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.
Francis Ngannou is Our Muhammad Ali
Jason Lee of MMAi Fight Analytics explains why Francis Ngannou may be the Muhammad Ali for the sport, and more in his candid interview with Nate Wilcox.
Endeavor's Suffocation Strategy | MMA Media Interview
Join Bloody Elbow Owner, Kid Nate Wilcox in a candid interview with MMA Media OG, Zach Arnold of Fight Opinion
Tired of UFC? Try Sumo
Need a break from UFC? We've got you covered with a crash course in Sumo wrestling.
Behind 'Catching Lightning': Director Pat Kondelis on Lee Murray
Victor Rodriguez interviewed the director behind "Catching Lightning," the documentary on Lee Murray.
Karim Zidan Interview with Kid Nate | MMA Tête-À-Tète
Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”): noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private.
He was snoring – Ref clears up Zuckerberg BJJ controversy; reveals disguise, security team
Ref Lucas Costa had an entirely other kind of beast on his hands recently. Billionaire BJJ player Mark Zuckerberg. The results? Not at all what you’d expect.
Matt Stoller's advice for UFC fighters
Matt Stoller has advice for UFC fighters that feel they don't have options against the promotional behemoth.
MMA Media's Ben 'The Bane' Davis says 'Ngannou vs Jones' will NEVER happen...
Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”):
noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private.
Francis Ngannou is in the 'perfect situation'
Amid speculation of how Francis Ngannou is handling his options since leaving the UFC, former manager Marquel Martin weighs in.
Ren Hiramoto: 'I am not the ordinary fighter'
At 24, Ren Hiramoto already has visions of RIZIN and UFC belts.
Kid Nate & Jason Cruz | MMA Têtê-À-Têtê
Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”):
noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private.
Kid Nate & Combat Sports Law | MMA Têtê-À-Têtê
Tête-à-tête (French “head-to-head”):
noun – a private conversation between two people, usually in an intimate setting. | adjective – involving or happening between two people in private. | adverb – between two people in private.
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.
The MMA TÊTE–À–TÊTE Returns: Candid conversation between Kid Nate & Crooklyn
Hola cage-fighting connoisseurs! After a nine-year hiatus, 'Kid' Nate is reviving one of our most popular MMA Podcasts – join us for Episode 01...
How a team of Bloody Elbow readers saved the site
Bloody Elbow is going to survive. And it's all thanks to you.
Interview: Fight Circus head honcho Jon Nutt aims to ‘carve our own niche‘
One of the wildest, weirdest, and most remarkably ridiculous recent entries into the world of combat sports has been Full Metal Dojo’s Fight Circus events. Based out of Phuket, Thailand, it’s not Muay Thai, and it’s not MMA. FMD is putting together hybrid contests of strength, skill, and absolute clownery straight out of a sadistic […]
BJJ star Robert Drysdale would rather ‘live under a bridge’ than support Jair Bolsonaro
Jiu-jitsu star Robert Drysdale is in the minority. Born in the United States to an American father and a Brazilian mother, the retired fighter holds strong political views and has never been afraid to share them. In a community mostly populated by athletes with far-right opinions, who openly support former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, the […]
Brave’s Luiz Cado lost sponsors due to left-wing views, feels hopeful after Bolsonaro lost elections
Brave Combat Federation welterweight Luiz Cado is in the minority. A declared left-wing mixed martial artist, ‘Golden Boy’ is one of the most vocal athletes to oppose former far-right Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Being a fighter and hailing from the South of Brazil, the region with the most Bolsonaro voters in the country, the 30-year-old […]
‘We have to move forward — Mike Perry reacts to Dana White’s altercation with wife
Mike Perry believes Dana White has handled things well following his physical altercation with his wife and that it is time for the MMA community to move on from the incident. White, the UFC president, was caught on video slapping his wife after the two got into a drunken altercation outside a Mexican nightclub on […]
Jake Shields: Nick Diaz ‘training every day’ ahead of teased UFC comeback
The MMA community has been excited about a potential comeback for Nick Diaz since Jake Shields teased his UFC return during an interview with Inside Fighting last month. In a follow-up interview with MMA reporter Helen Yee (h/t MMA News), Shields provided more insight into Diaz’s comeback preparation and revealed that the former Strikeforce welterweight […]
‘The unknown scares me’ – Dustin Poirier opens up about fear, mental health
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. Mental toughness, courage, and determination are all qualities that were on display when Poirier rallied to submit Michael Chandler at UFC 281 […]
‘He should really consider retiring’ – Beneil Dariush on Dustin Poirier’s pickiness
Back in November, it seemed like the UFC had a thrilling top-ranked lightweight bout all booked and ready to go. Beneil Dariush had just defeated former KSW champion Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 back in October and, following Dustin Poirier’s victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 281 on November 12th, the former interim champion sounded […]
Dustin Poirier gives his picks for Makhachev vs. Volkanovski and Chandler vs. McGregor
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. In this part of the interview, we cover how Islam Makhachev winning the UFC’s lightweight title from Charles Oliveira opened things up […]
Dustin Poirier on Michael Chandler’s fouls, fishhooks: ‘I just want you to be honest’
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. In this segment of the interview, we discuss Dustin’s UFC 281 submission victory over Michael Chandler last November. “The Diamond” talks about […]
‘Something always happened’ – Dustin Poirier reveals the one fight that got away
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. If you look at the record of Dustin Poirier, you’ll see that has competed against just about everyone with any sort of […]
‘I have bet on myself’ – Dustin Poirier discusses gambling in MMA, approves ban on fighters betting
The UFC’s former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, just sat down for an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow and ‘The Diamond’ touched on a number of subjects, both typical and controversial. When asked about who he would favor in a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, Poirier mentioned that he would put money […]
Shields says Diaz ‘looking a lot better’ than he did last year, teases 2023 return
Jake Shields says Nick Diaz is looking a lot better than he did in 2021 and that he expects the former Strikeforce welterweight champion and MMA fan favorite to return to the UFC next year, teasing a potential comeback during an interview with Inside Fighting (h/t MMA Fighting). “I think so,” Shields said when asked […]
‘I want a belt’ — Zion Clark, wrestler without legs, vows to become MMA champion
Zion Clark might be at a severe disadvantage compared to other MMA fighters, but that isn’t going to stop him from accomplishing his dreams. Born without legs due to a rare birth defect called Caudal Regression Syndrome, Clark made his successful pro-MMA debut last weekend, defeating able-bodied fighter Eugene Murray at a Gladiator Challenge event […]
BKFC president to present Nate Diaz with an offer too good to pass up
BKFC president David Feldman is still “aggressively” pursuing Nate Diaz, stating that he is going to make the UFC veteran an offer he can’t refuse. Diaz is currently a free agent, having completed his contract with the UFC earlier this year. This has opened the door for organizations like BKFC to make their pitch and […]