Michael Bisping's ability to take a punch is the talk of the media before every Bisping fight. Today we look at the defensive flaws which leave Bisping's chin so exposed in his bouts.

Today we take a look at the surprisingly simplistic striking of Edson Barboza ahead of UFC on FX 7.

The clinch has always been an important position - but many wrestlers still struggle to get to the clinch on their own terms without being hit. Today we look at drawing an opponent into the clinch with examples from Randy Couture and Floyd Mayweather

A new Bloody Elbow technical series, looking at the foundational techniques of different martial arts. This first edition focuses on the hip escape, the corner stone of grappling from the bottom.

In the closing minutes of his fight with Jamie Varner, Melvin Guillard launched a submission assault that came with in seconds of finishing the fight.

Jack Slack examines the incredible UFC 155 main event with an eye for how Cain Velasquez took control of the fight early and out boxed Dos Santos.

Jack Slack takes a brief look at Brad Pickett with insights on his striking techniques and flaws.

Junior dos Santos is known for his knock out power, but striking only works in MMA if a fighter is able to stay on his feet. The UFC Heavyweight Champion is an expert boxer, but also possesses some of the best take-down defense in the entire sport.

Kid Nate looks back at the origins of the Russian fighting style Sambo and the pioneers who introduced it into modern mixed martial arts in the 1990s.