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.

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.
Video: BJJ champion Haisam Rida vs. car thief aftermath
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.
‘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.
New UFC middleweight throws fit at ADCC event
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.
‘Just a few pennies’ – Francis Ngannou details UFC strong-arm tactics
‘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.
‘Whatever it is, he’s got it’ – Joe Rogan gushes over next UFC star
'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.
Adam Sandler to produce Office-styled UFC TV show
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.
A new change coming to Bellator
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.
‘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.
‘We paid Floyd’ – Dana White wants credit for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor
'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.
No Paulo Costa, Khamzat Chimaev expecting ex-UFC champ in Abu Dhabi
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?
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.
Report: Ex-UFC fighter arrested after allegedly breaking taxi driver’s face
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.
Dana White explains rebooting the BMF belt
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.
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.
UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill – Fights to make
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.
‘Still undefeated’ – KSI ‘feels good’ after Fournier KO complaint resolved
'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.
USADA’s ‘done’ – Conor McGregor has new message for fans
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.
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
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.
Dana White’s UFC 293 PPV plans in Sydney mean trouble for stars
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?
‘Francis is a p-ssy’ – Jon Jones video bombs interview to diss Ngannou
‘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.
Jorge Masvidal stripped, UFC to crown new BMF champion
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.
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?
UFC waters down another card to make new main event
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.
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.
UFC on ABC 4: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida – Fights to make
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.
Redneck Brawl 2: Country Roads Throwdown! – Reasons to watch, fight card, start time, price
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.
Marine who used BJJ on Jordan Neely to face manslaughter charges
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.
‘You gonna act like that wasn’t Logan?’ – Nate Diaz talks street fight with Paul impersonator
'You gonna act like that wasn't Logan?' - Diaz on street fight
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz had their first press conference for their PPV boxing event. Paul took the chance to get some answers.
Henry Cejudo vs. Deiveson Figueiredo? – UFC 288 Fights to Make
Cejudo vs. Figueiredo? - UFC 288 Fights to Make
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that have to get booked after UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo.