UFC 141 Video: Brock Lesnar Speaks On His Return to MMA Against Alistair Overeem
Brock Lesnar faces Alistair Overeem at UFC 141 this Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Tuesday’s open workouts, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani caught up with…
Matthew Roth Archives: 12/2011
Countdown to UFC 141 Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem Full Video
UFC 141 is this Friday. The long awaited return of Brock Lesnar and the debuting Alistair Overeem headline the night. In the co-main event Donald…
UFC 141 Video: Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle Create Comedic Gold
Yesterday I brought you the WWE television debut of Brock Lesnar. Lesnar’s character was created to be an unstoppable monster who was absolutely ruthless. At…
UFC 141 Video: Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem are GI Joes
UFC 141 is headlined by a returning Brock Lesnar taking on a debuting Alistair Overeem. To hype fans for the fight, the UFC has adopted…
UFC 141: Brock Lesnar Makes His WWE Debut On Monday Night Raw
Unlike so many MMA fans who claim to have been watching the sport since UFC 1, my love for MMA transitioned from professional wrestling. Sure,…
Bloody Elbow Round Table: What Were The Best Combat Sports Moments Of 2011?
Matthew Roth: 2011 was a gigantic year for combat sports, what was your favorite moment(s) of the year? Not talking fight of the year, I’m…
Bloody Elbow Round Table: Does a FOTY Candidate Have to Take Place in the UFC?
Brent Brookhouse: Last week we ran a Fight Fix in which Luke Thomas said that his pick for Fight of the Year was Eddie Alvarez…
UFC Bound! An Honest Look At The Strikeforce Heavyweights
When Strikeforce and Showtime announced they had signed an extension that would effectively place the promotion on the premium channel until 2014, Scott Coker dropped…
Bloody Elbow Book Review: Marcelo Garcia ‘Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques’
NOTE: Introduction and bio provided by Ben Thapa. Review provided by Matthew Roth. When is an instructional book for a highly physical activity worth your…
Bloody Elbow Book Review: Kettlebell RX – The Complete Guide For Athletes And Coaches
Victory Belt, in my opinion the best publisher for MMA related instructional manuals, has released several books for the holiday season. They have expanded from…
UFC 141: Lesnar Vs. Overeem Media Call Live Updates and Notes
UFC 141 marks the return of Brock Lesnar and the UFC debut of Alistair Overeem. As with card, the UFC is holding a conference call…
Strikeforce Melendez Vs. Masvidal Results: Winners, Losers, and Other Thoughts
Last night was the final Strikeforce event of 2011 and featured two title fights. Earlier this week Strikeforce and Showtime announced an extension to their…
Strikeforce Melendez Vs. Masvidal Results: Gilbert Melendez Does Not Impress In Win
Gilbert Melendez defeated Jorge Masvidal by a unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46. The first round began when Jorge Masvidal…
Strikeforce Melendez Vs. Masvidal Results: Gegard Mousasi Decisions OSP
Gegard Mousasi defeated Ovince St. Preux by Unanimous Decision with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28. The first round started with St. Preux landing…
Legacy Fighting Championships 9: Results and Live Discussion
Join Bloody Elbow for a discussion of Legacy Fighting Championship 9 coming live from Houston, Texas. As with every card on HD Net, we are…
UFC 142: Injuries Begin to Plague UFC’s Return to Brazil
UFC 142 is the first card of 2012 that is forced to reorganize due to injuries. Paulo Thiago was last seen fighting in Rio this…
Great Moments In MMA Marketing: IFL Anthem ‘Fight League’
There are times when a promotion has such a great idea to market their product that it creates a buzz and sales improve. The IFL’s…
Can the Strikeforce Heavyweights Compete in the UFC?
A major part of the Strikeforce announcement was the disbanning of the heavyweight division following the end of the Grand Prix. The winner of Josh…
Strikeforce Round Table: Was Keeping Strikeforce Alive Good For Business?
Matthew Roth: The new deal with Showtime has finally been announced but details are still spotty. What we know is that Zuffa is planning 6-8…
Can Gilbert Melendez Stay Relevant With No UFC Future in Sight?
This weekend Gilbert Melendez hopes to defend his lightweight title against Jorge Masvidal in San Diego. As with every event Zuffa held a phone conference…