Zane Simon
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.

MMA angles? Francis Ngannou’s coach hoping ‘we get one single-leg for free’ against Tyson Fury
MMA angles? Ngannou's coach hoping 'we get one single-leg for free' vs. Fury
Can Francis Ngannou succeed where Conor McGregor failed?
‘Overrated’ Canelo will lose to Charlo tonight, experts say
'Overrated' Canelo will lose to Charlo, experts say
Jermell Charlo hopes Canelo Alvarez is his launching point tonight.
Dana White: Ferguson vs. Pimblett matchmaking ‘couldn’t be more perfect’
White: Ferguson vs. Pimblett matchmaking 'couldn't be more perfect'
UFC CEO Dana White doesn't have time for fans who think Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson is bad fight booking.
KSI & Jake Paul ride celebrity boxing to top of Forbes list
KSI & Jake Paul ride celebrity boxing to top of Forbes list
KSI and Jake Paul have leveraged their celebrity boxing careers to remarkable success.
Brendan Schaub co-signs UFC champ’s Ferguson vs. Pimblett hot take
Brendan Schaub co-signs UFC champ’s Ferguson vs. Pimblett hot take
Is Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson cynical booking from the UFC, or just the right fight? Brendan Schaub has thoughts.
2 ex-UFC champs reveal time they felt betrayed by Dana White
2 ex-UFC champs reveal time they felt betrayed by Dana White
Rampage Jackson and Tyron Woodley had a lot to say about their former employer, Dana White.
Bisping: I’m not defending Israel Adesanya’s DUI, but…
Bisping: I'm not defending Adesanya's DUI, but...
Now-former UFC champion Israel Adesanya recently plead guilty to driving under the influence, from an incident shortly before his recent title fight.
UFC Vegas: Fiziev vs. Gamrot – Fights to make
UFC Vegas: Fiziev vs. Gamrot – Fights to make
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights from the latest UFC card in Las Vegas, NV.
UFC Flat Earther says evolution is ‘a lie from Satan’
UFC Flat Earther says evolution is 'a lie from Satan'
One of the UFC's most notable featherweight talents has taken aim at more science he doesn't like.
UFC’s biggest ‘rival’ set for PPV stinker
UFC's biggest 'rival' set for PPV stinker
Can another MMA promotion find success in PPV other than the UFC? Not with a card like this they can't.
One UFC fight Sean O’Malley doesn’t want – ‘That motherf—ker is pound-for-pound best in the world’
Sean O'Malley vs. Alexander Volkanovski? The 'Suga Show' has other plans
Sean O'Malley has spent a lot of time lately talking about Alexander Volkanovski, and how that's not a fight O'Malley wants.
Prank has Alex Pereira ready to throw down with his kid
Prank gone wrong: Ex-UFC champ ready to throw hands with son in disguise
Alex Pereira nearly clocked his son after a scare-prank gone wrong.
USADA suspends former UFC title challenger, flyweight vet
USADA hits former UFC interim title challenger, flyweight vet
Two current fighters on the UFC roster have been hit with short suspensions from USADA over recent banned substance issues.
Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 – Fights to make
Noche UFC: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 – Fights to make
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking following Noche UFC.
Joe Rogan impressed, ESPN skeptical, Strickland left chaos with Israel Adesanya win
Joe Rogan impressed, ESPN skeptical, Strickland left chaos with Israel Adesanya win
Joe Rogan couldn't believe what he saw at UFC 293. And neither could ESPN it seems.
Video: UFC vet cheats weigh-ins with ‘towel trick’
Towel trick is back - UFC vet cheats the scale
As one UFC veteran proved this week, missing weight just means you're not trying hard enough.
UFC hall of famer arrested for DUI (again), just before comeback
UFC hall of famer arrested for DUI (again), just before comeback
A UFC Hall of Famer is in trouble with the law again, on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Dana White not loving UFC/WWE crossover talk
Dana White not loving UFC/WWE crossover talk
Could we see a whole new era of MMA & pro-wrestling crossover work? Not if Dana White can help it.
‘Gates of fire’ – Strickland’s coach reveals secret to beating Israel Adesanya
‘Gates of fire’ - Strickland’s coach reveals secret to beating Adesanya
How did Sean Strickland beat Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title? Good cornering was key.
Update: UFC cancels booking after fighter arrest connected to kidnapping, torture charges
Update: UFC fighter arrested in conjunction with robbery, kidnapping, & torture case
A UFC fighter has reportedly been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in Thailand.
Colby Covington is a ‘dream fight’
Colby Covington is a ‘dream fight’
He doesn't have a title and he's rarely in the Octagon anymore, but Colby Covington is at least one top ranked welterweight's dream fight.
Dana White reveals plan for Israel Adesanya
Dana White reveals plan for Israel Adesanya
Is Israel Adesanya really going to get an instant rematch with Sean Strickland? Dana White has thoughts.
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland – Fights to make
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland - Fights to make
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking following UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia.
UFC 293: Fighter misses weight for first time in 4 events
UFC 293: Fighter misses weight for first time in 4 events
One fighter missed the mark for UFC 293. The first time anyone has struggled on the scales for nearly a month.
It’s time! – UFC & WWE merger about to begin
It's time! - UFC & WWE merger about to begin
Things are about to start moving and shaking with the upcoming WWE & UFC merger.
Everybody wants to s—t on Pat Barry – Rose Namajunas explains missing coach at UFC Paris
Everybody wants to s—t on Barry - Namajunas explains missing coach
Rose Namajunas showed up to UFC Paris without one of the cornerstones of her MMA training staff.
Ex-UFC champ Tito Ortiz’s new restaurant gets brutal review
Tito Ortiz's new restaurant gets brutal review
Tito Ortiz has a new business venture in his recently adopted home of Cape Coral, FL.
‘F—k school’ – Israel Adesanya outlines life plan for his kids
'F—k school' - Israel Adesanya outlines life plan for his kids
UFC champion Israel Adesanya isn't a big fan of the public education system.
UFC headliner gets robbed
UFC headliner gets robbed
One of the headliners for the UFC's latest show in Paris came home to a nasty surprise.
Former UFC champ gets world’s saddest grudge match
Former UFC champ gets world's saddest grudge match
A former UFC champion is getting the fight he's been dreaming about for years. Yes, really, that fight.