Kristen King
Kristen King

Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. She has covered combat sports since 2016, getting her start with outlets such as FanSided, MyMMANews and MMA-Prospects. She joined the BE team in 2020, covering a mix of news, events and injuries. In her time with BE, Kristen has created ‘Fright of the Night,’ a series that highlights some of the worst injuries in the sport.

UFC returns to Brazil with heavyweight headliner  | Fights on Tap 
UFC returns to Brazil with heavyweight headliner | Fights on Tap 
Check out all the MMA fights, including Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida, announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.
‘I want to get my title’ — Amir Albazi wants title shot after controversial UFC fight
Amir Albazi wants title shot after controversial win
Despite his close call against Kai Kara-France, UFC flyweight Amir Albazi says he’s ready for a title shot now.
They rob fighters’ glory, money – Israel Adesanya wants two judges fired after UFC main event
They rob fighters' glory, money - Adesanya wants two judges fired
UFC champion Israel Adesanya was not happy with the judging in his teammate’s fight at UFC Vegas 74 this past Saturday.
UFC Fight Night bonuses: Jim Miller destroys Jesse Butler in 23 seconds
UFC post-fight bonuses: Jim Miller destroys Butler in 23 secs
Check out which fighters, including Jim Miller, took home a bonus after UFC Vegas 74 on Saturday.
UFC newcomer flubs USADA onboarding, suspended for two years even before debut
UFC newcomer flubs USADA onboarding, suspended for years even before debut
UFC newcomer José Henrique won’t be seen in the Octagon anytime soon.
‘I felt like Batman!’ — Watch MMA fighter wrestle a 10-foot alligator 
‘I felt like Batman!’ — Watch MMA fighter wrestle a 10-foot alligator 
Watch this MMA fighter wrangle a 10-foot alligator like it’s nothing.
I love to see Conor McGregor ‘get broken’ – Justin Gaethje praises Dustin Poirier
I love to see McGregor ‘get broken’ – Gaethje praises Poirier
Justin Gaethje has reiterated how much he enjoyed watching Dustin Poirier beat Conor McGregor at UFC 257 and UFC 264.
Beneil Dariush ‘pumped’ to test best part of Charles Oliveira’s game at UFC 289 
Dariush 'pumped' to test best part of Oliveira's game
Beneil Dariush has some violent plans for Charles Oliveira when they meet at UFC 289.
MMA fighter with horrifying staph infection gets good news
MMA fighter with horrifying staph infection gets good news
MMA fighter Tim Schultz has returned to Australia and underwent surgery to save the leg nearly lost due to serious staph infection.
‘I would like to do MMA again’ – Boxing champ ‘in talks’ with PFL
‘I would like to do MMA again’ — Boxing champ ‘in talks’ with PFL
Undefeated boxing champion Claressa Shields has no regrets about trying out MMA, may return to PFL.
Terence Crawford warns Francis Ngannou to stay away from one man
Crawford warns Ngannou over boxing dreams
WBO champion Terence Crawford wants Francis Ngannou to test himself against other boxers, not Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.
There’s a UFC title fight for Conor McGregor that’s ‘more winnable’ than Chandler, says double champ
There’s a title fight for McGregor that’s ‘more winnable’ than Chandler, says double champ
Henry Cejudo seems interested in a different fight for Conor McGregor than Michael Chandler.
‘He’s f-cking wicked’ – Joe Rogan hyped about upcoming UFC title challenger
'He's f-cking wicked' - Rogan hyped about upcoming UFC title challenger
Joe Rogan has nothing but praise for Yair Rodríguez ahead of his title unification with Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290.
UFC postpones headliner – Fights on Tap
UFC postpones headliner - Fights on Tap
Check out all the MMA fights, including the inaugural Bellator flyweight title fight, announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.
What a coincidence! UFC rivals Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira both record funny run-in at airport 
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira both record funny run-in at airport 
Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira couldn’t help but laugh at their recent run-in outside of the Octagon.
Horrifying: This is the worst staph infection we’ve ever seen in MMA
NSFW: This is the worst staph infection we've ever seen in MMA
UFC fighter Casey O’Neill needs all hands on deck to help her friend and fellow MMA Fighter Tim Schultz deal with one of the worst staph infections you’ll ever see.
‘Can we take a second to admire the cojones of Leigh Wood!’ – Twitter reacts to Lara vs. Wood 2
'Can we take a second to admire the cojones of Leigh Wood!' - Twitter reactions
See how the pros reacted to Mauricio Lara vs. Leigh Wood 2 on Saturday.
‘It would be pretty special’ – Alexander Volkanovski reveals featherweight dream fight against former UFC champ
Volkanovski reveals featherweight dream fight against former UFC champ
Alexander Volkanovski would have loved to add this former champion to his résumé.
Israel Adesanya welcomes trilogy fight at UFC 293
Adesanya welcomes trilogy fight at UFC 293
Israel Adesanya is open to a trilogy with Robert Whittaker if the latter get through Dricus Du Plessis next.
TV is already solved – UFC, PFL co-promoting Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou can work, explains Couture
TV is already solved - UFC, PFL co-promotion can work, explains Couture
Former UFC champion and current PFL analyst Randy Couture says there is a way for the UFC and PFL to co-promote a potential fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.
Video: Muay Thai fighter recovers from body shot, sleeps opponent with flying knee
Video: Fighter recovers from body shot, sleeps opponent with flying knee
Muay Thai fighter Teeyai PK Saenchai gave us a crazy comeback with this flying knee knockout at ONE Friday Fights 18.
Move over Diaz bros, is this the next big UFC sibling duo?
Is this the next sibling duo in the UFC?
How long before we see Shavkat and Sora Rakhmonov in the UFC?
‘It’s a bigger fight’ — Henry Cejudo aiming for interim title clash against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292
‘It’s a bigger fight’ — Henry Cejudo aiming for interim title fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo says Aljamain Sterling is ‘playing games,’ so he wants an interim title fight with Sean O’Malley.
BKFC star and new free agent offers to be backup for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz 
BKFC star, new free agent offers to be backup for Paul vs. Diaz 
Former BKFC star Mike Perry wants in on the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz.
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is falling apart, fears former UFC champ and Jones rival
Ex-champ worried Jones vs. Miocic doesn't happen
Ex-UFC champion Daniel Cormier is concerned the highly anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic isn’t happening.
Cool heads prevail? UFC champion asks Dana White to call and discuss recent spat
UFC champion to Dana White: 'I’m a phone call away boss!'
UFC champion Aljamain Sterling is open to a phone call with Dana White to discuss their recent spat.
Ex-champ: UFC 291 co-main winner gets next title shot
Ex-champ: UFC 291 co-main winner gets next title shot
Former champion Jan Blachowicz was right when he said he was one win away from a title shot after UFC 291.
Dustin Poirier has brutal expectations for ‘head-on collision’ with Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 
Poirier has brutal expectations for Gaethje
Dustin Poirier is ready for another war with Justin Gaethje, expects to play matador to the bull.
Dana White confirms immediate title fight rematch
Dana White confirms immediate title fight rematch
Dana White has revealed the newly crowned UFC flyweight champion will defend her title against the woman she snatched it from earlier this year.