higher pay
Sean Strickland slams ‘f-khead’ Paulo Costa for demanding higher pay
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland likes Paulo Costa but doesn’t think the Brazilian deserves a pay rise. Speaking to MMA reporter Helen Yee in a recent interview, Strickland, who takes on Nassourdine Imavov in a short-notice fight at UFC Vegas 67, stated that Costa should not be demanding higher pay due to his failed weight cut […]
Sean O’Malley: Dana White’s wife deserved ‘a slapping back’
Sean O’Malley: Dana White’s wife deserved ‘a slapping back’
UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley has weighed in on the recent incident involving UFC President Dana White and his wife, Anne White. On New Year’s Eve, White was caught on video slapping Anne during a physical altercation at a nightclub in Sabo San Lucas, Mexico. The incident was captured by TMZ and quickly made headlines. […]
Paul Felder not sure if Conor McGregor fights in 2023, says UFC LW division is ‘passing him by’
Paul Felder not sure if Conor McGregor fights in 2023, says UFC LW division is ‘passing him by’
Paul Felder thinks Conor McGregor might be past his sell-by date. Although he will “always matter” and be a household name in the sport, Felder thinks McGregor’s days in MMA are numbered and that his best days are possibly behind him. Speaking to MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin during a recent episode of “The Fighter vs. […]
‘The unknown scares me’ – Dustin Poirier opens up about fear, mental health
‘The unknown scares me’ – Dustin Poirier opens up about fear, mental health
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. Mental toughness, courage, and determination are all qualities that were on display when Poirier rallied to submit Michael Chandler at UFC 281 […]
Dustin Poirier gives his picks for Makhachev vs. Volkanovski and Chandler vs. McGregor
Dustin Poirier gives his picks for Makhachev vs. Volkanovski and Chandler vs. McGregor
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. In this part of the interview, we cover how Islam Makhachev winning the UFC’s lightweight title from Charles Oliveira opened things up […]
Dustin Poirier on Michael Chandler’s fouls, fishhooks: ‘I just want you to be honest’
Dustin Poirier on Michael Chandler’s fouls, fishhooks: ‘I just want you to be honest’
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. In this segment of the interview, we discuss Dustin’s UFC 281 submission victory over Michael Chandler last November. “The Diamond” talks about […]
Matt Brown: Henry Cejudo beats Aljamain Sterling ‘relatively easily’ and ‘destroys’ Sean O’Malley
Matt Brown: Henry Cejudo beats Aljamain Sterling ‘relatively easily’ and ‘destroys’ Sean O’Malley
Matt Brown believes Henry Cejudo will reclaim his bantamweight title in 2023. “The Messenger” will return to the Octagon after a two-year layoff to challenge Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight championship, with the matchup expected to take place in March, possibly at UFC 285. During a recent appearance on The Fighter vs. The Writer, “The […]
Dustin Poirier speaks to Bloody Elbow: Exclusive interview on Dana White, Gambling, Conor McGregor and more
Dustin Poirier speaks to Bloody Elbow: Exclusive interview on Dana White, Gambling, Conor McGregor and more
entry-content__stream “> Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier remains one of the most popular figures in the sport. ‘The Diamond’ is beloved for his furious and eye-catching fight style as well as his personality outside the cage — one of a no nonsense competitor with a genuine interest in charity and supporting his community. […]
‘Something always happened’ – Dustin Poirier reveals the one fight that got away
‘Something always happened’ – Dustin Poirier reveals the one fight that got away
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. If you look at the record of Dustin Poirier, you’ll see that has competed against just about everyone with any sort of […]
‘I have bet on myself’ – Dustin Poirier discusses gambling in MMA, approves ban on fighters betting
‘I have bet on myself’ – Dustin Poirier discusses gambling in MMA, approves ban on fighters betting
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. When asked about who he would favor in a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, Poirier mentioned that he would put money […]
Coach Javier Mendez says ‘the secret’s out’ regarding Islam Makhachev’s striking
Coach Javier Mendez says ‘the secret’s out’ regarding Islam Makhachev’s striking
Alexander Volkanovski is going to be in for a shock if he thinks the only way to beat Islam Makhachev is by stopping his takedowns and keeping the fight on the feet. That’s according to Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, who claims Makhachev proved in his stoppage victory against Charles Oliveira that he is “the most […]
Coach rules out ‘any kind of finish’ for Makhachev at UFC 284, predicts ‘war’ with Volkanovski
Coach rules out ‘any kind of finish’ for Makhachev at UFC 284, predicts ‘war’ with Volkanovski
Coach Javier Mendez is preparing Islam Makhachev for war against Alexander Volkanovski. The two fighters will go head to head at the blockbuster UFC 284 pay-per-view in Perth, Australia, to determine the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. Makhachev will be looking to defend his lightweight title for the first time, while Volkanovski will […]
‘Your s—t still stinks’ Michael Bisping tells Paddy Pimblett to humble himself after controversial win
‘Your s—t still stinks’ Michael Bisping tells Paddy Pimblett to humble himself after controversial win
Michael Bisping thinks Paddy Pimblett is in desperate need of a reality check following his latest win over Jared Gordon. Although Pimblett won the fight, most MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Gordon, who has requested an immediate rematch. Pimblett, however, acted as if he dominated the fight, leading to widespread backlash. […]
Matt Brown hails Belal Muhammad as ‘biggest threat’ at 170, claims he beats Khamzat Chimaev
Matt Brown hails Belal Muhammad as ‘biggest threat’ at 170, claims he beats Khamzat Chimaev
UFC veteran Matt Brown thinks Belal Muhammad is the one to watch at welterweight, touting “Remember the Name” as the “biggest threat” in the division. Speaking on a recent episode of “The Fighter vs. The Writer”, Brown said that he would back Muhammad to defeat both Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev, but is “50/50” on […]