bloodyelbow.com —  10+ hour, 43+ min ago

..., especially if they could fight in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.... ...Paulo Costa defeated Luke Rockhold in August 2022. | Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports.... ...The win snapped a two-fight losing skid for the 31-year-old, who suffered consecutive losses to Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori.... ...In the same interview, Paulo's manager and fiancee, Tamara Alves, explained why the UFC should be interested in the Chimaev fight....

bloodyelbow.com —  7+ hour, 42+ min ago

...UFC 287 has taken another hit. Li Jingliang is out of his fight against Michael Chiesa.... ...On the Chinese social media platform Douyin (H/T Meni Mayer of MMA Ideas), the UFC welterweight announced he was forced to withdraw against Chiesa... ...Chiesa has not fought since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Sean Brady at UFC Vegas 43 over a year ago.... ...Per Mike Heck of MMA Fighting, the UFC is searching for a short-notice replacement for Chiesa....

bloodyelbow.com —  22+ hour, 13+ min ago

...In an Instagram video he uploaded, former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold engaged in a playful tussle with NBA great Tim Duncan.... ...As the fights took place at the center of the Octagon this past weekend at UFC San Antonio, a fun little wrestling exchange was happening backstage... ...He will make his bare-knuckle boxing debut at BKFC 41 on April 29 against fellow UFC vet Mike Perry.... ...Duncan, who is also a two-time MVP in his 19-year stint with the San Antonio Spurs, was known for his formidable presence in the post during his...

bloodyelbow.com —  9+ hour, 13+ min ago

...Despite seemingly ever-increasing massive amounts of annual revenue, the UFC is always on the lookout for new ways to disentangle its fanbase from... ...VIP experiences, autograph signings, meet & greats, or even fight-worn paraphernalia, might offer diehards a chance to enhance their enjoyment of MMA... ...About the author: Zane Simon is a senior editor, writer and podcaster for Bloody Elbow.... ...Then again, maybe this is the best chance for Bloody Elbow to get a shoutout at a UFC event since the glory days of "Killa B" Ben Saunders....

bloodyelbow.com —  19+ hour, 13+ min ago

...UFC president Dana White finally addresses Leon Edwards" refusal to defend his title against Colby Covington.... ...Despite Dana White's announcement, welterweight champion Leon Edwards has made it loud and clear that he won't defend his title against Colby Covington... ..."(Colby"s) got the shot. It's not like I'm a big, "Oh, Colby, Colby!" Colby Covington deserves a shot at the title. And I don't blame Leon.... ...post-fight scrum at UFC San Antonio on Saturday....

bloodyelbow.com —  12+ hour, 14+ min ago

...One hell of a promo for their upcoming fight at UFC 288 on May 6 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.... ...What do you get when you schedule Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo for a joint interview?... ..."I beat Demetrious Johnson, I beat the greatest bantamweight of all time Dominick Cruz, I beat a dude on EPO, I got rid of Marlon Moraes who knocked... ...During a recent interview with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, the Fight Ready product ripped Sterling for his previous defenses....

bloodyelbow.com —  17+ hour, 43+ min ago

...Plus, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua returns to the ring against Jermaine Franklin.... ...We still have fights, as Bellator and PFL are in action on Friday and Saturday.... ...Jamey-Lyn Horth -- women's bantamweight (First rep. by Marcel Dorff of Eurosport). UFC 288 -- May 6. Joseph Holmes vs.... ...Claudio Ribeiro -- middleweight (First rep. by Iridium Sports Agency). UFC Fight Night -- May 13. Daniel Rodriguez vs....

bloodyelbow.com —  16+ hour, 13+ min ago

...Lucas Alexander was excited about beating Steven Peterson at UFC San Antonio.... ...Lucas Alexander defeated Steven Peterson at UFC San Antonio. | Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports.... ...Prior to his unanimous decision win over Steven Peterson at UFC San Antonio, the 27-year-old suffered quick submission defeat in his UFC debut.... ...Back in October 2022, Alexander tapped to a rear-naked choke just two minutes into his fight against fellow Brazilian Joanderson Brito....

bloodyelbow.com —  20+ hour, 43+ min ago

...UFC star Conor McGregor is proposing a new rule change.... ...And as you"ll see in McGregor's tweets that have since been deleted (but captured by Fansided's Amy Kaplan), these proposed changes won't directly... ..." Vera and Cory Sandhagen.... ...McGregor likely saw a few of these instances happen this past weekend at UFC San Antonio, particularly during the headliner between Marlon "Chito...

bloodyelbow.com —  21+ hour, 13+ min ago

...Welcome to The Level Change Podcast, our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez.... ...Episode 236 discussion: UFC San Antonio generated a robust round of headlines to start off the week and we're diving into all of them + bonus content... ...Donald Cerrone inducted into UFC HOF. UFC San Antonio Rewind. Perez reveals seizure led to fight cancellation. Kape says Perez has weak DNA.... ...UFC San Antonio was snakebitten from the start. Paulo Costa might be the highest paid, non-champion Brazilian fighter in the UFC....