Kyle McLachlan
Video: Muay Thai fight breakdowns – Downward elbow KO
We’re all insatiable in terms of combat sport aren’t we? While many of us will look over the finer points of bone crunching, nothing satisfies the soul more than to see a combatant laid flat out on the canvas. So why not combine the two? Evolve MMA–the leading MMA gym in Asia and home to […]
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao results: What next for Mayweather and Pacquiao?
So, it’s over. Elated? Disappointed? I guess that depends on your expectations going into the fight billed as ‘The Fight of the Century’. I won’t delve into the match-up too much. I’ve already given my two cents on it (which you can see here) and as the hype for this super fight was built on […]
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Preview
Note: Unfortunately due to the high volume of spammers we have been forced to close comments on this post. You have clicked on this link and are looking at this page, so it’s a given that you have access to the internet. So I am assuming that you already know about the huge fight which happens […]
Ronda Rousey wants Pacquiao to beat Mayweather: He ‘has been very, very nice to me’
Since the announcement that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are finally set to put up their dukes and settle who the better man is, everyone from your work colleague to your grandmother is making a prediction on how the fight will go down. The two men are set to square off on May 2nd at […]
Muay Thai: Top pick for 2015 Daniel McGowan loses by 2nd round TKO
Muay Thai purists tend to scoff at the thought of a foreigner being successful in the unforgiving Bangkok stadiums, but 18-year old Daniel McGowan looked to be on track to break the mold. The first ever fighter sponsored by one of the major Muay Thai gyms, the Petchyindee prospect was unbeaten in Bangkok stadium fights, […]
Video: Bloody Elbow Muay Thai review of the year
2014 saw Bloody Elbow amp up their coverage of the brilliant Muay Thai scene in Bangkok, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Timo Ruge filming the fights in glorious HD from ringside. So what better way to look over the highs and lows of last year than with the man with whose eyes we […]
50-year-old Ken Shamrock to bareknuckle box 'King of the Travellers' James Quinn McDonagh
In his prime, Ken Wayne Shamrock was a physical powerhouse with some of the nastiest submissions in mixed martial arts. Towards the end of his career, Shamrock was often a sorry sight, and became synonymous with being on the receiving end of beatdowns, so you would be forgiven for not wanting to see Shamrock ever […]
Muay Thai: Blood test proves top fighter poisoned
Last month shocking news came out from Bangkok that Muay Thai superstar Sangmanee Sor Tienpo collapsed after a bout at Rajadamnern Stadium. It was feared at the time that Sangmanee had been poisoned, and Champ Boxing Magazine has reported that the blood results have come back positive. The evidence is damning, Sangmanee Sor. Tienpo’s blood […]
Muay Thai Fight of the Year: Vote With Your Thumbs
Muay Ties, the leading Muay Thai video channel, and friend of Bloody Elbow, is handing out awards for the first time this year. The ‘Fight of the Year‘ award is currently closely contested. Whilst the view count of the videos is important, giving these videos a ‘thumbs up’ on YouTube is also a big part of the […]
Is Anthony Pettis the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today?
What a difference five months make. Well, in fact it hasn’t made a huge difference at all. Of the nine fighters I originally ranked based on their ‘pound-for-pound’ credentials, only five have fought in that time frame. This was how my pound-for-pound rankings ended up last time, and I was actually surprised with a few […]
Muay Thai superstar Sangmanee Sor Tienpo fights for his life
To anyone who knows anything about the sport of Muay Thai in its homeland, you will be well aware of the sketchiness that surrounds it. What happened yesterday may be a new low for the sport. At Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok, the popular Sangmanee Sor Tienpo, formerly ranked among the very best pound-for-pound fighters in the […]
Interview with top Bangkok Muay Thai promoter Nuttadej ‘Boat’
In a sport run by the old guard, it has been a long time since we’ve seen a fresh face make moves in the world of Muay Thai. Since February 2013, Nuttadej ‘Boat’ Wachirarattanawong has taken massive strides in becoming a major player in the Bangkok fight scene. No stranger to the ins and outs […]
UFC 179 Results: Winners and losers
We all knew going into UFC 179 that it was a top-heavy card. Still, the main event provided enough thrills n’ spills that it made up for what was generally a pretty tepid night of fights. But who were the real winners and losers? Let’s take a look. Winners Jose Aldo – Despite the improvements […]
HBO Boxing: GGG destroys Rubio in 2 rounds
First question: Who can beat Gennady Golovkin at 160lbs? Second question: Who can give him something approaching a real contest? Much avoided by the top players at middleweight, Golovkin has been resigned to wasting all the other contenders around him. Tonight, Marco Antonio Rubio came in game (and overweight, two pounds over the contracted 160lb […]
HBO Boxing Results: Nicholas Walters chops down Nonito Donaire in 6
Nicholas Walters may not have fought too many high-class opponents before tonight, but he proved he belongs on the big stage with a brutal right hand knockout of the former flyweight, super flyweight, bantamweight, super bantamweight, and until a few minutes ago, the WBA ‘Super’ featherweight champion Nonito Donaire. The bout started as a shoot-out, […]
UFC Fight Night Stockholm results: Fights to make next
After the Dublin card, the UFC delivered in Europe again with another well-matched night of fights that featured a lot of excitement and finishes, as well as an intriguing main event that didn’t get dull despite being a fairly technical bout that went the five round distance. There were a fair few upsets here, with […]
UFC Double Header Results: Winners & Losers
There wasn’t a lot to get excited about in either UFC Fight Night 53 or Fight Night 54 going into the events, but the most anticipated fights delivered in terms of action and intrigue. Let’s take a look at who should have the biggest smiles on their faces this morning, and who should already be […]
UFC 178 Results: Fights to make next
Up and down the card questions were being asked. Two fighters were returning from long-term injuries; how sharp would they be? Two athletic specimens were facing their first legit top ten tests; how would they fare? And one high-profile titlist from another organisation was taking on perhaps his stiffest test to date; would be prove […]
Muay Thai Results: How did the best fighters perform in the past month?
To those who were happy with the increased exposure of the Bangkok Muay Thai scene on Bloody Elbow, never fear, we will still be your one-stop shop for everything Thai! Unfortunately, circumstances have kept me from posting too much these past few weeks, but don’t worry, I’ve still been watching and taking note of the […]
Dana White open to Ben Askren in UFC, Askren responds
Despite passing up the opportunity to sign Ben Askren when he was arguably the hottest free agent in the sport, when asked at the UFC 177 post-fight media scrum (which can be viewed in it’s entirety here) whether ‘Funky’ could eventually find his way into the UFC, Dana White seemed open to the idea. MMA Fighting’s […]
UFC 177 Results: Winners and Losers
I don’t think anyone would’ve complained if UFC 177 was a Fox Sports 1 card. Some good scraps, with some more meaningful than others, and a main event that turned out much more interesting than you would’ve thought it could be on paper. But who were the real winners and losers after it was all […]
Dana White wants to make Hector Lombard vs Tyron Woodley happen
Hot on the heels of his destructive first round knockout victory over Dong-Hyun Kim in Macau this past weekend, fans speculated who Tyron Woodley (17-3 MMA/4-2 UFC) would face next in the Octagon. Woodley, ranked third in the official UFC welterweight rankings, said earlier this week that he’d like to fight Matt Brown next. ‘The […]
UFC Fight Night Macau results: Fights to make for the main card fighters
There were pretty high stakes right at the top of the card in Macau, Saturday August 23rd, but the rest of the card looked on paper like one of ONE FC’s lesser bills. Luckily there was plenty of thrills in the top two fights on the card, which may lead to some potentially important fights […]
Dana White talks ‘Crazy fun night’ with Nate Diaz
Much has been made of the tug of war between Nate Diaz and the UFC top brass in recent months, but it seems that the parties may be a little bit closer to a resolution. Dana relayed a ‘very rough night’ after the TUF 20 finale where ‘damage was done’. Not further damage to Nate […]
TUF winner Eddie Gordon: They should let Vitor use TRT
The 19th season of The Ultimate Fighter was derided by UFC President Dana White, but fans spared the finalists much ill-feeling when explosive first-round finishes were delivered in the finale. The winner of the 185lb portion of the show was Serra-Longo prospect Eddie ‘Truck’ Gordon, who pummeled Diego Lima inside five minutes to become The Ultimate […]
The Beginners Guide to Muay Thai: Part Four
If you’ve just tuned in for round four, you’re in for a treat as Bloody Elbow brings you the latest installment of ‘The Beginners Guide to Muay Thai’. Whilst this part will take us back to the beginning of the sport, I’d recommend going back and reading the rest of the series to give you a better […]
Enson Inoue’s PRIDE FC contract highlights lack of steroid testing
For many years fans have speculated over how prevalent steroids were at the height of Pride Fighting Championships run as the premier organisation in mixed martial arts. There have been many rumours, and fighters themselves have spoken out about the use of performance enhancing drugs in the Pride era (see this article by the son of […]
UFN 46 results: Fights to make next
Ultimate Fight Night 46 in Dublin picked up from where we left off from this weeks Ultimate Fight Night 45: Cerrone Vs Miller, delivering a night of fun, action-packed fights that had some divisional relevance. There were also some surprises from the card that breathe new life into divisions we weren’t expecting any shocks in. […]
Conor McGregor bringing MMA into mainstream media in the UK
Say what you want about Conor McGregor, but he’s creating interest. Selling out the O2 Arena in Dublin in less than an hour may have been an indication that he might not be a star in the making but a superstar already. And now, he’s drawing mainstream media coverage for MMA in the United Kingdom, furthering […]
UFC Fight Night 45 Results: Winners and losers
Last night’s card from Atlantic City looked like it could be a fun card on paper, but it exceeded expectations with a night of fun scraps and vicious knockouts. With Patrick Wyman away on his honeymoon, this feature is being shared among the Bloody Elbow staff. So without further ado, let’s see who won and […]