Tim Bissell
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
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.
KSW 83: KO’d in top full mount! Ex-boxing champ scores wild finish
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.
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi staff picks and predictions
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.
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.
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.
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi reader picks and predictions
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Mackenzie Dern filed domestic violence order against estranged husband
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.
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.
UFC champion goes off on Dana White: ‘You’re not going to keep doing that to me’
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.
UFC Vegas 73: Readers’ picks – Dern picked over Hill
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.
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
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.
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.
Free tickets and PI passes: Francis Ngannou reveals Dana White’s idea of ‘promotion’
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.
Free event replay: KSI vs. Fournier Prelims
Free full replay: KSI vs. Fournier prelims
KSI vs. Joe Fournier prelims replay featuring WingsOfRedemption vs. Boogie2988.
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.
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.
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.
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida staff picks and predictions
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).
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.
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.
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.
This AI-generated beer commercial gets more terrifying by the second
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.
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.
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.
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.