UFC Vegas 45 Reactions & UFC Vegas 46 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 the ‘Eugene S. Robinson Substack’, the fight book: “Fight: Everything You Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You’d Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking”, host of the ‘Eugene S. Robinson […]
Melissa Gatto ecstatic about TKO of Sijara Eubanks: ‘I did what nobody else could’
UFC flyweight prospect Melissa Gatto had quite the ending to her 2021 run. After a successful Octagon debut, where she scored an injury TKO win over Victoria Leonardo, the Brazilian followed it up with an actual highlight reel finish in her next outing. Against Sijara Eubanks at UFC Vegas 45, the 25-year-old put her opponent […]
The Level Change Podcast 154: Gadelha retires, UFC vs. Ngannou, JDS-Pulev
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 fighter rankings: Gadelha out, Muhammad enters top five at welterweight
UFC Vegas 45 looked to have a sneaky good main card on paper, and in fact the whole card delivered in the cage. Derrick Lewis maintained his standing at heavyweight with a nice KO in the headliner. Ricky Simon and Mateusz Gamrot took over rankings spots with big wins. But the night belonged to Belal […]
‘He is a gatekeeper’ – Derrick Lewis won’t win UFC title, says John McCarthy
If you’re talking about a force to reckon with in the UFC’s heavyweight division, you can’t omit Derrick Lewis’ name from the list. The number-three ranked Lewis has established a reputation as a knockout artist who could shut your lights off with either hand. He also has the personality to boot, making him one of […]
Editorial: No, the judges didn’t cost Angela Hill money in latest UFC loss
There are certain controversies that come up a lot in MMA. And Judging is often chief among them. Specifically, bad judging (or at least the perception that judging in MMA is usually bad). So, it wasn’t a surprise to see an online uproar following the Amanda Lemos vs Angela Hill fight, which Lemos won via […]
UFC Vegas 45 medical suspensions: Raphael Assunção, Cub Swanson among 6 fighters facing potential six-month terms
Raphael Assunção and Cub Swanson are two of six fighters from UFC Vegas 45 facing six-month medical suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Assução suffered an injured left knee in his second-round technical knockout loss to Ricky Simón on the featured bantamweight fight of the main card. The now No. 15 ranked contender […]
Derrick Lewis: ‘D-ckhead’ Francis Ngannou can ‘kiss my ass’
Derrick Lewis bounced back from an August TKO loss in a big way on Saturday when he stopped Chris Daukaus at the 3:36 mark of the first round. Lewis, who entered the main event of UFC Vegas 45 as the No. 3 ranked fighter in the official UFC heavyweight rankings, was an underdog for the […]
Unanswered questions from UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus
The UFC closed the door on 2021 on Saturday with UFC Vegas 45, an event that saw Derrick Lewis hit pause on Chris Daukaus’ climb up the UFC heavyweight rankings with his record 13th UFC knockout win. In the co-main event, Belal Muhammad continued his ascent up the welterweight rankings with a dominant win over […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus – Unofficial Awards
There was an obvious lack of enthusiasm around UFC Vegas 45. It wasn’t the fault of the fighters as there were several fights that raised eyebrows of fans. It was more of a burnout as there had been a total of three weekends without a UFC event since Independence Day weekend in the USA at […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus – Fights to make
The final UFC card of 2021 went off with a bang. Derrick Lewis reasserted his position as one of the very best heavyweight fighters in the world today. Belal Muhammad took home a strong upset win to bring himself into the contender’s circle. And Ricky Simon got himself a spot in the bantamweight top 15. […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus- Winners and Losers
The UFC closed out 2021 on a high note with UFC Vegas 45 and the biggest winners on the card were the men who triumphed in the top two fights. In the main event, Derrick Lewis showed the upstarts in the UFC’s heavyweight division that it’s going to take a little more than four knockouts […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs Daukaus | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & Eddie Mercado, are here to breakdown the UFC Vegas 45: ‘Lewis vs. Daukaus’ Fight Night event, which was broadcast from the APEX Center in Las Vegas, NV. This week’s 6th Rd hosts!June M. Williams The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the […]
UFC Vegas 45 bonuses: Cub Swanson destroys Darren Elkins
The APEX Center in Las Vegas, Nevada was home to a great evening of fights at UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus. The card saw seven (T)KOs, three submissions and three decisions, including one split-decision. Performance of the Night: Swanson, Gatto Fight of the Night: Lemos vs. Hill The prelims portion of the show opened […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus post-fight press conference live stream
Join us here at BloodyElbow.com around 10:15 PM ET/7:15 PM PT for a live stream of the UFC Vegas 45 post-fight press conference, live from Las Vegas. You can catch the video above, and since Bloody Elbow has the best comments section of any sports site, you should stick around here and participate below. Fighters […]
UFC Vegas 45 full fight video highlights: Derrick Lewis lays out Chris Daukaus with brutal KO
The UFC Vegas 45 main event did not disappoint! We got a heavyweight size knockout when the UFC’s #3 rated heavyweight, Derrick Lewis, let his hands go against the #7 rated, Chris Daukaus, to achieve a first-round knockout. Lewis took his time here at first, not overcommitting or allowing himself to be out of position. […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus results and post-fight analysis
What more can be said about Derrick Lewis that hasn’t already been said? He’s a scary individual. No one can give an interview like Lewis. It doesn’t take long for the momentum of a fight he’s losing to swing in his favor. Every single one of those sayings applied to his first round decimation of […]
UFC Vegas 45 results: Derrick Lewis pulverizes Chris Daukaus with quick knockout
The main event UFC Vegas 45 ended in spectacular fashion thanks to the promotion’s #3 ranked heavyweight, Derrick Lewis, pulling off a first-round knockout of the #7 ranked, Chris Daukaus. Lewis has won five of his last six, with that lone loss in there coming to the UFC’s current interim champ, Ciryl Gane. Who could […]
UFC Vegas 45: Pros react to Derrick Lewis’ record-breaking KO of Chris Daukaus
Derrick Lewis became the UFC’s biggest knockout artist at UFC Vegas 45. Once tied for most knockouts in the promotion with 12, the ‘Black Beast’ broke the record by knocking out Chris Daukaus in the first round. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the finish. Got the black beast come on now #UFCVegas45 — Billyq.eth […]
UFC Vegas 45 results and video: Muhammad outwrestles ‘Wonderboy’ in decision, Gamrot TKO’s Ferreira
The UFC Vegas 45 main card continues on and started out with a trio of cool finishes, including two unranked guys picking up wins over top-15 competition. The co-main event of the evening witnessed the UFC’s #10 ranked welterweight, Belal Muhammad, get his wrestle on against the #5 ranked welterweight, Stephen Thompson, to run away […]
UFC Vegas 45: Pros react to Belal Muhammad’s win over Stephen Thompson
In a grappling clinic, Belal Muhammad never gave Stephen Thompson any room to breathe at UFC Vegas 45. After three rounds of ground control and little stand-up action, ‘Remember The Name’ scored a unanimous decision victory. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the performance. Let’s go my brotha @bullyb170!!! Make em remember them hands!!!#UFCVegas45 #Comain […]
UFC Vegas 45 results & video: Tafa head kicks Hunsucker, Gatto stops Eubanks with body blow
The UFC Vegas 45 preliminary card was pure fire with six of the seven fights ending early. The exceptional finishes range from an inverted triangle to a super-heavyweight head kick. Closing out this portion of the event, Gerald Meerschaert pulled off a third round rear-naked choke on a game Dustin Stoltzfus. This was a grind, […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus live results, discussion, play by play
Join us here at Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, and play-by-play as UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus main card goes down from the promotion’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event for this fight night will occur in the heavyweight division when the #3 rated, Derrick Lewis, tangles with the #7 […]
UFC Vegas 45 odds: Derrick Lewis listed as small betting underdog to Chris Daukaus
It’s fight day for UFC Vegas 45, which will be happening from the familiar APEX facility in Nevada, USA. We’ve got a heavyweight main event in store as the UFC’s #3 ranked, Derrick Lewis, will throw down with the #7 ranked, Chris Daukaus. Bloody Elbow is here to bring you the betting lines for this […]
Raoni Barcelos vs. Victor Henry removed from UFC Vegas 45 due to COVID-19 protocols
The bantamweight fight between Raoni Barcelos and Victor Henry has been removed from UFC Vegas 45 on Saturday night. Nolan King of MMA Junkie reported that the removal was due to COVID-19 protocols after Henry reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. The promotional newcomer was brought in on short notice to replace Trevin Jones, who withdrew […]
UFC Vegas 45: Head-to-head look at Derrick Lewis vs. Chris Daukaus
The final UFC fight card of 2021, UFC Vegas 45, takes place on Saturday and the main event features two heavyweight knockout artists. In one corner is former title challenger Derrick Lewis. In the other is Chris Daukaus, a relative newcomer to the ranks of the UFC heavyweight division. Lewis, who has been with the […]
UFC Vegas 45’s Raphael Assuncao blames mental issues for latest losses: ‘It was like depression’
It has not been an easy ride for bantamweight veteran Raphael Assunção lately. Not only did the Brazilian lose his last three outings, but he also reveals to have been dealing with mental issues throughout those times. Now paired up against prospect Ricky Simón at UFC Vegas 45, the 39-year-old claims to be feeling healthier […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus previews, predictions, play-by-play, results, highlights, more
entry-content__stream “> Check out Bloody Elbow’s pre-fight, fight night, and post-fight coverage for UFC VEGAS 45: ‘LEWIS VS. DAUKAUS’, set for Saturday, December 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event is a heavyweight bout between former title challenger Derrick Lewis and undefeated knockout artist Chris Daukaus. The co-main event pits former welterweight title challenger […]
UFC Vegas 45: Lewis vs. Daukaus staff picks and predictions
The Bloody Elbow team has made its predictions for UFC Vegas 45, and there’s a split in the main event between Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus. Only Victor Rodriguez is picking Belal Muhammad in the co-main event over Stephen Thompson. Note: Predictions are entered throughout the week and collected the day before the event. Explanations […]
The Level Change Podcast 153: UFC updates Covid policy, Fight Night picks
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 […]