Tim Bissell

Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. He has covered combat sports since 2015. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail.

Sumo Stomp! May Tournament report card: Maegashira 17-9

Grand Sumo's May Tournament has come and gone. Now it's time to grade how well everyone did, starting with the bottom half of the maegashira.

Tim Bissell | June 4

KSW 83: KO'd in top full mount! Ex-boxing champ scores wild finish

KSW 83 delivered a bizarre KO for the ages as one fighter got his lights turned out despite being in full mount.

Tim Bissell | June 3

UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi staff picks and predictions

Check out who the Bloody Elbow staff room is picking to win at tonight's UFC Fight Night: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi card.

Tim Bissell | June 3

Conor McGregor says he’ll use his broken leg to his advantage versus Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor calls his shot on Michael Chandler, predicts brutal KO method

UFC star Conor McGregor revealed the move he thinks he can land on rival TUF 31 coach Michael Chandler, when they finally meet.

Tim Bissell | June 3

Watch UFC vet Greg Hardy get KO’d at Team Combat League event

Watch Greg Hardy get knocked out at Team Combat League event

Former UFC fighter and NFL player Greg Hardy suffered a brutal loss in the ring this weekend as part of a Team Combat League event.

Tim Bissell | June 3

UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi reader picks

See who Bloody Elbow's readers think will win at UFC Fight Night: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi.

Tim Bissell | June 3

UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi live chat with Zane Simon on Substack

UFC Fight Night live chat with Zane Simon on Substack

UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi is tonight. BE's Zane Simon is hosting a live chat, so come on in if you want to chat fights!

Tim Bissell | June 3

Sumo Natsu Basho final results and highlights: All hail the yokozuna

Sumo Natsu Basho final results and replays

Grand Sumo is back with the natsu basho. This is your place for all the action, replays and analysis.

Tim Bissell | May 28

Neo-Nazi MMA promoter Denis Kapustin behind recent anti-Putin raid on Russian city of Belgorod

Neo-Nazi MMA fighter behind recent anti-Putin raid on Russian city of Belgorod

Russian Neo Nazi Denis Kapustin, aka Nikitin, has claimed responsibility for an attack against Russian forces in the city of Belgorod.

Tim Bissell | May 26

MMA fighter Cedric Marks found guilty of capital murder

MMA fighter found guilty of capital murder

Cedric Marks was found guilty of killing Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin by a Texas jury. He now faces a possible death penalty.

Tim Bissell | May 26

Mackenzie Dern filed domestic violence order against estranged husband

Court documents detail a messy divorce and custody battle between UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern and her estranged husband Wesley Santos.

Tim Bissell | May 25

Dana White responds to disgruntled UFC champ: ‘How am I not giving him credit? Ridiculous!’

Dana White threatens disgruntled champ with interim title fight

Dana White called criticism from a reigning UFC champion 'ridiculous' after he was accused of not giving credit or respect where it was due.

Tim Bissell | May 25

UFC champion goes off on Dana White: 'You're not going to keep doing that to me'

UFC present Dana White has been read the riot act by one of his reigning champions and been accused of showing disrespect.

Tim Bissell | May 22

UFC Vegas 73: Readers' picks – Dern picked over Hill

The readers of Bloody Elbow have spoken. And they think Mackenzie Dern will have her hand raised at UFC Vegas 73.

Tim Bissell | May 20

UFC Vegas 73 staff picks and predictions: We’re split on Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill

UFC staff picks and predictions: We're split on Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill

Check out our picks and predictions for who will win at Saturday night's UFC Vegas 73: Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill

Tim Bissell | May 20

Sumo Stomp! ‘Georgian Forklift’ Tochinoshin announces retirement mid-tournament

Sumo Stomp! Wildly popular 'Georgian Forklift' announces retirement

Tochinoshin, one of the most popular figures in all of sumo, has called it a career. The 'Georgian Forklift' had gone 0-6 in May.

Tim Bissell | May 19

Cormier: Francis Ngannou’s free agency makes MMA ‘a real sport’

MMA is a ‘real sport’ now – Ngannou’s free agent moves praised by UFC commentator

UFC commentator, and former champion, Daniel Cormier shared his delight for Francis Ngannou's PFL contract and what it means for MMA.

Tim Bissell | May 19

Free tickets and PI passes: Francis Ngannou reveals Dana White's idea of 'promotion'

New PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou is lifting the lid on his discussions with Dana White prior to his record breaking free agency.

Tim Bissell | May 17

Free event replay: KSI vs. Fournier Prelims

Free full replay: KSI vs. Fournier prelims

KSI vs. Joe Fournier prelims replay featuring WingsOfRedemption vs. Boogie2988.

Tim Bissell | May 13

Misfits 007 results: Little Bellsy avenges raw fish smack, calls out OnlyFans star Astrid Wett

Little Bellsy avenges raw fish smack at Misfits 007

Little Bellsy was a big winner at KSI vs. Joe Fournier. She called out Astrid Wett after beating the women who threw a raw fish at her.

Tim Bissell | May 13

WingsOfRedemption stops Boogie2988! Stream the full fight replay now

WingsOfRedemption vs. Boogie2988 fight replay

WingsOfRedemption vs. Boogie2988 went down at KSI vs. Joe Fournier / Misfits 007. Check out the stream here.

Tim Bissell | May 13

KSI vs. Joe Fournier fight card predictions

800 lb boxing match will be a trash fire - KSI vs. Fournier predictions

KSI is back tonight with another cross-over boxing event. This time he's taking on a foe with some actual boxing experience.

Tim Bissell | May 13

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida staff picks and predictions

See who we are picking at tonight's UFC Fight Night: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida (aka UFC on ABC 4).

Tim Bissell | May 13

Rozenstruik vs. Almeida reader picks and predictions for tonight’s UFC fight night card

UFC reader picks

Bloody Elbows' readers have looked over tonight's UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida (aka UFC on ABC 4) and have made their picks.

Tim Bissell | May 13

Sumo Stomp! The ozeki crisis and a ‘Monster’ waiting in the wings

Five reasons to watch the natsu basho

Grand Sumo returns this weekend with the natsu basho. Here are storylines I'll be tracking once the tournament gets underway.

Tim Bissell | May 11

Why is the UFC antitrust lawsuit taking so long? Because judges suck

Why is the UFC lawsuit taking so long? Because judges suck

Bloody Elbow's John S. Nash spoke with Matt Stoller to find out why the UFC antitrust lawsuit is taking so long to come to a conclusion.

Tim Bissell | May 9

This AI-generated beer commercial gets more terrifying by the second

AI is going to take over the world. It's just a matter of time. And it's going to be equal parts cringe and horror.

Tim Bissell | May 9

Rodtang wreckage, ‘Big Country’ banger – Finish Him!

Did you miss a KO? We have you covered

Check out the very best finishes from the UFC, One Fight Night, Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA and more, including Rodtang, Roy Nelson, and Reis.

Tim Bissell | May 8

Sumo Stomp! Controversial former sekiwake Ichinojo announces shock retirement

Sumo Stomp! Controversial sekiwake announces shock retirement

Ichinojo Takashi, one of sumo's 'bad boys' is out of the sport, but not without making his point.

Tim Bissell | May 7

What time does Canelo Alvarez fight John Ryder: Price, full fight card

Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder: Date, start time, price, full fight card

All the information you need about how to stream Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder on Saturday, May 6.

Tim Bissell | May 6