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.

Cancel UFC 290 fight, says former title challenger

A former UFC title challenger went off on UFC matchmaking and said company needs to cut a main card fight from UFC 290.

Tim Bissell | May 2

How do you get a 1-second KO!? | FINISH HIM!

FINISH HIM! Round up of brutal KOs and subs

Your Monday round-up of the best knockouts and submissions you missed over the weekend. This time around we've got a one second KO and some slick subs.

Tim Bissell | May 2

Sumo Stomp! May 2023 rankings breakdown (now with GIFs!)

Sumo Stomp! May rankings breakdown

Everything you need to know about sumo's May rankings.

Tim Bissell | May 1

BKFC 41 staff picks and predictions

See who we are picking at BKFC 41: Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold.

Tim Bissell | April 29

BKFC free full-fight replay: Mike Perry victorious in bare knuckle fight versus MVP

BKFC video: Mike Perry wins war with MVP

Free full fight replay - watch Mike Perry get his hand raised at BKFC 27.

Tim Bissell | April 29

UFC Vegas 72 reader picks and predictions

Check out who the readers of Bloody Elbow think will win tonight at UFC Vegas 72.

Tim Bissell | April 29

UFC Vegas 72 staff picks and predictions

See who we are picking for tonight's UFC Vegas 72 fight card.

Tim Bissell | April 28

Sore loser! Watch what happens after US Olympian gets pinned by high schooler

A US Olympian turned sore loser after being beaten by a high schooler.

Tim Bissell | April 27

Nate Diaz turns himself in

Nate Diaz has turned himself in after an arrest warrant was released stemming from an incident on Bourbon Street last weekend.

Tim Bissell | April 27

Paddy Pimblett slams PFL for ‘easier fights’

Pimblett: 99% of fighters want to be in the UFC

Paddy Pimblett continues his role as UFC company man.

Tim Bissell | April 26

Jon Jones told to be courageous and call out Sergei Pavlovich

Jon Jones has been told it would enhance his legacy if he fought Sergei Pavlovich.

Tim Bissell | April 26

McGregor's sister dating alleged gangster

Tabloids have reported on another association between Conor McGregor and alleged criminals.

Tim Bissell | April 26

Who the fook is Chase DeMoor, man at center of Nate Diaz scuffles in New Orleans?

Time to find our who the FOOK Chase DeMoor is; the influencer/reality star who scuffled with Nate Diaz on the streets of New Orleans.

Tim Bissell | April 25

Finish Him! Brutal KOs from ONE FC and beyond

FINISH HIM! Spinning s**t galore

The best (and brutalest) KOs and submissions you missed from the world of combat sports. Spinning shit from ONE lead's the way this week.

Tim Bissell | April 24

New angle on Nate Diaz street brawl with Logan Paul impersonator

Nate Diaz got into it with some influencers over the weekend, including Too Hot To Handle star Chase DeMoor.

Tim Bissell | April 24

UFC Vegas 71 community picks

See who the Bloody Elbow readers think will win at UFC Vegas 71.

Tim Bissell | April 22

Nate Diaz spikes a bottle at Chase DeMoor at Misfits 006 (video)

Nate Diaz got into it with Chase DeMoor at Misfits 006.

Tim Bissell | April 22

JMX vs Le’Veon Bell | MF & DAZN: X Series 006 start time, full fight card, streaming options

JMX vs. Le'Veon Bell: How To Watch

JMX takes on Le'Veon Bell in the latest offering from Misfits Boxing.

Tim Bissell | April 21

JMX vs Le’Veon Bell: Misfits 006 – predictions

JMX vs. La'Veon Bell preview and predictions

Predictions for JMX vs. Le'Veon Bell and all the other fights at MF & DAZN: X Series 006 including a bout between streamers JustaMinx and Fangs.

Tim Bissell | April 21

UFC Vegas 71 staff picks and predictions

UFC Vegas 71 goes live on Saturday night. Here are our BE staff picks for Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes and the rest of the card.

Tim Bissell | April 21

JMX vs Le’Veon Bell | MF & DAZN: X Series 006 weigh-in results and video

JMX vs. Le'Veon Bell weigh-ins

JMX vs. Le'Veon Bell weigh-ins for MF & DAZN: X Series 006 are on deck.

Tim Bissell | April 20

Curtis Blaydes says he’s Jon Jones’ toughest match-up

Blaydes says he's Jones' toughest match-up

UFC Vegas 71's Curtis Blaydes is talking up his chances against UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones.

Tim Bissell | April 20

Jake Paul’s betting app investigated following SEC violation

Jake Paul's micro-betting platform is being scrutinized by Massachuetts following Paul's recent SEC violation.

Tim Bissell | April 20

Conor McGregor offers financial tip for fighters

Conor McGregor implored fighters to stop doing something that has been used to sell fights for decades.

Tim Bissell | April 20

JMX vs Le’Veon Bell – Misfits & DAZN: X Series 006 press conference live stream

JMX vs Le’Veon Bell press conference live stream

Check out the JMX vs Le’Veon press conference live stream

Tim Bissell | April 19

Report: Jim Jordan called Mark Coleman’s parents to convince ex-UFC champ to walk back Ohio State abuse claim

Mark Coleman reversed statement on Jordan after Congressman called his parents

Jim Jordan called Mark Coleman's parents after Coleman said he knew about sex abuse at OSU.

Tim Bissell | April 19

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: Date, start time, PPV price, full fight card and live stream info

Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia: How To Watch

All the info you need for Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia.

Tim Bissell | April 19

Gerry Hutch found not guilty over Regency Hotel shooting

Gerry Hutch is a free man.

Tim Bissell | April 17

Dana White confirms opponent and location for Jon Jones’ first UFC heavyweight title defense

Jon Jones won the UFC heavyweight title last time out, with a submission victory over Ciryl Gane. At last night’s UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen, UFC President Dana White confirmed what is next for ‘Bones’. Dana White discussed Jon Jones at post-fight presser At the post-fight press conference White spoke about plans for Jones’ […]

Tim Bissell | April 16

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen community picks: The readers are going with Max Holloway

Here are who the Bloody Elbow readers are picking to win at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen.

Tim Bissell | April 15