#Bloody Elbow

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 fit for 5 rounds? Will Imavov be helped by not having…

Dustin Poirier has a bit of experience with both Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. "The Diamond" has shared the cage with McGregor on three occasions. McGregor knocked him out in 2014 in the midst of his Featherweight title run, but Poirier was able to return the favor twice in 2021. The second loss saw McGregor badly break his leg, resulting in…

Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier recently discussed his take on the UFC banning fighters from betting. In a recent interview with Bloody Elbow, 'The Diamond' discussed a multitude of topics, including a potential Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight in the future. Poirier sees McGregor winning a clash with the…

The UFC's former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and'The Diamond' touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. When asked about who he would favor in a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, Poirier mentioned that he would put money…

One day after the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) suspended all betting on UFC fights, the UFC released a statement that the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) had suspended the license of James Krause as of November 18. Further, the UFC has released a memo notifying all fighters, managers, and associated parties that those…

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 vs. Julian Erosa help round out a…

UFC 283 has a main event and it's a bit of a cluster. Former UFC champion Glover Teixeira will face off with Jamahal Hill after a backstage fight booking was made following the draw of Jan Błachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Now we're seeing how the betting world is viewing this fight. According to Sportsbetting.ag, Hill is a slight favorite over the…

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…

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 is a…

Recently retired UFC fighter - and active owner and head instructor of Glory MMA, James Krause - is offering paid access to his betting tips. As his site says, "All betting plays come from me, James Krause, UFC coach & MMA Bettor." I have issues with this and the fact that the UFC - via its UFC Fight Pass streaming service - is platforming Krause's…

Islam Makhachev is set to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, but what are the early odds for the contest? The reigning Featherweight king Volkanovski will be moving up in weight to 155lbs to try and reach the fabled status of champ-champ, something that has only been accomplished in the company…