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The heel hook is the one submission that does not ask you to tap; it wrecks the knee before you feel it. Here is how it works, and why MMA finally learned to fear it.

Robert Whittaker’s light heavyweight debut ended with Nikita Krylov’s jaw giving out in round three. Here’s why leaving 185 at 35 might be the smartest call of his career.

Max Holloway knocked off Conor McGregor in 69 seconds at UFC 329. Now he has three ways to go: Gaethje for the belt, Oliveira for revenge, or Paddy for the payday.

Paddy Pimblett put Benoit Saint Denis to sleep in 52 seconds at UFC 329. Here’s how the D’Arce choke works, its setups, and how to finish it.

McGregor blew out his knee throwing a flying kick and lost to Holloway in 69 seconds at UFC 329. Here’s what his next fight looks like and why his title window is shut.

Elite MMA fighters rarely land their first takedown — they win by chaining them. Here’s how the double leg, single leg, and body lock link until one lands, and how TKO Tycoon models it.

McGregor returns at UFC 329 after 1,827 days out and everyone is yelling ring rust. Here’s what long layoffs actually do to fighters, and what they don’t.

The guillotine is MMA’s second-most-common submission and the great equalizer between strikers and wrestlers. Here’s why the arm-in finish works, why fighters gas out on it, and how to escape one.

Gable Steveson debuts at UFC 329 as a -2800 favorite over Elisha Ellison. We break down whether Olympic wrestling gold really translates to the Octagon.

Josh Hokit is 10-0, beat Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis back to back, and fights with a lightweight’s pace at heavyweight. A breakdown of the style making him a title threat.