Zane Simon

Zane Simon is a senior editor, writer, and podcaster for Bloody Elbow. He has worked with the website since 2013, taking on a wide variety of roles. A lifelong combat sports fan, Zane has trained off & on in both boxing and Muay Thai. He currently hosts the long-running MMA Vivisection podcast, which he took over from Nate Wilcox & Dallas Winston in 2015, as well as the 6th Round podcast, started in 2014. Zane is also responsible for developing and maintaining the ‘List of current UFC fighters’ on Bloody Elbow, a resource he originally developed for Wikipedia in 2010.

UFC fight card loses bout after fighter reveals ‘mild concussion’

UFC fighter pulled from event after detailing recent concussion recovery

Jared Gordon was open and honest about his recent struggles with concussion symptoms after his last loss, now his UFC fight night bout is cancelled.

Zane Simon | June 3

Video: BJJ champion Haisam Rida vs. car thief aftermath

It looks like one potential criminal got a lot more than he bargained for, when he tried to steal BJJ champ Haisam Rida's ride.

Zane Simon | June 2

‘Power Slap is making money’ – Dana White says season 1 raised more than $10 million

'Power Slap is making money' - White says season 1 raised $10+ million

The UFC boss is back with more claims about his new reality TV pseudo-sport, Power Slap, that are probably less impressive than they sound.

Zane Simon | May 30

New UFC middleweight throws fit at ADCC event

New UFC signee Sharabutdin Magomedov got heated at a recent ADCC event after getting tapped with a heel hook.

Zane Simon | May 29

‘Just a few pennies’ – Francis Ngannou details UFC strong-arm tactics

Francis Ngannou recently gave more details and insight into exactly what went wrong with his negotiations with the UFC.

Zane Simon | May 26

'Whatever it is, he's got it' - Joe Rogan gushes over next UFC star

Joe Rogan has his sights set on one man he believes could be a future star for the world's largest MMA promotion.

Zane Simon | May 26

Adam Sandler to produce Office-styled UFC TV show

Dana White and Adam Sandler are teaming up for a new UFC TV show, which hopes to be like Here Comes the Boom, but funny.

Zane Simon | May 26

A new change coming to Bellator

It's something Bellator has been obviously toying with for years and years, and no, it's not a sale of all their assets to the PFL.

Zane Simon | May 25

‘I’ve never said the words ‘more African” – Dricus du Plessis wishy-washy on Israel Adesanya narrative

'I've never said the words 'more African'' - Du Plessis wishy-washy on Adesanya narrative

Dricus Du Plessis has a point to make, but finding exactly what it is and what it means seems to be a challenge.

Zane Simon | May 24

'We paid Floyd' - Dana White wants credit for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

Dana White got into the Tyson Fury vs. Jon Jones discourse and let his grasp of history run away with itself.

Zane Simon | May 24

No Paulo Costa, Khamzat Chimaev expecting ex-UFC champ in Abu Dhabi

Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa have both been riding the UFC sidelines waiting for a fight. Now Costa's booked, but what's Chimaev doing?

Zane Simon | May 23

African kids look up to Israel Adesanya, not Dricus du Plessis – UFC fighter weighs in on middleweight drama

African kids look up to Adesanya, not du Plessis - UFC fighter weighs in on drama

The UFC has several fighters hailing from the African continent, and one of them had a few thoughts on Dricus du Plessis' take on Israel Adesanya.

Zane Simon | May 23

Report: Ex-UFC fighter arrested after allegedly breaking taxi driver's face

A former UFC fighter was reportedly arrested after allegedly assaulting an Ibiza cab driver over a seating dispute.

Zane Simon | May 23

Dana White explains rebooting the BMF belt

Dana White is reviving the BMF gimmick belt for Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal has nothing to do with it.

Zane Simon | May 23

Dricus du Plessis agrees he’s ‘not making the smart move’ to get a fight with Israel Adesanya

Du Plessis 'not making the smart move' to get to Adesanya

Dricus Du Plessis has blazed a clear path to a fight with Israel Adesanya and UFC gold. There's just one massive road block in front of him.

Zane Simon | May 22

UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill - Fights to make

All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking from UFC Vegas 73: Hill vs. Dern.

Zane Simon | May 21

'Still undefeated' - KSI 'feels good' after Fournier KO complaint resolved

KSI still has yet to taste defeat in the boxing ring, but he's down one victory in his exhibition fight career.

Zane Simon | May 19

USADA's 'done' - Conor McGregor has new message for fans

Conor McGregor says he's fixed his issues with USADA, and surprisingly it sounds like he won't be getting special treatment.

Zane Simon | May 19

I'm 45 and 'Tyson Fury wouldn't make it out of the first round' - Ex-UFC champ sure he'd smoke Gypsy King in MMA

The list of people willing to fight Tyson Fury grows ever longer as the possibility of a bout with Oleksandyr Usyk continues to shrink.

Zane Simon | May 19

UFC 293 PPV plans in Sydney mean trouble for stars

Israel Adesanya seems like the obvious choice to headline UFC 293? But are there any challengers that will be ready to face him?

Zane Simon | May 19

‘Francis is a p-ssy’ – Jon Jones video bombs interview to diss Ngannou

While there's no chance they'll fight soon, the war of words between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones isn't about to go away.

Zane Simon | May 18

Jorge Masvidal stripped, UFC to crown new BMF champion

It looks like Jorge Masvidal's MMA career is well and truly over, with the UFC looking to strap his BMF title around somone else's waist.

Zane Simon | May 16

Jon Jones rips ‘baddest man on the planet’ Francis Ngannou, gets immediate clapback

Jones rips 'baddest man on the planet' Ngannou

Yeah, sure, Francis Ngannou got a massive new deal to fight for the PFL, but did anybody think of Jon Jones' feelings about it?

Zane Simon | May 16

UFC waters down another card to make new main event

The UFC's June 17th ESPN fight card was looking pretty stacked, but now it's back to business as usual with another main event move.

Zane Simon | May 15

Sean O’Malley claims Israel Adesanya’s ex wants half his assets

O'Malley: Izzy's ex wants half his assets

Sean O'Malley recently caught wind of some trouble in the life of current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya.

Zane Simon | May 15

UFC on ABC 4: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida - Fights to make

All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need to get booked after UFC on ABC 4.

Zane Simon | May 14

Redneck Brawl 2: Country Roads Throwdown! – Reasons to watch, fight card, start time, price

Need something to help you feel better about your life choices? Redneck Brawl 2: Country Roads Throwdown is here to help.

Zane Simon | May 12

Marine who used BJJ on Jordan Neely to face manslaughter charges

The district attorney's office has released a statement that they plan to file manslaughter charges against Daniel Penny over the death of Jordan Neely.

Zane Simon | May 11