Zane Simon

Zane Simon is a senior editor, writer, and podcaster for Bloody Elbow. He has worked with the website since 2013, taking on a wide variety of roles. A lifelong combat sports fan, Zane has trained off & on in both boxing and Muay Thai. He currently hosts the long-running MMA Vivisection podcast, which he took over from Nate Wilcox & Dallas Winston in 2015, as well as the 6th Round podcast, started in 2014. Zane is also responsible for developing and maintaining the ‘List of current UFC fighters’ on Bloody Elbow, a resource he originally developed for Wikipedia in 2010.

Nick Diaz has a terrible idea

Nick Diaz was on hand for Nate Diaz vs. Logan Paul and had a few ideas for his own comeback to combat sports.

Zane Simon | August 7

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz explain mediocre PPV bout

Excuse time - Paul and Diaz explain mediocre fight

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz both have a lot to say about their recent boxing bout and why it didn't go the way either of them planned.

Zane Simon | August 7

UFC Nashville: Sandhagen vs. Font - Fights to make

All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking following UFC Nashville.

Zane Simon | August 7

Paul vs Diaz: Nate Diaz teammate tries Cormier’s towel trick, misses weight

Diaz teammate tries DC towel trick, misses weight

One of Nate Diaz's longtime training partners took a page out of the big book of MMA weigh-in tricks.

Zane Simon | August 5

‘How do you learn to die twice?’ – UFC Hall of Famer talks Tony Ferguson, difficulty retiring

‘How do you learn to die twice?’ - UFC Hall of Famer talks Ferguson, difficulty retiring

Tony Ferguson appears to be at a serious career crossroads, whether he realizes it or not.

Zane Simon | August 5

Someone has to say it – Daniel Cormier starting the conversation on Tony Ferguson

Someone has to say it - DC starting the conversation on El Cucuy

Daniel Cormier has the right idea. Tony Ferguson's time as a top tier fighter is done.

Zane Simon | August 4

Mark Zuckerberg's wife might be sick of this whole MMA thing

Mark Zuckerberg really is a UFC superfan.

Zane Simon | August 4

Wonderboy thinks UFC is 'waiting for Dana White' to settle PPV pay

Stephen Thompson didn't get his show money for UFC 291, but he's still hopeful that Dana White's check is in the mail.

Zane Simon | August 2

Sean Strickland gives gameplan for Israel Adesanya

Sean Strickland has the latest update on UFC 293 and his potential title fight against Israel Adesanya.

Zane Simon | August 1

Jiri Prochazka explains desire for ‘very good’ Alex Pereira title fight after UFC 291

Prochazka explains desire for ‘very good’ Pereira title fight

UFC 291 appears to have left Jiri Prochazka with a pretty clear idea of his next fight. Now the only question is: When?

Zane Simon | August 1

UFC 291: I won't argue with 'crazy man' Tony Ferguson

Bobby Green isn't interested in arguing with Tony Ferguson over his eye poke at UFC 291.

Zane Simon | July 31

UFC 291: Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje – Fights to make

UFC 291: Fights to make

All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking after UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje in Salt Lake City.

Zane Simon | July 31

Jon Jones can't 'hold a candle' to Tom Aspinall? - Champ delivers reality check to pundits

Is Tom Aspinall the next big thing at heavyweight? Jon Jones would like a word.

Zane Simon | July 29

Before & after: Alex Pereira looks like a beast at 205 lbs

Alex Pereira prepares to make his first jump to light heavyweight in MMA tonight, and he still looks like a really big dude.

Zane Simon | July 29

UFC 291 PPV bout in jeopardy after weigh-ins *UPDATED

Two fighters failed to make their contracted weight for UFC 291. Putting one bout in jeopardy.

Zane Simon | July 28

Derrick Lewis felt like he ‘actually died’ cutting weight

UFC 291's Derrick Lewis shares shock weight cut scare

Heavyweights aren't supposed to have brutal weight cuts, but Derrick Lewis sounds like he once went through hell.

Zane Simon | July 27

Floyd Mayweather once claimed he was a Tupac murder witness?!

An old clip has resurfaced of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. explaining how he witnessed one of the most notable tragedies in hip hop history.

Zane Simon | July 27

Vicente Luque cleared for UFC after brain hemorrhage

UFC headliner cleared to fight after brain bleed scare

Vicente Luque will make his Octagon return with the specter of a serious brain injury hanging over him.

Zane Simon | July 26

'Dead man walking' Khamzat Chimaev has promise for Paulo Costa

The trash talk is starting to really heat up between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa.

Zane Simon | July 25

55-year-old UFC Hall of Famer returns for grudge match against one-time CM Punk opponent

55-year-old UFC Hall of Famer returns for grudge match vs one-time CM Punk opponent

MMA is full of twitter beefs that never turn into actual fights, but at least one former UFC champ is getting his chance to settle a score.

Zane Simon | July 25

Nate Diaz has vision of Conor McGregor vs. Jake Paul

Does Conor McGregor have what it takes to face Jake Paul in the boxing ring? Nate Diaz sounds off.

Zane Simon | July 25

Mike Tyson to train Francis Ngannou for Tyson Fury fight?

Mike Tyson responds to Ngannou training request

Francis Ngannou hopes to get advice from boxing legends like Mike Tyson & Lennox Lewis.

Zane Simon | July 23

UFC London: Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura - Fights to make

All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights that need booking following UFC London: Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura.

Zane Simon | July 23

Colby Covington doubts fight between inactive 'jokers' Paulo Costa & Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington has some feelings about top ranked fighters that take too much time away from the Octagon.

Zane Simon | July 21

Video: MMA Fighter blows knee in main event intro

Someone bubble wrap these MMA fighters until the bell rings.

Zane Simon | July 21

UFC headliner blows shoulder sparring, replacement set for top contender's bout

The UFC has already got a new main event fighter lined up after one of their top prospects was forced from his headlining slot due to injury.

Zane Simon | July 21

Dana White brings clarity: Khamzat Chimaev to fight Paulo Costa at UFC 294

UFC President Dana White has some good news about a high profile action bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa.

Zane Simon | July 21

UFC's Khamzat Chimaev vs. Paulo Costa fight rumor is a giant mess

Paulo Costa vs. Khamzat Chimaev? What the hell is going on with this UFC 294 fight card anyway.

Zane Simon | July 19

Michael Venom Page should skip the UFC

Longtime Bellator star Michael Venom Page is looking at free agency for the first time in a decade.

Zane Simon | July 18

Islam Makhachev has crazy callout after UFC 294 plans fall apart

The UFC's big Abu Dhabi PPV card in October is starting to look like it's in trouble without an obvious opponent for Islam Makhachev.

Zane Simon | July 18