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The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Des Moines: Plugged NickalUFC Des Moines looked like a glue factory convention on paper and it delivered that same energy in practice. Were there a few good fights? Sure, and we got a few finishes, but by and large, this was an Apex level event that the poor folks in Iowa paid prime rates for. Shameful promoting by UFC. There was a moment that brought almost all MMA fans together, though. That was when Reinier de Ridder stopped Bo Nickal with a vicious knee after softening him up for the entirety of the fight to that point. Rejoice! Now, let’s...2025-05-041h 05
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 105: Meaningless FillerUFC Vegas 105 was miserable on paper and didn’t provide much more in practice. From weird judging to lackluster performances, the big moments we DID have just didn’t seem as impactful. There were a few surprises, though. Rhys McKee finally got a win, and a big one. Brad Tavares didn’t let Gerald Meerschaert have his way. Then there were the expected outcomes: Dione Barbosa finished Diana Belbita super fast and Loma Lookboonmee added another win to her resume, handing Istela Nunes her 5th straight loss. All in all, an underwhelming card. Let’s check out the results and bonu...2025-04-0640 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Mexico Main Card Vivi: The lost episodeUFC Mexico is so bad that it broke Connor’s internet. That’s right fam, Zane and Connor set out yesterday to record the main card episode but were unable to complete it due to an internet outage. We view this as a sign from the fight gods to abandon ship. There was about 16 minutes of uninterrupted content, so we decided to go ahead and host it, then give it away for free. Let’s take a look at the event’s main portion and the alternative stats:MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supported publication. To recei...2025-03-2816 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Mexico Prelims Vivi: Somebody that I used to knowUFC Mexico is an ugly, ugly card. The alternative facts tell a very grim tale. But before you dive in and listen to our guys analyze these bouts, I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that you’re getting the prelims early and the main card late. There was a technical glitch, and to make a long story short, it didn’t get recorded. So, you’ll get that one tomorrow, but today, you get the prelims, and they’re FREE.Now, let’s take a look at the event’s preliminary bouts and the alternativ...2025-03-271h 18
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 104: Out With a WhimperUFC Vegas 104 turned out to be a typical card. When you look at it on paper, it inspires you to want to load it into a cannon and fire it directly into the sun. But in practice, it delivered a lot of action and plenty of finishes. When it came to the main event, Roman Dolidze was able to scrape together the victory, avenging his previous loss to Marvin Vettori—who somehow managed to forget his cup before the fight. Dolidze wasted no time in calling out Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya. Let’s check out the results and bonu...2025-03-1653 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 313: Fine, I guessUFC 313 looked decent on paper but in practice, it wasn’t much to write home about. We did get four great finishes and a banger from Gaethje-Fiziev, but the main event was anti-entertainment. It was a dud of a fight that saw Ankalaev hug his way to a title. Jalin Turner declared he was retiring, but King Green said he wasn’t—both were finished in the first round of their respective fights. It was an odd fight night that somehow didn’t have that big PPV vibe to it. Let’s check out the results and bonuses while we’re here...2025-03-091h 30
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Saudi Arabia: Nap, Nap, or NapUFC Saudi Arabia was a solid card that came with a few surprises. First, we got to watch a daylight robbery when Hamdy Abdelwahab ‘defeated’ Jamal Pogues. Then, Michael Page managed to avoid Shara’s hot hand and won a decision. Said Nurmagomedov fell to the insanely good Vinicius Oliveira. And finally, we saw Izzy lose for a third, straight time via TKO, this time to Nassourdine Imavov.Let’s take a look at the results and bonuses:MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider...2025-02-011h 07
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 310: Too little, too lateUFC 310 has played out in reality and just as we thought, Kai Asakura couldn’t stand up to the Cannibal test, opting instead to take a nap on the job. Shavkat Rakhmonov got a lot more resistance from Ian Machado Garry than he bargained for, and we got to see some of the most egregious judging in recent memory with Volkov-Gane. The undercard also bore witness to more questionable judging in the Sterling-Evloev fight, but alas, what can we do? Let’s take a look at the results and bonuses:MMA Vivisection & 6th R...2024-12-081h 24
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 100: Fun Enough*Note: Eddie is out again this week with his high seas adventures.The card that should’ve been left an unfulfilled dream on Sean Shelby’s pillow is over and with it, Neil Magny’s hopes of hanging on to that Number 15 ranking. It was pretty much a foregone conclusion, but watching it in practice was kind of sad. Reinier de Ridder showed out in his debut, defeating Gerald Meerschaert in a wild brawl that saw the UFC vet arm-triangled in the third round.Did the card have its moments? It sure did, and plenty of the...2024-11-1051 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 100 Prelims: New Apex of SuckHard to believe there have been 99 events held at the Apex because we can’t remember most of them. This particular card is especially bad considering the momentous occasion of hosting 100 shows under its roof. 14 fighters coming off losses for a 12-fight card is shameful. As the title suggests, it truly is a new apex of suck. Let’s take a look at the event’s main portion and the alternative stats. Of note: The bout order was changed from yesterday, with Kowalkiewicz vs. Gomes moving to the featured prelim spot.MMA Vivise...2024-11-081h 16
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 100 Main Card: 2 Cool 4 SchoolThe Apex will celebrate its 100th UFC event this Saturday night and they did absolutely nothing to celebrate the milestone. Instead, the promotion decided they would present the worst Apex card of the year, perhaps the worst one ever—a feat hard to achieve with 99 bare-minimum cards under their belt already in the venue.We do slightly lament the loss of Garbrandt-Johns, but it wasn’t setting the world on fire, and aside from the main event, there’s a plethora of going-nowhere fights. Lateral movement is everywhere you look. But the main event is a juic...2024-11-071h 27
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 308: Awesome Sadness*Note: Eddie out this week, so Zane winged it soloUFC 308 is in the books and with it, the hopes and dreams of many. What hopes and dreams, you ask? The ones that would’ve seen Max Holloway and Robert Whittaker leave the octagon victorious. Instead, they were finished, and they were violent finishes, to boot. Topuria never opened his mouth the entire fight. Cardio through the roof and I’d imagine his pulse rate hovered in the triathlete range. Holloway’s lauded cardio never failed him, but he was definitely breathing out of his mouth...2024-10-271h 11
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 99 Main Card: Durr-DevilYou guys and gals aren’t going to believe this, but a mythical entity is afoot. The ultra-rare decent Apex card. That’s right kids, we’re getting a pretty solid event with UFC Vegas 99. Not only do we get three ranked fights, we have some really good matchmaking at play, as well. Charles Johnson vs. Sumudaerji is certified fresh. The main event is good, too. Middleweight doesn’t look completely barren these days. It’s not robust, by any means, but it’s got potential, and it’s been awhile since we’ve been able to say that. Let’s...2024-10-171h 15
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 306: A Noche to ForgetA pretty underwhelming Noche UFC card didn’t deliver the action where the two title fights were concerned, but up to that point, we had a great run of fights, even if there was a dearth of finishes. There were only two finishes on the entire card. We did get a contender for round of the year (the decade even) with the third stanza of Zellhuber vs. Ribovics, which was an outstanding contest. The production pizzazz didn’t really kick in much until the main card, aside from some color changing displays and the unique ring girl cost...2024-09-151h 08
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 305 Prelims: Cleanest MonsterWe’re just a day away from a pretty solid PPV with UFC 305, and even the undercard has a little razzle dazzle. Once again, I can’t help but laugh to myself when I stop to think what you all are guessing the title means. It would be pretty great to see some of you came up with before you listened to the show. The comments are right there, just in case you want to share. MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or p...2024-08-161h 03
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 305 Main Card: Hawg CallingI bet you guys are wondering what the title means and it tickles me to death to tell you to listen to the show to understand why. Also, quick reminder that this week’s Vivisections will be FREE in their entirety. One of our hosts has a family obligation this weekend, so there won’t be a 6th Round Post-fight Show. To make it up to you, our loyal listeners, we’ve decided to make our bonus content for this week on the house. MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and su...2024-08-151h 47
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Denver Main Card: Thuggin' LoveThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comThe UFC is back to business after a brief, one-week respite. We return with a card on the road, to the mile-high city where Tracy Cortez will be able to let us all know if two days really is enough time to acclimate to that altitude. And Thug Rose will be able to answer the question of where her flyweight ceiling is. MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a rea…2024-07-111h 31
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 93 Main Card: Warehouse WarsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comIf you thought UFC might reward you this week for making it through last weekend’s UFC Louisville card, you’ve got another thing coming. If it is even possible, this Apex event is worse than the last one and that’s saying something. You’ll understand when you get to the alternative stats portion. MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supported publica…2024-06-131h 14
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsForget UFC, Fury vs. Usyk is the showThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comUFC Vegas 92 is in the books and even though there was plenty of action, it had no hope of keeping anyone’s attention once Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk took center ring in Riyadh. But for the hardcores that stood fast and loyal to the UFC brand, you’ll be rewarded with plenty more cards just like this.MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supported p…2024-05-191h 13
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 91: Good Card WithdrawalThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comUFC Vegas 91 is thankfully in the books and while it wasn’t a complete dud in practice, the only feeling that seemed universal by the Twitter (I will never call it X) standard was one of apathy. When there are two guys that are both coming off a loss for a main event spot, you just know some trickery is afoot.MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a reader-supp…2024-04-2854 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsThe MMA Depressed-Us: Imanari's decision lossesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comPhew! We haven’t had one of these in nearly three months. The UFC’s schedule has been absolutely insane, but now that we have this small break in their dismal Apex programming, we figured we’d bring you something to make you feel right at home. THREE MORE DISMAL FIGHTS! Because that’s exactly what you needed in your life.MMA Vivisection & 6th Round is a…2024-04-1829 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsHow do we fix MMA and boxing’s worst problems?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comLet’s face it, combat sports need a lot of work, but for the purpose of this post, we’re specifically focused on MMA and boxing. It should be noted that the latter has an advantage over mixed martial arts thanks to the Ali Act. That said, there is still a plethora of problems that need addressing in boxing.As far as MMA is concerned, there is a long and…2023-06-0619 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsThe year was 2008 & Japan unveiled Dream 1 | 6th Round RETROWelcome to the 6th Round Retro Post-Fight ShowThis is the show that digs into the archives and gives you a comprehensive review of classic MMA events that span as far back as UFC 1, PRIDE, K-1, and now DREAM!This episode: DREAM 1Join Eddie Mercado & Victor Rodriguez as they delve into the world of the DREAM (a popular MMA Promotion) based out of Japan. We conducted a retroactive post-fight show for the inaugural ‘DREAM 1: Lightweight Grand Prix 2008 1st Round’ event this week, straight out of the archives of yesteryear. So let’s take a trip...2023-05-2653 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsWhat fight was the Depressed-us made for? | MMA Depressed-us Ep. 76This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comThe MMA Depressed-us returns for Ep. 76Are you ready for some torturously bad fights, fellow MMA masochists?We have made some changes to the Bloody Elbow Podcast Network Production Schedule, and have decided for now, this will be our last 'non-event week' of podcast coverage.But don't panic... The MMA Depressed-us gang are safe. Because we plan to event…2023-05-2511 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 73 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENTThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE...2023-05-211h 04
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsEndeavor's Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media InterviewThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comTête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”): noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private'Kid Nate' is BACK!The MMA Tête-à-tête/MMA Bunker/MMA Bathrobe review is back after a nine-year hiatus, ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox is rev…2023-05-1912 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsAUDIO: UFC on ABC 4 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENTThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE...2023-05-191h 06
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsAUDIO: UFC 288 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENTThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE...2023-05-191h 09
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsMMA Interview: Ben 'The Bane' Davis says 'Jones vs Ngannou' will NEVER happenThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comTête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”): noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private'Kid Nate' is BACK!The MMA Tête-à-tête/MMA Bunker/MMA Bathrobe review is back after a nine-year hiatus, ‘Kid’ Nate Wilcox is rev…2023-05-1911 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Fight Night: ‘Yan vs Dvalishvili’ | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, March 11th, 2023, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 71: ‘Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili’ massive, action-packed 13-bout card, from the Theatre at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or they can be caught on our Bloody Elbow Presents YouTube Channel or any platform in our BE Presents Podcast Network.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the...2023-05-191h 03
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs Blaydes | 6th Round Post-Fight Show with BONUS CONTENTThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comJOIN USOur 6th Round Post-Fight Show, hosted by resident Bloody Elbow Fight Analysts, Zane Simon and his co-hort, Eddie Mercado airs late Saturday night after the fights. The guys will recap all the action that just went down between No. 3 ranked Heavyweight contender, Sergei Pavlovich and No. 4 ranked former NJCAA wrestler, Curtis Blaydes, complete with hot takes, possible next fights and reactions to the overall event.VIDEOWe brought the show back to LIVE...2023-05-191h 00
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 287: ‘Pereira vs. Adesanya 2’ | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themmadrawpodcast.substack.comBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, with a breakdown of the UFC 287: ‘Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2’ PPV event. It was a 12-bout action-packed card, from the Kesaya Center in Miami, Florida.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the...2023-05-181h 02
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 286: EDWARDS VS USMAN 3, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 16th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 286 PPV card. 'Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3' is a 15-bout event..."After the recent UFC 285 PPV extravaganza, UFC 286 looks just a little tiny bit shabbier by comparison. The main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards is great, as is the co-main between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. After that, it’s a fine event of solid bookings, just lacking that tiny bit of extra edge, perhaps. Still, expectations sh...2023-05-011h 19
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 16th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 10 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 286 PPV card. 'Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3' is a 15-bout event... "After the recent UFC 285 PPV extravaganza, UFC 286 looks just a little tiny bit shabbier by comparison. The main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards is great, as is the co-main between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. After that, it’s a fine event of solid bookings, just lacking that tiny bit of extra edge, perhaps. Still, expectations should be...2023-05-011h 48
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC VEGAS 71: YAN VS DVALISHVILI, Main Card Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA VivisectionZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 9th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 6 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC Vegas 71 Fight Night card. 'Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili' is a 14-bout event..."It’s always nice to see the UFC follow strength with strength. The world’s largest MMA promotion is coming off a huge PPV last week, with UFC 285, and now they’re right back at it with a top class ‘Fight Night’ event. In the headliner, former champion Petr Yan takes on top contender Merab Dvalishvili. They’re accompanied...2023-04-141h 25
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 71: Yan vs Dvalishvili Prelims Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA VivisectionZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 9th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 8 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC Vegas 71 Fight Night card. 'Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili' is a 14-bout event..."It’s always nice to see the UFC follow strength with strength. The world’s largest MMA promotion is coming off a huge PPV last week, with UFC 285, and now they’re right back at it with a top class ‘Fight Night’ event. In the headliner, former champion Petr Yan takes on top contender Merab Dvalishvili. They’re accompanied by a top ran...2023-04-141h 18
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 285: Jones vs Gane & Shevchenko vs Grasso | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Dayne Fox recorded for you on Saturday, March 4th, 2023, with a breakdown of the UFC 285: ‘Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane’ massive, action-packed 14-bout card, from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or they can be caught on our Bloody Elbow Presents YouTube Channel or any platform in our BE Presents Podcast Network.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plen...2023-04-091h 15
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 285: Jones vs Gane, Picks, Odds & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 9 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 285 PPV card. 'Jones vs. Gane' is a 14-bout event... "The UFC is back in action with what finally feels like a really well stacked PPV card. UFC 185 features the return of Jon Jones, finally testing himself at heavyweight—against Cyril Gane for the vacant title belt. We’ve got Valentina Shevchenko taking on Alexa Grasso for her 8th consecutive defense of the flyweight belt. And we have the official UFC debut of supe...2023-04-091h 45
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 285: JONES VS GANE, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, March 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the massive action-packed UFC 285 PPV card. 'Jones vs. Gane' is a 14-bout event... "The UFC is back in action with what finally feels like a really well stacked PPV card. UFC 285 features the return of Jon Jones, finally testing himself at heavyweight—against Cyril Gane for the vacant title belt. We’ve got Valentina Shevchenko taking on Alexa Grasso for her 8th consecutive defense of the flyweight belt. And we have the official UFC debut of s...2023-04-091h 31
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 70: Muniz vs Alllen, formerly: Krylov vs Spann | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowSome of our podcast platforms did not publish the show file, but a song that was used as a placeholder when writing the draft for the show, so we are posting the show a second time to try to resolve this issue on spotify and some of our other podcast platforms that are not refreshing with the RSS Feed. All apologies!Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat, Feb 25th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC Fight Night event of 2023; UFC Vegas 70: ‘Muniz vs Allen', formerly 'Krylov vs Sp...2023-02-271h 02
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 70: Muniz vs Alllen, formerly: Krylov vs Spann | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat, Feb 25th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC Fight Night event of 2023; UFC Vegas 70: ‘Muniz vs Allen', formerly 'Krylov vs Spann’ — a now dwindled down 10-bout card, from the APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, so go ahead and hit play on the show t...2023-02-261h 02
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 70: Krylov vs Spann, Picks, Odds, & Analysis |The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 23rd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 7 bouts on the UFC Vegas 70 Fight Night card. 'Krylov vs Spann' is a 13-bout event... "It’s been a bad year for the UFC when a headlining fight between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann looks like a pleasant upgrade from recent Fight Night offerings. Coupled with a middleweight bout between Andre Muniz & Brendan Allen, and alongside a women’s flyweight bout between Tatiana Suarez & Montana De La Rosa, however, UFC Vegas 70 is at the very least a reasonably soli...2023-02-231h 11
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC VEGAS 70: KRYLOV VS SPANN, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 23rd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 6 bouts on the UFC Vegas 70 Fight Night card. 'Krylov vs Spann' is a 13-bout event... "It’s been a bad year for the UFC when a headlining fight between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann looks like a pleasant upgrade from recent Fight Night offerings. Coupled with a middleweight bout between Andre Muniz & Brendan Allen, and alongside a women’s flyweight bout between Tatiana Suarez & Montana De La Rosa, however, UFC Vegas 70 is at the very least a reas...2023-02-231h 21
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC VEGAS 69: ANDRADE VS BLANCHFIELD, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 16th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the UFC Vegas 69 Fight Night card. 'Andrade vs Blanchfield' is an 11-bout event... "It’s really kind of the UFC to rent out the Octagon to KOTC this week. The main event represents a big step up for Erin Blanchfield, taking on former strawweight champ Jéssica Andrade. Everything after that is filler.For listeners looking to support our podcasting work as Bloody Elbow leaves the VOX network of sites, we now officially hav...2023-02-161h 08
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 69: Andrade vs Blanchfield, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 16th, 2023, with 'The MMA Vivisection' PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 6 bouts on the 'UFC Vegas 69' Prelims card. 'Andrade vs Blanchfield' is an 11-bout Fight Night event... "It’s really kind of the UFC to rent out the Octagon to KOTC this week. The main event represents a big step up for Erin Blanchfield, taking on former strawweight champ Jéssica Andrade. Everything after that is filler.For listeners looking to support our podcasting work as Bloody Elbow leaves the VOX network of sites, we now off...2023-02-1657 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 284: Machkachev vs Volkanovski | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat/Sun, February 11th/12th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC PPV event of 2023; UFC 284: ‘Makhachev vs Volkanovski' & 'Rodrigues vs Emmett’ — a 13-bout card, from the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight...2023-02-121h 11
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 9th, 2023, with 'The MMA Vivisection' PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 8 bouts on the 'UFC 284' PPV Prelims card. 'Makhachev vs Volkanovski' & 'Rodriguez vs Emmett' is a 13-bout PPV event, featuring two title fights headlining the top of the PPV card... "The UFC is back on PPV this week with an amazing headliner fight for a card that otherwise doesn’t feel much like a PPV. The co-main, between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett is great, and Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown looks like a thriller, but after th...2023-02-091h 21
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 284: MAKHACHEV VS VOLKANOVSKI, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 9th, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the UFC 284 PPV card. 'Makhachev vs Volkanovski' & 'Rodriguez vs Emmett' is a 13-bout event, featuring two title fights headlining the PPV card... "The UFC is back on PPV this week with an amazing headliner fight for a card that otherwise doesn’t feel much like a PPV. The co-main, between Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett is great, and Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown looks like a thriller, but after that, it’s pure Fight Nigh...2023-02-091h 29
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 68: Lewis vs Spivac | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Sat/Sun, February 4th/5th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the latest UFC APEX event of 2023; UFC Vegas 68: ‘Lewis vs Spivac' & 'Road to UFC Finales’ — a low quality 11-bout card, from the APEX facility in Sin City.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear w...2023-02-0551 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsBecome a Devoted Degenerate Patron | Vivi – 6th Rd – MMA Depressed-usDegenerates Welcome..."For those of you who don't know, the MMA Vivisection is Bloody Elbow's long-running pre-fight breakdown show. Where we pick over all the ins, outs, odds-and-ends of each and every fight on any given card on any given week. Over time we've tended toward the UFC end of things, but now that we're going indie who knows, we might just branch out a bit.The Vivisection was started back in 2013 by 'Kid' Nate Wilcox and Dallas Winston, and I, Zane Simon, took over hosting duty shortly afterward. I'm joined each week by my trusty...2023-02-0202 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 68: LEWIS VS SPIVAC, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW; breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the UFC Vegas 68 Fight Night card. 'Lewis vs Spivac' is a 12-bout event, featuring the four tourney finales from Season 2 of 'Road to UFC' at the top of the Prelims. "Another short break in the UFC schedule has ended, and as a reward for our patience the world’s largest MMA promotion is giving fans a card they are sure to forget. The heavyweight main event between Serghei Spivac and Derrick Lewis could be over in...2023-02-021h 16
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 68: Lewis vs Spivac, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Prelims ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here today, February 2nd, 2023, with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW; breaking down a set of 7 bouts on the UFC Vegas 68 Fight Night card. 'Lewis vs Spivac' is a 12-bout event, featuring the four tourney finales from Season 2 of 'Road to UFC' at the top of the Prelims. "Another short break in the UFC schedule has ended, and as a reward for our patience the world’s largest MMA promotion is giving fans a card they are sure to forget. The heavyweight main event between Serghei Spivac and Derrick Lewis could be over in 2 mi...2023-02-021h 11
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill & Figueiredo vs Moreno 4 | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, with a breakdown of the the first UFC PPV event of 2023; UFC 283: ‘Teixeira vs Hill' & 'Figueiredo vs Moreno 4’ — a massive 15-bout card which took place from the Jeunesse Arena in Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. UFC's first trip to Brazil since UFC 239 in May 2019. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or they can be caught on our Bloody Elbow Presents YouTube Channel or any platform in our BE Pre...2023-01-221h 09
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill & Figgy vs Moreno, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMSZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 10 bouts on the first UFC PPV event of the year. This is a massive 15-bout UFC 283: 'Teixeira vs Hill' & 'Figueiredo vs Moreno 4' PPV event, today, Jan. 19th. 2023."The UFC is back in Brazil for the first time since 2020, with a couple of fun title fights. In the main event of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira is set to take on Jamahal Hill for the still vacant light heavyweight strap. While Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will battle for flyweight gold for the...2023-01-191h 29
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 283: TEIXEIRA VS HILL & FIGGY VS MORENO 4, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAINZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the first UFC PPV event of the year. This is a massive 15-bout UFC 283: 'Teixeira vs Hill' & 'Figueiredo vs Moreno 4' PPV event we are covering for you, today, Jan. 19th. 2023."The UFC is back in Brazil for the first time since 2020, with a couple of fun title fights. In the main event of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira is set to take on Jamahal Hill for the still vacant light heavyweight strap. While Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will...2023-01-191h 21
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 67: ‘Strickland vs Imavov’ | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, with a breakdown of the the first UFC event of 2023; UFC Vegas 67: ‘Strickland vs Imavov’ — a now 12-bout Fight Night event which took place from the Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event in the player above, or they can be caught on our Bloody Elbow Presents YouTube Channel or any platform in our BE Presents Podcast Network.For all the results, reactions and a plet...2023-01-151h 03
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 67: Strickland vs Imavov, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on the first UFC event of the year. This is a 12-bout UFC Vegas 67: 'Strickland vs Imavov' Fight Night event we are covering for you, today, Jan. 12th. 2023."I’m not necessarily sure that the main event of UFC Vegas 67 got better with Sean Strickland’s late entry into the headlining bout against Nassourdine Imavov, but it certainly creates more questions about just what kind of fight fans are going to see. With the fight up at 205, will Strickland be f...2023-01-121h 10
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC VEGAS 67: STRICKLAND VS IMAVOV, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on the first UFC event of the year. This is a 12-bout UFC Vegas 67: 'Strickland vs Imavov' Fight Night event we are covering for you, today, Jan. 12th. 2023."I’m not necessarily sure that the main event of UFC Vegas 67 got better with Sean Strickland’s late entry into the headlining bout against Nassourdine Imavov, but it certainly creates more questions about just what kind of fight fans are going to see. With the fight up at 205, will Strickland be f...2023-01-121h 21
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsWhat To Expect from MMA Promotions | Hey Not the Face! – 08EPISODE 08: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM MMA PROMOTIONS IN 2023PFL MMA (Professional Fighters League):- PFL likes to boast about being the clear #2, how are they really doing financially?- What should we make about Jake Paul signing with them? What is his deal with the PFL?- Can the PFL be successful, especially with their PPV division?BELLATOR/RIZIN:- Why are we putting these two together?- How did they do last year?- What about the rumors that Bellator is for sale?ONE CHAMPIONSHIP:...2023-01-1044 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsThe MMA Depressed-us 73: Former teammates – Ngannou vs. GaneThe final week of the holiday UFC hiatus is upon us. Which means one more episode of the MMA Depressed-us before the world’s largest MMA promotion launches back into their breakneck schedule. This time around, we’re taking a look at some of the many high profile cases of former teammates and training partners facing off inside the Octagon.Our journey starts with one of the most legendary training partner beefs in UFC history, all the way back at UFC 145 in 2012, when recently crowned champion Jon Jones made the third defense of his light heavyweight title against form...2023-01-051h 45
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsPT 2 – 2022 MMA Awards with Zane Simon | Crooklyn’s Corner – 34EPISODE 34 - GUEST: ZANE SIMON2022 MMA AWARDS – PART 2:Bloody Elbow Fight Analyst, Zane Simon, joins Crooklyn to share his 2022 Year End MMA Awards with us. His award categories this year include:* Most Improved Fighter* Least Improved Fighter* Best Microphone Presence* Worst Microphone Presence* Best Walkout* Best Referee* Worst Referee* Best Commentator* Worst Commentator* Best Promotion Not Named UFCBe sure to listen in to discover the winners for each category! If you enjoy ou...2023-01-0358 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsThe MMA Depressed-us 72: Holiday Film Tradition | Antidote (2018) Watch Party Starring Randy CoutureMore time off for the #UFC means more time on for the MMA Depressed-us. Each year, when the world’s largest #MMA promotion takes a little time away from their breakneck schedule for the holidays, we like to take a little break from our own schedule of watching the best of the worst fights we can find.Instead, we like to take this time to remember that there’s so much more to life than just bagging on bad fights. There are lots of bad movies starring fighters that we can make fun of too.Few men...2022-12-291h 40
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round Podcasts'GRACIE ERA BOUTS' | A 6th Round Retro FLASHBACK CompilationWelcome to the 6th Round Retro Post-Fight Show. This is the show that digs into the archives and gives you a comprehensive review of classic MMA events, that span as far back as UFC 1.Join Eddie Mercado, Victor Rodriguez & Fraser Coffeen in this special non-event week Retro Flashback Compilation Episode, as they collectively delve into the world of the Gracies, circa 2000 & 2006, via shows recorded by the crew back in 2018. We kick off this flashback episode with PART 1: featuring the 6th Rd Retro recorded by Eddie and Fraser on Feb. 12, 2018, covering the Main Event of PRIDE 10: 'Return...2022-12-2349 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsThe MMA Depressed-us 71: Sakuraba Hunted, Gracies WinThe UFC is taking their annual holiday hiatus once again, which means we’ve got a whole passel of time on our hands. You know what they say about idle hands? Well, we’re doing the devil’s work. This time around we’ve chosen a particularly grim chapter in MMA history to focus on, the later-era of MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba’s career. Known as the ‘Gracie Hunter’ Sakuraba rocketed to fame for his victories over MMA’s first family, defeating Royler Gracie, Royce Gracie, Renzo Gracie, Ryan Gracie, and Gracie proteges Vitor Belfort, Ebenezer Fontes Braga, and Nino Schembr...2022-12-221h 28
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 66: Cannonier vs Strickland | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & fellow analyst Dayne Fox recorded for you on Sat, Dec 17th, 2022, with a breakdown of the the last UFC event of 2022; UFC Vegas 66: ‘Cannonier vs Strickland’ — a now 13-bout Fight Night event which took place from the Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fi...2022-12-181h 01
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 66: Cannonier vs Strickland, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Prelims ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on the last UFC event of the year. This is a 14-bout UFC Vegas 66: 'Cannonier vs Strickland' Fight Night event we are covering for you, today, Dec. 15th. 2022."The final UFC fight card of the year is shaping up to be a really fun one. The main event features a showdown between top-ranked middleweights Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland, with a fantastic lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Damir Ismagulov in the co-main. Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green & Alex Caceres...2022-12-151h 22
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC VEGAS 66: CANNONIER VS STRICKLAND, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Main Card ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 6 bouts on the last UFC event of the year. This is a 14-bout UFC Vegas 66: 'Cannonier vs Strickland' Fight Night event we are covering for you, today, Dec. 15th. 2022."The final UFC fight card of the year is shaping up to be a really fun one. The main event features a showdown between top-ranked middleweights Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland, with a fantastic lightweight bout between Arman Tsarukyan and Damir Ismagulov in the co-main. Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green & Alex...2022-12-151h 22
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 282: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, December 10th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC 282: ‘Blachowicz vs Ankalaev’ now 12-bout PPV event; which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!To s...2022-12-111h 08
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 282: BLACHOWICZ VS ANKALAEV, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Main Card ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 282: 'Blachowicz vs Ankalaev' PPV event for you, today, Dec. 8th. 2022."UFC 282 has had its fair share of injuries to deal with. While dealing with the loss of the main event is definitely a major blow, however, most of the rest of the card isn’t any worse for the cancellations. We’ll still get a light heavyweight title fight at the top, between Jan Blachowicz & Magomed Ankalaev. Paired up with that we’ve got the return...2022-12-081h 11
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 282: Blachowicz vs Ankalaev, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 282: 'Blachowicz vs Ankalaev' PPV event for you, today, Dec. 8th. 2022."UFC 282 has had its fair share of injuries to deal with. While dealing with the loss of the main event is definitely a major blow, however, most of the rest of the card isn’t any worse for the cancellations. We’ll still get a light heavyweight title fight at the top, between Jan Blachowicz & Magomed Ankalaev. Paired up with that we’ve got the return of Pad...2022-12-081h 10
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Orlando: Thompson vs Holland | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Orlando: ‘Thompson vs Holland’ now 14-bout Fight Night event; which took place at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!...2022-12-041h 13
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC ORLANDO: THOMPSON VS HOLLAND, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Main Card ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 6 bouts on this 15-bout UFC Orlando: 'Thompson vs Holland' Fight Night event for you, today, Dec. 1st. 2022."It’s a top quality UFC Fight Night card this week, as the promotion heads down to Orlando, FL in what feels like a rare jaunt away from the Apex facility for a non-PPV event. In the headliner slot, Stephen Thompson takes on Kevin Holland, with a bout between former champ Rafael dos Anjos & Bryan Barberena in the co-main. Throw some Tai Tuivasa HW...2022-12-011h 17
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC ORLANDO: Thompson vs Holland, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 9 bouts on this 15-bout UFC Orlando: 'Thompson vs Holland' Fight Night event for you, today, Dec. 1st. 2022."It’s a top quality UFC Fight Night card this week, as the promotion heads down to Orlando, FL in what feels like a rare jaunt away from the Apex facility for a non-PPV event. In the headliner slot, Stephen Thompson takes on Kevin Holland, with a bout between former champ Rafael dos Anjos & Bryan Barberena in the co-main. Throw some Tai Tuivasa HW ac...2022-12-011h 30
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 65: Nzechukwu vs Cutelaba | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 65: ‘Nzechukwu vs Cutelaba’ now 11-bout Fight Night event; which took place at the APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formerly booked as UFC Fight Night: ‘Lewis vs Spivac’ — *Due to illness, Derrick Lewis was removed from his heavyweight bout with Serghei Spivac. As a result, this headlining bout was removed from today’s card.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results...2022-11-2055 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 65: Lewis vs Spivac, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 65: 'Lewis vs Spivac' Fight Night event."We’re now one week removed from UFC 281, which means we’ve got a pretty severe downgrade in fight card quality to look forward to. In the main event, Serghei Spivac hopes to insert his name into the stack of rising heavyweight contenders with a victory over Derrick Lewis. The card drops sharply in notoriety from there." - Zane Simon 11.17.22For those fans who wish to dive deep...2022-11-171h 11
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC VEGAS 65: LEWIS VS SPIVAC, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Main Card ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 65: 'Lewis vs Spivac' Fight Night event."We’re now one week removed from UFC 281, which means we’ve got a pretty severe downgrade in fight card quality to look forward to. In the main event, Serghei Spivac hopes to insert his name into the stack of rising heavyweight contenders with a victory over Derrick Lewis. The card drops sharply in notoriety from there." - Zane Simon 11.17.22For those fans who wish to dive...2022-11-1758 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC 281: ‘Adesanya vs Pereira’ 14-bout PPV event; which took place at Madison Square Garden in NYC, NY. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!Overall, this now...2022-11-131h 19
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Prelims ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 9 bouts on this 14-bout UFC 281: 'Adesanya vs Pereira' PPV event."It’s UFC PPV week and that means another card stacked top to bottom with fantastic fights. The main event will see Israel Adesanya face off with the only man to knock him out in combat sports, Alex Pereira—this time with the UFC middleweight title on the line. In the co-main Carla Esparza looks to make the first defense of her second reign as strawweight champ, against former belt holder Weil...2022-11-101h 14
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 281: ADESANYA VS PEREIRA, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection Main Card ShowZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 14-bout UFC 281: 'Adesanya vs Pereira' PPV event."It’s UFC PPV week and that means another card stacked top to bottom with fantastic fights. The main event will see Israel Adesanya face off with the only man to knock him out in combat sports, Alex Pereira—this time with the UFC middleweight title on the line. In the co-main Carla Esparza looks to make the first defense of her second reign as strawweight champ, against former belt hold...2022-11-101h 26
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 64: Rodriguez vs Lemos | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 64: ‘Rodriguez vs Lemos’ 11-bout Fight Night event; which took place at The APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!...2022-11-0649 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 64: Rodriguez vs Lemos, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 64: 'Rodriguez vs Lemos' Fight Night event."If the Bryce Mitchell vs. Movsar Evloev fight had stayed together this might have looked a lot more enticing. As it is, UFC Vegas 64 is dotted with a few interesting fights and a whole lot of fight adjacent product. Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos is an interesting striking battle for the main event, Neil Magny vs. Daniel Rodriguez has some intrigue the rest is pretty low stakes." - Zane...2022-11-031h 00
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 64: RODRIGUEZ VS LEMOS, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 64: 'Rodriguez vs Lemos' Fight Night event."If the Bryce Mitchell vs. Movsar Evloev fight had stayed together this might have looked a lot more enticing. As it is, UFC Vegas 64 is dotted with a few interesting fights and a whole lot of fight adjacent product. Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos is an interesting striking battle for the main event, Neil Magny vs. Daniel Rodriguez has some intrigue the rest is pretty low stakes."...2022-11-031h 15
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 63: Kattar vs Allen, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 6 bouts on this 11-bout UFC Vegas 63: 'Kattar vs Allen' Fight Night event."As is so often the case with the UFC, a major PPV binge is getting followed by a bit of a hangover from the promotion’s matchmakers. Arnold Allen vs. Calvin Kattar is a great main event fight. After that, it’s hard to fight another fighter ranked near the top of their division, let alone carefully booked bouts." - Zane Simon 10.27.22For those fans who wish to d...2022-10-2755 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 63: KATTAR VS ALLEN, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 11-bout UFC Vegas 63: 'Kattar vs Allen' Fight Night event."As is so often the case with the UFC, a major PPV binge is getting followed by a bit of a hangover from the promotion’s matchmakers. Arnold Allen vs. Calvin Kattar is a great main event fight. After that, it’s hard to fight another fighter ranked near the top of their division, let alone carefully booked bouts." - Zane Simon 10.27.22For those fans who wish...2022-10-271h 09
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC 280: ‘Oliveira vs Araujo’ 12-bout PPV event; which took place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, aka: ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event. For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our figh...2022-10-231h 14
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 280: OLIVEIRA VS MAKHACHEV, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 280: 'Oliveira vs Makhachev' PPV event."The UFC is rolling back into Abu Dhabi with a top shelf PPV card. Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title in the main event. While TJ Dillashaw looks to reclaim bantamweight gold against Aljamain Sterling in the co-main. Fights between Petr Yan & Sean O’Malley, Beneil Dariush & Mateusz Gamrot, and Katlyn Chookagian & Manon Fiorot all look like possible title eliminators. Should be a great night of...2022-10-211h 27
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 280: 'Oliveira vs. Makhachev' PPV event."The UFC is rolling back into Abu Dhabi with a top shelf PPV card. Charles Oliveira takes on Islam Makhachev for the vacant lightweight title in the main event. While TJ Dillashaw looks to reclaim bantamweight gold against Aljamain Sterling in the co-main. Fights between Petr Yan & Sean O’Malley, Beneil Dariush & Mateusz Gamrot, and Katlyn Chookagian & Manon Fiorot all look like possible title eliminators. Should be a great night of hi...2022-10-211h 21
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs Araujo | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody 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. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!...2022-10-1649 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 62: GRASSO VS ARAUJO, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 62: 'Grasso vs Araujo' Fight Night event."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 then fans get a flyweight thriller between Brandon Royval and Askar Askarov." - Zane...2022-10-131h 01
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 62: Grasso vs Araujo, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on this 12-bout UFC Vegas 62: 'Grasso vs Araujo' Fight Night event."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 then fans get a flyweight thriller between Brandon Royval and Askar Askarov." - Zane Simon 10.13.222022-10-131h 16
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsComparing Boxing and MMA Pay, Promotion, Negotiation | Hey Not the Face! - 02EPISODE 2Who makes more boxers or MMA fighters? Is it true that only the top boxers make any money and MMA have better paid undercards? Why is there such a difference between their pay? To start off how do we know what they make? How do we know what UFC and MMA fighters get paid? What about boxers? How do we know what they get?How does MMA vs boxing overall pay compare between the sports? So why do boxers seem to make more at the lower levels? ...2022-10-1152 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsAaron Bronsteter Talks MMA Reporting, Commentary, Judging | Crooklyn’s Corner - 32EPISODE 32 - GUEST: Aaron BronsteterDiscussion for this episode: TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter joins Stephie to discuss judging, commentary, promotional marketing, downside/upside with reporting, & more...How do you see MMA journalism currently? Do you see any major hurdles keeping the space from thriving? Do you see any signs that we should be optimistic about?Worst moment being an MMA reporter/journalistBest moment being an MMA reporter/journalistIf not this career path, what would’ve been the one you chose?Thoughts on where Nate Diaz ends...2022-10-1040 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 61: Dern vs Yan, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 7 bouts on this 13-bout UFC Vegas 61: 'Dern vs. Yan' Fight Night event."The UFC’s is back with a super special secret event, apparently; putting Mackenzie Dern’s bid to become a strawweight title contender against Yan Xiaonan behind closed doors with no media allowed, for reasons yet to become clear. It’s not the most fascinating card ever created, but most of the bouts promise solid action, if not a whole lot of meaning." - Zane Simon 9.29.22For those...2022-09-2939 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 61: DERN VS YAN, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 6 bouts on this 13-bout UFC Vegas 61: 'Dern vs Yan' Fight Night event."The UFC’s is back with a super special secret event, apparently; putting Mackenzie Dern’s bid to become a strawweight title contender against Yan Xiaonan behind closed doors with no media allowed, for reasons yet to become clear. It’s not the most fascinating card ever created, but most of the bouts promise solid action, if not a whole lot of meaning." - Zane Simon 9.29.22For th...2022-09-291h 24
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsThe MMA Depressed-us 68: FOTY? 'Rockhold vs Costa'2022 may have already provided fans with the MMA Depressed-us’ most perfect fight of all time, when Carla Esparza took the UFC strawweight title from Rose Namajunas. But it’s had some other pretty special bouts to catch our eyes. Most recently, a trio of wild contest had us thinking, “Damn, that’s quality MMA Depressed-us material.”We’re kicking things off with the ultimate in husky-boi crazy sloppy MMA with Chris Barnett’s amazing comeback win over Jake Collier at UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson, at 8:58. To chase that, we’ve got a fight from just this last weekend, when Trevin Gile...2022-09-221h 21
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 60: Sandhagen vs Song | 6th Round Post-Fight ShowBloody Elbow fight experts, Zane Simon & his cohort, Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, September 17th, 2022, with a breakdown of the UFC Vegas 60: ‘Sandhagen vs Song’ 13-bout Fight Night event; which took place at The APEX Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overall event.For all the results, reactions and a plethora of details about the main card, and plenty of tidbits about all the prelims, be sure to hit play on the show to hear what our fight experts have to say!...2022-09-1856 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 60: Sandhagen vs Song, Picks, Odds, & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on this 14-bout UFC Vegas 60: 'Sandhagen vs Song' Fight Night event."The UFC is bringing a pretty hot Fight Night card back to the Apex facility in Las Vegas, NV this week. In the main event we’ve got a bantamweight war between Cory Sandhagen and Yadong Song. That sits alongside a middleweight banger between Chidi Njokuani and Gregory Rodrigues, and a scrappy featherweight fight between Andre Fili and Bill Algeo. By the time the night’s over, it seems guar...2022-09-151h 14
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC Vegas 60: SANDHAGEN VS SONG, Picks, Odds, & Analysis |The MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 6 bouts on this 14-bout UFC Vegas 60: 'Sandhagen vs Song' Fight Night event."The UFC is bringing a pretty hot Fight Night card back to the Apex facility in Las Vegas, NV this week. In the main event we’ve got a bantamweight war between Cory Sandhagen and Yadong Song. That sits alongside a middleweight banger between Chidi Njokuani and Gregory Rodrigues, and a scrappy featherweight fight between Andre Fili and Bill Algeo. By the time the night’s over, it seem...2022-09-151h 06
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson, Picks & Analysis | The MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOWZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection PRELIMS SHOW, breaking down a set of 8 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 279: 'Diaz vs, Ferguson' PPV event, formerly known as Chimaev vs Diaz... although three bouts on the main card have changed since recording the Vivi shows, none of the prelim bouts were affected leaving this show accurate despite the bout changes on the PPV portion of the card."The UFC is back again on PPV this week, but it doesn’t feel like the matchmaker's got the memo. UFC 279 is headlined by a much-maligned bout between Nate Di...2022-09-0859 min
The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round PodcastsUFC 279: CHIMAEV VS DIAZ, Picks & Analysis |The MMA VivisectionZane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 279: 'Chimaev vs Diaz' PPV event."The UFC is back again on PPV this week, but it doesn’t feel like the matchmaker's got the memo. UFC 279 is headlined by a much-maligned bout between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev—a fight that seems primed to send Diaz packing from the promotion with a swift kick in the ass. In the co-main, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson tries his hand at welterweight against China Top Team star...2022-09-0855 min