Report: Norma Dumont to face Karol Rosa at April UFC card
A women’s featherweight bout is reportedly the first bout added to a UFC card on April 22. According to Ag Fight’s report, Brazilians Norma Dumont…
MMA Archives: 01/2023
‘Francis would have fought Jon Jones on any day of the week’ – Cormier rebuffs Dana White’s narrative
It’s a tale as old as time. Whenever a notable, top-tier fighter decides that their goals lie in opposition to the UFC’s president Dana White…
‘Let’s say I referee 800 fights, and I f–d up in four’ – Ex-UFC ref Yamasaki responds to critics
Alongside Steve Mazzagati, Mario Yamasaki garnered a reputation over the years as one of MMA’s most regularly criticized referees. Most notably in his long stint…
UFC Vegas 67: In-depth stats breakdown from the Strickland vs. Imavov fight card
The first UFC fight card of 2023, UFC Vegas 67: Strickland vs. Imavov, is in the books. In the main event, Sean Strickland defeated Nassourdine…
Abdul Razak Alhassan goes on tirade against ‘p—sy’ Joaquin Buckley after UFC win
Abdul Razak Alhassan went nuclear on Joaquin Buckley at his post-fight press conference for UFC Vegas 67 on Saturday. Following his second-round KO of Claudio…
He deserves f—k you money – Strickland says ‘it’s a damn shame’ to see Francis Ngannou leave UFC
Sean Strickland wants Francis Ngannou to stay in the UFC, but encourages his Xtreme Couture teammate to go after the most lucrative fight in free…
Ciryl Gane explains why Francis Ngannou would’ve been an ‘easier’ opponent for Jon Jones
Ciryl Gane says he poses a greater threat to Jon Jones than Francis Ngannou. The UFC announced that the former champion would return to the…
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 set for UFC 286
It is official: Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman are completing their trilogy at UFC 286 on March 18 at the O2 in London, England. UFC…
UFC Vegas 67 post-fight bonuses: Dan ‘50K’ Ige lives up to his nickname with walk-off KO
UFC Vegas 67 was our first event of 2023! The light heavyweight headliner was okay, and the featherweight co-headliner gave us a highlight-reel finish. The…
UFC 283: ‘Teixeira vs Hill’ & ‘Figueiredo vs Moreno 4’ | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, with a breakdown of the the…
‘Them boys scrapped’ – Pros react to Sean Strickland’s win over Imavov at UFC Vegas 67
He did not score a finish, but Sean Strickland managed to secure another win, this time around on short notice. After going five rounds against…
‘Let’s give the fans what they want’ – Michael Johnson calls out Tony Ferguson for rematch
Michael Johnson is interested in a rematch with Tony Ferguson. Johnson and Ferguson first fought at UFC on FOX 3, where the ‘Menace’ defeated ‘El…
‘I’d make it a nightmare for her’ – Tatiana Suarez wants Rose Namajunas after UFC return
If she is successful in her return, Tatiana Suarez wants a former champion next. For her first UFC fight in nearly four years, Suarez returns…
Gunnar Nelson returns against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 286
Gunnar Nelson is set for his return to the Octagon after a year away. According to his upcoming opponent, Nelson and Daniel Rodriguez have agreed…
Show Money 50: MMA Business in 2023, The Big Four, Paul and PFL, THE SLAP, & more!
The Show Money crew is Paul Gift, “the economist”, Jason Cruz, “the lawyer”, and John Nash, “Bloody Elbow’s Financials Columnist”, who also happens to be…
‘I never said the fight is off’ – Aljamain Sterling still planning on title defense against Henry Cejudo
Aljamain Sterling wants Henry Cejudo to wait for their much-anticipated fight. Sterling vs. Cejudo was rumored to happen at UFC 285, the upcoming pay-per-view event…
Nick Diaz reveals why he ‘can’t stand’ Tony Ferguson’s ‘obnoxious’ fighting style
Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson isn’t exactly someone you’d refer to as an orthodox fighter. For the better part of his 15-year career, “El…
The Level Change Podcast 218: WWE sale rumors, UFC Vegas 67 preview
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…
Bellator returns to Paris, Gegard Mousasi vs. Fabian Edwards headlines
Bellator is returning to Paris. The promotion announced on Thursday that a middleweight fight between Gegard Mousasi and Fabian Edwards would headline an upcoming event…
Gregory Rodrigues welcomes promotional newcomer Brunno Ferreira at UFC 283
The UFC has found a new opponent for Gregory Rodrigues at UFC 283 next Saturday. ‘Robocop’ announced in an interview with SuperBook Sports that his…