Cub Swanson reveals he also ‘fractured a rib’ in leg kick TKO loss at UFC Vegas 62
In the UFC Vegas 62 co-main event, longtime MMA veteran Cub Swanson (28-13) fell short in a second-round TKO loss to Jonathan Martinez by way of leg kicks. The opening act was also pretty rough for Cub. On top of getting dropped by a knee, Swanson just disclosed on social media that he also suffered […]
The Level Change Podcast 200: UFC & boxing recaps, Masvidal wants title shot
Welcome to ‘The Level Change Podcast’, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes 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 ears. Here […]
Cub Swanson reacts to loss at UFC Vegas 62: ‘No excuses’
Cub Swanson is going to regroup following his loss to Jonathan Martinez at UFC Vegas 62 this past Saturday. The UFC veteran announced a drop down from featherweight to bantamweight earlier this year, and his introduction to the weight class was against Martinez. In the second round of their fight, Martinez unleashed a series of […]
UFC 280 Picks & UFC Vegas 62 Reactions | 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 […]
UFC Vegas 62: Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo – Unofficial awards
UFC Vegas 62 wasn’t a disappointment. However, opening up the article with that phrase should be a giveaway that it wasn’t an overwhelming success either. Most of that sort of ‘meh’ sentiment resounds from the main event. Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo put on a tight, nip-and-tuck fight that wasn’t easy to score. However, it […]
UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo – Fights to make
UFC Vegas 62 is all wrapped up and the end result of a fight card that didn’t have many fans excited going in wasn’t something likely to change many hearts and minds. Alexa Grasso kept her spot as a top 5 flyweight with a closer than the cards would suggest decision. Jonathan Martinez made Cub […]
UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo Winners and Losers
The UFC returned to the Apex on Saturday, following a week off after holding a private event for Mark Zuckerberg on October 1. In the main event of that card, UFC Vegas 62, Alexa Grasso faced Viviane Araujo in a matchup between two highly-ranked flyweights. Grasso, who was the No. 5 fighter in the official […]
UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs Araujo | 6th Round Post-Fight Show
Bloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 62: ‘Grasso vs Araujo’ 11-bout Fight Night event; which took place at the APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. June M. Williams The guys have hot takes, possible next […]
UFC Vegas 62 post-fight bonuses: Jonathan Martinez earns $50k for leg kick TKO of Cub Swanson
The UFC returned to action and gave us a great event in UFC Vegas 62 this Saturday. The flyweight headliner was fun, and the bantamweight co-headliner ended by rare leg kick TKO. The preliminary portion of the card began with Pete Rodriguez sending Mike Jackson to the shadow realm with a well-timed knee to the […]
‘Great scrap, ladies’ – Pros react to Alexa Grasso’s main event win over Araujo at UFC Vegas 62
Alexa Grasso continues to make her case at the women’s flyweight division. At UFC Vegas 62. the Mexican scored a unanimous decision win over Viviane Araujo after five rounds of mostly striking. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the match. Woman’s Flyweight in the main event #UFCVegas62 GRASSO VS ARAÚJO — Arianelipski (@Ariane_lipski) October 16, […]
UFC Vegas 62 staff picks and predictions: Grasso to stake her claim for the title?
After an off-week the UFC is back with a card that will likely get drowned out by all the other action happening this week (Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius and Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos Jr. 2). The main event for this one is Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo, with both women hoping a win […]
UFC Vegas 62 results & video highlights: Alexa Grasso decisions Viviane Araujo in main event
Stay up to date with what’s happening today at UFC Vegas 62, which is going down from a more private than usual APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event of the evening is getting top-ten women’s flyweights colliding when the #5 rated, Alexa Grasso, meets the #6 rated, Viviane Araujo. The co-main event […]
The Level Change Podcast 199: Ladd talks release, UFC Vegas 62 preview
Welcome to ‘The Level Change Podcast’, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes 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 ears. Here […]
UFC Vegas 62 loses Brandon Royval vs. Askar Askarov
Brandon Royval vs. Askar Askarov is no longer happening at UFC Vegas 62 on Saturday. On Friday, Royval announced that his fight against Askarov was canceled after hearing his opponent would be unable to make weight. “Woke up at 127…before I started the weight cut, I heard my opponents not going to make weight,” wrote […]
UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo preview – Title shots on the line?
On a weekend in which the boxing world is getting far more attention, the UFC is offering what appears to be an underwhelming fight card. As I stated in my prelims preview, it isn’t completely the UFC’s fault as several fights fell off the card, including the original main event between Sean Strickland and Jared […]
UFC Vegas 62 weigh-in results: Main card loses one fight, main event intact
The UFC remains in the APEX facility this weekend with another card headlined by women hoping to solidify their claims as title contenders in their division. This time around it’s Alexa Grasso and Vivane Arajuo showcased at UFC Vegas 62 and vying for a place in the line-up to take on UFC flyweight champion Valentina […]
The MMA Vivisection – UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo picks, odds, & analysis
The UFC is back with another solid, if not necessarily spectacular, Fight Night offering this week at the Apex Facility. In the main event, Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo look to strengthen their flyweight title hopes in what should be a scrappy 5 round battle. The co-main features the bantamweight debut of Cub Swanson. And […]
UFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs. Araujo preview – Is Raphael Assuncao washed?
Are you itching for some fights? I know I am. Not that there weren’t other fights to partake, but there is a reason the UFC is the largest MMA organization in the world. Coming off an unusual stretch in which the UFC only produced a single event over a three week stretch, they’re returning to […]
Video: Silent Cub Swanson has teammate answer questions for him during UFC media day
If you’re a fighter who dislikes speaking to the media during fight week, you can take a cue from Cub Swanson. The 38-year-old veteran sat on the stage during Wednesday’s UFC Vegas 62 media day but kept silent all throughout. Instead, he had teammate Dan Argueta do all the talking for him. And when asked […]
Video: Daniel Rodriguez withdraws from Neil Magny UFC bout due to infected elbow
Daniel Rodriguez vs. Neil Magny is no longer happening at UFC Vegas 62 next Saturday. ‘D-Rod’ announced Thursday he was forced to withdraw because of an elbow infection stemming from a cut he suffered in his fight against Li Jingliang at UFC 279 this past September. “Got a little bit of bad news,” said Rodriguez […]
UFC Vegas 61 Reactions & UFC Vegas 62 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 […]
UFC Vegas 62: ‘Grasso vs. Araujo’ previews, predictions, coverage, odds, more
entry-content__stream “> Bloody Elbow presents its fight week coverage for the latest Fight Night event from the APEX center: UFC Vegas 62, which goes down on Saturday, October 15th. from Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Flyweight contenders, Alexa Grasso and Viviane ‘Vivi’ Araujo, will have what should be a thrilling 125lb top contenders […]