Tim Bissell
Tim Bissell is a writer, editor and deputy site manager for Bloody Elbow. He has covered combat sports since 2015, but has been watching since the early 2000s. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. Among Tim's specialties are the intersections between crime and combat sports. Tim has also covered head trauma, concussions and CTE in great detail.
Tim is also BE's lead (only) sumo reporter. He blogs about that sport here and on his own substack, Sumo Stomp!
Tim is currently a social worker in training.
Email me at [email protected]. Nice messages will get a response.
UFC fighters warned of 'zero tolerance' policy ahead of Mexico City event
The UFC heads to Mexico City this weekend. And the roster has been ruled of some important stipulations that will apply south of the border.
UFC champ Sean O’Malley reveals fighter he wants over Merab Dvalishvili
Sean O'Malley was a keen observer at UFC 298 this weekend. However,
UFC 298 staff picks and predictions
UFC 298 is live this Saturday with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria. Check out who we think will win that fight (and all the others, too).
UFC 298 Exclusive: Ian Machado Garry on love and hate
UFC 298's Ian Machdo Garry sits down for an exclusive interview on love, hate and what he thinks the future holds.
UFC 298 fight cancelled with no replacement available
UFC 298 is scheduled for this Saturday in Anaheim. However, the fight card has been reduced to 12 fights due to an injury.
UFC 298 headliner calls for impossible Conor McGregor showdown
Ilia Topuria is fighting Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Has anyone told him that?
Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate shot and killed in Dagestan
This week's Crime Desk focuses on the murder of Magomedrasul Mutaev, a teammate of former UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Sumo Stomp! Why did Ura have so much trouble in January?
In Grand Sumo's first tournament of the year Ura struggled against the elites, but still made magic on the dohyo.
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer staff picks and predictions
UFC Fight Night: Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer is live this Saturday. Check out who we think will win inside the Octagon.
Tyson Fury cut! Oleksandr Usyk fight cancelled - UPDATED
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk for the world's undisputed heavyweight title will not happen this month.
Ashton Sylve cruises past Estivan Falcao: Full results, highlights
Ashton Sylve fights tonight! It's time to see if the Most Valuable Prospect can continue his winning ways, this time opposite Estivan Falcao.
Free Live Stream: Ashton Sylve vs. Estivan Falcao prelims
It's time for Ashton Sylve to prove again that he is Jake Paul's Most Valuable Prospect. He fights Estivan Falcao tonight.
Ari Emanuel to 'eradicate' Vince McMahon cronies to protect WWE and UFC empire
This week's crime desk focuses on the fallout from the shocking claims made against Vince McMahon and what WWE/UFC chief Ari Emanuel might do next.
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov staff picks and predictions
UFC Fight Night: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov is live on Saturday. Here's what we think is going to happen.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals what Sean Strickland really said about their fight at UFC 297
Sean Strickland told his fans he won at UFC 297. Dricus Du Plessis said that's not what he heard after their fight.
Sumo Stomp! 2024 Hatsu Basho: Final Day results, highlights and analysis
Sumo is back! Whether you're an old sumo head or someone looking to learn, check out all the action from the Hatsu Basho here.
Free Live Stream: ONE 165 Superlek vs. Takeru prelims
ONE 165 is live tonight! Check out this free live stream of a stacked ONE card, featuring Superlek, Takeru, Kade Ruotolo, Sage Northcutt and more.
Free Live Stream: Oktagon 52 prelims
Oktagon 52 goes down today in England. Check out some of the action here with this free live stream.
Floyd Mayweather sued for allegedly ordering assault in restaurant
This week's Crime Desk features a new lawsuit against Floyd Mayweather and a wrestling coach getting a lifetime ban.
UFC champ issues response to Sean Strickland's homophobia
But Dana White said the UFC's gay fighters don't care.
Kenshiro Teraji defeats Carlos Canizales in early FOTY candidate
It's Kenshiro Teraji time! The WBA and WBC light flyweight champ takes on Carlos Canizales in Osaka today!
Free live stream | Elle Brooke vs. AJ Bunker
It's time for Elle Brooke vs. A.J. Bunker at Misfits Boxing X Series 012!
UFC 297: Fights still on after two weight-in misses
UFC 297 weigh-ins have wrapped up in Toronto. The title fights are set, but two other fights were under threat.
Neil Magny: Gatekeeper's lament
UFC 297 sees Neil Magny go into the breach once more, looking to prove he deserves his ranking at welterweight.
UFC 297 staff picks and predictions
UFC 297 is here! See who we think will win all the match-ups. Will Sean Strickland keep his belt or will Dricus Du Plessis be our new champ?
Israel Adesanya's Instagram post prompts police, court reaction
This week's crime desk focuses on the aftermath of Israel Adesanya's court case.
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker staff picks and predictions
The UFC is back with their first show of the year. Check out who we are picking to win at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2.
Harassment suit, crypto scam woes haunt Dillon Danis and Logan Paul
Crime Desk is back with a weekly mix of combat sports and very bad decisions. This week, Logan Paul and Dillon Danis are the featured stories.
Sumo Stomp! Five reasons to watch the New Year tournament
Grand Sumo's 2024 season is about to kick off. Here are five reasons you should tune in for the New Year tournament.
UFC star Israel Adesanya tells court a conviction would destroy his career
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya was in court this week over a drink-driving arrest in Auckland last year.