Kristen King
Kristen King

Kristen King is a writer for Bloody Elbow. She has covered combat sports since 2016, getting her start with outlets such as FanSided, MyMMANews and MMA-Prospects. She joined the BE team in 2020, covering a mix of news, events and injuries. In her time with BE, Kristen has created ‘Fright of the Night,’ a series that highlights some of the worst injuries in the sport.

UFC 300 finally secures its headliner!  
UFC 300 finally secures its headliner!
Check out all the MMA fights announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator, PFL and other promotions in this new edition of Fights on Tap!
UFC fighter needed testicular ultrasound after ‘extremely painful’ low blow
UFC fighter needed testicular ultrasound after ‘extremely painful’ low blow
In this edition of the Injury Report, we discuss the UFC fighter who was on the receiving end of one of the worst low blows in recent memory.
UFC champ: Ilia Topuria irrelevant with loss at UFC 298
UFC champ: Ilia Topuria irrelevant with loss at UFC 298
A loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 could very detrimental for Ilia Topuria, says this UFC champ.
The cut that delayed Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
The cut that delayed Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
For this Injury Report, we discuss the cut suffered by Tyson Fury ahead of his highly anticipated fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
OKTAGON 53: Live streams, fight card, start time
OKTAGON 53: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch OKTAGON 53: Dalisda vs. Dourthe, which goes down on Sat., Feb. 10, live from Oberhausen, Germany.
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Get all the details on how to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Jamaine Ortiz, which goes down on Thurs., Feb. 8 live from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alexander Volkanovski wants to serve Ilia Topuria ‘a big humble pie’ at UFC 298 
Volkanovski serving Topuria ‘humble pie’ at UFC 298
Reigning UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski wants to humble Ilia Topuria when they fight at UFC 298 next Saturday.
UFC fills up Fight Nights, PFL returns to Paris with ’The Lazy King’ 
UFC fills up Fight Nights, PFL returns to Paris
Check out all the MMA fights announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator, PFL and other promotions in this new edition of Fights on Tap!
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk has a new date, Saudi organizers threaten $10M pullout penalty
Saudi organizers add $10M pullout penalty for Fury vs. Usyk
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have to wait a few more months to share the ring in their highly anticipated fight.
Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Get all the details on how to watch Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez, which goes down on Sat., Feb. 3, live from Wembley, England.
Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Get all the details on how to watch Conor Benn vs. Peter Dobson, which goes down on Sat., Feb 3 live from Las Vegas.
Ex-UFC title challenger ‘lucky to be alive’ after bout with blood clots
Ex-UFC title challenger ‘lucky to be alive’ after bout with blood clots
In this edition of the Injury Report, we discuss the reason why an ex-UFC title challenger has had his return delayed.
Ashton Sylve vs. Estivan Falcao: Most Valuable Prospects V: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Ashton Sylve vs. Estivan Falcao: Most Valuable Prospects V: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Get all the details on how to watch Ashton Sylve vs. Estivan Falcao, which goes down on Fri., Feb. 2, live from the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.
BKFC 57: Live streams, fight card, start time
BKFC 57: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch BKFC 57, which goes down on Fri., Feb. 2, live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Kayla Harrison addresses weight-cutting concerns ahead of UFC debut
‘I’m really confident’ — Harrison not concerned with weight cut ahead of UFC 300
Recent UFC signee Kayla Harrison has a response for those concerned over the weight cut for her promotional debut.
The UFC’s newest signee Kayla Harrison debuts against a former champion
The UFC’s newest signee debuts against a former champion
Check out all the MMA fights announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions in this new edition of Fights on Tap!
Pic: Takeru Segawa’s leg got tenderized by Superlek at ONE 165 
See what Takeru Segawa's leg looks like after Superlek fight
In his first appearance in ONE Championship, Takeru Segawa suffered a nasty leg injury vs. Superlek Kiatmoo9 at ONE 165 on Sunday.
Ronda Rousey: Vince McMahon will still have influence in WWE despite resignation 
Rousey: McMahon will still have influence in WWE despite resignation 
Ex-UFC and WWE champion Ronda Rousey says that despite resigning, Vince McMahon will have influence due to this person.
A cut causes controversy in UFC 297 headliner
A cut causes controversy in UFC 297 headliner
In this edition of the Injury Report, we get into some of the worst cuts from a slew of events, including UFC 297 this past Saturday.
Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder: Live streams, fight card, start time
Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch Jaime Munguia vs. John Ryder, which goes down on Sat., Jan. 27, live from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru: Live streams, fight card, start time
ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru, which goes down on Sun., Jan. 28, live from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
OKTAGON 52: Magard vs. Cartwright: Live streams, fight card, start time 
OKTAGON 52: Magard vs. Cartwright: Live streams, fight card, start time 
Get all the details on how to watch OKTAGON 52: Magard vs. Cartwright, which goes down on Sat., Jan. 27, live from the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England.
UFC 300 gets a boost with Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje (for a belt!)
UFC 300 gets a boost with BMF title fight
Check out all the MMA fights announced over the past week in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions in this new edition of Fights on Tap!
Did UFC 297 prime the ‘Lioness’ for a comeback?
Did UFC 297 prime the 'Lioness' for a comeback?
Could fans see Amanda Nunes back in the UFC Octagon sometime soon? The ex-champion had some thoughts on a return recently.
‘That’s how you scrap!’ — UFC 297: Pros react to Dricus Du Plessis dethroning Sean Strickland in close fight
‘That’s how you scrap!’ Pros react to Du Plessis’ title win
See how fans and fighters reacted to what happened between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297 this Saturday.
Elle Brooke vs. AJ Bunker: Misfits Boxing X Series 012: Live streams, fight card, start time
Elle Brooke vs. AJ Bunker: Misfits Boxing X Series 012: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch Elle Brooke vs. AJ Bunker: Misfits Boxing X Series 012, which goes down tonight (Sat., Jan. 20), live from the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England.
MMA fighter Ryan Curtis needs our help
MMA fighter Ryan Curtis needs our help
In this edition of the Injury Report, we discuss the tragic situation MMA fighter Ryan Curtis is facing after suffering an injury in training.
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales: Live streams, fight card, start time
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch Kenshiro Teraji vs. Carlos Canizales, which goes down on Tues., Jan. 23, live from the EDION Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan.
Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: Live streams, fight card, start time
Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer, which goes down on Sat., Jan. 20, live from the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.
KSW 90: Live streams, fight card, start time
KSW 90: Live streams, fight card, start time
Get all the details on how to watch KSW 90, which goes down on Sat., Jan. 20, live from the Hala Torwar in Warsaw, Poland.