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.

‘Technically crispy’ Gabe Green breaks down 14-second KO loss
'Technically crispy' Gabe Green breaks down 14-second KO loss
UFC fighter Gabe Green admits he made a mistake against Bryan Battle at UFC on ABC 4 this past Saturday.
Francis Ngannou sets record straight on ONE Championship and BKFC’s ‘two-faced’ negotiation claims
Ngannou sets record straight on ONE and BKFC's 'two-faced' negotiation claims
Francis Ngannou says dealing with some promoters during free agency was quite a task.
Zhang Weili returns, UFC strawweight title fight joins UFC 292 line-up 
Zhang Weili returns, UFC strawweight title fight joins UFC 292 line-up 
A UFC strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Amanda Lemos is set for the summer.
Francis Ngannou hints at boxer he wants to face before PFL debut
Francis Ngannou hints at boxer he wants to face before PFL debut in 2024
Francis Ngannou has a name in mind for his boxing debut.
UFC flyweight rips opponent for ‘Oscar-looking act’ after foul-filled fight at UFC on ABC 4 
UFC flyweight rips opponent for ‘Oscar-looking act’ after foul-filled fight at UFC on ABC 4 
UFC flyweight Ji Yeon Kim has sounded off on her controversial fight with Mandy Böhm at UFC on ABC 4 on Saturday.
UFC title unification among 18 bouts announced – Fights on Tap
Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez, 18 bouts announced - Fights on Tap
Check out all the fights, including Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez, announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.
Video: Love Island bros collide, Tommy Fury scuffles at MF & DAZN: X Series 007
Video: Love Island bros collide, Tommy Fury in celeb boxing brawl
Tommy Fury ran into a fellow former Love Island contestant at MF & DAZN: X Series 007 and things went left immediately.
Matt Brown crushes Court McGee for extra $50k – UFC on ABC 4 post-fight bonuses
Brown crushes McGee for extra $50k - UFC on ABC 4 post-fight bonuses
Check out which fighters took home a bonus from UFC on ABC 4 on Saturday.
Another UFC vet caught in PFL drug testing scandal, 2023 season shuffled
Another UFC vet caught in PFL drug testing scandal, 2023 season shuffled
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is switching up the line-ups for three upcoming events after nine fighters were suspended for failing drug tests.
‘I’ll fight you for it’ – Conor McGregor vows to break UFC record, KO king responds with fight offer
‘I’ll fight you for it’- McGregor vows to break UFC record, KO king responds
If Conor McGregor wants to break the record for most KOs in UFC history, Matt Brown says he should go through him for it.
UFC on ABC 4 Video: Ian Machado Garry head kicks Daniel Rodriguez, remains undefeated 
UFC on ABC 4 Video: Ian Machado Garry head kicks Daniel Rodriguez, remains undefeated 
The undefeated Ian Machado Garry became the first fighter to finish Daniel Rodriguez by knockout at UFC on ABC 4 this Saturday.
Report: Jiří Procházka not expected to meet Jamahal Hill’s deadline for UFC title fight
Prochazka not expected to meet Hill's deadline for UFC title fight
The former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka is not ready to return in the Summer like he originally wanted.
Tonight’s UFC fight night card sees late cancellation
UFC on ABC 4 sees late fight cancellation
Tonight's UFC fight night card — UFC on ABC 4 — has lost another bout at the last minute.
KSI vs. Joe Fournier press conference went completely off the rails (video)
KSI vs. Joe Fournier press conference went completely off the rails (video)
Watch the KSI vs. Joe Fournier pre-fight press conference here. Hopefully we'll be treated to some celebrity boxing shenanigans.
Henry Cejudo ‘changed his mind’ on retirement during Sterling-O’Malley face-off, says UFC vet
Cejudo 'changed his mind' on retirement during Sterling-O’Malley face-off, says UFC vet
Chael Sonnen says Henry Cejudo immediately rethought his decision to retire after UFC 288 for one specific reason.
‘I thought about quitting many times’ – Gilbert Burns details shoulder injury, avoids surgery after UFC 288
‘I thought about quitting many times’ — Burns details shoulder injury
Gilbert Burns has provided an update on the shoulder injury he suffered against Belal Muhammad at UFC 288.
UFC announces heavyweight headliner for return to London in July
UFC announces heavyweight headliner for return to London in July
A pair of ranked heavyweights are on tap for the UFC’s much-anticipated return to London.
UFC 290 PPV line-up revealed, features two championship fights
UFC 290 PPV line-up revealed, features two championship fights
The official PPV line-up for UFC 290 has been revealed.
Gilbert Burns out indefinitely due to left shoulder injury – UFC 288 medical suspensions
UFC 288 medical suspensions: Gilbert Burns out indefinitely 
Gilbert Burns could be out of action for a while depending on the shoulder injury he suffered at UFC 288 this past Saturday.
UFC title fight confirmed, 21 more bouts announced – Fights on Tap
UFC title fight confirmed - Fights on Tap
Check out all the fights, including Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana, announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.
Dana White announces backup fighter for UFC 289 title fight
Dana White announces backup fighter for UFC 289 title fight
There will indeed be a backup fighter for the upcoming bantamweight title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana at UFC 289 next month.
Here’s what Dana White said about Henry Cejudo possibly retiring, again
Dana White weighs in on Cejudo retirement talk
UFC president Dana White shared his thoughts on a potential Henry Cejudo retirement following UFC 288 this past Saturday.
Dana White discusses likelihood of returning to China after Yan Xiaonan’s win at UFC 288 
Dana White discusses the chances of UFC returning to China
UFC president Dana White is thrilled to plan a trip to China again after Yan Xiaonan called for it following her win at UFC 288 this past Saturday.
Dana White confirms Aljamain Sterling’s next title challenger
Dana White reveals timeline for Sterling vs. O’Malley 
UFC president Dana White already has an idea for when and where Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley will take place.
UFC 288 post-fight bonuses: Matt Frevola, Yan Xiaonan get extra pay for KO wins
UFC 288 post-fight bonuses: Frevola, Yan get extra pay for KOs
Check out which fighters took home a bonus from UFC 288 on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
Watch: Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo have heated final face-off ahead of UFC 288 
Watch: Aljo and Cejudo have heated final face-off
Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo were ready to throw down a day before their fight at UFC 288.
ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes 3 bonus bouts free full replay
ONE Fight Night 10: Johnson vs. Moraes 3 bonus bouts live stream
Start watching ONE Fight Night 10 with a pair of bonus bouts right here on Bloody Elbow.
Israel Adesanya: Henry Cejudo ‘thinks that me being great takes away from his greatness’
Israel Adesanya goes off on UFC 288's Henry Cejudo: 'He thinks that me being great takes away from his greatness'
Israel Adesanya isn’t sugarcoating his dislike of Henry Cejudo ahead of 'Triple C''s title fight against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288.
UFC 288 fights cancelled at the last minute
UFC 288 hit with two fight cancelations in less than 24 hours 
The next UFC pay-per-view (UFC 288) is down to 12 fights now after two bouts were cancelled within 24 hours.
Mike Perry, boxing coach? MMA legend wants to learn Platinum’s bare knuckle secrets
Mike Perry, boxing coach? MMA legend wants to learn Platinum's bare knuckle secrets
Could Cris Cyborg BKFC? The current Bellator and former UFC, and Strikeforce champ is interested in learning the art from Mike Perry.