Randy Couture

UPDATED: Payouts for 33 UFC champions revealed
33 former UFC champions' full payouts have likely been uncovered in part 2 of Bloody Elbow's deep dive into lawsuit documents.

‘Something’s not quite right’ — Ex-UFC champion reacts to string of PFL failed drug tests
Ex-UFC champion Randy Couture had an interesting theory on why the Professional Fighters League (PFL) had so many drug test failures this year.

Hitting the Links: Conor McGregor's accountant gets pinched, Lewis told to secure the bag and BE nominated for an award
Here are the UFC and MMA stories you might have missed during the week, including legal drama for Conor McGregor's managers.

Interview: Couture explains why Bellator purchase makes sense for PFL
UFC legend Randy Couture sat down with Bloody Elbow to discuss PFL/Bellator sale rumors and more.

TV is already solved - UFC, PFL co-promotion can work, explains Couture
Former UFC champion and current PFL analyst Randy Couture says there is a way for the UFC and PFL to co-promote a potential fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.

UFC 71: The shocking end of the Chuck Liddell era
Step back into yesteryear as Bloody Elbow takes a look at UFC 71 and the end of the heralded Liddell era.

Randy Couture shares plans to expand PFL to the Middle East
Randy Couture and the PFL have big plans for expansion.

PFL’s Couture names terrible first opponent for Francis Ngannou: I'd pay a PPV to watch that
Would you buy this Francis Ngannou pay-per-view?

Dan Henderson wins his UFC title - This Day in MMA History
Take a step back into yesteryear as we remember on Dan Henderson's UFC title and the last international one-night tournament the promotion ever held.

Watch 375 pound Tim Sylvia make Slap Fight debut
Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia won big in his Slap Fight debut.

Dana White confirms opponent and location for Jon Jones’ first UFC heavyweight title defense
Jon Jones won the UFC heavyweight title last time out, with a submission victory over Ciryl Gane. At last night’s UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen, UFC President Dana White confirmed what is next for ‘Bones’. Dana White discussed Jon Jones at post-fight presser At the post-fight press conference White spoke about plans for Jones’ […]

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 […]

The Champion’s Choices: So what’s going to happen to Francis Ngannou?
Sometime very soon we should know what the future holds for current UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Will he remain with the company and defend his title, possibly in a megafight against Jon Jones, or will he test the market and potentially try his hand at boxing? Both possibilities seem likely at this point, because […]

‘I got paid $950K six years ago’ - Mark Hunt blasts Francis Ngannou’s $600K ‘joke’ salary
This week, former UFC two-division Randy Couture rallied behind reigning heavyweight king Mark Hunt. Not only did “The Natural” speak out against the UFC’s practices, he also issued a warning to “The Predator” based on his own experience dealing with the company’s top brass. “(The UFC will) drag Francis into court and try to bleed […]

Couture: UFC will drag Francis Ngannou ‘into court’ and ‘bleed him’ of his money
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has been at odds with the organization for a while now, and there hasn’t been any progress. “The Predator” did defend the heavyweight title at UFC 270 against Ciryl Gane, but he says his contract situation remains uncertain. With the way things are going, it won’t be surprising if Ngannou’s […]

UFC 105 Wrap-Up: The Book on Brandon Vera Is Still Open
Thoughts about Brandon Vera after his fight with Randy Couture.

Dana, Sign This Man Now
Dana White should sign Fedor Emelianenko.