[kroll]

Elbows from a superior position, or any position are deadly.

No they are not. Only if you are lying on concrete, because of possibility of head injuries on impact with a hard surface when hit. Elbows mostly cause lacerations because the impact is usually not direct (i.e. is lateral). But have you ever tried hitting something hard with your elbow? Unless trained it is vastly more painful then punching, adrenalized or not (In fact it causes momentary paralysis of the arm due to the presence of the ulnar nerve there). I train Muay-Thai as a general hobby and hence the knowledge. Martin most likely punched him.

[ArmstedFragg]

Martin just had one small bruise on the ring finger of his left hand, that’s what’s provoking my curiosity.

[Theoria]

If I could pick a weapon. Elbows and knees. Punching only risks breaking your hand. Hands get broke all the time. That's why open hand punching works well because if you miss and hit the ground or concrete, ya aren't gonna break a knuckle.You can break bricks with your elbow. Elbows are a superior weapon. Elbows from the mount is deadly.

Now as for Martin. I doubt he was trained in their use. Nor are most ganstas. Look up kangraoo fighting and thats the typical routine. He probably used his fists. I don't think he used elbows, I just put that out there for consideration.

Now as for their use in general. Sure, throw a punch. Break it on top of someones head. I've been combat sports for years so I also have a opinion on the matter. I've use elbows for years, and I've never had a problem. But, everyone is different.