The Level Change Podcast 148: Masvidal-Edwards, Esparza vs. Dana, UFC Vegas 42
Welcome to the The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes, Mookie Alexander and Victor Rodriguez, featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions’ cards and fights, and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to […]
UFC 267 medical suspensions: Glover Teixeira facing six-month suspension for potential right shoulder injury
Glover Teixeira left the Octagon with more than just the UFC light heavyweight championship following his fight against Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267 on Fight Island. The newly crowned champion has received a potential six-month suspension for a right shoulder injury he suffered and must receive clearance from an orthopedic doctor to avoid being on […]
UFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2 and Namajunas vs Zhang 2 | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado, are here tonight – Saturday, November 6th., 2021, to breakdown the UFC 268: ‘Usman vs. Covington 2 & Namajunas vs Zhang 2’ PPV (pay-per-view) event, which was broadcast from Madison Square Garden, NY, NY. Your 6th Round Hosts for Tonight’s ShowJune M. Williams The guys will […]
Crooklyn’s Corner 21: Getting to know fight analyst Zane Simon
Welcome to Crooklyn’s Corner, the podcast that’s basically a hodgepodge of topics focused on the combat sports and entertainment community. The show will feature special interviews, fantasy matchmaking/analysis and whatever else we can come up with to keep our listeners steeped in fresh and engaging content. The show is hosted by Stephie Haynes and airs […]
‘Shut the f-ck up and let me do my job’ – Dana White blasts ‘morons’ against Chimaev vs. Diaz
The UFC has long trumpeted itself as the place where fans get to see the big fights they dream about come to reality. But what about the big fights fans aren’t dreaming about—or are perhaps even arguing steadfastly against? Well it appears the UFC is here to make those fight’s happen too, whether people want […]
I was ‘screaming at my TV’ – John McCarthy reacts to referee from Zaleski vs. Saint-Denis fight
The preliminary card fight between Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 267 this past Saturday was marred by controversy, and it is because of the horrendous refereeing of one Vyacheslav Kiselev. Kiselev made a series of questionable decisions during the welterweight contest that endangered Saint-Denis and confused Zaleski dos Santos. The second […]
Sean O’Malley: Petr Yan is ‘probably one of my favorite fighters to watch in the UFC right now’
Sean O’Malley has nothing but praise for Petr Yan following his hard-fought unanimous decision victory against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267. Yan put on a technical masterclass in the UFC 267 co-main event to clinch the interim bantamweight title but many fans consider the Russian fighter the true champion of the division. O’Malley looks forward […]
Josh Thomson thinks Khamzat Chimaev has a ‘hard time’ against Colby Covington, Kamaru Usman
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping is going all-in on Khamzat Chimaev following the latter’s vicious first-round stoppage victory over Li Jingliang at UFC 267, but Josh Thomson isn’t sure how ‘Borz’ stacks up against the welterweight elite. Thomson, who co-hosts a podcast alongside John McCarthy, thinks 10-0 Chimaev would have a hard time against […]
UFC 267 Edition | Best of the C’Mon Now MMA Podcast – 80
Our compilation show is a deep dive with host, Trent Reinsmith, into the bigger news and goings on in MMA, both inside and outside the cage; presented with a critical, unbiased eye. C’Mon Now Podcast HostJune M. Williams Here is some detail on what’s going on here… the “regular” ‘C’mon Now MMA Podcast’ is a […]
Jan Blachowicz adamant he’s ‘not a quitter, not a coward’ following UFC 267 title loss
Jan Blachowicz’ heart might have come into question after some fans feel the Polish knockout artist was too quick to tap in his submission defeat to Glover Teixeira in their rather anticlimactic light heavyweight title bout at UFC 267. Blachowicz, 38, acknowledges that it wasn’t his best performance inside the octagon on Saturday but is […]
MMA SQUARED: Analyzing the UFC Hype-O-Meter – Who’s really moving the needle?
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UFC fighter rankings: Chimaev cracks top ten at 170, Jones continues slide on P4P list
UFC 267 was a really, really good event. The first numbered show in forever that wasn’t a PPV delivered in every way, from crowning a new champion to establishing a gaggle of new contenders in a few divisions. Glover Teixeira because an improbable beltholder at 42, finishing former champ Jan Blachowicz in the main event. […]
The Mookie & Crookie Show 143: UFC 267 rewind, Paul-Fury set for December
Welcome to ‘The Mookie & Crookie Show’, a spinoff of ‘The Level Change Podcast’ that goes a little more in-depth on major combat sports news, as well as takes a humorous look at the crazy world of combat sports social media. The show is hosted by Mookie Alexander and Stephie Haynes and airs every Tuesday. […]
‘Khamzat is coming!’ – Bisping says UFC champ Usman should make up an excuse to ‘sidestep’ Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev returned for his fourth straight one-sided UFC win this past weekend, and like many fans and pundits, Michael Bisping seems to be fully on board his hype train. Chimaev easily dispatched a ranked contender in Li Jingliang, and the former middleweight champion says that win put the division on notice. “Last night, Khamzat […]
UFC 267 Opinion: Fighters don’t go out on their shields, they leave on a gurney
On Saturday at UFC 267, Benoit Saint-Denis took an unreasonable amount of punishment during his loss to Elizeu Zaleski. Referee Vyacheslav Kiselev very clearly failed in his duty to protect Saint-Denis from unnecessary damage after the fighter was essentially TKO’d standing in the second round. The official was justifiably pilloried for his lack of action […]
Daniel Cormier campaigns for Islam Makhachev’s title shot, Justin Gaethje fires back
Number five-ranked UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev continues to inch his way into UFC title contention. On Saturday at UFC 267, the 30-year-old Dagestani competitor extended his win streak to nine by defeating fellow top-ten contender Dan Hooker via first-round submission. Naturally, everyone at Makhachev’s stateside home gym at the American Kickboxing Academy was in a […]
Dana White reveals ‘crazy s—t’ Khamzat Chimaev kept yelling at him during UFC 267 bout
Khamzat Chimaev returned to the Octagon at UFC 267 on Saturday and mauled Li Jingliang. The UFC welterweight wasted no time scoring a takedown and getting his opponent to the canvas before securing a rear-naked choke that put Li to sleep in the very first round. Perhaps more impressive than his overall performance was his […]
Petr Yan ‘fought a beautiful fight’ says Aljamain Sterling after UFC 267
Aljamain Sterling was impressed by Petr Yan and his ‘Fight of the Night’ awarded performance against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 267 on Saturday. The UFC bantamweight champion was supposed to be standing across from Yan in a much anticipated rematch of their UFC 259 bout at the event, but was unable to obtain medical clearance […]
UFC 267 Reactions & UFC 268 Picks | Care/Don’t Care Podcast
It’s time for another one of our infamous and patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: the astounding Eugene S. Robinson, author of “Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You’d Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking” and host of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Show Stomper!’ Podcast, and co-host of the […]
Coach: Saint-Denis ‘told me that I was right not to throw in the towel’
The UFC 267 preliminary bout between Elizeu Zaleski and Benoit Saint-Denis reignited MMA’s perennial controversy about corner stoppages and how much punishment a fighter should be expected to take in an MMA bout. The fight saw Saint-Denis and Zaleski pretty evenly matched for the first round and a half but things changed mid-way through the […]
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira – Unofficial Awards
Even if fans had been required to shell out $70 bucks for UFC 267, they would have gotten their money’s worth. Getting the event for the price of a subscription to ESPN+ made it an absolute steal. Khamzat Chimaev picked up right where he left off with his hype train after an extended absence, Islam […]
UFC 267: Six unanswered questions from the Blachowicz vs. Teixeira fight card
UFC 267 delivered a new light heavyweight champion in Glover Teixeira and an interim bantamweight champ in former 135-pound titleholder Petr Yan. The card showed that the hype behind Khamzat Chimaev – who returned to action after a nasty bout with COVID-19 – was justified, as were the expectations surrounding Islam Makhachev and Magomed Ankalaev. […]
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira – Fights to make
A remarkable event, even by UFC standards. The fact that it wasn’t even a PPV event just makes it that much sweeter. This is the kind of card that the UFC can hang their hat on, as to why they’re still the industry leader in mixed martial arts. The quality and variety from top to […]
Dan Hooker tweets and deletes hint at satisfying payday after loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 267
UFC 267 was a disappointing night for Dan Hooker. After stepping in as a late replacement opponent for the streaking Islam Makhachev, “The Hangman” ended up losing via submission inside three minutes of action. The number six-ranked Hooker (21-11) has now lost three of his last four fights. But that doesn’t seem to bother him […]
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira – Winners and Losers
UFC 267 took place on Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. During the event, the UFC crowned a new light heavyweight king and an interim bantamweight champion. Along with those belts, several fighters who have been on many “future UFC titleholder” lists moved closer to getting their shots at UFC gold. In the main […]
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado, are here tonight – Saturday, October 30th., 2021, to breakdown the UFC 267: ‘Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira’ NON-PPV (Non-pay-per-view) event, which was broadcast from ‘Fight Island’ aka: Yas Island, at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Your 6th Round Hosts for Tonight’s […]
‘See what happens when you’re talking sh-t’ – Jones rips Blachowicz after UFC 267 loss
After just a year and some change, the UFC light heavyweight title has once again changed hands. Glover Teixeira, who celebrated his 42nd birthday on fight week, became the second-oldest champion at UFC 267 on Saturday by submitting Jan Blachowicz in round two. As the Brazilian-American enjoyed his moment of jubilation, Blachowicz was understandably distraught. […]
UFC 267 post-fight bonuses: Chimaev proves the hype is warranted
The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was home to a great day of fights at UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira. The card saw two (T)KOs, four submissions and eight decisions, including one split-decision. BONUSES Performances of the Night: Glover Teixeira, Khamzat Chimaev Fight of the Night: Yan vs. Sandhagen Related UFC 267: […]
Pros and Cons: UFC 267 immediate twitter analysis
UFC 267 is in the books, and it was filled with so many great moments and fantastic performances. The spectacular — and free — numbered event was capped off by Glover Teixeira scoring a huge upset to take Jan Blachowicz’s belt at 42-years-old, but there were also a lot of fantastic performances. Co-headlining the event […]
NEW CHAMP! Watch UFC 267 highlights of Glover Teixeira dethroning Jan Blachowicz
The main event for UFC 267 saw a 42-year-old #1 contender in Glover Teixeira upset the light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz, to finally become a world champion. Not a ton went on during the first frame. Glover got himself a takedown, and spent the rest of the round utilizing a can opener, controlling, and dropping […]