About CageLore
The stories behind the fights that mainstream media won't tell you.
John Brooke
Founder & Editor
MMA analyst, content creator, and the guy who stays up until 3 AM watching overseas cards so you don't have to. I bring a stats-first, fan-first approach to MMA coverage — the kind of breakdowns you won't get from outlets that play it safe to keep their press credentials.
When I'm not digging through fight records or tracing the origin stories behind your favorite fighters, I'm eating fried chicken, watching every card front to back, and arguing about pound-for-pound rankings with anyone who'll listen.
What is CageLore?
CageLore covers fighter backstories, rivalry breakdowns, fight analysis, and the real stories behind what happens when the cage door closes. If a prospect is about to break out or a matchup doesn't make sense, chances are John wrote about it first.
What We Cover
- Beefs — Fighter rivalries, callouts, and the drama that builds the hype
- Origin Stories — How fighters went from unknown to champion
- What's Trending — The hottest stories and moments in MMA right now
Editorial Standards
Every article on CageLore is original analysis. We don't rewrite press releases, and we don't publish paid content disguised as editorial. When we make a claim, we back it up with stats, fight records, direct quotes, or verifiable timelines.
Original Analysis
All content is independently researched and written. We watch the fights, dig into the records, and do the work before we publish. Every take comes with receipts.
No Corporate Sponsors
CageLore is independently operated. No promotional deals, no sponsored reviews, no strings attached. Our opinions are our own.
Stats-Driven Coverage
We back our analysis with real data — striking accuracy, takedown rates, finish percentages, and fight records that tell the real story. If we say a fighter is being slept on, we show you the numbers.
Corrections Policy
If we get something wrong, we fix it. Corrections are noted directly in the article with a timestamp. No quiet edits, no pretending it didn't happen.
Transparency on Opinions
CageLore takes clear editorial positions. We pick sides in rivalries, we call out bad matchmaking, and we give credit where it's due. But we always distinguish between opinion and fact, and we always show our reasoning.
Need to Get in Touch?
Email us at john.brooke04@gmail.com
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