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'An irreverent blog' -The New Yorker. The Official CP Twitter (that’s in no way affiliated with the current website)
Joined February 2009

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Fedor was taking on prime Cro Cop and Big Nog while the UFC was putting Paul Buentello and Justin Eilers in title fights, but yeah he definitely didn’t get to “test himself.”
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You guys gotta understand, Fight Genius Dana White couldn’t possibly promote 2 sports at once, that would take like 2 brains.
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“I’m unhappy with the promotion of UFC 284. Feels like the UFC could have done a better job promoting the fight.” -Islam Makhachev Do you agree?
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Yearning for the days when fighters could double their purse just by slapping a big ol’ CONDOM DEPOT sponsorship on the ass of their shorts.
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Sponsorless fighters sipping their MONSTER ENERGY® Water while in the PRIME ™ Hydration Recovery Zone on the Octagon-shaped Cornerman Stool brought to you by TOYO TIRES waiting for the official DraftKings UFC Fight Clock to start. twitter.com/SpinninBackfis…
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So let's talk about being "scared" in MMA. UFC is 1) terrified to lose control of its business model; 2) frightened to promote its champs against others and build a true sport; 3) cowering at notion of paying fighters their fair share; 4) petrified of media with backbone.
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. was the place where I got my start as a sports journo; the place where I honed my craft & developed my niche; the place that got me noticed by mainstream media; the place where I made lifelong friends I don’t know what the future holds for BE but today is a sad day
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This is a dark, dark day for MMA media. Not merely true for the incredibly talented staff at , but because their editorial posture in the industry was one of a kind. When no one else had the courage or resolve to cover the industry, BE did. Incalculable loss.
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14 years with @BloodyElbow, 8 as Managing Editor This has been my dream job, but I just got my 30 days notice. BE will no longer be "supported" as part of Vox's latest cuts. I'm gutted as I grew up with the site, but I’ll always be proud of my team & its place in MMA journalism
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can anyone explain why Conor can’t just drink and do coke and be happy while drunk and on coke like the rest of us
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For me, this is the most damming section and why the abuse of fighters will never end under him
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NEW on @FOS: Why did UFC president Dana White’s physical altercation with his wife lead to zero consequences? I detail the complexities of White and how crucial Endeavor — which spent billions to acquire UFC — thinks he is to the sport. frontofficesports.com/how-dana-white
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