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

Check out all the MMA fights, including Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida, announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.

Kristen King | June 5

‘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.

Kristen King | June 5

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.

Kristen King | June 5

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.

Kristen King | June 4

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.

Kristen King | June 3

‘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.

Kristen King | June 3

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.

Kristen King | June 2

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.

Kristen King | June 2

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.

Kristen King | June 2

‘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.

Kristen King | June 1

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.

Kristen King | June 1

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.

Kristen King | May 31

‘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.

Kristen King | May 31

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.

Kristen King | May 30

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.

Kristen King | May 30

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.

Kristen King | May 29

‘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.

Kristen King | May 29

Volkanovski reveals featherweight dream fight against former UFC champ

Alexander Volkanovski would have loved to add this former champion to his résumé.

Kristen King | May 29

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.

Kristen King | May 28

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.

Kristen King | May 28