EPISODE 205 Cain Velasquez released on bail - 2:48 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/8/23448238/cain-velasquez-granted-bail-pre-trial-hearing-goularte-attempted-murder-charges-remain-mma-news Zahabi suspicious of Adesanya’s gyno - 13:16 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/9/23448622/theres-only-one-reason-firas-zahabi-questions-adesanyas-very-suspicious-gyno-ufc-mma-news UFC responds to betting investigation - 21:43 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/7/23445876/ufc-vegas-64-fight-under-invest...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 9 bouts on this 14-bout UFC 281: 'Adesanya vs Pereira' PPV event. "It’s UFC PPV week and that means another card stacked top to bottom with fantastic fights. The main event will see Israel Adesanya face off with the only man to knock him out in combat sports, Alex Pereira—this time with the UFC middleweight title on the line. In the co-main Carla Esparza looks to make the first defense of her ...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 14-bout UFC 281: 'Adesanya vs Pereira' PPV event. "It’s UFC PPV week and that means another card stacked top to bottom with fantastic fights. The main event will see Israel Adesanya face off with the only man to knock him out in combat sports, Alex Pereira—this time with the UFC middleweight title on the line. In the co-main Carla Esparza looks to make the first defense of he...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min
'Sometimes the macro is in the micro.' - Eugene S. Robinson 11.06.22 "An audio adaptation of a compelling MMA video Podcast, with a smattering of social commentary & ramblings, as well as some colorful anecdotes from your host's life." Subscribe to eugenesrobinson.substack.com , follow Eugene on twitter @EugeneSRobinson, on Insta @eugene.s.robinson. PAY here at his #Patreon IF you wish: https://www.patreon.com/thestomper OR use pinko95014@yahoo.com for #PayPal, OR eugene-robinson-28 for #Cas...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
EPISODE 4 Why isn’t there a union for UFC fighters? 1. What is a union? 2. Do fighters even want a union? 3. Can fighters form a union if they’re independent contractors? 4. How do you go about making a union? 5. So what are some of the things that make MMA so hard sport for unions to work? 6. Any positives for just trying to make a union? 7. How about an association? Could that help? Welcome to Hey Not the Face!, the podcast that provides expert analysis on all aspects of combat sports finance ...
Nov 08, 2022•47 min
It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John S. Nash & Stephie Haynes. UFC Vegas 64 REACTIONS -- Overall, this now 11-bout card saw five exciting first round finishes, four thrilling KO/TKO’s, five sweet submissions, and two hard-fought decisions. Rounding things out, our fighters who were awarded for putting forth BONUS efforts included — POTN: Tamires Vidal, Polyana Viana, Mario Bautista, and Neil Magny. FOTN:...
Nov 07, 2022•59 min
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 64: ‘Rodriguez vs Lemos’ 11-bout Fight Night event; which took place at The APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play ...
Nov 06, 2022•50 min
EPISODE 204 Aljo blasts Dillashaw for fighting injured - 4:25 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/2/23436965/ufc-news-aljamain-sterling-tj-dillashaw-arrogance-delusional-world-fighting-injured-ufc-280-mma-news Bisping explains why Diaz will lose if/when he boxes Jake Paul - 13:15 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/2/23436589/jake-paul-nate-diaz-michael-bisping-doesnt-go-well-ufc-mma-celebrity-boxing-news Jake Paul upset with low PPV sales estimates - 20:26 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/11/2/...
Nov 04, 2022•51 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 64: 'Rodriguez vs Lemos' Fight Night event. "If the Bryce Mitchell vs. Movsar Evloev fight had stayed together this might have looked a lot more enticing. As it is, UFC Vegas 64 is dotted with a few interesting fights and a whole lot of fight adjacent product. Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos is an interesting striking battle for the main event, Neil Magny vs...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 64: 'Rodriguez vs Lemos' Fight Night event. "If the Bryce Mitchell vs. Movsar Evloev fight had stayed together this might have looked a lot more enticing. As it is, UFC Vegas 64 is dotted with a few interesting fights and a whole lot of fight adjacent product. Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos is an interesting striking battle for the main event, Neil Magny ...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 16 min
'Tell yourself whatever you need to make it through the night. Doesn't mean ANY of it is true.' - Eugene S. Robinson 10.30.22 "An audio adaptation of a compelling MMA video Podcast, with a smattering of social commentary & ramblings, as well as some colorful anecdotes from your host's life." Subscribe to eugenesrobinson.substack.com , follow Eugene on twitter @EugeneSRobinson, on Insta @eugene.s.robinson. PAY here at his #Patreon IF you wish: https://www.patreon.com/thestomper OR use pinko95...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min
EPISODE 203 - Tuesday Edition UFC Vegas 63 & Paul vs. Silva storylines: Kattar’s injury, Gore’s scary submission, Arlovski finished via sub, Silva-Paul results - 1:31 NEWS UPDATE Nate Diaz & team have another scuffle, get removed by police from Paul-Silva event - 24:45 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/30/23430816/nate-diaz-removed-by-security-from-jake-paul-event-more-videos-released-from-backstage-scuffle Jouban says Dariush shot himself in the foot re: title callout - 30:57 https://...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min
It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John S. Nash & Stephie Haynes. UFC Vegas 63: Kattar vs Allen REACTIONS — Overall, this 11-bout card saw four exciting first round finishes, three thrilling KO/TKO’s, four sweet submissions, and four hard-fought decisions; two split. Rounding things out, our fighters who were awarded for putting forth BONUS efforts included — POTN: Tresean Gore, Roman Dolidze, Steve Garcia ...
Oct 31, 2022•56 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 6 bouts on this 11-bout UFC Vegas 63: 'Kattar vs Allen' Fight Night event. "As is so often the case with the UFC, a major PPV binge is getting followed by a bit of a hangover from the promotion’s matchmakers. Arnold Allen vs. Calvin Kattar is a great main event fight. After that, it’s hard to fight another fighter ranked near the top of their division, let alone carefully booked bouts." - Zane...
Oct 27, 2022•55 min
EPISODE 202 - Friday Edition Anderson Silva not retiring after Jake Paul bout - 4:13 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/26/23424067/47-year-old-anderson-silva-definitely-not-retiring-after-jake-paul-fight-boxing-news Dan Hardy takes aim at the UFC - 10:40 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/26/23423988/they-want-you-as-damaged-as-possible-dan-hardy-fires-back-at-ufc-for-false-narratives-mma-news Jon Jones ‘preparing to fight Stipe’ - 20:54 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/25/23423424/jon-jon...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 11-bout UFC Vegas 63: 'Kattar vs Allen' Fight Night event. "As is so often the case with the UFC, a major PPV binge is getting followed by a bit of a hangover from the promotion’s matchmakers. Arnold Allen vs. Calvin Kattar is a great main event fight. After that, it’s hard to fight another fighter ranked near the top of their division, let alone carefully booked bouts." - Za...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min
'If the OOF-C was a storefront it would have been torched by now. Oh, and the O'Malley Robbery was one of the greatest crimes of the MMA Century.' - Eugene S. Robinson 10.23.22 "An audio adaptation of a compelling MMA video Podcast, with a smattering of social commentary & ramblings, as well as some colorful anecdotes from your host's life." Subscribe to eugenesrobinson.substack.com , follow Eugene on twitter @EugeneSRobinson, on Insta @eugene.s.robinson. PAY here at his #Patreon IF you wish...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min
EPISODE 3 MMA vs PRO WRESTLING History 1. Why do some people say that MMA is just pro wrestling? Is there a connection or link between the two? 2. So how did it become real again with MMA? 3. Is there a connection between pro wrestling and the UFC? 4. Are their also links between the business models? UFC vs WWE business 1. The UFC and WWE are often compared to each other, as both are the 800-pound gorillas in their industry. Are there any similarities in how they go to that position? 2. Do they ...
Oct 25, 2022•47 min
It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John S. Nash & Stephie Haynes. Here’s a look at the UFC 280: ‘Oliveira vs Makhachev’ fight card & current records — Overall, this now 12-bout card saw one exciting first round finish, two thrilling KO/TKO’s, two sweet submissions, and eight hard-fought decisions; one controversial split, one majority. Rounding things out, our fighters who were awarded for putting forth...
Oct 24, 2022•49 min
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC 280: ‘Oliveira vs Araujo’ 12-bout PPV event; which took place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, aka: ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits a...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min
EPISODE 201 - Friday Edition Dominick Cruz answers the call of Jonathan Martinez - 3:15 https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/19/23413545/dominick-cruz-not-retiring-after-marlon-vera-loss-answers-sweetheart-of-a-f-guy-jonathan-martinez Ben Askren reminisces on Masvidal knockout - 17:00 https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/19/23413422/ben-askren-recalls-first-memories-after-jorge-masvidal-knockout-thats-luke-rockhold-in-the-hospital Andrade- Murphy set for UFC 283 - 23:54 https://www.mmafighting.com...
Oct 21, 2022•57 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 280: 'Oliveira vs Makhachev' PPV event. "The UFC is rolling back into Abu Dhabi with a top shelf PPV card. Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title in the main event. While TJ Dillashaw looks to reclaim bantamweight gold against Aljamain Sterling in the co-main. Fights between Petr Yan & Sean O’Malley, Beneil Dariush & Mat...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 280: 'Oliveira vs. Makhachev' PPV event. "The UFC is rolling back into Abu Dhabi with a top shelf PPV card. Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title in the main event. While TJ Dillashaw looks to reclaim bantamweight gold against Aljamain Sterling in the co-main. Fights between Petr Yan & Sean O’Malley, Beneil Dariush & Mate...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 22 min
The Show Money crew is Paul Gift, “the economist”, Jason Cruz, “the lawyer”, and John Nash, “Bloody Elbow’s Financials Columnist”, who also happens to be the man who knows everyone and everything in MMA. They bring you the business side of MMA, in depth, in a way you won’t find anywhere else! In this episode the issues discussed include: Segment 1: Antitrust hearing for Kajan Johnson & C.B. Dollaway case against the UFC Segment 2 — At 45:55 ONE Championship’s finances https://www.bloodyelbow...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 33 min
EPISODE 200 - Tuesday Edition UFC Vegas 62 storylines, Shields beats Marshall, Baumgardner beats Mayer, Wilder destroys Helenius, Haney runs through Kambosos - 1:05 NEWS UPDATES Chatri reads Bloody Elbow, claims fake news re: financial report he submitted - 24:07 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/15/23404062/chatri-sityodtong-claims-fake-news-on-one-championship-massive-losses-that-they-reported-themselves Masvidal angling for fight with Edwards - 34:16 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/16/2...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min
It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John S. Nash & Stephie Haynes. Here’s a look at the UFC Vegas 62: ‘Grasso vs Araujo’ fight card & current records — Overall, this now 11-bout card saw two exciting first round finishes, four thrilling KO/TKO’s, two sweet submissions, and five hard-fought decisions, one split. Rounding things out, our fighters who were awarded for putting forth BONUS efforts included — ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 62: ‘Grasso vs Araujo’ 11-bout Fight Night event; which took place at The APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on...
Oct 16, 2022•50 min
EPISODE 199 - Friday Edition Aspen Ladd discusses UFC release - 5:31 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/13/23402080/135-or-nothing-aspen-ladd-opens-up-about-ufc-release-womens-mma-news Volkanovski supplants Dariush as UFC 280 backup plan - 13:32 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/13/23401879/alexander-volkanovski-beneil-dariush-no-games-ufc-280-backup-oliveira-makhachev Edgar books retirement fight - 22:01 https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/6/23391899/frankie-edgar-books-expected-retirement-b...
Oct 14, 2022•58 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 62: 'Grasso vs Araujo' Fight Night event. "The UFC is back with another solid, if not necessarily spectacular, Fight Night offering this week at the Apex Facility. In the main event, Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo look to strengthen their flyweight title hopes in what should be a scrappy 5 round battle. The co-main features the bantamweight debut of Cub Swa...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 62: 'Grasso vs Araujo' Fight Night event. "The UFC is back with another solid, if not necessarily spectacular, Fight Night offering this week at the Apex Facility. In the main event, Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo look to strengthen their flyweight title hopes in what should be a scrappy 5 round battle. The co-main features the bantamweight debut of Cub Swans...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min
