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UFC champ shares support for pro-Bolsonaro riot, calls for military coup
Figueiredo spread an appeal for the military to step in and halt Brazil’s democratic process.
The Champion’s Choices: So what’s going to happen to Ngannou?
As the end date for Francis Ngannou’s contract approaches, the UFC heavyweight champion faces a tough choice that could have huge consequences for him and the sport.
[Feature] From Writing to Fighting: Thailand
In this two part series, Bloody Elbow’s Managing Editor, Anton Tabuena flies to Thailand to compete in Muay Thai.
Gameplanning for Greatness: How Adesanya lost to Pereira
An old series returns with a new twist. Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down the strategic missteps in Israel Adesanya’s UFC 281 title defense against longtime nemesis Alex Pereira.
Feature: 25 years later, this is the story of the ‘Just Bleed’ guy
In his first interview ever, the ‘Just Bleed Guy’ reveals the gory truth about his path to UFC 15, prison, and eventual peace.
Day in the life of a Thai MMA star
Ever wonder what a typical day is like for one of the best MMA fighters in Thailand?
ONE reports record high $110M in losses for 2021, $383M total
ONE Championship’s finances are not looking good.
BE Gallery: Weili Zhang training in Bangtao, Thailand ahead of title bout
Weili Zhang is sharpening her game at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA in Phuket, Thailand.
Editorial: The UFC would be crazy to drop Joe Rogan
Along with being one of the only figures involved with the UFC whose fame and audience has outstripped his role with the promotion, he’s also one of the only remaining connections for fans to a less corporate feeling era of the UFC.
Editorial: On interim titles and the UFC’s inflexible business machine
Jordan Breen reacts to the UFC’s decision to book Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane and what it says about the promotion’s business.