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UFC 289 Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
June 08, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Former UFC Star Chael Sonnen Gets Trial Date
June 07, 2023 12:01 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
How do we fix MMA and boxing’s worst problems?
June 06, 2023 12:01 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Is Conor McGregor Juicing?
June 05, 2023 12:01 - 8 minutes - 9.21 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC Vegas 74 6th Round Post-Fight Show
June 04, 2023 07:50 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC Vegas 74 Prelim Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
June 03, 2023 01:23 - 1 hour - 46 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
UFC Vegas 74 Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
June 01, 2023 12:22 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Bloody Elbow doesn't hate all UFC fight nights, just most of them
May 31, 2023 13:02 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
The year was 2008 & Japan unveiled Dream 1 | 6th Round RETRO
May 26, 2023 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWelcome 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...
What fight was the Depressed-us made for? | MMA Depressed-us Ep. 76
May 25, 2023 13:02 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Francis Ngannou is the Muhammad Ali For Our Sport
May 24, 2023 13:01 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
New Bloody Elbow Podcast Broadcast Schedule - AUDIO Announcement
May 24, 2023 02:16 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome 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 RS...
AUDIO — Conor McGregor or Francis Ngannou: Who Got the Better Boxing/MMA Deal?
May 23, 2023 23:32 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com 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: * Discussion on the Four Big MMA Promotions: UFC, Bellator...
UFC fighter revenue share hits all-time low
May 23, 2023 12:11 - 6 minutes - 7.79 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC Vegas 73 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENT
May 21, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 reactio...
Did Jon Jones forget his own bad blood with UFC?
May 19, 2023 17:05 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC Vegas 73 PRELIMS Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 02:38 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
UFC Vegas 73 Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Endeavor's Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media Interview
May 19, 2023 02:33 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Sumo is a gift if you're sick of UFC
May 19, 2023 02:31 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThe 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 ...
Francis Ngannou got a sweet deal but did PFL get one?
May 19, 2023 02:29 - 8 minutes - 9.85 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC on ABC 4 Reactions & UFC Vegas 73 Cares | Care/Don't Care Podcast
May 19, 2023 02:27 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
AUDIO: UFC on ABC 4 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENT
May 19, 2023 02:23 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 reactio...
Colby Covington says he'd beat Israel Adesanya 'from pillar to post'
May 19, 2023 02:20 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC on ABC 4 Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
UFC on ABC 4 PRELIMS Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
"Take the article down or I can't help you with what comes next..." | Karim Zidan Interview
May 19, 2023 02:11 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Matt Stoller's Advice for UFC Fighters Fearing Retaliation
May 19, 2023 02:09 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
UFC 288 Reactions & UFC on ABC 4 Cares | Care/Don't Care Podcast
May 19, 2023 02:06 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
AUDIO: UFC 288 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENT
May 19, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 reactio...
Is Jessica Andrade ready for the HOF?
May 19, 2023 01:56 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com Jessica Andrade, a brief history Jessica Andrade has been a UFC staple for just shy of a decade. She made her debut on July 27, 2013 against Liz Carmouche at bantamweight at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga, logging a loss in that effort. She'd go on to win her next three fights, defeating the likes of Raquel…
UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo PRELIMS Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 01:53 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com If the UFC 288 main card might be missing just that little hint of star power to push it into successful territory, the prelims look exactly like PPV prelims should. The featured slot goes to a banger of a fight between Drew Dober and Matt Frevola. Add action fight mainstays like Khaos Williams and Marina Rodriguez into the mix, and a few intriguing pro…
UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 01:51 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com UFC 288 is saddled with the unfortunate reality that it’s just a ‘pretty good’ fight card. In an era where we’ve become accustomed to feast or famine when it comes to UFC event quality, and with PPV prices continually rising, offering a good fight between two men without a lot of public interest like Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling just doesn’t have …
MMA Interview: Ben 'The Bane' Davis says 'Jones vs Ngannou' will NEVER happen
May 19, 2023 01:48 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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…
Francis Ngannou is in the 'perfect situation' | Crooklyn's Corner 37
May 19, 2023 01:46 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com Francis Ngannou has spent the majority of 2022 and all of 2023 in promotional limbo. After successfully defending his UFC heavyweight title in January of last year, Ngannou parted company with the UFC after multiple rounds at the bargaining table in the months leading to his decision to walk away from the biggest promotion in the world. While many specu…
UFC 288 Cares & UFC Vegas 72 Reactions | Care/Don't Care Podcast
May 19, 2023 01:44 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
Merab denied fights, Rogan’s safe space, UFC 286 | The Level Change Podcast – 233 (Fri Edition)
May 19, 2023 01:41 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBEPISODE 233 — (Friday Edition) * Overeem is Hot Again:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/16/23642518/alistair-overeem-team-reacts-ped-suspension-anti-inflammatory-drug-test-failure-kickboxing-news * Merab Details Fights Being Withheld After Announcing He Won’t Fight Aljo:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/14/23638945/merab-dvalishvili-denied-top-opponents-for… This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowp...
UFC 286: EDWARDS VS USMAN 3, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD Show
May 19, 2023 01:35 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 16th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 286 PPV card. 'Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3' is a 15-bout event... "After the recent UFC 285 PPV extravaganza, UFC 286 looks just a little tiny bit shabbier by comparison. The main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards is great, as is the co-main between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. After that, it’s a fine event...
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS Show
May 19, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 16th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 10 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 286 PPV card. 'Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3' is a 15-bout event... "After the recent UFC 285 PPV extravaganza, UFC 286 looks just a little tiny bit shabbier by comparison. The main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards is great, as is the co-main between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. After that, it’s a fine event...
UFC Vegas Rewind, Dana Warns Merab | The Level Change Podcast – 232 (Tu Edition)
May 19, 2023 01:26 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBEPISODE 232 – Tuesday Edition UFC Vegas 71 Recap https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95455-ufc-fight-night-smith-vs-hill Dana warns Merab about the perils of refusing to fight teammates https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23637239/turning-down-sterling-title-fight-would-be-a-really-bad-idea-for-merab-says-dana-white-ufc-mma-news Yamauchi injury update https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/12/23635489/scott-coker-gives-update-goiti-yamauchi-after-bellator-292-mma-news Weidman emotio...
UFC 286 Picks & UFC Fight Night: Yan vs Dvalishvili' Reactions | Care/Don’t Care Podcast
May 19, 2023 01:21 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIt’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 71 REACTIONS — Here’s a look at what transpired... This 13-bout card saw 3 1st Rd finishes, 1 KO/TKO’s, 5 subs, & 7 decisions. Post-Fight BONUS Awards: POTN: Bruno Silva & Davey Grant FOTN: Petrino vs Turkalj UFC Vegas 71: ‘Yan vs. Dvalishvili’ fight card — ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. MAR. 11 At 02:21 — 13. Merab Dvalishvili (16-4) DEF. Petr ...
UFC Fight Night: ‘Yan vs Dvalishvili’ | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
May 19, 2023 01:17 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 71: ‘Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili’ massive, action-packed 13-bout card, from the Theatre at the Virgin Hotels 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 Po...
BKFC has a better card than the UFC | Episode 242
May 19, 2023 01:11 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com Is BKFC our new savior? For the second week in a row, the UFC is putting on another watered down card. If you thought last weekend's card was a dud, UFC Vegas 72 is even worse. Even before it was ravaged with fight cancelations and late notice replacements, it was only carrying a single ranked fight and that was the headliner. Even the headliner was a la…
UFC Vegas 72: Song vs. Simón Prelims Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 01:08 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com Much like the main card, the UFC Vegas 72 prelims are all about struggle. Unlike the main card, the undercard doesn’t have a fight like Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon to hold it down. Sure Cody Durden vs. Charles Johnson is alright, but that’s a poor consolation. The rest of it just feels like they rounded up everyone on the roster that had a contractually…
UFC Vegas 72: Song vs. Simón Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | MMA Vivisection
May 19, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com UFC Fight Week returns with another dose of killer filler. UFC Vegas 72 has a great co-main event—I mean, who hates bantamweight fights?—but nothing else to show for it. Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon should be an absolute barn burner. The rest of it? A tire fire. Fortunately we’ve got a PPV next week that has a lot of cool fights on it. Our Talented MMA Vi…
MMA Payout & Show Money's Jason Cruz | MMA Tête-À-Tête Podcast – Ep. 04
May 19, 2023 01:03 - 7 minutes - 9.09 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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.
AUDIO — Show Money 51: UFC/WWE Merger, Nate Diaz Boxing, Anti-Trust Suit Update, & More!
May 19, 2023 01:00 - 5 minutes - 6.42 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com 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: * Discussion on the Four Big MMA Promotions: UFC, Bellator...
How Bad Are MMA managers? | Hey Not the Face! — 14
May 19, 2023 00:57 - 9 minutes - 10.3 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com Episode 14 Have you ever thought to yourself, 'Self, I need to know more about MMA managers. What am I to do?' Well, if you have, we've got the solution for you; a thorough explainer on what managers do, what credentials they must have, key differences between combat sports and stick-and-ball sports manag…
UFC Vegas 72 Cares & UFC Vegas 71 Reactions | Care/Don't Care Podcast
May 19, 2023 00:53 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 …
UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs Blaydes | 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENT
May 18, 2023 23:54 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.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 reactio...