Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena

Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. He’s been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, working primarily with Bloody Elbow, with past contributions as a writer and photographer for SB Nation and MMA Fighting as well. His previous work outside of Vox Media also appeared in mainstream media outlets in the Philippines such as ABS-CBN and The Manila Bulletin. Anton has also fought professionally in Muay Thai, and has amateur bouts in both MMA and kickboxing.

$20K – Sean O’Malley’s next foe reveals how to cheat drug tests in UFC
$20K - O'Malley's next foe reveals how to cheat USADA tests
Sean O'Malley's likely next UFC challenger said you only need a "good doctor" to beat USADA.
WNO 20: Gordon Ryan returns and 5 title fights – Full BJJ card, live stream, how to watch
WNO 20: Gordon Ryan returns, 5 title bouts
BJJ great Gordon Ryan returns in a stacked card at WNO 20: Night of Champions.
Nate Diaz’s injuries revealed by Rampage, but UFC star had millions of reasons to push through
Diaz's injuries revealed by Rampage, but had millions of reasons to push through
Nate Diaz had multiple injuries heading into the Jake Paul fight, according to a former UFC champion.
Huge roster cuts done after WWE-UFC merger, as mass layoffs continue – UPDATED
Huge roster cuts after WWE-UFC merger - UPDATED
Huge cuts after the WWE-UFC merger have continued, this time in the roster side of things.
Dana White announces UFC title shot for Alex Pereira, two others
Dana White announces title shot for Alex Pereira, two others
Alex Pereira is involved in one of four title fights UFC fans can get excited about to end 2023.
This NBA player thinks he can beat up the UFC heavyweight champion
This NBA player thinks he can beat up the UFC heavyweight champion
An NBA player with a background in Karate and MMA believes he could beat UFC champion Jon Jones.
Mass layoffs: Over 100 employees cut after UFC-WWE merger – UPDATE 2
Mass layoffs of over 100 employees after UFC-WWE merger - UPDATE 2
There were mass layoffs after UFC and WWE officially merged to form TKO. Could more be coming?
Scorecards: Draw? Valentina Shevchenko would’ve won title without controversial 10-8 at Noche UFC
Scorecards: Draw? Shevchenko would've won title without controversial 10-8
A controversial 10-8 cost Valentina Shevchenko the title. Alexa Grasso got to keep the belt because of a draw at UFC Noche.
‘Money’ is to blame for Conor McGregor’s UFC decline, claims Dana White
'Money' is to blame for McGregor's decline, claims White
Dana White says Conor McGregor's losing streak and inactivity is due to money he has made.
I felt nothing – Dana White says his parents died recently
I felt nothing - Dana White says his parents passed away recently
Dana White says he had "almost no feelings" about his parents' recent deaths.
UFC cuts top 10 middleweight
UFC cuts top 10 middleweight
A top 10 contender has just been removed from his fight and the UFC roster entirely.
UFC and WWE merge, Dana White no longer ‘UFC president’ on paper
UFC and WWE merge, Dana White no longer UFC president on paper
UFC and WWE have officially merged to form TKO.
Whittaker, two others push back against UFC narrative on Israel Adesanya’s loss to Sean Strickland
Whittaker, two others push back on UFC narrative on Adesanya's loss
Three MMA personalities are pushing back on the narrative that Israel Adesanya looked "off" and "slow" at UFC 293.
Israel Adesanya issues first statement after losing belt to Sean Strickland at UFC 293
Israel Adesanya issues first statement on upset loss
Israel Adesanya didn't really want to speak to the media after his UFC 293 loss to Sean Strickland.
Daniel Cormier doesn’t think Israel Adesanya deserves a rematch, names fighter he thinks should get next shot
Daniel Cormier doesn't think Israel Adesanya deserves a rematch
After the UFC 293 upset, should Israel Adesanya get an immediate rematch with Sean Strickland?
B-Team wins tournament! – Sakuraba’s Quintet 4 team grappling – Full results, video highlights
B-Team wins! - Sakuraba's Quintet 4 team grappling full results
Quintet 4 is back with several BJJ stars and fun team grappling action.
‘What is this?!’ – Israel Adesanya loses belt in massive upset against Sean Strickland at UFC 293
'What is this?!' - Strickland reacts to massive title upset over Adesanya
Sean Strickland is the new UFC middleweight champion, after upsetting Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.
Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury will be for a WBC belt, but not the one Fury holds
Ngannou vs. Fury will be for a WBC belt, but not the one Tyson holds
Tyson Fury's WBC belt isn't on the line against Francis Ngannou, so naturally, the WBC created a new one.
UFC lawyers go after Pillow Fight Championship
UFC lawyers go after Pillow Fight Championship
Pillow fights seem way more fun than the UFC boss' side project.
Trial date for UFC antitrust lawsuit revealed; Fighters respond to appeal
Trial date for UFC antitrust lawsuit revealed; Fighters respond to appeal
Unless an appeal turns things around, the trial date for the UFC antitrust lawsuit is set.
WWE star says he declined $500K, multiple UFC offers
WWE star says he declined $500K, multiple UFC offers
A WWE superstar turned down three UFC offers?
Mystic Mac? Conor McGregor’s BJJ achievement completes checklist from 10 years ago
Mystic Mac? McGregor's BJJ achievement completes checklist from 10 years ago
Conor McGregor's BJJ belt promotion completed a checklist he had from 2013.
Former UFC, Bellator champs win BJJ gold at 2023 IBJJF Masters World Championships
3 MMA stars win gold at IBJJF Masters World Championships
Former UFC champ Demetrious Johnson won gold at brown belt, while two more MMA stars showcased their BJJ skills at black belt.
UFC offered Ronda Rousey ‘more money than God’ to return, says Schaub
UFC offered Rousey 'more money than God' to return, says Schaub
Ronda Rousey doesn't need to return to the UFC.
Meregali beats Hugo, wins $40K IBJJF Absolute Grand Prix 2023: Full results, video highlights
Meregali beats Hugo, wins $40K IBJJF Absolute GP: Results, Highlights
If you love the gi, this is the IBJJF event to watch.
2023 IBJJF Masters World Championships and Jiu-Jitsu Con International: Results, live stream, how to watch
Mighty Mouse wins gold! IBJJF Masters Worlds, Jiu-Jitsu Con Day 1-3 results
UFC legend Demetrious Johnsons switched to BJJ for the IBJJF Masters World Championships.
Update: More details on Dana White break-in attempt
Updated: Man fails at breaking into one of Dana White's mansions, gets arrested
A man looks to have failed to break into UFC President Dana White's house.
Details: Saudi Arabia enters MMA, purchases $100M PFL ownership stake
Details: Saudi Arabia purchases $100M PFL ownership stake
Saudi Arabia continues its investment in sports. This time purchasing a minority stake with MMA promotion PFL.
UFC champ Jon Jones admits he keeps thinking about Stipe Miocic, even during sex
Jon Jones admits he keeps thinking about Stipe, even during sex
UFC champ Jon Jones may be a little too focused on Stipe Miocic.
Alex Pereira goes off on ‘washed up’ and ‘bitter’ UFC light heavyweight contender
Pereira goes off on 'washed up' and 'bitter' UFC LHW contender
The normally stone-faced UFC star in Alex Pereira surprisingly showed some emotion here.