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Bloody Elbow fight expert, Zane Simon & his co-hort Eddie Mercado recorded for you on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, with a breakdown of the UFC 286: ‘Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3’ massive, action-packed 15-bout PPV (pay-per-view) card, from the O2 Arena in London, England.

The guys have hot takes, possible next fights, as well as reactions to the overal…

EPISODE 233 — (Friday Edition)

* Overeem is Hot Again:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/16/23642518/alistair-overeem-team-reacts-ped-suspension-anti-inflammatory-drug-test-failure-kickboxing-news

* Merab Details Fights Being Withheld After Announcing He Won’t Fight Aljo:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/14/23638945/merab-dvalishvili-denied-top-opponents-for-refusing-to-fight-brother-aljamain-sterling-ufc-mma-news

* Joe Rogan Opens Safe Space Comedy Club:https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/9/23632256/drunk-joe-rogan-opens-comedy-club-austin-gets-high-onstage-you-cant-fire-me

* UFC 286 PREVIEW:https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23636193/ufc-286-fight-card

The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features 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.

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Zane 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 should be high that fans will get a great night of fights.

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ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. MAR. 18 — 5/2PM ETPT

15. UFC Welterweight Championship: Leon Edwards (20-3) vs. Kamaru Usman (20-2) — Picks, Both: Usman | At 03:55, Odds 26:01

14. Co-Main Event - 155lbs: Justin Gaethje (23-4) vs. Rafael Fiziev (12-1) — Picks, Both: Fiziev | At 26:23, Odds 50:28

13. 170lbs: Gunnar Nelson (18-5-1) vs. Bryan Barberena (18-9) — Picks, Both: Nelson | At 51:59, Odds 57:10

12. 125lbs: Jennifer Maia (20-9-1) vs. Casey O’Neill (9-0) — Picks, Both: Maia | At 57:21, Odds 1:07:28

11. 185lbs: Marvin Vettori (18-5-1) vs. Roman Dolidze (12-1) – Picks, Both: Vettori | At 1:08:25, Odds 1:15:02

ESPN2/ESPN+ FEATURED PRELIMS | 3/12PM ETPT 10. 145lbs: Jack Shore (16-1) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (17-8) 9. 155lbs: Chris Duncan (9-1) vs. Omar Morales (11-3) 8. 155lbs: Sam Patterson (10-1) vs. Yanal Ashmoz (6-0) 7. 125lbs: Muhammad Mokaev (8-0) vs. Jafel Filho

UFC FIGHTPASS EARLY PRELIMS | 1PM/10AM ETPT 6. 145lbs: Lerone Murphy (11-0-1) vs. Gabriel Santos (10-0) 5. 185lbs: Christian Leroy Duncan (7-0) vs. Duško Todorvić 4. 125lbs: Jake Hadley (9-1) vs. Malcolm Gordon (14-6) 3. 125lbs: Joanne Wood (15-8) vs. Luana Carolina (8-3) 2. 155lbs: Jai Herbert (12-4) vs. L’udovit Klein (19-4) 1. 125lbs: Veronica Macedo (6-4) vs. Juliana Miller (3-1) If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon.

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Zane 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 high that fans will get a great night of fights.

For listeners looking to support our podcasting work as Bloody Elbow leaves the VOX network of sites, we now officially have a 'Vivisection/6th Round/MMA Depressed-us' Patreon. Both event week shows will continue to be posted, for free on BE, SoundCloud, YouTube and other podcasting apps going forward. However, the Patreon will give fans exclusive access to our non-event week show, 'The MMA Depressed-us Podcast', from here on out." - Zane Simon 3.16.23

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ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. MAR. 18 — 5/2PM ETPT 15. UFC Welterweight Championship: Leon Edwards (20-3) vs. Kamaru Usman (20-2) — Picks, Both: Usman 14. Co-Main Event - 155lbs: Justin Gaethje (23-4) vs. Rafael Fiziev (12-1) — Picks, Both: Fiziev13. 170lbs: Gunnar Nelson (18-5-1) vs. Bryan Barberena (18-9) — Picks, Both: Nelson 12. 125lbs: Jennifer Maia (20-9-1) vs. Casey O’Neill (9-0) — Picks, Both: Maia 11. 185lbs: Marvin Vettori (18-5-1) vs. Roman Dolidze (12-1) – Picks, Both: Vettori

ESPN2/ESPN+ FEATURED PRELIMS | 3/12PM ETPT 10. 145lbs: Jack Shore (16-1) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (17-8) — Picks, Both: Shore | At 00:48, Odds 13:02

9. 155lbs: Chris Duncan (9-1) vs. Omar Morales (11-3) — Picks, Both: Morales | At 14:15, Odds 26:04

8. 155lbs: Sam Patterson (10-1) vs. Yanal Ashmoz (6-0) — Picks, Both: Ashmoz | At 26:31, Odds - Skipped?

7. 125lbs: Muhammad Mokaev (8-0) vs. Jafel Filho — Picks, Both: Mokaev | At 35:28, Odds 45:59

UFC FIGHTPASS EARLY PRELIMS | 1PM/10AM ETPT 6. 145lbs: Lerone Murphy (11-0-1) vs. Gabriel Santos (10-0) — Picks, Both: Murphy | At 47:43, Odds 58:20

5. 185lbs: Christian Leroy Duncan (7-0) vs. Duško Todorvić — Picks, Both: Duncan | At 59:39, Odds 1:09:37

4. 125lbs: Jake Hadley (9-1) vs. Malcolm Gordon (14-6) — Picks, Both: Hadley | At 1:10:33, Odds 1:15:55

3. 125lbs: Joanne Wood (15-8) vs. Luana Carolina (8-3) — Picks, Zane: Wood, Connor: Carolina | At 1:16:10, Odds 1:26:48

2. 155lbs: Jai Herbert (12-4) vs. L’udovit Klein (19-4) — Picks, Both: Klein | At 1:27:00, Odds 1:36:35

1. 125lbs: Veronica Macedo (6-4) vs. Juliana Miller (3-1) — Picks, Both: Miller | At 1:37:00, Odds 1:43:38

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EPISODE 232 – Tuesday EditionUFC Vegas 71 Recaphttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95455-ufc-fight-night-smith-vs-hillDana warns Merab about the perils of refusing to fight teammateshttps://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23637239/turning-down-sterling-title-fight-would-be-a-really-bad-idea-for-merab-says-dana-white-ufc-mma-newsYamauchi injury updatehttps://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/12/23635489/scott-coker-gives-update-goiti-yamauchi-after-bellator-292-mma-newsWeidman emotional with return to grappling scenehttps://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/13/23637218/video-chris-weidman-gets-emotional-return-after-gruesome-leg-break-ufc-grappling-mma-news The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features 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.Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow. If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, facebook, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon. Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to MegaPhone, Simplecast, Pandora, Sirius XM & Substack! For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John Nash & Stephie Haynes.UFC Vegas 71 REACTIONS —Here’s a look at what transpired...This 13-bout card saw 3 1st Rd finishes, 1 KO/TKO’s, 5 subs, & 7 decisions. Post-Fight BONUS Awards:POTN: Bruno Silva & Davey GrantFOTN: Petrino vs TurkaljUFC Vegas 71: ‘Yan vs. Dvalishvili’ fight card — ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. MAR. 11At 02:21 — 13. Merab Dvalishvili (16-4) DEF. Petr Yan (16-5) — via unanimous dec (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)At 14:07 — 12. Alexander Volkov (36-10) DEF. Alexandr Romanov (16-2) — via TKO (strikes) at 2:16 of Rd 1At 18:17 — 11. Nikita Krylov (30-9) DEF. Ryan Spann (21-8) — via submission (triangle choke) at 3:38 of Rd 1At 22:19 — 10. Jonathan Martinez (18-4) DEF. Said Nurmagomedov (17-3) — via unanimous dec (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Skipped — 9. Mario Bautista (12-2) DEF. Guido Cannetti (10-7) — via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:18 of Rd 1At 24:29 — 8. Vitor Petrino (8-0) DEF. Anton Turkalj (8-2) — via unanimous dec (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)ESPN+ PRELIMSSkipped — 7. Karl Williams (8-1) DEF. Łukasz Brzeski (8-3) — via unanimous dec (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)At 25:28 — 6. Davey Grant (13-6) DEF. Raphael Assunção (27-10) — via submission (reverse triangle choke) at 4:43 of Rd 3At 31:11 — 5. Josh Fremd (10-4) DEF. Sedriques Dumas (7-1) — via sub (guillotine choke) at 3:00 of Rd 2Skipped — 4. Victor Henry (23-6) DEF. Tony Gravely (23-9) — via split dec (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)Skipped — 3. Ariane Lipski (15-8) DEF. JJ Aldrich (11-6) — via unanimous dec (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)At 32:34 — 2. Bruno Silva (13-5) DEF. Tyson Nam (21-13) — via technical sub (rear-naked choke) at 1:23 of Round 2Skipped — 1. Carlston Harris (18-5) DEF. Jared Gooden (22-9) — via unanimous dec (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)_______________________UFC UFC 286: ‘Edwards vs. Usman 3’ PICKS — 33:08At this point in the show we offer you our ‘disclaimer’, then our duo will go about predicting the UFC PPV bout sheet. This UFC on ESPN+ event will take place from The O2 Arena, London, England, on Sat, Mar 18, 2023.Here’s a look at the fight card, bout order subject to change...UFC 286 (19 CARES)ESPN+ PPV CARD | SAT. MAR. 18 — 5/2PM ETPT (13 CARES)15. UFC Welterweight Championship: Leon Edwards (20-3) vs. Kamaru Usman (20-2) — At 48:13, 3 Cares14. Co-Main Event - 155lbs: Justin Gaethje (23-4) vs. Rafael Fiziev (12-1) — At 45:36, 3 Cares13. 170lbs: Gunnar Nelson S (18-5-1) vs. Bryan Barberena E (18-9) — At 44:13, 2 Cares (But Split)12. 125lbs: Jennifer Maia (20-9-1) vs. Casey O’Neill (9-0) — At 41:32, 2 Cares11. 185lbs: Marvin Vettori J (18-5-1) vs. Roman Dolidze S/E (12-1) – At 38:29, 3 Cares (But Split)ESPN2/ESPN+ FEATURED PRELIMS | 3/12PM ETPT (6 CARES)10. 145lbs: Jack Shore (16-1) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (17-8) — At 39:08, 3 Cares9. 155lbs: Chris Duncan (9-1) vs. Omar Morales (11-3) — At 38:388. 155lbs: Sam Patterson (10-1) vs. Yanal Ashmoz (6-0) — At 38:167. 125lbs: Muhammad Mokaev S/J (8-0) vs. Jafel Filho E (14-2) — At 37:00, 3 Cares (But Split)UFC FIGHTPASS EARLY PRELIMS | 1PM/10AM ETPT (0 CARES)6. 145lbs: Lerone Murphy (11-0-1) vs. Gabriel Santos (10-0) — At 36:395. 185lbs: Christian Leroy Duncan (7-0) vs. Duško Todorvić (12-3) — At 36:274. 125lbs: Jake Hadley (9-1) vs. Malcolm Gordon (14-6) — At 36:083. 125lbs: Joanne Wood (15-8) vs. Luana Carolina (8-3) — At 35:052. 155lbs: Jai Herbert (12-4) vs. L’udovit Klein (19-4) — At 34:261. 125lbs: Veronica Macedo (6-4) vs. Juliana Miller (3-1) — At 34:05Be sure to follow John on twitter @heynottheface, you can catch Stephie @CrooklynMMA, Eugene is @EugeneSRobinson on twitter & @MrSleep3 on insta.If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Due to Audio file issues on 3.6.23 this is a rebroadcast on 3.11.23 with a new Audio File to correct the issues. We apologize for any inconvenience these technical issues may have caused our listeners.It’s time for another one of our infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Podcasts, with your talent: Eugene S. Robinson, John Nash & Stephie Haynes.UFC 285: ‘Jones vs. Gane’ —MAIN CARD | SAT. MAR. 4At 2:03 – 14. UFC Vacant HW Championship: Jon Jones (27-1) DEF. Ciryl Gane (11-2) — via Sub - Guillotine Choke at 2:04 of Rd 1At 8:41 – Discuss Extended EngagementsAt 12:09 – Discuss the Sexual Orientation of Jon Jones & Conor McGregorAt 19:31 – Discuss Jon Jones & Francis Ngannou Fighter Purse Talks At 21:28 – 13. UFC Flyweight Championship: Alexa Grasso (16-3) DEF. Valentina Shevchenko (23-4) — via Sub - Rear Naked Choke at 4:34 of Rd 4, Total 19:34At 29:03 – 12. Shavkat Rakhmonov (17-0) DEF. Geoff Neal (15-5) — via Sub - Standing Rear Naked Choke at 4:17 of Rd 3, Total 14:17 At 31:44 – Discuss Geoff Neal Day JobAt 32:14 – Discuss Stipe Miocic Day JobAt 33:53 – 11. Mateusz Gamrot (22-2) DEF. Jalin Turner (13-6) – via Dec - Split (29X28, 28X29, 30X27)At 34:01 – 10. Bo Nickal (4-0) DEF. Jamie Pickett (13-9) — via Sub - Arm Triangle Choke at 2:54 of Rd 1FEATURED PRELIMSAt 34:55 – 9. Cody Garbrandt (13-5) DEF. Trevin Jones (13-10) — via Dec - Unanimous (29X28, 29X28, 29X28)At 37:25 – 8. Dricus Du Plessis (19-2) DEF. Derek Brunson (23-9) — via KO/TKO - Corner Stoppage at 4:59 of Rd 2, Total 9:59Skipped – 7. Amanda Ribas (11-3) DEF. Viviane Araujo (11-5) — via Dec - Unanimous ( 27x29, 26x30, 27x30)Skipped – 6. Julian Marquez (9-4) DEF. Marc-André Barriault (15-6) — via KO/TKO - Punches (Standing TKO) at 4:12 of Rd 2, Total 9:12EARLY PRELIMSAt 35:23 – 5. Ian Garry (11-0) DEF. Kenan Song (19-7) — via KO/TKO - Punches at 4:22 of Rd 3, Total 14:22Skipped – 4. Cameron Saaiman (8-0) DEF. Mana Martinez (10-4) — via Dec - Majority (26X29, 28X28, 27X28)At 36:44 – 3. Tabatha Ricci (8-0) DEF. Jessica Penne (14-7) — via Sub - Armbar at 2:14 of Rd 2, Total 7:14 Skipped – 2. Farid Basharat (10-0) DEF. Da’Mon Blackshear (12-5-1) — via Dec - Unanimous (28x29, 28x29, 28x29)Skipped – 1. Loik Radzhabov (17-4-1) DEF. Esteban Ribovics (11-1) — via Dec - Unanimous (28x29, 28x29, 28x29)_____________UFC Vegas 71: ‘Yan vs. Dvalishvili’ PICKS — AT 38:33At this point in the show we offer you our ‘disclaimer’, then our duo will go about predicting the UFC FN bout sheet. This event will take place from The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, Vegas, on Sat, Mar 11., 2023.Here’s a look at the fight card & records for the upcoming event via tapology.com, bout order subject to change...UFC Vegas 71 (13 CARES)ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. MAR. 11 — 6/3PM ETPT (12 CARES)14. 135lbs: Petr Yan (16-4) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (15-4) — At 45:36, 3 Cares13. 265lbs: Alexander Volkov (35-10) vs. Alexandr Romanov (16-1) — At 44:07, 3 Cares12. 205lbs: Nikita Krylov E (29-9) vs. Ryan Spann J/S (21-7) — At 43:38, 3 Cares (But Split)11. 145lbs: Ricardo Ramos (16-4) vs. Austin Lingo (9-1) – At 43:2310. 135lbs: Said Nurmagomedov (17-2) vs. Jonathan Martinez (17-4) — At 43:13, 3 Cares9. 205lbs: Vitor Petrino (7-0) vs. Anton Turkalj (8-1) — At 42:52ESPN+ PRELIMS | 3/12PM ETPT (1 CARE)8. 265lbs: Łukasz Brzeski (8-2-1) vs. Karl Williams (7-1) — At 42:397. 135lbs: Raphael Assunção (27-9) vs. Davey Grant (12-6) — At 42:226. 185lbs: Sedriques Dumas (7-0) vs. Josh Fremd (9-4) — At 41:365. 135lbs: Mario Bautista (11-2) vs. Guido Cannetti (10-6) — At 41:224. 125lbs: JJ Aldrich (11-5) vs. Ariane Lipski (14-8) — At 41:123. 135lbs: Tony Gravely (23-8) vs. Victor Henry (22-6) — At 40:35, 1 Care (Eugene)2. 125lbs: Tyson Nam (21-12-1) vs. Bruno Silva (12-5-2) — At 40:201. 170lbs: Carlston Harris (17-5) vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov (17-3-1) — At 39:51 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

EPISODE 231 - Friday Edition* UFC has another banner year yet are paying less in fighter “expenses”https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/7/23621702/ufc-admits-to-lower-athlete-costs-as-they-boast-best-financial-year-in-2022 * Jake Paul running for his life from Mayweather and crewhttps://www.tmz.com/2023/03/08/floyd-mayweather-confronts-jake-paul-miami-heat-game/ * Mark Hunt says Jones is a cheating steroid rathttps://www.bloodyelbow.com/2023/3/9/23631556/cheating-steroid-rat-mma-legend-mark-hunt-burns-jon-jones-after-ufc-285-win-mma-news * UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili previewhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/95455-ufc-fight-night-smith-vs-hill The Level Change Podcast, is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes & Victor Rodriguez. The show features 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.Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow. If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share or subscribe right here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: YouTube, facebook, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon. Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to MegaPhone, Simplecast, Pandora, Sirius XM & Substack! For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Zane 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 by a top ranked heavyweight bout between Alexander Volkov and Alexander Romanov, alongside what was meant to be the headliner from two weeks ago—a light heavyweight tilt between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann. Should be a blast.For listeners looking to support our podcasting work as Bloody Elbow leaves the VOX network of sites, we now officially have a 'Vivisection/6th Round/MMA Depressed-us' Patreon. Both event week shows will continue to be posted, for free on BE, SoundCloud, YouTube and other podcasting apps going forward. However, the Patreon will give fans exclusive access to our non-event week show, 'The MMA Depressed-us Podcast', from here on out." - Zane Simon 3.09.23Become a devoted degenerate Patron here: https://patreon.com/mmavivisection?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkFor those fans who wish to dive deeper into the 8 bouts on the PRELIMS CARDS, check out that version of the MMA Vivi every Thursday, right here on our SC channel.ESPN+ MAIN CARD | SAT. MAR. 11 — 6/3PM ETPT14. 135lbs: Petr Yan (16-4) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (15-4) — Picks, Both: Yan | At 7:16, Odds 31:0513. 265lbs: Alexander Volkov (35-10) vs. Alexandr Romanov (16-1) — Picks, Zane: Volkov, Connor: Romanov | At 31:47, Odds 45:5212. 205lbs: Nikita Krylov (29-9) vs. Ryan Spann (21-7) — Picks, Both: Krylov | At 47:00, Odds 52:2311. 145lbs: Ricardo Ramos (16-4) vs. Austin Lingo (9-1) — Picks, Both: Ramos | At 53:03, Odds 1:01:2010. 135lbs: Said Nurmagomedov (17-2) vs. Jonathan Martinez (17-4) — Picks, Zane: Nurmagomedov, Connor: Martinez | At 1:01:36, Odds 1:14:279. 205lbs: Vitor Petrino (7-0) vs. Anton Turkalj (8-1) — Picks, Both: Petrino | At 1:15:22, Odds 1:23:33While you are listening to the shows be sure to visit our MMA Vivi Facebook Page to “Like”, Follow, Share - at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMMAVivi.If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share, & subscribe here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon. Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to MegaPhone, Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM! For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Zane 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 ranked heavyweight bout between Alexander Volkov and Alexander Romanov, alongside what was meant to be the headliner from two weeks ago—a light heavyweight tilt between Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann. Should be a blast.For listeners looking to support our podcasting work as Bloody Elbow leaves the VOX network of sites, we now officially have a 'Vivisection/6th Round/MMA Depressed-us' Patreon. Both event week shows will continue to be posted, for free on BE, SoundCloud, YouTube and other podcasting apps going forward. However, the Patreon will give fans exclusive access to our non-event week show, 'The MMA Depressed-us Podcast', from here on out." - Zane Simon 3.09.23Become a devoted degenerate Patron here: https://patreon.com/mmavivisection?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkFor those fans who wish to dive deeper into the 6 bouts on the MAIN CARD, check out that version of the MMA Vivi every Thursday, right here on our SC channel.ESPN+ PRELIMS | 3/12PM ETPT8. 265lbs: Łukasz Brzeski (8-2-1) vs. Karl Williams (7-1) — Picks, Both: Brzeski | At 2:39, Odds 10:067. 135lbs: Raphael Assunção (27-9) vs. Davey Grant (12-6) — Picks, Both: Assunção | At 12:28, Odds 22:376. 185lbs: Sedriques Dumas (7-0) vs. Josh Fremd (9-4) — Picks, Both: Dumas | At 24:08, Odds 32:225. 135lbs: Mario Bautista (11-2) vs. Guido Cannetti (10-6) — Picks, Both: Bautista | At 33:06, Odds 39:314. 125lbs: JJ Aldrich (11-5) vs. Ariane Lipski (14-8) — Picks, Both: Aldrich | At 41:35, Odds 49:143. 135lbs: Tony Gravely (23-8) vs. Victor Henry (22-6) — Picks, Both: Henry | At 50:19, Odds 56:252. 125lbs: Tyson Nam (21-12-1) vs. Bruno Silva (12-5-2) — Picks, Zane: Silva, Connor: Nam | At 58:02, Odds 1:09:171. 170lbs: Carlston Harris (17-5) vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov (17-3-1) — Picks, Both: Harris | At 1:10:06, Odds 1:16:01While you are listening to the shows be sure to visit our MMA Vivi Facebook Page to “Like”, Follow, Share - at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMMAVivi.If you enjoy our variety of shows, please give us a "heart", share, & subscribe here on SC, or give us a “like”, share & subscribe on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, OverCast, PocketCasts, Castro, Castbox, Player FM, imdb, ThisMMALife, Podcast Addict, Podvine, Podchaser, Podbay, Podtail, Owltail, Listennotes, Podcast Republic, MuckRack, Chartable, Podtoppen.se & Patreon. Follow your favorite Bloody Elbow Presents hosts on your preferred apps, such as: Downcast, PodCruncher, iCatcher!, Castaway 2, Podcastapp, Podbean, BeyondPod (Android), & more in your App Store! Coming soon to MegaPhone, Simplecast, Pandora & Sirius XM! For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bloodyelbowpodcast.substack.com/subscribe