MMA News
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Joe Rogan on fighter pay woes: ‘Probably less money because there is no live gate‘
Very few people have been seen as much of MMA’s growth from the dark ages to the present like UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Given the uncertainty of trying times in unfamiliar territory, he’s been as surprised as the rest of us with the directions that things have gone in with…
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Mark Hunt on Cejudo’s retirement: World champions shouldn’t need to ask for more money
These days, we mostly hear about Mark Hunt’s constant troubles with the UFC and his many statements against what he believes is unfair treatment and low pay. From the looks of things, he’s not changing his stance anytime soon. Related UFC 249 Live Stream | Ferguson Vs. Gaethje Live Radio-Style…
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The MMA Vivisection – Bellator Japan, RIZIN and PFL odds and analysis
So the final fireworks of the year are set to go off, with Bellator and RIZIN setting up their crossover shows and PFL crowning million-dollar winners for each of their weight divisions. But don’t fret, kids. We’ve got you covered here at Bloody Elbow, with a primer for all three…
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MMA Rundown – December 13-15: Man, that’s a lot of fights
So now that we’re nearing the end of 2019, things start to get busier and weirder. Of course, weird fights are the bread and butter of this feature, so that means we’ve got a lot to look forward to. Gorilla Fighting is a thing. An actual name for a real-life…
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RIZIN 19: Lightweight Grand Prix 1st Round preview
As if the weekend weren’t crowded enough, RIZIN is all set to lay the groundwork for their year-end combative festivities—with the opening round of their lightweight tournament. RIZIN 19 looks to include some fun women’s matches, kickboxing, and a bit of freakshow shenanigans. Atop the card is Kai Asakura (13-1),…
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Fabio Maldonado scheduled for RIZIN 19, Bellator’s Patricky ‘Pitbull’ joins lightweight GP
So, do you want to see two guys slug it out? Japanese powerhouse org RIZIN has announced that former UFC fighter and celebrated slugger Fabio Maldonado (25-13) will be facing Jiri Procházka (24-3, 1) in a non-title fight that will be contested at 220lbs. Procházka has been one of the…
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Preview – KSW 49: Materla vs Askham 2
KSW’s middleweight championship has been vacant for almost a year, and the new top dog in that division has some mighty big gloves to fill. After Mamed Khalidov relinquished the belt, it remained on the shelf while a new tournament would determine the person to wear the crown. Former BAMMA…
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MMA Rundown, May 10-11: LFA, Combate Americas, ONE and ZST setting a hard pace for the weekend
This weekend is good. Very good. Organizations across the board are putting on bonkers matchups on all fronts everywhere. We’re really quite spoiled, and it’s a pretty good time to be a fan. Now, if you’re also a fan of kickboxing, ONE has you covered. This week’s event actually has…
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MMA Rundown – May 3-6: LFA, ONE, Shooto and EFC bring more firepower in a crowded weekend
Lots and lots to get to, with a crowded weekend including the UFC, Bellator and Invicta. Still, there’s a ton to go over and keep an eye on, so make sure you have some time carved out of your schedule to check out some of the other goings on. ONE…
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Invicta FC’s Jinh Yu Frey, RIZIN’s Ayaka Hamasaki targeted for RIZIN 16 in champ vs. champ bout
Back in 2016, Ayaka Hamasaki squared off against Jinh Yu Frey at Invicta 19. The fight was an exciting affair, with Frey controlling most of the action and Hamasaki uncorking a massive punch that left a cut on Frey’s head, leading to the ref stopping the bout. Despite insisting she…
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