Stephie Haynes
Stephie Haynes

Stephie Haynes has been covering MMA since 2005. She has also worked for MMA promotion Proelite and apparel brand TapouT. She hosted TapouT’s official radio show for four years before joining Bloody Elbow in 2012. She has interviewed everyone there is to interview in the fight game from from Dana White to Conor McGregor to Kimbo Slice, as well as mainstream TV, film and music stars including Norman Reedus, RZA and Anthony Bourdain. She has been producing the BE podcast network since 2017 and hosts four of its current shows.

KSW 83: Artur Szpilka defeats Mariusz Pudzianowski with sensational KO
KSW 83: Artur Szpilka knocks out Mariusz Pudzianowski
KSW 83: Colosseum 2 saw fan favorite Mariusz Pudzianowski dominate then get knocked out by Artur Szpilka.
Bloody Elbow doesn’t hate all UFC fight nights, just most of them
Bloody Elbow doesn't hate all UFC fight nights
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi has a great headliner and not much else in the way of ranked fights.
UFC fighter pay got worse: Record high profits, but all-time low fighters’ share for Endeavor
UFC fighter pay got worse: Record high profits, all-time low fighters' share
UFC fighters are getting significantly less of the revenue share in 2023.
Did Jon Jones forget his own bad blood with UFC?
Did Jon Jones forget his own bad blood with UFC?
Jon Jones seems to have forgotten his own battle with the UFC over better pay.
Sumo is a gift if you’re sick of UFC
Tired of UFC? Try Sumo
Need a break from UFC? We've got you covered with a crash course in Sumo wrestling.
Francis Ngannou got a sweet deal but did PFL get one?
Ngannou got a sweetheart deal but did PFL?
Is PFL getting a good deal with Francis Ngannou?
Colby Covington: I think I break Israel Adesanya
Covington: I'd beat Adesanya from 'pillar to post'
In a recent interview, Colby Covington expressed interest in a fight with middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.
Matt Stoller’s advice for UFC fighters fearing retaliation
Matt Stoller's advice for UFC fighters
Matt Stoller has advice for UFC fighters that feel they don't have options against the promotional behemoth.
UFC 288: Cejudo vs. Sterling — Where smack talk went to die
UFC 288: Where smack talk went to die
UFC 288 has the bantamweight title on the line and the smack talk around it is as cringey as you'd expect.
Is UFC 288’s Jessica Andrade a Hall-of-Famer?
Is Jessica Andrade a Hall-of-Famer?
Ahead of UFC 288, Jessica Andrade is the topic of HOF conversation.
Francis Ngannou is in the ‘perfect situation’
Francis Ngannou is in the 'perfect situation'
Amid speculation of how Francis Ngannou is handling his options since leaving the UFC, former manager Marquel Martin weighs in.
Tonight’s BKFC 41 has beaten the UFC again! | Fight Week Social Media Crawl
BKFC 41 has beaten the UFC again
BKFC 41 has beaten UFC Vegas 72 for the second time this week, claiming the prize of bragging rights for best social media hustle.
BKFC 41 is a better card than UFC Vegas 72
BKFC has a better card than the UFC
BKFC is here to save you from another watered-down UFC card.
How bad are MMA managers? | Hey Not the Face! 14
How bad are MMA managers?
Our latest episode tackles the differences in MMA, boxing and stick-and-ball sports managers.
Did Ryan Garcia really bet it all? | Fight Week Social Media Crawl 01
Did Ryan Garcia really bet it all?
Our debut installment of Fight Week Social Media Crawl features three big events for the week ending April 22, 2023, including Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia, Bellator 295 and UFC Vegas 71.
UFC Vegas 71 is a dud | The Level Change Podcast 241
UFC Vegas 71 is a dud
This weekend has several combat sports events running, but the UFC Vegas 71 card is not the best among the bunch and it's not even close.
Andreas Hale’s handy guide to the UFC-WWE merger | Crooklyn’s Corner 36
Andreas Hale's handy guide to the UFC-WWE merger | Crooklyn's Corner 36
Our latest episode features Sporting News senior writer and documentary filmmaker Andreas Hale to give us a handy guide to the UFC-WWE merger for those that don't keep up with pro wrestling.
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen post-fight press conference live stream
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen post-fight press conference live stream
Join us here at 12:30 AM ET/9:30 PM PT for a live stream of the UFC Fight Night Holloway vs Allen post-fight press conference.
UFC Fight Night Holloway vs Allen preview, title possibilities at MW | The Level Change Podcast 240 (Fri. edition)
UFC Fight Night Holloway vs Allen preview, title possibilities at MW | The Level Change Podcast 240 (Fri. edition)
Today's episode features our rewind of UFC 287, a look forward to UFC Fight Night Holloway vs Allen and our views on the middleweight title picture.
Noting 9 differences between UFC and PFL contracts
Noting 9 differences between UFC and PFL contracts
This week, John Nash compares PFL and UFC contracts, noting similarities and significant differences between them.
UFC 287: post-fight press conference live stream
UFC 287: post-fight press conference live stream
Join us here at 1:30 AM ET/10:30 PM PT for a live stream of the UFC 287 post-fight press conference.
Colby’s brain injury, Conor’s life expectancy & UFC 287 | The Level Change Podcast (Fri. edition)
Colby's brain injury, Conor's life expectancy & UFC 287 | The Level Change Podcast (Fri. edition)
This week's show discusses Mavidal's comments about Convington's legal claims, Paul Heyman' dig at McGregor's life expectancy and we'll provide a UFC 287 preview.
UFC-WWE merger creates Vince & Ari Axis of Power | The Level Change Podcast 238 (Tues. edition)
The UFC and WWE Merged Into a Combat Sports Entertainment Super Power
This week's show revolves around the bombshell UFC-WWE merger, as well as some of the bigger headlines from the weekend's news cycle and more.
The Level Change Podcast – 237 (Fri. Edition): Dana Said What? Hasbulla’s Animal Cruelty
The Level Change Podcast – 237 (Fri. Edition): Dana Said What? Hasbulla’s Animal Cruelty
The Level Change Podcast is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. We feature discussion on the current weekly news cycle, 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 […]
The Level Change Podcast 236: Examining UFC San Antonio’s post-event headlines
The Level Change Podcast 236: Examining UFC San Antonio’s post-event headlines
Welcome to 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’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your […]
Hey Not the Face! 12: UFC contract change addresses royalties, sponsorship & rights
Hey Not the Face! 12: UFC contract change addresses royalties, sponsorship & rights
Episode 12 discussion: Our latest episode features big changes to UFC contracts that saw alterations in royalties, sponsorship, image rights, intellectual property and more
UFC San Antonio: post-fight press conference live stream
UFC San Antonio: post-fight press conference live stream
Join us here at BloodyElbow.com around 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT for a live stream of the UFC 28: Edwards vs. Usman 3 post-fight press conference, live from San Antonio, TX. You can catch the video above, and since Bloody Elbow has the best comments section of any sports site, you should stick around and […]
The Level Change Podcast 235: UFC San Antonio, Silly Fighter Quotes
The Level Change Podcast 235: UFC San Antonio, Silly Fighter Quotes
Welcome to 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’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your […]
The Level Change Podcast 234: Leon Edwards Prefers Masvidal Over Covington, UFC 286 Recap
The Level Change Podcast 234: Leon Edwards Prefers Masvidal Over Covington, UFC 286 Recap
Welcome to 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’ cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your […]
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 post-fight press conference live stream
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 post-fight press conference live stream
Join us here at BloodyElbow.com around 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT for a live stream of the UFC 28: Edwards vs. Usman 3 post-fight press conference, live from London, England. You can catch the video above, and since Bloody Elbow has the best comments section of any sports site, you should stick around and participate […]