Bloody Elbow presents its pre-fight coverage for UFC on ESPN: Velasquez vs. Ngannou, set for Sunday, February 17th in Phoenix, Arizona. The main event is a five-round heavyweight clash between former champion Cain Velasquez and heavy-handed striker Francis Ngannou.
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UFC on ESPN: Velasquez vs. Ngannou previews, predictions, coverage, odds, more
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February 17, 2019
UFC on ESPN 1 betting odds: Velasquez favored to finish Ngannou
Check out the betting odds for Sunday’s UFC on ESPN 1 card, where Cain Velasquez is favored over Francis N’Gannou in the main event.
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February 17, 2019
Ngannou vs. Velasquez Toe-to-Toe Preview - A complete breakdown
Phil and David breakdown everything you need to know about N’Gannou vs. Velasquez at UFC Phoenix and everything you don’t about the awesome fight-worthy value of leg extensions.
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February 17, 2019
Watch UFC on ESPN 1: N’Gannou vs. Velasquez live stream online, fight time, TV schedule
The much anticipated first official ESPN card is here with Cain Velasquez vs. Francis Ngannou in the main event! Here are the ways in which you can watch Sunday’s UFC on ESPN 1 card.
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February 16, 2019
UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez staff predictions
Check out the Bloody Elbow staff’s picks and predictions for Sunday’s UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez fight card in Phoenix, Arizona.
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February 16, 2019
UFC Phoenix weigh-in results: Barao comes in heavy again
Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barão has missed weight yet again.
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February 16, 2019
Diggin’ Deep on UFC Phoenix: Main card preview
Get the scoop on the main card of UFC Phoenix, featuring a lightweight contest between lanky James Vick and gritty Paul Felder looking to establish themselves as top ten talents.
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February 15, 2019
Video: UFC Phoenix media day staredowns
Watch the media day staredowns for UFC on ESPN: Velasquez vs. N’Gannou.
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February 15, 2019
Ngannou claims to be ‘well prepared’ for Velasquez’s wrestling
Francis N’Gannou says he’s ready for Cain Velasquez’s wrestling when they fight at this weekend’s UFC on ESPN card.
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February 15, 2019
Diggin’ Deep on UFC Phoenix: ESPN prelims preview
Get the scoop on the televised prelims on ESPN of UFC Phoenix, featuring a pivotal bantamweight scrap between Aljamain Sterling and Jimmie Rivera in the featured contest.
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February 15, 2019
Level Change Podcast: Adesanya wants Whittaker stripped and PPV points
Episode 7: discussion on Adesanya’s suggestion to strip Whittaker, his bid for PPV points, Gastelum’s 6-figure payout and Lobov’s new Bareknuckle FC deal.
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February 14, 2019
Velasquez not sure Miocic deserving of rematch against DC
"Just because you were the reigning, defending heavyweight champion, doesn’t mean you get a title shot right away."
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February 14, 2019
Will Ngannou get ‘old’ Cain, or just old Cain?
Zane Simon and Connor Ruebusch return to break down this week’s UFC event in Phoenix, NV. With picks and odds for every fight on the card. From Francis N’Gannou vs. Cain Velasquez in the main event down to Emily Whitmire vs. Alexandra Albu on the opening prelims.
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February 14, 2019
Kron Gracie on UFC debut: I’ve been waiting for this all my life
Featherweight Kron Gracie can’t wait to make his UFC debut against Alex Caceres at UFC on ESPN 1.
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February 14, 2019
Diggin’ Deep on UFC Phoenix - ESPN+ prelims preview
Get the scoop on the early contests on the UFC’s premiere event on ESPN, featuring Jodie Esquibel welcoming former title challenger Jessica Penne back from suspension.
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February 14, 2019
MMA Squared: Puns & Drawings of Cain Velasquez
Spoken of in reverent tones but rarely seen, the Bigfoot of MMA returns to face Francis Ngannou and everything is unknowable.
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February 13, 2019
Velasquez on Ngannou’s punching power: ‘Ford Escorts suck’
Cain Velasquez responds to Dana White’s claim that Francis Ngannou hits like a ‘Ford Escort.’
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February 13, 2019
UFC Phoenix video: Holtzman talks sparring with TKZ at The MMA Lab
Check out Bloody Elbow’s interview with he 12-2 Scott Holtzman before he faces Nik Lentz at UFC on ESPN 1 on February 17.
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February 13, 2019
MMA Squared: Cain Anxiety
We’re just a few days away from the first Big ESPN card, featuring the guy who headlined the first Big FOX card and everything is totally cool. Fine. No worries. None.
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February 12, 2019
UFC on ESPN 1 Phoenix - Exclusive Fighter Interviews
Our own Shakiel "Shak" Mahjouri recently interviewed UFC Fighter’s Jimmie Rivera, Cortney Casey and Emily Whitmire, who all appear this Sunday the 17th on the UFC on ESPN 1 Phoenix card, featuring Cain Velasquez and Francis N’Gannou.
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February 12, 2019
UFC on ESPN 1 ‘Velasquez vs Ngannou’ - Care/Don’t Care Preview
Sorry cry babies! Eugene S. Robinson and John S. Nash, along with moderator Stephie Haynes are back with an all new edition of the infamous & patented Care/Don’t Care Preview for Velasquez vs Ngannou next Sunday, Feb. 17th.
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February 11, 2019
Mookie & Crookie Show 6: Should Cain Velasquez have an easier opponent?
Episode 06 discussion: should Velasquez have gotten a tune-up fight, Rumble open to UFC heavyweight comeback, Fertitta superyachts, ESPN+ success
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February 10, 2019
UFC on ESPN 1: Velasquez vs. Ngannou fight card
Check out the current card for ESPN’s first full UFC event.