‘I’ll get him soon’ – Michel Pereira doubles down on trash talk against ‘king of excuses’ Masvidal
Michel Pereira is not done taunting Jorge Masvidal just yet. After provoking the BMF champion at UFC Vegas 55’s post-fight scrum following his split decision win over Santiago Ponzinibbio, the Brazilian doubled down on the trash talk on Monday. In an interview with MMA YouTube channel Olhar da Luta, Pereira mocked Masvidal’s recent track record […]
UFC Vegas 55 Reactions & UFC Vegas 56 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 […]
‘I should be fighting for the title’ – ‘Frustrated’ Ponzinibbio feels he beat Pereira
In a close, thrilling co-main event match at UFC Vegas 55, welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio ended up on the losing side of a split decision against Michel Pereira. It was a widely contested decision, with plenty of fans and pundits declaring both men should have clearly got the victory. The defeat has left the ‘Argentinian Dagger’ […]
‘The truth is somewhere in the middle’ – Chase Hooper says support can be as out of place as criticism in MMA
On August 30, 2019 was just two weeks away from his 20th birthday. He had also just inked a deal to fight in the UFC that coming December, against an opponent yet to be named. Hooper fought on the prelims of that PPV event, UFC 245, scoring a first-round TKO win over Daniel Teymur. The […]
The Level Change Podcast 174: Shevchenko eyeing champ-champ status, Wink talks judging
Welcome to ‘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 your […]
Commission president defends ‘highly qualified’ judges, tells MMA commentators to ‘do their research’
In light of the recently debated fight outcomes over the weekend alone, the conversations about MMA judging and its supposed flaws have intensified. Former fighters, and quite expectedly, the coaches involved, have voiced their displeasure towards this current trend of questionable decisions. Over the years, MMA judges have been taking a beating from critics who […]
UFC fighter rankings: Ketlen Vieira enters bantamweight title mix
While it was quite controversial, the main event of UFC Vegas 55 produced a new title challenger at women’s bantamweight. Ketlen Vieira didn’t do a ton to Holly Holm over five rounds, but it was enough to pull off a close split decision and move into the upper echelon at 135. People can debate the […]
Mookie & Crookie Show 167: UFC 277 title fights, PFL to have 50/50 PPV split
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. […]
‘Judges need to be held accountable’, Holly Holm’s team rails against officials after loss at UFC Vegas 55
Ketlen Vieira managed to score her second win in a row over former UFC champions this weekend when she took a split decision against Holly Holm. The fight, which happened in the main event slot at UFC Vegas 55, was a close affair with many viewers scoring in favour for Holm. Despite what many fans […]
I didn’t know what I was watching – Daniel Cormier sounds off on UFC Vegas 55 judging
UFC Vegas 55 was riddled with a few questionable decisions. The main event alone between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira was highly disputed, and there is now a narrative that the former champion was robbed of a victory. Former double champion and soon-to-be UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier was at the broadcast booth that […]
‘She slid in my DM’ – Masvidal fires back at Michel Pereira for creating ‘fake narrative’ in recent callout
After his win at UFC Vegas 55 on Saturday against Santiago Ponzinibbio, Michel Pereira had a few names in mind as a potential next opponent. Apart from Nate Diaz, the 28-year-old Brazilian also called out Jorge Masvidal to settle a personal “problem.” “(Masvidal) sent an emoji to my wife. The (praying hands) emoji,” Pereira said […]
Ketlen Vieira claims she felt Holly Holm tap, criticizes her ‘antigame’
Former UFC champion Holly Holm is more known for her dynamic striking. But on Saturday at UFC Vegas 55 against Ketlen Vieira, “The Preacher’s Daughter” fought at a slower, grinding pace, pushing her opponent against the fence and controlling her for stretches. Ultimately, it was Vieira who was awarded the split decision win to mark […]
MMA SQUARED: UPSET! UFC to seek Open Scoring after Holm’s loss to Vieira?
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UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira – Unofficial Awards
There is always going to be controversial decisions. Hell, it’s been well over a decade and I can still find people who will argue over Machida-Shogun I or Penn-Edgar I. I doubt Ketlen Vieira’s debatable win over Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 55 will have the staying power of those contests, but it could end […]
UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira – Fights to make
The UFC Vegas 55 main card had the look of a grind from the very outset, most notably due to the main event bout between former champ Holly Holm and rising contender Ketlen Vieira. And while Michel Pereira and Santiago Ponzinibbio thrilled, and Chidi Njokuani stole the show, the night very much ended on a […]
Michel Pereira reveals personal ‘problem’ with Jorge Masvidal that stems from an emoji
Michel Pereira added a quality name to his resume Saturday night, taking a split decision victory over long time contender Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Vegas 55. After the contest, he called his shot for what he wants next. “Now I need top 15, top 10,” Pereira said on his post-fight interview. “Hey Nate, I’m ready! […]
UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira – Winners and Losers
It’s been a while since we’ve had a controversially scored main event, so I suppose we were due for one at UFC Vegas 55. Ketlen Vieira took a razor thin split decision over former champion Holly Holm, much to the chagrin of the MMA Twitterverse. It’s hard to know what Holm could have done differently. […]
UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs Vieira | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon is here, joined by his co-hort, Eddie Mercado. We recorded for you on Saturday, May 21st, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 55: ‘Holm vs. Vieira’ 11-bout Fight Night event; which was simulcast in English & Spanish on ESPN+/ESPN from the APEX Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]
UFC Vegas 55 post-fight bonuses: Njokuani notches another big knockout
The APEX Center in Las Vegas Nevada was home to a great evening of fights at UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira. The card saw four (T)KOs, two submissions, and five decisions, including three split-decisions. FOTN: Michel Pereira/Santiago Ponzinibbio POTN: Chidi Njokuani/Chase Hooper The prelims opened with a great performance from Sam Hughes, who defeated […]
UFC Vegas 55: Pros react to Ketlen Vieira’s split decision win against Holly Holm
In a close affair, Ketlen Vieira managed to beat another former champion at UFC Vegas 55. After going five rounds against Holly Holm, the Brazilian got the nod from two judges and picked up a split decision victory. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the main event. A lot of emotions coming into this one […]
UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira 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 55: Holm vs. Vieira post-fight press conference, live from the APEX Center in Las Vegas, NV. You can catch the video above, and since Bloody Elbow has the best comments section of any sports site, you […]
UFC Vegas 55: Pros react to Michel Pereira’s thrilling split decision win over Ponzinibbio
In a wild co-main event, Michel Pereira got the win by a small margin at UFC Vegas 55. In what was a pure striking match. the Brazilian managed to edge out Santiago Ponzinibbio in the first two rounds long enough to sway two judges and score a split decision victory. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted […]
UFC Vegas 55 results and highlights: Almeida taps out Porter, Hooper stops Colares with strikes
We have come to the end of the finish-happy UFC Vegas 55 preliminary card, and five of the six bouts ended inside of the distance. Closing out this part of the event, Joseph Holmes landed a wicked knee to the face that dropped Alen Amedovski, and then he finished him off with a hookless rear-naked […]
‘Matured’ Ketlen Vieira betting on grappling to beat Holly Holm in UFC main event
It will be a battle of styles at UFC Vegas 55’s main event. On one side, rising contender and jiu-jitsu black belt Ketlen Vieira wants to establish herself as a viable challenger to the women’s bantamweight title, but first she needs to defeat former champion and dangerous striker Holly Holm. In an interview with Ag […]
UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira live results and discussion
Join us here at Bloody Elbow for live results and discussion as UFC Vegas 55: Font vs. Vera goes down from the promotion’s APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event for this final event of May is a women’s bantamweight bout between former champion Holly Holm and Brazilian contender Ketlen Vieira. In the […]
UFC Vegas 55 odds: Holly Holm favored to win decision over Ketlen Vieira in main event
It’s time for another UFC Vegas card as the 55th installment is going down at the company’s APEX facility in Nevada. We’ve got top-ranked women’s bantamweights gracing the main event when former champ, Holly Holm, tangles with the #5 rated 135-pounder, Ketlen Vieira. Let’s get to the betting odds! For UFC Vegas 55, Holm is […]
Editorial: Doubt Holly Holm at your own risk
Holly Holm made her UFC debut in 2015. She entered the UFC as the No. 13 ranked fighter in the official UFC women’s bantamweight rankings, which was one spot higher than the woman she faced in that fight, Raquel Pennington. Since her win over Pennington that night, Holm has not slipped from the top-10 of […]
Michel Pereira ‘not too happy’ about Ponzinibbio pairing: ‘He’s such a nice guy’
Welterweight Michel Pereira is at a crossroads ahead of his fight at UFC Vegas 55. On one hand, a win in his next outing means a good bump up his division’s ladder. On the other, the Brazilian is a fan of his opponent, Santiago Ponzinibbio, which gives him mixed feelings about the whole matchup. During […]
UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira staff picks and predictions
The Bloody Elbow staff has made its picks for Saturday’s UFC Vegas 55 event, and we’re unanimously picking Holly Holm over Ketlen Vieira in the main event. Opinion is more split on the co-main between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michel Pereira, which could be the frontrunner for Fight of the Night. To see the latest betting […]
The Level Change Podcast 173: Khabib wants to make JDS vs. Fedor, UFC Vegas 55
Welcome to ‘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 your […]