This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Strap yourselves in for a brand new episode of the 6th Round. This week, Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado take an in-depth look at UFC 289. Stick around for the bonus portion where the boys rate the fights. Here’s a look at the results: * Diana Belbiţă def. Maria Oliveira by unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28): Strawweight * Steve Erceg def. David Dvořák by unani…...
Jun 11, 2023•59 min
Simon says… The UFC 289 prelims have a pretty solid featured fight for ESPN between Nassourdine Imavov and Chris Curtis. In fact, it's solid enough that it's kind of a shame that it's not on PPV. Otherwise, much like the main card, the quality drop-off here is steep. The stakes are low, the prospects are minimal, hopefully the quality of the action will … This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themmadrawpodcast.substa...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Whatever UFC 289 is, it's not a PPV. A title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana is totally fine and all, but it's not worth $80. And while the top contender's bout between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush helps a lot, pretty much everything from there on out is undercard fodder. As long as the UFC is going to rob Peter by stripping down thei…...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com On December 18, 2021, three-time UFC title contender Chael Sonnen was arrested by Las Vegas PD after an altercation in the Four Seasons Hotel that was described at the time as a “ crazy rampage ” that allegedly had five victims. He was questioned and released that night, and the following January, a judge dismissed the charges against him without prejudic…...
Jun 07, 2023•38 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Let’s face it, combat sports need a lot of work, but for the purpose of this post, we’re specifically focused on MMA and boxing . It should be noted that the latter has an advantage over mixed martial arts thanks to the Ali Act . That said, there is still a plethora of problems that need addressing in boxing. As far as MMA is concerned, there is a long and…...
Jun 06, 2023•19 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Pull down the blinds, encrypt those communications, Bloody Elbow’s fearless leader, ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox returns to Active Duty. He is on lockdown back in his bunker after being MIA from the podcast network for years. He recently returned with his debut episode of the Bunker, several MMA Tête-À-Tête interviews and now he is back with some new MMA rants for…...
Jun 05, 2023•8 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Join us after UFC Vegas 74: 'Kara-France vs. Albazi' wraps up... for our 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his cohort, Eddie Mercado. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between UFC Flyweight top contenders, Kai Kara-France (No.4) and Amir Albazi (No.7), complete with hot takes, p…...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Much like the main card, the prelims for UFC Vegas 74 are solid if not exactly laden with thrills for the causal fan. Will Abubakar Nurmagomedov live up to his namesake? Will Muin Gafurov make a big splashy debut? Will Andrei Arlovski keep squeaking out narrow decisions over mediocre mid-tier heavyweights? I have no idea. I think the fight between Luan …...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Amir Albazi is Headlining He has that "sweet 16 in 16 deal". That is the money he is making as of his last disclosed pay 10 months ago. That just goes to show that we aren't the only ones shitting on the athletes by shitting on these cards. How could we be so cruel to the athletes? That's clearly what we have a problem with. We have explained this many t…...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com UFC fight nights are a watered down mess A couple days ago, UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard posted a tweet about this weekend's UFC fight night card that said: "Bet ya bloody elbow complained about the ufc card this weekend" And those 11 words told me that the UFC is paying attention to Bloody Elbow more than they'd like to admit and that they're feeling sens…...
May 31, 2023•49 min
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, PRIDE, K-1, and now DREAM! This episode: DREAM 1 Join Eddie Mercado & Victor Rodriguez as they delve into the world of the DREAM (a popular MMA Promotion) based out of Japan. We conducted a retroactive post-fight show for the inaugural ‘ DREAM 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 1st Round ’ event this week, straight ...
May 26, 2023•54 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com The MMA Depressed-us returns for Ep. 76 Are you ready for some torturously bad fights, fellow MMA masochists? We have made some changes to the Bloody Elbow Podcast Network Production Schedule , and have decided for now, this will be our last 'non-event week' of podcast coverage. But don't panic... The MMA Depressed-us gang are safe. Because we plan to event…...
May 25, 2023•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”): noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private 'Kid Nate' is BACK! The MMA Tête-à-tête/MMA Bunker/MMA Bathrobe review is back after a nine-year hiatus, ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox is rev…...
May 24, 2023•14 min
Welcome to all of our loyal and devoted Bloody Elbow Podcast Network supporters! We have some announcements we are eager and excited to share with you today about some changes coming to the Podcast Network. First of all, if you’ve been missing us on Apple Podcasts, spotify, Amazon Music, audible, iHeartRadio, stitcher, Pandora or on apps like Downcast, Podcrucher, the Podcast App, or any of our other amazingly popular podcasting platforms and apps - we have great news for you…Our primary RSS Fee...
May 24, 2023•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com UFC, the real predator UFC fighter pay has long been a topic of concern among fans and pundits, especially with the departure of Francis Ngannou earlier this year chewing up the news cycle. Ngannou would finally announce his historic PFL deal last week, setting tongues wagging and catching the attention of the entire community. The Cameroonian-born champ…...
May 23, 2023•7 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com JOIN US Our 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes , complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Jon Jones takes aim and fires Jon Jones has been launching zingers and barbs in Francis Ngannou's direction over the last two days, completely forgetting his own longstanding issues with the promotion he's spent the last 14 years under. Ever since Ngannou announced his historic deal with the PFL, Jones has been giving off a sour grapes vibe. From his fir…...
May 19, 2023•50 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com This week's UFC Vegas 73: Dern vs. Hill prelims offering has a couple strong bookings. Maheshate vs. Borshchev looks like a slugfest from start to finish, and Vanessa Demopoulos has looked strong in her recent winning run. Chase Hooper will be worth watching up in his new division, and Natalia Silva has the appearance of a future flyweight contender in …...
May 19, 2023•53 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com It may not be a headliner that draws many eyes, but UFC Vegas 73: Dern vs. Hill is a surprisingly alright offering from the UFC this week. The main event features two top ranked strawweights looking to reassert their claim to a spot among the division's elite, and it should make for an interesting style clash. Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Anthony Hernandez is a…...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”): noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private 'Kid Nate' is BACK! The MMA Tête-à-tête/MMA Bunker/MMA Bathrobe review is back after a nine-year hiatus, ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox is rev…...
May 19, 2023•12 min
The current form of the UFC and MMA, in general, leaves a lot to be desired for some and for that contingent of contingent of fans, you have options. Allow us to introduce you to Sumo, the national sport of Japan. Even with Japan's heavy investment and success with baseball, Sumo still captures the attention of millions. Sumo history Sumo's origins go back millenia. That's right, folks, it's been practiced for more than a thousand years. As a matter of fact, it has roots going all the way back p...
May 19, 2023•41 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Episode 16 Francis Ngannou has been the most high profile free agent MMA has likely ever seen. Even when Fedor Emelianenko was in the UFC's offices all those years ago, trying to come to a deal that worked for all parties involved, it wasn't at this level. Francis has avenues that Fedor never did because boxing crossovers were extremely limited and the f…...
May 19, 2023•9 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Welcome to another one of our infamous and patented 'Care/Don't Care' Podcasts, with... Your Talented Trio of Hosts The astounding Eugene S. Robinson : Author of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’ , the upcoming “ A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer’s Row: A Memoir ”, & the ‘Fight Book’, “ Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking …...
May 19, 2023•53 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com JOIN US Our 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes , complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com A brief history of Colby Covington Colby Covington has been a polarizing figure for several years, garnering both followers and detractors for his political takes and trash talk. After Leon Edwards defended his title successfully against Kamaru Usman this past March, UFC president Dana White announced that Covington would be the next contender for the we…...
May 19, 2023•45 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com It almost makes it worse that the UFC was probably really trying to put together a decent card for this week’s ABC airing. They’re on a big network (in a bad timeslot) away from the Apex, in front of a live crowd. They’ve got lots of recognizable names on the docket, and a couple hot prospects. What they don’t have, however, is a main event. Jairzinho R…...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Since the biggest thing this week’s UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida card lacks is a quality main event, it makes sense that the prelims aren’t too shabby. Matt Brown vs. Court McGee is a battle of road-dog vets who should have already met before. Karl Williams looks like something special, and Cody Stamann vs. Douglas Silva de Andrade promises some …...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”): noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private 'Kid Nate' is BACK! The MMA Tête-à-tête/MMA Bunker/MMA Bathrobe review is back after a nine-year hiatus, ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox is rev…...
May 19, 2023•13 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com UFC antitrust suit history At the end of 2014, a group of UFC fighters (some retired and some not) banded together and filed a class action lawsuit against the UFC and its parent company at the time, Zuffa, LLC. Fighters like Cung Le, Jon Fitch and Brandon Vera were named class representatives with a claim that the UFC manipulated the mixed martial arts …...
May 19, 2023•12 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.com Welcome to another one of our infamous and patented 'Care/Don't Care' Podcasts, with... Your Talented Trio of Hosts The astounding Eugene S. Robinson : author of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’ , the upcoming “ A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer’s Row: A Memoir ”, & the ‘Fight Book’, “ Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking …...
May 19, 2023•58 min
