Karim Zidan
Bloody Elbow
Toronto, ON, Canada
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The New Bloody Elbow Starts Now
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Boxing faces uncertain Olympic future due to US-Russia politicking
Karim Zidan delves into the ongoing power struggle between the United States and the Russian Federation over boxing’s Olympic future. → Read More
MMA fighter Jeff Monson plans to renounce US citizenship: ‘I love Russia’
"I am in the process of renouncing American citizenship," Monson told Russian state media. → Read More
The UFC can help stop Ramzan Kadyrov’s MMA influence, if it cared to
Through a series of proactive measures and common sense decision making, the UFC could effectively put an end to Kadyrov’s sphere of influence within MMA. → Read More
Diaz rep denies claim that Kadyrov offered $2 million to accept UFC 279 fight
Khamzat Chimaev recently claimed that Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov offered Nate Diaz an extra $2 million to accept UFC 279 fight at a higher weight. → Read More
Oleksandr Usyk calls on IOC not to allow Russians to compete at Paris Olympics
The world heavyweight champion urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to allow Russian athletes to compete at the upcoming Games, including under a neutral banner. → Read More
Russian MMA fighter sporting neo-Nazi tattoos awarded medal for role in ‘denazification’ of Ukraine
Mikhail Turkanov, a neo-Nazi MMA fighter who joined Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was awarded the Order of Courage for his role in the war. → Read More
UFC fighters train with Ramzan Kadyrov’s son and entourage in Thailand
Khamzat Chimaev and several other UFC fighters has been training with 15-year-old Ali Kadyrov at the renowned Tiger Muay Thai training facility in Thailand. → Read More
Iranian karate champion given 15 minutes to plead case before receiving death penalty
Mohammad Mehdi Karami was also not given final rights to speak to his family before execution. → Read More
Beterbiev thanks dictator Kadyrov after Yarde TKO, says he ‘proud to have such a brother’
"Your faith in me for many years has been an incentive for me to strive for new achievements," Beterbiev told Kadyrov following his win. → Read More
MMA champ joins Russia’s war; now stationed in occupied Ukraine
Vladimir Mineev is reportedly stationed in the occupied eastern Ukrainian territory of Donetsk, where he is expected to take part in Russia’s ongoing offensive. → Read More
Indian wrestling champion accuses federation president with ties to Modi of sexual exploitation
Vinesh Phogat says she fears for her safety after speaking out against the Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. → Read More
World boxing champ Usyk compares Putin’s Russia to ‘Third Reich’
"You are the Third Reich in all the variety of its manifestations. What Hitler didn’t do, your president continues to do. Can you imagine? Yes." → Read More
MMA fighter-turned-mercenary awarded medal from Putin for service in Ukraine
Hayk Gasparyan, a mercenary for the Wagner Group, was awarded the Order of Courage by Vladimir Putin during a ceremony in January 2023. → Read More
MMA fighter who appealed to Kadyrov to help locate missing aunt found dead on train
Georgiy Gagloev was found dead on a train travelling from Moscow. Reports suggest the death may have been "violent." → Read More
Khabib has no plans to pursue political career
The former UFC champion plans to focus on his non-MMA businesses and spending time with his family. → Read More
Report: Saudi Arabia in talks to buy WWE, expand sportswashing empire
The controversial kingdom’s Public Investment Fund is reportedly interested in purchasing the world’s largest wrestling organization. → Read More
D.L. Hughley and Jamie Foxx criticize media’s response to Dana White assaulting wife
"If that had been a brotha, it’d be NONSTOP coverage…" → Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from MMA coaching to ‘spend more time with his family’
The former UFC lightweight champion shared an Instagram post that suggested he was leaving the sport. → Read More
Iran executes karate champion amid nationwide protests
Mohammad Mehdi Karami was hanged in Iran after being convicted of killing a Basij paramilitary force member. → Read More