What's the worst area of the UFC? You probably wouldn't guess it was literally right before it broke onto television and through the dark ages. Dana White and Ferttitas were totally broke them and would have meant the end of MMA as we knew and certainly for a very long time. This is the story of the UFC's last ditch effort to save itself.

Losses in general, especially for a fighter where there is only one person to shoulder the ramifications, is well....BAD. But in some rare cases, that's actually NOT true. These losses were for many of these fighters actually one of the better things that ever happened to them. And not in the way that motivates them to become better in the future, the effect is immediate from either fans, opportunities or even just freedom. These are MMA/UFC losses that actually improved fighter's careers.

At one point in time and it lasted for quite a while, Michael Bisping's was the UFC's most hated fighter. He was accused of cheating in fighters, being a jerk to the UFC's most beloved fighters and winning fights many didn't think he deserved. So how did he turn all this around? This is the story of Bisping's career from villain to fan favorite.

The thing about MMA that makes it such a great sport isn't simply the knockouts, submissions and great fights, it that it shows a deeper layer of humanity. Who is really still there when things get tough in a fight? Who is able to put on big time perfomances against starts and hype names? That's what this video is about. Those fights that showed these people are more than their personas.

Max Holloway absolutely showed out last night, defended that BMF championship and deserves all the credit in the world. For Dustin Poirier, he put on a vintage performance win or lose and retiring in a way that few still do, while fighting the best at the top of the division. Credit to the UFC for handling this one well, but of course it couldn't be done without the incredible career of Dustin's. What a fight, what a career, what a legend.

Everyone sport has a high level of research behind it and while MMA has certainly picked up in recent decades, it's still so far behind team programs that have dedicated experts figuring out every little detail to improve the game. We sat down with Dr. Oliver Barley and his team who have actually found a brannd new meta for the sport and if as effective as it appears, could forever change MMA.

The title pretty much says it all. What's happened to him is absolutely terrible, but his ability to overcome and persevere alongside the backing of the community is nothing short of beautiful. Please consider donating to this man's fun and helping him and his family. Thanks to everyone who has supported already.

The man who ever from one of the most promising athletes this sport as ever seen to being viewed as one of the cockiness and most reviled characters and back against as a loved and respected talent. This is the story of one man's ups and downs in the UFC and beyond; the Luke Rockhold story.

Who knocks out people the way Ilia Topuria does? That 3 fight win streak of KO'ing Volkanovski, Holloway and Oliveira will truly stand the test of time. We are witnessing legendary things happen. The question is, should Islam wait to go up to 170 now? Is Paddy Pimblett the right fight? Either way way, Ilia Topuria is the scariest fighter in the UFC.

It's crazy witnessing what looks like a generational talent, evening going as far as becoming champion in a division, but even while still in their prime, another person who is somehow even more elite comes along. These are the stories of fighters like Max Holloway would destroyed literally everyone not names Alexander Volkanovski for years and years or Cormier vs Jones, Benavidez vs Demetrious Johnson. These are the fighters stuck at 2nd best.