Milan Ordoñez
Milan Ordoñez

Milan Ordoñez has been covering combat sports since 2012 and has been part of the Bloody Elbow staff since 2016. He’s also competed in amateur mixed martial arts and submission grappling tournaments.

Alexander Volkanovski issues first statement after losing title to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298
Volkanovski releases first statement and breakdown of KO loss to Topuria
Alexander Volkanovski broke down his UFC 298 title loss to Ilia Topuria.
Drunk UFC champ Jon Jones disrupts stand-up comedy show – Video
Drunk Jon Jones hilariously disrupts stand-up show
UFC champion Jon Jones stole the show during a stand-up comedy set in LA recently.
UFC voice Joe Rogan inks new Spotify deal for hundreds of millions, with even better terms
Joe Rogan inks new Spotify deal for hundreds of millions, with even better terms
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has inked a far more lucrative Spotify contract.
Dana White makes misleading claims to defend low UFC fighter pay, says ‘journeyman’ Jim Miller made millions
White makes misleading claims to defend fighter pay, says 'journeyman' made millions
According to Dana White, a 'journeyman' like Jim Miller was able to make a good living as a UFC fighter.
Former UFC champ explains why Kayla Harrison’s debut could be disastrous
Ex-champ believes Harrison's UFC debut could be disastrous
Former champion Miesha Tate foresees a potentially unpleasant outcome for Kayla Harrison's UFC debut.
UFC champion’s brother, NFL star provides bizarre explanation of why ‘CTE is not real’
UFC champion's brother denies existence of CTE
Chandler Jones, former NFL player and younger brother of UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, vehemently denied the existence of CTE.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach addresses talk of UFC 300 return
Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach addresses talk of UFC 300 return
AKA head coach Javier Mendez addresses Khabib Nurmagomedov's rumored UFC 300 return.
Longtime UFC vet shares harsh reality of taking short-notice fights
UFC vet shares harsh reality of taking short-notice fights
UFC veteran Matt Brown shares some lessons he learned as a young fighter who didn't hesitate to step in on short notice.
UFC champ Sean Strickland’s tearful interview sheds light on contentious persona
Strickland’s tearful interview sheds light on contentious persona
A recent interview with comedian Theo Von peeled some layers from Sean Strickland’s persona.
185 lbs? Conor McGregor announces UFC return date against Michael Chandler
185 lbs? Conor McGregor announces UFC return date against Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor just announced his UFC return date, but it should be taken with a grain of salt.
UFC vet Paige VanZant shares ‘graphic’ USADA horror story
VanZant shares 'TMI' USADA horror story
UFC veteran Paige VanZant joins the list of fighters who have unpleasant experiences under USADA's anti-doping protocols.
Manny Pacquiao set for 2024 special rules match against Muay Thai legend Buakaw
Pacquiao set to face Buakaw in special rules match
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao will face fellow legend Buakaw in a special rules match in 2024.
Nine weeks of daily drinking – UFC champ reveals downward spiral after losing title
Nine weeks of daily drinking - UFC champ reveals downward spiral after losing title
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling shared some of his struggles dealing with his title loss to Sean O'Malley in August.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson wasn’t a ‘great’ fighter, says his former coach
Boxing legend Mike Tyson wasn't a 'great' fighter, says his former coach
Many would consider Mike Tyson as an all-time great, but his former coach Teddy Atlas begs to differ.
Ex-champ doubts Sean O’Malley’s star power after seeing UFC 292 PPV numbers
Ex-champ doubts O'Malley's star power after seeing UFC 292 numbers
Aljamain Sterling questions Sean O'Malley's star power after seeing UFC 292's PPV buys.
Conor McGregor’s ‘patience is wearing thin,’ furious with treatment during UFC layoff
McGregor's 'patience is wearing thin,' furious with treatment during UFC layoff
UFC superstar and former champ-champ Conor McGregor is itching for a comeback, which he says, remains up in the air.
UFC newcomer Michael ‘Venom’ Page calls for fines, policy changes: ‘We need to go back to martial arts
UFC newcomer MVP calls for fines, policy changes: 'We need to go back to martial arts'
UFC newcomer Michael 'Venom' Page calls for changes in the rules for gamesmanship among fighters.
‘I owe you one’ – Jon Jones offers UFC champ Leon Edwards swanky Christmas gift for UFC 296 win
'I owe you one' - Jon Jones offers Edwards swanky Christmas gift for UFC 296 win - UPDATED
Jon Jones was so pleased with Leon Edwards' UFC 296 win, that he's offering a handsome Christmas gift as a reward.
Surging UFC star slams Team Khabib over PEDs – ‘They are intelligent in the way they do drugs’
Rising UFC talent claims Nurmagomedov family are loaded with PEDs 'like mules'
This week’s MMA Hangover kicks things off with PED accusations against UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov’s family.
UFC ‘company man’ laughs off PFL’s ‘co-leader’ claims
UFC 'company man' laughs off PFL's 'co-leader' claims
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier responds to PFL founder Donn Davis, who claimed they are a 'co-leader' in MMA promotion.
Miesha Tate reveals hormonal complications, ‘liquified’ muscles during weight cut to 125
Tate reveals hormonal complications, 'liquified' muscles during weight cut to 125
Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate talks about her struggles ahead of her flyweight debut in 2022.
Dillon Danis may have lost UFC shot because of outside antics
Dillon Danis may have lost UFC shot because of outside antics
Dillon Danis in the UFC? CEO Dana White isn't a fan of the idea, and he explains why.
Conor McGregor won’t be part of new UFC ‘super fight,’ says Dana White
White: McGregor won't be part of new UFC 'super fight'
UFC CEO Dana White hinted at an upcoming super fight, and he says company superstar Conor McGregor isn't involved.
Video: UFC champ Sean Strickland holds man at gunpoint outside of Las Vegas home
Video: UFC champ Strickland holds man at gunpoint
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently had an encounter with a man outside of his home in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor has over $2M in losses from Dublin pub, as UFC star tries to grow businesses
McGregor has over $2M in losses from Dublin pub, as he tries to grow businesses
Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn is taking in huge losses as the UFC star tries to grow his business empire.
Jiri Prochazka praised for ‘humility’ despite ‘definitely early’ stoppage loss at UFC 295
Prochazka praised for 'humility' despite 'definitely early' stoppage at UFC 295
Veteran Matt Brown praises Jiri Prochazka for showing humility despite the disappointing result at UFC 295.
Max Holloway proposes violently ‘fun’ UFC 300 title fight for the fans
Holloway proposes violently 'fun' UFC 300 title fight
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway suggests a banger of a fight for UFC 300 in the coming year.
Tony Ferguson’s Navy SEAL training for UFC 296 worries fellow fighters
Tony Ferguson's Navy SEAL training worries fellow fighters
Tony Ferguson's decision to undergo Navy SEAL training with David Goggins has his fellow fighters worried.
UFC CEO Dana White revives long-standing boxing talk with ‘network’ plans
Dana White revives long-standing boxing talk with 'network' plans
UFC CEO Dana White gives a new update on his plans to be involved in boxing.
Dana White lays out plan for Jon Jones, new champ needs fight
White lays out plan for Jon Jones, new champ needs fight
UFC CEO Dana White isn't any less stuck on Jones vs. Miocic after their latest PPV.