MMA Technique
Dear Roxy: ‘I feel like nobody wants to spar with me. What can I do?’
Roxanne Modafferi tackles your questions, Happy Warrior style, in her ‘Dear Roxy’ column for Bloody Elbow.
WTF: Jeet Kune Do vs vs. Kickboxing
This week we cover wrestling in Pakistan, Kyle Dake launching people, Silat, and bloody Karate battles.
WTF: Pakistan vs. India Kushti wrestling
Another collection of some of the wildest, weirdest, and coolest combat sports highlights from around the globe.
Judo Chop: Breaking down Bobby Green’s crowning moment
BE’s striking specialist Connor Ruebusch breaks down Bobby Green’s near-flawless victory over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271.
Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2: Being true to yourself
BE’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down some of what went wrong for Robert Whittaker in his first clash with Israel Adesanya, and the attitude adjustment that could make or break him in the rematch at UFC 271.
Joaquin Buckley tests Detroit DUST, gets schooled
One of the UFC’s most thrilling talents decided to go give Dale Brown and his Detroit DUST self defense system a try.
Ninja Sh!t, Part 2: Breaking down Volkanovski and Ortega’s chess match
Part 2 of 2 of our Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega breakdown. Anton Tabuena goes over the final two submission attempts and various transitions.
Ninja Sh!t: How did Volkanovski and Ortega survive the best title round ever?
Breaking down what could be among the best title rounds in UFC history. Part 1 of 2.
Gerald Meerschaert: Slow as molasses, still kicking asses
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down the simple strategy Gerald Meerschaert used to upset Makhmud Muradov at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze.
Ninja Sh!t: Breaking down Chikadze’s surprising submission chain vs Barboza
There was a lot going on, even on the very short moments these two deadly strikers had on the ground. Anton Tabuena breaks it all down.
Editorial: Sean Strickland versus the world
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down the mindset and mechanics of one of MMA’s most idiosyncratic oddballs, Sean Strickland.
Leon Edwards vs Nate Diaz: When fighting safe isn’t safe
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch examines Leon Edwards almost dominant win over Nate Diaz, and the pathological caution that led a close shave in the final seconds.
Suplex! Lady sics boyfriend on co-worker, both discover love is pain
In the latest edition of "Judo Chump," poor guy might end up in the doghouse, and it ain’t even really his fault. Hard times.
An exceptional wrestler is transitioning to MMA
Wrestling for France by way of Chechnya, Khadjiev was a 2016 Olympian and placed third at the 2019 World Championships.
Judo Chop: How Oliveira knocked out Chandler
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down the picture perfect left hook Charles Oliveira used to flatten Michael Chandler at UFC 262.
Thug Rose breakdown: Ain’t that a kick in the head
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down the 74-second stunner with which Rose Namajunas wrested the title from Weili Zhang at UFC 261.
Editorial: Usman is not GSP, but great legacies don’t have to be the same
Kamaru Usman will go down as an all-time great. Whether or not it’s enough to dethrone GSP’s is a terrible discussion for a terrible philosophy.
UFC 261 Toe-to-Toe preview: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
Phil and David break down everything you need to know about Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2 at UFC 261, and everything you don’t about how well a knocked out Ben Askren ages.
UFC 261 Toe-to-Toe preview: Zhang vs. Namajunas
Phil and David break down everything you need to know about Zhang Weili vs. Rose Namajunas at UFC 261, and everything you don’t about the culture clashes you never knew didn’t actually exist.
Takedown breakdown: How Whittaker rag-dolled Gastelum
Defensive wrestling has always been a strong point for Robert Whittaker, but against Kelvin Gastelum he showed off clean offensive wrestling as well.
Coach: McGregor aiming for Poirier trilogy, will actually train for MMA this time
While preparation for the second fight against Dustin Poirier didn’t yield the desired results, the SBG Ireland crew hope to rectify matters by shifting course.
Technique breakdown: Aljamain Sterling can outstrike Petr Yan
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch lays out one way that Aljamain Sterling could best Petr Yan in the one phase the Russian expects to dominate: on the feet.
UFC 259 Wrestling breakdown: What we can learn from Petr Yan vs. Magomed Magomedov
Take a closer look at the defensive wrestling and ringcraft of UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan.
Ciryl Gane breakdown: Heavyweight’s best kicker?
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down Ciryl Gane’s tricky kicking game ahead of his upcoming battle with Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Usman vs Burns breakdown: Clash of Classmates
Bloody Elbow’s Connor Ruebusch breaks down the evolving striking games of Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns ahead of their clash at UFC 258.
Meathead Melee: Previewing Poirier vs McGregor 2
Connor Ruebusch previews the highly anticipate rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.
Holloway just redefined MMA
Move over Conor McGregor, take a seat Khabib, Max Holloway is showing what the future of MMA will be all about.
Grappling Report: IBJJF says no heelhooks in masters divisions
A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling.
UFC on ABC: Holloway all over the UFC record books
Facts, stats and numbers for Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar for this Saturday’s Jan 16th UFC Fight Island 7 Main Event.
Grappling Report: Dates Finally Set For ADCC Trials 2021
A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling.
2020 Wrestling for MMA Awards
Looking back on some of the best wrestling-specific fights and moments this year in MMA.
Grappling Report: SUG 19 Crowns Inaugural Women’s Champion as Mason Fowler Retains his Title
A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling.