Inside the UFC’s most controversial tactic—and how it fuels pay-per-view sales, mind games, and chaos in the octagon. 1. It’s Not Just Punches—Trash Talk Packs a Punch Too When people talk about the fight game, they usually think of face-smashing, body-burning, leg-crushing, or even bear-hugging action. Hold up—there’s another way to mess with your opponent: […]

On April 14, 2018, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje decided that regular fights weren’t violent enough and put on an absolute barnburner. This wasn’t just a fight; it was an all-you-can-eat buffet of punches, kicks, and pure chaos. Let’s break it down.