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How Conspiracy Theories Took Over Pro Fighting

QAnon has entered the ring. A sizable crew of WWE and MMA pros are suddenly dabbling in antisemitic, fringe-right narratives

Dana White’s War on Pirates Will Inevitably Fail

Twenty years ago, male entertainers made a big fuss about piracy and shut down Napster. It didn’t make a difference then. So why does the UFC boss think he’ll win now?

COVID Couldn’t Stop the Underground Fight Club

The craving for close-quarters violence runs deep in human history. Here’s why men can’t seem to keep their hands off each other — even in a pandemic

The Chickenshit Politics of the Kings of Combat Sports

The WWE got quiet about its strong support for Trump when it wasn’t good for business. The UFC, on the other hand, has painted itself in MAGA red from head-to-toe. In the end, though, their political ideology is really only about their own professional gains.