Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Dayne Fox recorded for you on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, with a breakdown of the UFC 285: ‘Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane’ massive, action-packed 14-bout card, from the T-Mobile Arena 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 in our BE Presents Podcast Network. For all the res...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min
EPISODE 229 – Friday Edition * Dana explains why Makhachev-Volkanovski rematch won’t be immediate https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/1/23619863/you-have-to-do-yair-vs-volkanovski-dana-white-shoots-down-immediate-rematch-ufc-284-mma-news * Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez sign with BKFC https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/2/23621533/im-done-being-a-f-ng-slave-luke-rockhold-praises-bkfc-for-freedom-with-new-deal-ufc-boxing-mma-news https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/1/23621084/bkfc-signs-former-ufc-cha...
Apr 09, 2023•50 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 9 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 285 PPV card. 'Jones vs. Gane' is a 14-bout event... "The UFC is back in action with what finally feels like a really well stacked PPV card. UFC 185 features the return of Jon Jones, finally testing himself at heavyweight—against Cyril Gane for the vacant title belt. We’ve got Valentina Shevchenko taking on Alexa Grasso for her 8...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 285 PPV card. 'Jones vs. Gane' is a 14-bout event... "The UFC is back in action with what finally feels like a really well stacked PPV card. UFC 285 features the return of Jon Jones, finally testing himself at heavyweight—against Cyril Gane for the vacant title belt. We’ve got Valentina Shevchenko taking on Alexa Grasso for her...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 32 min
EPISODE 228 – Tuesday Edition UFC VEGAS 70 Rewind https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95023-ufc-fight-night Lineker’s manager discusses corner stoppage https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/27/23616116/safety-comes-first-john-linekers-manager-explains-decision-to-throw-in-towel Rumor Mill: Is Luke Rockhold heading to BKFC? https://twitter.com/MyMMANews/status/1630079272210558979 https://www.instagram.com/p/CpByDgYLC21/?hl=en Pick Two! https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/27/23616544/ufc-285-j...
Feb 28, 2023•57 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. This now mere 10-bout card saw three exciting first round finishes, two thrilling KO/TKO’s, four sweet subs, and four hard-fought decisions - one was a majority decision. Post-Fight BONUS Awards included: POTN: Joe Solecki, Jordan Leavitt, Trevor Peek, Mike Malott, Tatiana Suarez & Brendan Allen FOTN: None MAIN CARD | SAT. FEB. 25 11. Main E...
Feb 27, 2023•53 min
Some of our podcast platforms did not publish the show file, but a song that was used as a placeholder when writing the draft for the show, so we are posting the show a second time to try to resolve this issue on spotify and some of our other podcast platforms that are not refreshing with the RSS Feed. All apologies! Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat, Feb 25th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC Fight Night event of 2023; UFC ...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat, Feb 25th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC Fight Night event of 2023; UFC Vegas 70: ‘Muniz vs Allen', formerly 'Krylov vs Spann’ — a now dwindled down 10-bout card, 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 t...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
EPISODE 227 – Friday Edition * How can Dustin slap? https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/21/23609397/dustin-poirier-slap-video-mcgregor-wife-dms-sign-mardi-gras-idiot-parade-mma-ufc-news *McGregor accuser drops lawsuit https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/22/23611243/lawsuit-dropped-against-ufc-superstar-conor-mcgregor-over-ibiza-birthday-boating-incident-mma-news *Conor Benn cleared by WBC due to “high egg consumption” https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/23/23612235/highly-elevated-consumption-of-eg...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 23rd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 6 bouts on the UFC Vegas 70 Fight Night card. 'Krylov vs Spann' is a 13-bout event... "It’s been a bad year for the UFC when a headlining fight between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann looks like a pleasant upgrade from recent Fight Night offerings. Coupled with a middleweight bout between Andre Muniz & Brendan Allen, and alongside a women’s flyweight bout between...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 23rd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 7 bouts on the UFC Vegas 70 Fight Night card. 'Krylov vs Spann' is a 13-bout event... "It’s been a bad year for the UFC when a headlining fight between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann looks like a pleasant upgrade from recent Fight Night offerings. Coupled with a middleweight bout between Andre Muniz & Brendan Allen, and alongside a women’s flyweight bout between T...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min
EPISODE 11: LISTENER Q & A How much were UFC fighters making from sponsors prior to the Reebok and Venom deals? I realize there is a lot of variation, but if you have a range or some examples, that would be helpful. And how much are they losing compared to what they were/are paid in the Reebok and Venom deals? Boxing promoters are apparently funneling money to sanctioning bodies through some form of lobbying. Can you explain how this works? Why do you think Bellator and PFL struggle financia...
Feb 21, 2023•52 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. This 11-bout card saw two exciting first round finishes, two thrilling KO/TKO’s, four sweet subs, & five hard-fought decisions. Post-Fight BONUS Awards included — POTN: Mayra Bueno Silva & Erin Blanchfield. FOTN: Nazim Sadykhov vs Evan Elder. MAIN CARD | SAT. FEB. 18 At 6:00 – 11. Main Event: Erin Blanchfield (11-1) DEF. Jéssica Andrade ...
Feb 19, 2023•48 min
EPISODE 226 – Friday Edition * Erectile dysfunction latest side effect of weight cutting https://twitter.com/bloodyelbow/status/1626036328767815683?s=46&t=hOuDqUiRkG4Hsxj_We7vlQ * More on Islam’s alleged IV https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/16/23601986/volkanovskis-coach-cant-reliably-say-makhachev-cheated-but-something-was-going-on-ufc-284-mma-news https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1626232030311890948 * Volkanovski retains P4P ranking https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/14/23600287/uf...
Feb 17, 2023•41 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 16th, 2023, with 'The MMA Vivisection' PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 6 bouts on the 'UFC Vegas 69' Prelims card. 'Andrade vs Blanchfield' is an 11-bout Fight Night event... "It’s really kind of the UFC to rent out the Octagon to KOTC this week. The main event represents a big step up for Erin Blanchfield, taking on former strawweight champ Jéssica Andrade. Everything after that is filler. For listeners looking to support our podcas...
Feb 16, 2023•57 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 16th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the UFC Vegas 69 Fight Night card. 'Andrade vs Blanchfield' is an 11-bout event... "It’s really kind of the UFC to rent out the Octagon to KOTC this week. The main event represents a big step up for Erin Blanchfield, taking on former strawweight champ Jéssica Andrade. Everything after that is filler. For listeners looking to support our podcasting work ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
EPISODE 225 – Tuesday Edition * UFC 284 rewind https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/93764-ufc-284 * Islam Makhachev accused of using illegal IV before UFC 284 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/13/23597478/cheating-dog-islam-makhachev-accused-of-breaking-rules-ufc-284 * Jens Pulver to be inducted into UFC HOF pioneer wing https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/12/23596279/former-ufc-champion-jens-pulver-to-be-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-mma-news The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports t...
Feb 14, 2023•58 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. This 13-bout card saw five exciting three round finishes, two thrilling KO/TKO’s, four sweet subs, and seven hard-fought decisions - one split, & one majority draw. Post-Fight BONUS Awards included — POTN: Jack Della Maddalena & Yair Rodriguez. FOTN: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski. ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. FEB. 11/SUN. FEB. 12 At 8:04 — 13. UFC ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat/Sun, February 11th/12th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC PPV event of 2023; UFC 284: ‘Makhachev vs Volkanovski' & 'Rodrigues vs Emmett’ — a 13-bout card, from the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. 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 tidbi...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min
EPISODE 224 – Friday Edition * Dana musta forgot! https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/6/23587276/video-dana-white-couldnt-remember-ufc-champ-islam-makachevs-name-at-presser-mma-news * Dana defensive maneuvers https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/7/23590082/dana-white-responds-to-islam-makhachevs-criticism-of-ufc-284-promotion-what-does-he-know-about-whats * Dana’s defensive driving https://twitter.com/jedigoodman/status/1623496553276252160 * Glover talks retirement...and boxing https://www.bloodyel...
Feb 10, 2023•53 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 9th, 2023, with 'The MMA Vivisection' PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 8 bouts on the 'UFC 284' PPV Prelims card. 'Makhachev vs Volkanovski' & 'Rodriguez vs Emmett' is a 13-bout PPV event, featuring two title fights headlining the top of the PPV card... "The UFC is back on PPV this week with an amazing headliner fight for a card that otherwise doesn’t feel much like a PPV. The co-main, between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett is gre...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 9th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the UFC 284 PPV card. 'Makhachev vs Volkanovski' & 'Rodriguez vs Emmett' is a 13-bout event, featuring two title fights headlining the PPV card... "The UFC is back on PPV this week with an amazing headliner fight for a card that otherwise doesn’t feel much like a PPV. The co-main, between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett is great, and Jack Della Maddal...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 30 min
EPISODE 10: BREAKING DOWN NEW UFC CONTRACTS When were these new changes added? Biggest changes Section 25 Section 12 Section 9 Section 4 Code of Conduct If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents * Apple Podcasts & iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015 * Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/pod...
Feb 07, 2023•30 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. This now 11-bout card saw 5 1st Rd finishes, 3 KO/TKO’s, 4 subs, & 3 decisions - 1 split, & 1 majority draw. Post-Fight BONUS Awards included — POTN: Serghei Spivac, Anshul Jubli, Rinya Nakamura, & Tatsuro Taira. FOTN: None. UFC Vegas 68: ‘Lewis vs. Spivac’ & ‘Road to UFC’ Finale fight card, updated records & full results fro...
Feb 06, 2023•40 min
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat/Sun, February 4th/5th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC APEX event of 2023; UFC Vegas 68: ‘Lewis vs Spivac' & 'Road to UFC Finales’ — a low quality 11-bout card, from the APEX facility in Sin City. 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 ab...
Feb 05, 2023•51 min
EPISODE 223 – Friday Edition * Fighters saying ‘No’ to potential matchups: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/2/23582764/ufc-charles-oliveira-jose-aldo-alex-pereira-roast-conor-mcgregor https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/1/23581139/michael-chandler-wants-conor-mcgregor-snubs-armen-tsarukyan https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/31/23578929/jorge-masvidal-pay-me-bmf-money-rejects-five-rounds-fight-ufc-news * Masvidal has path to another title fight: https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/2/2/23582730/jorg...
Feb 03, 2023•59 min
Degenerates Welcome... "For those of you who don't know, the MMA Vivisection is Bloody Elbow's long-running pre-fight breakdown show. Where we pick over all the ins, outs, odds-and-ends of each and every fight on any given card on any given week. Over time we've tended toward the UFC end of things, but now that we're going indie who knows, we might just branch out a bit. The Vivisection was started back in 2013 by 'Kid' Nate Wilcox and Dallas Winston, and I, Zane Simon, took over hosting duty sh...
Feb 02, 2023•3 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the UFC Vegas 68 Fight Night card. 'Lewis vs Spivac' is a 12-bout event, featuring the four tourney finales from Season 2 of 'Road to UFC' at the top of the Prelims. "Another short break in the UFC schedule has ended, and as a reward for our patience the world’s largest MMA promotion is giving fans a card they are sure to forget. The heavyweight main eve...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 7 bouts on the UFC Vegas 68 Fight Night card. 'Lewis vs Spivac' is a 12-bout event, featuring the four tourney finales from Season 2 of 'Road to UFC' at the top of the Prelims. "Another short break in the UFC schedule has ended, and as a reward for our patience the world’s largest MMA promotion is giving fans a card they are sure to forget. The heavyweight main event...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min
EPISODE 222 (Tuesday Edition) * Laura Sanko on color commentary duty at UFC Vegas 68 https://twitter.com/aaronbronsteter/status/1620181769046867975 * Rampage wants to settle old beef with past TUF contestant https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/30/23578287/rampage-jackson-wants-grudge-matches-against-wanderlei-eastman-schoonover-tuf-10-titties-ufc-mma * Conor McGregor to coach next season of TUF https://twitter.com/SevereMMA/status/1620143708682457089 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/1/29/23576109...
Jan 31, 2023•47 min
