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Anton Tabuena
Anton Tabuena

Anton Tabuena is the Managing Editor for Bloody Elbow. He’s been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, working primarily with Bloody Elbow, with past contributions as a writer and photographer for SB Nation and MMA Fighting as well. His previous work outside of Vox Media also appeared in mainstream media outlets in the Philippines such as ABS-CBN and The Manila Bulletin. Anton has also fought professionally in Muay Thai, and has amateur bouts in both MMA and kickboxing.

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz reveal what they said to each other during the fight
Paul and Diaz reveal what they said to each other during the fight
What did Jake Paul and Nate Diaz say to each other in the ring?
Anton Tabuena | August 7
Nate Diaz agrees to rematch Jake Paul in MMA on one condition
Diaz agrees to rematch Paul in MMA on one condition
Nate Diaz rematch in MMA? Other opponent in boxing? Jake Paul has options.
Anton Tabuena | August 7
Is The Rock trying to rehab his image with gift house for UFC fighter?
Is The Rock trying to rehab his image with gift house for UFC fighter?
The Rock’s UFC sponsorship came under fire recently due to fighters not receiving a fair cut of the money.
Anton Tabuena | August 5
Former UFC champ Demetrious Johnson crossing over to BJJ
Demetrious Johnson crossing over to BJJ
A long time UFC champion will be trading in his gloves for a BJJ gi.
Anton Tabuena | August 4
Nate Diaz walks out of another interview after Jake Paul complains of lack of promotion from UFC star
Diaz hilariously walks out after Paul complains of lack of promotion
Nate Diaz will Nate Diaz.
Anton Tabuena | August 3
Who’s next for Terence Crawford? Errol Spence rematch could be in a different division
Who’s next for Crawford? Spence rematch could be in a different division
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence don’t agree on the weight class of a potential rematch.
Anton Tabuena | July 30
TKO! – Video: Terence Crawford stops Errol Spence in mega-fight
TKO! - Video: Crawford repeatedly drops, stops Spence in mega-fight
Errol Spence was repeatedly dropped by Terence Crawford. Watch highlights here.
Anton Tabuena | July 30
UFC 291’s Tony Ferguson discusses firing ‘toxic’ coaches ahead of Bobby Green fight
UFC 291's Tony Ferguson discusses firing ‘toxic’ coaches ahead of Bobby Green fight
Ahead of UFC 291, Tony Ferguson addressed his recent losing streak.
Anton Tabuena | July 29
Pros react to backstage altercation at Spence vs. Crawford; Conor McGregor slams Charlo
Pros react to backstage altercation at Spence vs. Crawford; McGregor slams Charlo
There was a viral altercation backstage at Spence vs. Crawford.
Anton Tabuena | July 29
Photo: Khamzat Chimaev got absolutely jacked during UFC layoff
Photo: Chimaev got absolutely jacked during UFC layoff
Khamzat Chimaev bulking up to prep for UFC middleweights?
Anton Tabuena | July 29
‘Euphoria’ star signs with Jake Paul, but how good is he at boxing?
‘Euphoria’ star signs with Jake Paul, but how good is he at boxing?
Javon Walton, known as “Ashtray” from Euphoria, has signed with Jake Paul’s boxing promotion.
Anton Tabuena | July 26
Who’s next for Naoya Inoue? Filipino champion confirmed for undisputed title fight after face off
Who’s next for Naoya Inoue? Filipino champion confirmed for undisputed title bout
Promoters confirmed that a Filipino champion is likely next for Naoya Inoue.
Anton Tabuena | July 26
TKO! Watch Naoya Inoue destroy Stephen Fulton to become 4-division champion – Results, Video
Slow mo video: Inoue destroys Fulton to become 4-div champ
Naoya Inoue is now 25-0 and a four-division champion after his KO over Stephen Fulton.
Anton Tabuena | July 25
Dominance! Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton full results, video highlights
Dominance! Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton full results, video highlights
Naoya Inoue vs. Stephen Fulton goes down in Tokyo, Japan. Can Inoue become a four division world champion?
Anton Tabuena | July 25
‘Welcome to America’ – Alex Stein throws ‘pork’ at Muslim opponent, banned from Misfits Boxing 8
‘Welcome to America’ - YouTuber throws ‘pork’ at Muslim opponent, banned from Misfits Boxing
A right-wing YouTuber threw a bucket of pork hotdogs at his Muslim opponent at Misfits Boxing.
Anton Tabuena | July 22
Dirty? New fastest KO in MMA history mired in controversy
Dirty? 1 second? - Questions surround new fastest KO in MMA history
Is it really a one-second KO? Was it a cheap shot? Watch what could just be the fastest KO in MMA history.
Anton Tabuena | July 22
UFC fighter curses out The Rock, ‘every f—k face’ sponsor that doesn’t pay fighters a single penny
UFC fighter curses out ‘every f—k face’ sponsor that doesn’t pay fighters a single penny
UFC fighters don’t get a fair cut of the sponsorship money.
Anton Tabuena | July 20
Donald Trump’s ‘obscene’ Triller boxing payout revealed in new financial disclosures
Donald Trump's 'obscene' Triller boxing payout revealed in new financial disclosures
Donald Trump made a lot of money from Triller's boxing event.
Anton Tabuena | July 16
Spence vs. Crawford: Fight cancellations lead to Nonito Donaire title fight switch, better undercard
Spence-Crawford: Cancellations lead to Nonito Donaire switch, better undercard
After cancellations from the Errol Spence vs Terence Crawford event, Nonito Donaire has stepped in to beef up the card.
Anton Tabuena | July 15
Context: Francis Ngannou to get ‘multiples’ of UFC career earnings in one bout with Tyson Fury
Context: Ngannou to get 'multiples' of UFC career earnings in one bout with Fury
Francis Ngannou's purse for Tyson Fury is said to be 'multiples' bigger than his seven years with the UFC. Here's more context on those claims.
Anton Tabuena | July 15
UFC 292’s Ian Garry selling mugshots of latest opponent, gets brutal response
'He's dead' - Things gets ugly after UFC rising star sells shirts of foe's mugshot
Fight promotion for UFC 292 suddenly got a lot more personal, with family members getting involved.
Anton Tabuena | July 12
Dethroned UFC champ breaks silence on UFC 290 loss, vows ‘Netflix movie’ comeback
Moreno vows 'Netflix movie' level comeback
Now former UFC champ Brandon Moreno released his first statement after losing his belt at UFC 290.
Anton Tabuena | July 11
Top expert on Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic reveals biggest key to winning UFC 295 title fight
Top expert on Jones and Miocic reveals biggest key to winning
He also noted Jon Jones' "only mistake" at heavyweight.
Anton Tabuena | July 10
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez results and post-fight analysis
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez results and post-fight analysis
UFC 290 had one nice title defense, and crowned one a new champion.
Anton Tabuena | July 10
UFC 290: Brandon Moreno falls, new champion crowned – Results, video
UFC 290 video: Moreno falls, new champ crowned
A title changed hands at UFC 290.
Anton Tabuena | July 9
Upset! – UFC 290 video: Dricus Du Plessis TKOs Robert Whittaker, has fiery face-off with Israel Adesanya
Video: Du Plessis TKOs Whittaker, has fiery face-off with Adesanya
Dricus Du Plessis earned a title shot at UFC 290.
Anton Tabuena | July 9
TKO! UFC 290: Alex Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez full fight video highlights from main event
TKO! - Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez video highlights
Watch highlights from the UFC 290 main event title fight.
Anton Tabuena | July 9
No wrestling needed! Top prospect Bo Nickal gets KO win in just 38 seconds – UFC 290 video
No wrestling needed! Watch Bo Nickal get KO in just 38 secs
Bo Nickal got a swift KO at UFC 290.
Anton Tabuena | July 8
Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury reportedly a done deal; Fury hints purse is 10-50x bigger than UFC
Ngannou-Fury reportedly set; Fury hints purse is 10-50x bigger than UFC
A lucrative MMA vs Boxing crossover match between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury is reportedly about to be announced.
Anton Tabuena | July 8
‘Who cares what USADA says?’ – White on Conor McGregor making UFC return in 2023
'Who cares what USADA says?' - White on Conor McGregor returning in 2023
USADA rules don't matter for Conor McGregor?
Anton Tabuena | July 8
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