It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John Nash & Stephie Haynes. UFC 283 REACTIONS – Overall, this massive 15-bout card saw 5 1st Rd finishes, 7 KO/TKO’s, 3 subs, & 5 decisions, 1 split. BONUS Awards included — POTN: Ismael Bonfim & Jailton Almeida. FOTN: Hill vs. Teixeira. UFC 283 fight card, updated records & full results from the event — PPV CARD | SAT. JAN. 21 At 3:09 – 15. UFC Vacant LHW Titl...
Jan 30, 2023•57 min
EPISODE 221 – Friday Edition * Paradigm Sports looking to cut off Pacquiao’s earning ability - https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/26/23572078/boxing-legend-manny-pacquiao-set-for-march-trial-to-face-paradigm-sports-lawsuit-news * Even more alarming details are popping up about Power Slap - https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/25/23570049/neurologist-calls-dana-white-power-slap-recipe-disaster-ufc-brain-injury-tbi-mma-news * Luke Rockhold now a free agent, plans to unretire - https://www.bloodyelbo...
Jan 27, 2023•51 min
One moment they’re here, the next they’re gone. The UFC returned from their holiday hiatus with a pair of shows to open 2023, and have promptly disappeared again—leaving us out here twisting in the breeze. As a result, we’ve had no other option than to get back on our bullshit. This time around, we’re remembering some of MMA’s most famed/notorious/one-dimensional guard grapplers. The men who loved to dive for kneebars and heel hooks and got lit up like a Christmas tree when that didn’t work. To ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min
EPISODE 220 – Tuesday Edition Complete card breakdown from our UFC 283 rewind https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/92055-ufc-283 UFC acquires streaming rights for ADCC 2024 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/22/23564491/ufc-secures-rights-to-adcc-2024-world-championship The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. The show features the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ c...
Jan 24, 2023•58 min
EPISODE 9: EXAMINING THE OPTIONS OF FRANCIS NGANNOU AND NATE DIAZ How did we get here because both became free agents in different ways because they had very different contracts? Was Ngannou released or did he leave after his contract ended? What do you think the UFC really offered to him? What about Jon Jones? DIAZ What about the PFL/Jake Paul offer? What about that Rizin offer? What other options are out there for Nate? Why is a return to the UFC not unlikely and very good for Nate? NGANNOU Wh...
Jan 23, 2023•47 min
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, with a breakdown of the the first UFC PPV event of 2023; UFC 283: ‘Teixeira vs Hill' & 'Figueiredo vs Moreno 4’ — a massive 15-bout card which took place from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. UFC's first trip to Brazil since UFC 239 in May 2019. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 10 bouts on the first UFC PPV event of the year. This is a massive 15-bout UFC 283: 'Teixeira vs Hill' & 'Figueiredo vs Moreno 4' PPV event, today, Jan. 19th. 2023. "The UFC is back in Brazil for the first time since 2020, with a couple of fun title fights. In the main event of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira is set to take on Jamahal Hill for the still vacant light heavyweight strap. While Deive...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the first UFC PPV event of the year. This is a massive 15-bout UFC 283: 'Teixeira vs Hill' & 'Figueiredo vs Moreno 4' PPV event we are covering for you, today, Jan. 19th. 2023. "The UFC is back in Brazil for the first time since 2020, with a couple of fun title fights. In the main event of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira is set to take on Jamahal Hill for the still vacant light heavy...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 22 min
EPISODE 219 - Tuesday Edition Dana announces Francis Ngannou has been released - https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/14/23555770/dana-white-officially-announces-jon-jones-vs-ciryl-gane-jabs-at-new-free-agent-francis-ngannou He deserves f—k you money - https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/16/23556586/sean-strickland-hates-francis-ngannou-leaving-ufc-says-could-set-up-tyson-fury-superfight-mma-news Huge fight bookings (Gaethje/Fiziev, Edwards/Usman 2) - https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/15/23555864/...
Jan 17, 2023•48 min
It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John Nash & Stephie Haynes. UFC Vegas 67 REACTIONS — Overall, this 12-bout card saw 3 first round finishes, 5 KO/TKO’s, 1 sub, & 5 decisions, 1 split. BONUS awards included — POTN: Allan Nascimento, Umar Nurmagomedov, Roman Kopylov, & Dan Ige. NO FOTN. Here’s a look at the UFC Vegas 67: ‘Strickland vs Imavov’ fight card, updated records & full results from the ...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the first UFC event of 2023; UFC Vegas 67: ‘Strickland vs Imavov’ — a now 12-bout Fight Night event which took place from the Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or they can be caught on our Bloody Elbow Presents YouTube Channel or any platform i...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
EPISODE 218 – Friday Edition WWE rumored to be up for sale - 6:25 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/11/23549833/saudi-arabia-bid-buy-wwe-wrestling-politics-sportswashing-news Diego Sanchez to face Austin Trout at Bareknucklemania - 14:26 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/10/23549339/diego-sanchez-bare-knuckle-boxing-former-wba-champ-austin-trout-bkfc-knucklemania-3-news Khabib riding off into the sunset - 25:43 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/11/23549803/khabib-nurmagomedov-no-plans-pursue-...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on the first UFC event of the year. This is a 12-bout UFC Vegas 67: 'Strickland vs Imavov' Fight Night event we are covering for you, today, Jan. 12th. 2023. "I’m not necessarily sure that the main event of UFC Vegas 67 got better with Sean Strickland’s late entry into the headlining bout against Nassourdine Imavov, but it certainly creates more questions about just what kind of figh...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the first UFC event of the year. This is a 12-bout UFC Vegas 67: 'Strickland vs Imavov' Fight Night event we are covering for you, today, Jan. 12th. 2023. "I’m not necessarily sure that the main event of UFC Vegas 67 got better with Sean Strickland’s late entry into the headlining bout against Nassourdine Imavov, but it certainly creates more questions about just what kind of figh...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min
EPISODE 08: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MMA PROMOTIONS IN 2023 PFL MMA (Professional Fighters League): - PFL likes to boast about being the clear #2, how are they really doing financially? - What should we make about Jake Paul signing with them? What is his deal with the PFL? - Can the PFL be successful, especially with their PPV division? BELLATOR/RIZIN: - Why are we putting these two together? - How did they do last year? - What about the rumors that Bellator is for sale? ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: - Can we st...
Jan 10, 2023•45 min
It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John Nash, & Stephie Haynes. UFC VEGAS 66 RESULTS – Overall, this now 13-bout card saw two exciting first round finishes, four thrilling KO/TKO’s, one sweet sub, and seven hard-fought decisions. Rounding things out, our fighters who were awarded for putting forth BONUS efforts included — POTN: Alex Caceres, & Michal Oleksiejczuk. FOTN: Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green. Here’...
Jan 09, 2023•45 min
EPISODE 217 - Friday Edition 'The Level Change Podcast', is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. Featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears. Dana White caught on video slapping his wife - 2:09 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/2/23536448/video-dana-white-wife-anne-exchange-slaps-c...
Jan 06, 2023•51 min
The final week of the holiday UFC hiatus is upon us. Which means one more episode of the MMA Depressed-us before the world’s largest MMA promotion launches back into their breakneck schedule. This time around, we’re taking a look at some of the many high profile cases of former teammates and training partners facing off inside the Octagon. Our journey starts with one of the most legendary training partner beefs in UFC history, all the way back at UFC 145 in 2012, when recently crowned champion J...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 46 min
EPISODE 34 - GUEST: ZANE SIMON 2022 MMA AWARDS – PART 2: Bloody Elbow Fight Analyst, Zane Simon, joins Crooklyn to share his 2022 Year End MMA Awards with us. His award categories this year include: * Most Improved Fighter * Least Improved Fighter * Best Microphone Presence * Worst Microphone Presence * Best Walkout * Best Referee * Worst Referee * Best Commentator * Worst Commentator * Best Promotion Not Named UFC Be sure to listen in to discover the winners for each category! If you enjoy our ...
Jan 03, 2023•58 min
EPISODE 33 - GUEST: ZANE SIMON Bloody Elbow Fight Analyst, Zane Simon, joins Crooklyn to share his 2022 Year End MMA Awards with us. His award categories this year include: * Rookie of the Year * Veteran of the Year * Fight of the Year * Comeback of the Year * Round of the Year * KO of the Year * Submission of the Year * Card of the Year Be sure to listen in to discover the winners for each category! PART 2 – OUT TOMORROW. SAME BAT TIME. SAME BAT CHANNEL. If you enjoy our shows, "heart" us here ...
Jan 02, 2023•46 min
EPISODE 216 - Friday Edition Gervonta Davis arrested for domestic battery - 3:54 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23529227/gervonta-davis-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence-boxing-crime-news Marlon Vera says there’s a drug to mask PED use - 12:41 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23529289/ufc-mma-news-interview-podcast-media-video-marlon-vera-usada-fight-cheating Sara McMann signs with Bellator - 18:21 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23528801/one-time-ufc-title-challeng...
Dec 30, 2022•51 min
More time off for the #UFC means more time on for the MMA Depressed-us. Each year, when the world’s largest #MMA promotion takes a little time away from their breakneck schedule for the holidays, we like to take a little break from our own schedule of watching the best of the worst fights we can find. Instead, we like to take this time to remember that there’s so much more to life than just bagging on bad fights. There are lots of bad movies starring fighters that we can make fun of too. Few men...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 41 min
HOLIDAY SPECIAL | EPISODE 215 – Tuesday Edition Stephan Bonnar dead at 45 - 6:16 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/24/23525664/ufc-hall-of-famer-stephan-bonnar-dead-45-ultimate-fighter-mma-wrestling-news FBI involved in UFC betting probe - 16:57 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/25/23526034/report-fbi-involved-ufc-betting-scandal-probe-jeff-molina-james-krause-darrick-minner-mma-news ESPN deal happened because of executive’s cocaine addiction - 26:30 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/25/23...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr
Welcome to the 6th Round Retro Post-Fight Show. This is the show that digs into the archives and gives you a comprehensive review of classic MMA events, that span as far back as UFC 1. Join Eddie Mercado, Victor Rodriguez & Fraser Coffeen in this special non-event week Retro Flashback Compilation Episode, as they collectively delve into the world of the Gracies, circa 2000 & 2006, via shows recorded by the crew back in 2018. We kick off this flashback episode with PART 1: featuring the 6...
Dec 23, 2022•50 min
The UFC is taking their annual holiday hiatus once again, which means we’ve got a whole passel of time on our hands. You know what they say about idle hands? Well, we’re doing the devil’s work. This time around we’ve chosen a particularly grim chapter in MMA history to focus on, the later-era of MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba’s career. Known as the ‘Gracie Hunter’ Sakuraba rocketed to fame for his victories over MMA’s first family, defeating Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ryan Gracie, a...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 29 min
EPISODE 7 Today’s episode continues our point-by-point breakdown of a current UFC contract, beginning on page 38. The contract in question belongs to Taila Santos. It should be noted that Ms. Santos didn’t volunteer her contract information to us. John legally obtained it via Brazil’s court system. The contracts were filed in Brazilian courts by Talia Santos’ former trainer Marcio Malko and former head coach/manager Marcelo Brigadeiro as part of their individual lawsuits against her. Link to our...
Dec 20, 2022•52 min
Bloody Elbow's own Eddie Mercado caught up with Bas Rutten recently for a quick interview prior to Karate Combat 37, which is officially in the books; it went down on Saturday, December 17th from the backlot of Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. UFC middleweight champion, Alex Pereira, was invited into the pit along with former UFC heavyweight champion, Bas Rutten, to measure the power of their leg kicks on the 'PowerKube'. Now the 'PowerKube' was being a little finicky. If you don’t hit the...
Dec 19, 2022•20 min
UFC Hall of Famer & former two-division UFC champion & actor, Georges ‘Rush’ St-Pierre, catches up with Bloody Elbow’s own Eddie Mercado, Fight Analyst, Author, & MMA Competitor. This exclusive Bloody Elbow Presents Interview includes discussions with GSP on Karate Combat – A Full Contact Karate League; where he offered his perspective as a 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin karate, not to mention his black belt in BJJ, expertise in Muay Thai, Boxing, & Wrestling. He goes on to disc...
Dec 19, 2022•17 min
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & fellow analyst Dayne Fox recorded for you on Sat, Dec 17th, 2022, with a breakdown of the the last UFC event of 2022; UFC Vegas 66: ‘Cannonier vs Strickland’ — a now 13-bout Fight Night event which took place from 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 th...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
EPISODE 214 - Friday Edition Formal complaint lodged against Douglas Crosby - 3:55 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/15/23509676/formal-complaint-lodged-against-douglas-crosby-during-nsac-meeting-ufc-282 Dana changes tune, says fight fixing big concern for UFC now - 16:12 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/13/23508103/dana-white-talks-fight-fixing-allegations-krause-gambling-minner-commission-criminal-charges-mma-ufc Glover definitely won’t retire with win over Hill - 22:05 https://www.mmafig...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min
