Victor Rodriguez
Victor Rodriguez

Victor Rodriguez has been a writer and podcaster for Bloody Elbow since 2015. He started his way as a lowly commenter and moderator to become the miscreant he is now. He often does weekly bits on fringe martial arts items across the globe, oddball street combat pieces, previews, analysis, and some behind-the-scenes support. He has trained in wrestling, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the occasional Muay Thai and Judo lesson here and there. Victor has also been involved with acting and audio editing projects. He lives in Pennsylvania where he plays way too many video games and is an S-rank dad.

Mariusz Pudzianowski with another freak fight – 5 reasons KSW 83 rocks
More freaky Pudzian stuff - 5 reasons KSW 83 rocks
KSW brings out the big guns once again for another elite-level event featuring Mamed Khalidov and Mariusz Pudzianowski.
WTF: Testicles attack?! Former Manny Pacquiao foe goes all-in on bullshido
WTF: Testicles attack?! Former Manny Pacquiao foe goes all-in on bullshido
We go back to Systema care of a former Manny Pacquiao opponent, and get some sensational knockouts with action from around the world.
Strange details from UFC vet Lee Murray and the largest cash heist in UK history
Strange details from UFC vet Lee Murray and the largest cash heist in UK history
There are more details from Lee Murray's infamous Securitas heist.
WTF: Decades of Kung Fu vs eight months of boxing? ‘Master’ swiftly exposed by teenager
WTF: Can decades of Kung Fu beat eight months of boxing training?
How do you know who's actually been in a fight and who hasn't? Our Kung Fu guy is about to find out.
Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury? What are we doing here?
Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury? What are we doing here?
The Roundtable is now seated to offer some views on the week's shenanigans and flimflams, including a proposed Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury fight.
WTF: Chonky Kung Fu ‘master’ fights chonkier kickboxer, guess who wins
WTF: Chonky Kung Fu 'master' fights chonkier kickboxer, guess who wins
Kung Fu under the bright lights has never shone quite like this. Plus a Sumo KO, and some top flight Senegalese wrestling.
Is celebrity boxing a roadmap for the UFC? – BE Roundtable 5/16
Is celebrity boxing a roadmap for the UFC? - BE Roundtable 5/16
This week, what can the UFC learn from celebrity boxing fights, and is that novelty wearing thin? Also, Matt Brown's KO record chase and best siblings in MMA.
Behind ‘Catching Lightning’: Lee Murray discussed by Director Pat Kondelis
Behind 'Catching Lightning': Director Pat Kondelis on Lee Murray
Victor Rodriguez interviewed the director behind "Catching Lightning," the documentary on Lee Murray.
Who is KSI fighting tonight? Time to find out who Joe Fournier is
Who the Fook is Joe Fournier, the man fighting KSI at Misfits 007?
Just who is Joe Fournier and why is KSI keen on fighting him this weekend? Come on in and find out.
Mansour Barnaoui returns – Five reasons to watch Bellator 296
Bellator 296: Mousasi vs Edwards - Five reasons to watch
Bellator returns to Paris with a title eliminator and lightweight tournament opening round between Mansour Barnaoui and Brent Primus.
WTF: Plump martial arts master got famous for ‘destroying’ everyone, he convinced them he’s John Wick
WTF: Knives? Strikes? Plump John Wick got famous for 'destroying' everyone
We've never really talked much about Systema here before, but it's time to carve that turkey.
Should Aljamain Sterling vacate the UFC title?
Should Aljamain Sterling vacate the UFC title?
Your weekly look at MMA's big issues including some discussion regarding Aljamain Sterling, Mighty Mouse, bare-knuckle fighting.
WTF: Thrilling Lethwei vs. Muay Thai showdown with a shocking finale
WTF: Muay Thai vs. Lethwei battle for the ages
WTF is back in your lives with Lethwei vs. Muay Thai match for the ages. We've also got dambe, judo and more.
Buakaw in Japan | Five reasons to watch RIZIN 42
Buakaw in Japan | Five reasons to watch RIZIN 42
RIZIN does a quick turnaround with some serious star power, including Kai Asakura, Buakaw Banchamek, and John Dodson.
Conor McGregor will never fight for BKFC
Conor McGregor is not going to fight in BKFC
Dispersing MMA wisdom once week at a time. This time around we talk Conor McGregor in BKFC and the potential sale of Bellator.
Invicta FC 53 rocks, here’s why! | Fight card, start time, how to watch
Invicta FC 53: Why this card rocks
Take a look at the most prominent action on tonight's Invicta FC 53 fight card, including atomweight champ Jilian De Coursey.
WTF: Watch Tai Chi master ‘defeats’ 11 people in increasingly hilarious manner
WTF - Man of Tai Chi becomes unstoppable
Are you skilled enough to survive this intense Tai Chi?
BKFC 41: Five reasons to watch tonight
BKFC 41: Perry vs Rockhold - Five reasons to watch
BKFC 41 heats up Colorado tonight with a set of known MMA commodities that hit extra hard and don't
Five reasons to watch RIZIN LANDMARK 5 in Yoyogi
Five reasons to watch RIZIN LANDMARK 5
RIZIN gives us a smaller show packed with action bouts before their larger show next week.
WTF: Kung Fu vs Kung Fu? Spinning chaos ensues
WTF: Kung Fu vs Kung Fu? Spinning chaos ensues
Not all Kung Fu is created equal, it seems.
Nate Diaz and the Battle of Bourbon Street, plus does Joe Rogan deserve an Emmy? | BE Roundtable
BE Roundtable: Leave Nate Diaz alone!
The BE Roundtable discusses Nate Diaz vs. Chase DeMoor and Jon Anik's suggestion that Joe Rogan deserves an Emmy.
UFC Vegas 71: Pavlovich vs Blaydes – Winners and Losers
UFC Vegas 71: Winners and losers
A bad card with some good bits and a mercifully short main event. Why does it still feel like this UFC card was a waste?
Logan Paul impersonator slept by Nate Diaz after Misfits boxing 006, Dana White, McGregor react
Nate Diaz sends Logan Paul lookalike to dreamland
People gotta stop trying to step to Nate Diaz, man. It never ends well.
Can Aaron Pico make another comeback? | Bellator 294 & 295 preview
Can Pico make another comeback? | Bellator 294 & 295 preview
Bellator title fights and a bunch of action bouts? I'll take two, thank you very much.
Matt Brown fears for Nate Diaz, says Jake Paul packs too much power
Matt Brown concerned about Diaz fighting Paul
The longtime welterweight vet doesn't have too much faith in Nate Diaz having much success against Jake Paul.
WTF: Shaolin ‘master’ fights boxer in mall event, learns that praying mantis style doesn’t work
WTF: Shaolin ‘master’ fights boxer, learns mantis style doesn’t work
His Shaolin Kung Fu was not enough. That man got shipped back to sifu's doorstep with the quickness.
Meet Johnny Haught, the MMA coach who protects Drag Queen Story Hour
Meet the MMA coach who protects Drag Queen Story Hour
Check out this exclusive interview with the MMA coach who won't let bigots disrupt Drag Queen Story Hour.
PFL 3: Shane Burgos vs. OAM preview, weigh-in results
PFL 3: Shane Burgos vs. OAM preview, weigh-in results
PFL kicks off the welterweight and lightweight openers for the year, with a feature fight between Shane Burgos and Olivier Aubin-Mercier.
Cynthia Calvillo released after loss at UFC 287
Report: Cynthia Calvillo released after loss at UFC 287
Longtime UFC talent Cynthia Calvillo competed for six years in the strawweight and flyweight divisions.
WTF – Video: Kung Fu master tries to teach and spar MMA coach, guess what happens next
WTF - Kung Fu master tries to spar MMA coach, guess what happens next
Another Kung Fu master steps into an MMA gym, but this time he intends to teach. Wanna guess how that went?