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FBI Director Kash Patel and UFC boss Dana White. Photo Credits: Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images (Kash Patel, left); Sam Greene/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images (Dana White, right).

FBI director Kash Patel reportedly wants UFC to train agents

"If Kash Patel believed that should be beefed up, the answer is not to go to Donald Trump's best friend who runs the UFC."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 28, 2025 0
Donald Trump speaking in Pittsburgh, PA on Nov. 4, 2024.

Donald Trump again talks asking Dana White to set up a ‘migrant league’ to fight UFC champions

"I want the migrant to go against the champion. And I think the migrant might actually win."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 4, 2024 0
Dana White alongside Jon Anik and Saudi Arabian Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al-Sheikh

UFC takes on boxing PPV thanks to Saudi sponsorship to rent Sphere, but Dana White’s unhappy

"The guys at MGM have done nothing but f---ing disrespect me and the UFC for 20 years."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 27, 2024 3
Marc Raimondi in 2021.

ESPN’s Marc Raimondi shifting from MMA to NFL coverage

Raimondi will be the new ESPN NFL Nation Atlanta Falcons beat reporter.

By Robert O'Neill OnMar 25, 2024 1
Jordan Burroughs (L) and Bo Nickal.

ESPN wrestling commentator goes after UFC fighter who bashed injury-targeting comments: ‘You punch guys in the face for a living.’

On-air comments from Jordan Burroughs led to criticism from Bo Nickal, and to Burroughs firing back.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 24, 2024 2
Dana White

UFC parent TKO settles antitrust lawsuits over fighter pay

Two class-action lawsuits covering more than 1,200 UFC fighters have now been settled.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 20, 2024 1
Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Alexander Volkanovski fights against Ilia Topuria during UFC 298 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Endeavor president Mark Shapiro: UFC is now one of the four major sports

"UFC is now not only mainstream, it's one of the four majors."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 6, 2024 7
A Bloody Elbow site logo.

Bloody Elbow MMA site sold, staff laid off, many writers’ archives deleted

A year after Bloody Elbow was cut from SB Nation and went independent, the site has been sold, with no staff retained and many archives deleted.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 5, 2024 0
A PFL graphic about their investment from Saudi Arabia wealth fund SRJ.

PFL sells minority stake to Saudi Arabia wealth fund, plans to launch Middle East/North Africa league

The latest sports involvement with Saudi Arabia comes from that country's SRJ Sports Investments buying into the Professional Fighters League.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 30, 2023 0
Jake Paul

Netflix’s ‘Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child’ is surprisingly entertaining, insightful

This season of Untold kicks off with a look at Jake Paul.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 31, 2023 2
Royce Gracie

ESPN announces multi-part ‘Gracie’ docuseries

A multi-part docuseries about the legendary Gracie fighting family is in the works.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 6, 2023 1
David Scott (R) interviews Zion Clark.

Real Sports’ piece on legless MMA fighter Zion Clark is worth a look: ‘I’ve spent my entire life fighting.’

"If it wasn't for wrestling, I probably would have ended up in the streets permanently, and I probably would have died, or overdosed on drugs."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2023 0
Feb 29, 2020; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Megan Anderson (red gloves) celebrates beating Norma Dumont (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Chartway Arena. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN

Megan Anderson talks shifting from fighting to MMA broadcasting: ‘It’s its own separate beast.’

A poster for Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 9.

Shawne Merriman and Pamela Duckworth talk Lights Out Xtreme Fighting on Fubo Sports

"I bring a different set of eyeballs than anybody else in this industry because of where I came from."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 6, 2023 0
Greg Rosenstein's tweet on Valentina Shevchenko.

The Athletic’s Greg Rosenstein appears set for a tattoo after bet on Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko's loss may lead to a tattoo for Greg Rosenstein of The Athletic.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 5, 2023 1
Laura Sanko.

Laura Sanko talks being the first female analyst for a major UFC event since 1993

"I would love for more people to know that mixed martial arts saved my life on multiple occasions. It helped me confront anxiety, build confidence, be a student in my adult life and gave me a sense of purpose."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 3, 2023 0
Anthem Sports and Entertainment's properties.

Anthem’s Ed Nordholm talks Fight Network, Impact Wrestling, Invicta FC, targeted market focus and more

"There will always be an angle where we think we can meet your audience because they're more identifiable and more targeted."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 19, 2022 0
A supplied photo for Combate Global Exclusivo VIX+.

Combate Global pairs with TelevisaUnivision for streaming MMA competition reality series ‘Combate Global Exclusivo VIX+’

The series will be available on new TelevisaUnivision streaming service VIX+ in both the U.S. and Mexico.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 23, 2022 0
FloSports' "Who's Next: Submission Fighter Challenge."

FloSports’ Ray Machuca talks “Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge”: “We wanted to get the sport to its purest form, no time limits, submission...

"Submission only is how the sport is supposed to be done. The whole point of jiu-jitsu is controlling your opponent and forcing them into submission."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 20, 2022 0

‘Bruised’ has strong performance by Halle Berry, but MMA film ultimately let down by story choices

Sheila Atim as MMA trainer Buddhakan also stands out in the film.

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 30, 2021 0

Halle Berry discusses MMA film ‘Bruised,’ love of boxing on CBS Sunday Morning feature

"Nobody wants to get punched in the face."

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 15, 2021 0

Netflix releases trailer for Halle Berry MMA film, ‘Bruised,’ which premieres Nov. 24

The actor also directed the film, her first time behind the camera.

By Ian Casselberry OnOct 15, 2021 0
Mike Coppinger has joined ESPN.

Mike Coppinger has joined ESPN as a boxing/MMA analyst after time at The Athletic

Coppinger had been at The Athletic since 2019.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 1, 2021 0
A PFL graphic on their docuseries on Randy Couture.

PFL Studios’ “The Randy Couture Story” docuseries will see its first episode premiere on ESPN, with all episodes then available on ESPN+

The four-episode series will be available in full on ESPN+ following the first episode's premiere on linear ESPN Saturday.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 16, 2021 0
Pat Miletich in 2018.

Pat Miletich removed from MMA commentary job with Legacy Fighting Alliance after his presence at U.S. Capitol riot

Miletich has long been a MMA commentator, but won't appear on Friday's LFA broadcaster after his presence at the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 12, 2021 0

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