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.
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
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': Director Pat Kondelis on Lee Murray
Victor Rodriguez interviewed the director behind "Catching Lightning," the documentary on Lee Murray.
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.
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: 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?
Your weekly look at MMA's big issues including some discussion regarding Aljamain Sterling, Mighty Mouse, bare-knuckle fighting.
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
RIZIN does a quick turnaround with some serious star power, including Kai Asakura, Buakaw Banchamek, and John Dodson.
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: 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 - Man of Tai Chi becomes unstoppable
Are you skilled enough to survive this intense Tai Chi?
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
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
Not all Kung Fu is created equal, it seems.
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: 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?
Nate Diaz sends Logan Paul lookalike to dreamland
People gotta stop trying to step to Nate Diaz, man. It never ends well.
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 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, 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 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 kicks off the welterweight and lightweight openers for the year, with a feature fight between Shane Burgos and Olivier Aubin-Mercier.
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 - 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?
Kevin Nash: McMahon wanted me to box Mike Tyson in 1995
Former WWE and WCW champ Kevin Nash is known for being one of the most shrewd men in the world of pro-wrestling. Sometimes that comes at a cost.
Darren Till predicts Chimaev as future welterweight champ, optimistic Edwards is toughest matchup for him
Darren Till might not be in the UFC fold anymore, but he's certainly got thoughts about the title picture. More than just that, he's predicting where things might go.
PFL 2023: Larissa Pacheco vs Julia Budd preview, weigh-in results
PFL 2 sees Larissa Pachecho return after winning the lightweight tournament last year, and she starts off with a major challenge.
Video: Masvidal and Holland engage in hotel altercation
Jorge Masvidal vs. Kevin Holland? Two guys that love being in people's faces tried to get face-to-face. It's normal.
Fight Circus 6: Rampage and Sapp win insane 'Siamese boxing' match
Thailand hosts Fight Circus once again, and it’s finding new ways to be weird. After introducing Bob Sapp into the mix not long ago, the former PRIDE and K-1 star will play an active role as part of the main event. And not only that, but he’s brought backup. Former PRIDE and UFC star Rampage […]