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.
Rose Namajunas is taking a big risk at UFC Paris
Rose Namajunas seems to be leaving behind clear title contention for a shot at something new.
Ex-UFC champ says no to Jorge Masvidal's bareknuckle show
Another former UFC champion on their way to bare knuckle combat? Not so fast.
Antisemitic troll trounced by Jewish UFC fighter
A UFC fighter decided to teach an internet troll a real life lesson.
Fight cancellations hit UFC Paris *UPDATED
Two more fights have been scratched from UFC Paris as the day of the event approaches.
Ian Machado Garry's next fight could be trouble
Ian Machado Garry might just find getting his next big opponent to be a difficult task.
Sean O’Malley vs. Gervonta Davis: Wolf tickets nobody wants
Sean O'Malley's got a fever to fight Gervonta Davis, and no real path to making it happen.
UFC Singapore: Max Holloway vs. Korean Zombie – Fights to make
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking following UFC Singapore.
Dubois claims robbery in TKO loss
Oleksandr Usyk picked up another title defense for his heavyweight belts this weekend, but the win didn't come without some controversy.
Izzy wants 'one of the most important fights in sporting history'
Sure, Sean Strickland is right in front of him, but Israel Adesanya still has another, bigger fight on his mind.
Korean Zombie's retirement may have to wait
MMA legend the 'Korean Zombie' may be headed into the final fight of his career. Or maybe not.
Is Khabib Nurmagomedov ducking a UFC legend?
Georges St-Pierre vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov sounds like a dream fight.
The UFC's next PPV just got weaker
If this card hits too many more potholes the UFC will have to downgrade it to a free Fight Night.
Sean Strickland gives gameplan for Israel Adesanya
Sean Strickland has the latest update on UFC 293 and his potential title fight against Israel Adesanya.
Sean O'Malley jokes about Andrew Tate with one-way open relationship claims
Sean O'Malley has a lot to say about his 'open relationship', and why he's the only one that gets to sleep around.
'Pissed off' Tony Ferguson delivers messages to Conor McGregor and to fans
Tony Ferguson isn't about to go gentle into that good night.
Top ranked UFC title contender fails drug test
A top UFC title contender seems to have hit a serious bump in the road with a recently announced drug test failure.
The UFC breaks its cardinal rule to push O'Malley
No it's not a PPV stream, but the UFC has posted the entire second round of their UFC 292 title fight between Sean O'Malley and Aljamain Sterling.
McGregor rants 'they're not gonna let me fight in December'
Superstar Conor McGregor has an explanation for why he didn't attend UFC 292 to support his TUF team.
UFC champ preparing to vacate title
There are few achievements in MMA more meaningful than winning a UFC title, but one champ is preparing to walk away from his.
Ian Machado Garry buries UFC 292 opponent with child abuse claims
Ian Machado Garry isn't about to let his UFC 292 opponent off after some controversial remarks made in a pre-fight presser.
UFC 292 fighter claims he’ll whoop opponent like he whoops his son
The trash talk leading into UFC 292 just took a turn for the extra pathetic.
UFC 292 has a secret star: I am carrying this card 'on my back'
Usually people have to know who you are if you're going to sell them the UFC 292 PPV.
'Russian' boxing legend challenges Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko wants a fight with Mike Tyson, but another 'Russian' former legend has his sights set on the 'Last Emperor.'
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos - Fights to make
All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking after UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos.
Izzy's coach makes nonsense of Du Plessis' contender status
Dricus Du Plessis is still the top contender for Israel Adesanya, any other narrative is silly.
Fedor Emelianenko wants to fight who???
Fedor Emelianenko wants to make a comeback. Not in MMA, but in the boxing ring.
Mighty Mouse accepts bodybuilder’s viral David vs. Goliath challenge
Social media influencer and body builder Bradley Martyn is getting into the combat sports game, but it's not celebrity boxing.
Did Derrick Lewis just play himself?
Derrick Lewis had an opportunity to make a splash in free agency, but it looks like he's passed it by.
Israel Adesanya's UFC Sydney title fight official
Israel Adesanya's title fight is now official for the main event of UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia.
Nick Diaz has a terrible idea
Nick Diaz was on hand for Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul and had a few ideas for his own comeback to combat sports.