Euro Fight Flashback: Bodybuilder Erko Jun’s ‘freak’ fight with actor Tomasz Oswiecinski
With a drastically reduced MMA schedule over the next few months expected, Bloody Elbow’s European MMA writer, Scott Lagdon, is diving down into the archives…
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UFC return still possible, but Mairbek Taisumov fielding offers from PFL, KSW and ACA
Mairbek Taisumov has many suitors looking to gain his services. The 31-year-old has competed nine times under the UFC banner, and has been widely regarded…
‘It’s been a stressful situation,’ says Paddy Pimblett on Cage Warriors 113 fight prep
It could be argued that Paddy Pimblett has been one of the unluckiest men in MMA over the past year and a half. Since being…
Cage Warriors detail safety precautions amid COVID-19 outbreak ahead of Friday’s show
Cage Warriors are insistent that the show must go on during the current global pandemic. Their CWFC 113 event has been through a massive number…
UFC’s Bartosz Fabinski will self-quarantine for two weeks after Cage Warriors headliner
It’s been an uncertain and long week for UFC welterweight, Bartosz Fabinski, but he gets to forget all about that when he steps up to…
UFC Brasilia’s David Dvorak started MMA in same building he used to play professional chess
UFC debutant, Dave Dvorak, has gone from checkmating opponents on the chess board to finishing his adversaries inside the cage. WATCH ‘UFC ON ESPN+ 28-…
‘The UFC was always my dream’ – Jiri Prochazka had a Bellator offer for a Ryan Bader fight
One of Europe’s hottest prospects at light heavyweight is on the verge of his UFC debut. Jiri Prochazka last competed in December at RIZIN’s traditional…
Coronavirus travel restrictions force opponent change on Cage Warriors’ Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett’s opponent for Cage Warriors 113 has been changed once again. The European MMA star will now face Irish lightweight, Decky Dalton—the fourth different…
Coronavirus outbreak cancels KSW 53: Fight Code
Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the European MMA schedule. Following cancellations to events promoted by ARES FC, Oktagon MMA, and AFL, KSW are the…
Video: Cage Warriors BW champion Jack Cartwright promises ‘fireworks’ if called up for UFC Dublin
Undefeated bantamweight, Jack Cartwright, retained his Cage Warriors title in Manchester by overcoming Austrian, Manuel Bilic, by unanimous decision on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Related:…
Patricky Pitbull meets Peter Queally in Bellator Dublin headliner on October 3
A key lightweight match up which will stoke national pride has been booked as the main event for Bellator’s return to Dublin. Irish fan-favourite, Peter…
Mariusz Pudzianowski injured; double champ Mateusz Gamrot returns at KSW 53
An injury to KSW’s biggest star has forced a major reshuffle to their upcoming card in two week’s time. Five times World’s Strongest Man, Mariusz…
Cage Warriors 112 results and video: Cartwright outworks Bilic to retain belt
The leading European promotion made their debut in Manchester, England and many fighters from the north of the country took advantage of the opportunity to…
Cage Warriors 112 Live results and discussion
Join us at Bloody Elbow for live results and discussion of Cage Warriors 112 from Manchester, England. The headliner sees recently-crowned bantamweight champion, Jack Cartwright,…
Cage Warriors 112: Cartwright vs. Bilic preview
Cage Warriors’ schedule for the year is set to be their busiest yet and it all kicks off this Saturday night with the organisation’s first…
Manuel Bilic sees his ‘experience’ as key to beating Cage Warriors champ Jack Cartwright
Manuel Bilic travels to Manchester this weekend with the hope of derailing a hype train in enemy territory. BE SURE TO WATCH ‘UFC 248 –…
Cage Warriors champ Cartwright wants UFC Dublin slot; says he can get KO’s at any weight
Cage Warriors have another talented European prospect on their hands. Jack Cartwright has been involved in martial arts in one way or another since the…
UFC 248: Glory vet Giga Chikadze discusses balancing his karate and kickboxing for MMA
As soon as Giga Chikadze was born, his father proclaimed outside of the hospital that ‘the world champion in fighting’ had just entered the world.…
After first win in 5 years, former DREAM champ Zaromskis fighting for KSW gold in March
KSW 53: Fight Code continues to fill out and a title clash between heavy-hitting welterweights will co-headline the event. Knockout artist and current KSW champion,…
Fabian Edwards and Costello van Steenis clash in Bellator London co-headliner on May 16
An all-European, middleweight showdown will co-main event Bellator’s return to London. BE SURE TO WATCH BELLATOR 241: PITBULL VS. CARVALHO Friday, March 13, 10:00 PM ET…