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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Merab Dvalishvili will join Alex Pereira, Chuck Liddell, and 5 others in an exclusive club if he wins at UFC 320
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has the chance to do what very few have on October 4. Dvalishvili is on a fast track toward greatness at 135 pounds, a division he has ruled over with an iron fist since he unseated Sean O’Malley at the Sphere in September 2024.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Dricus du Plessis advised to back out of potential bet with Khamzat Chimaev or risk leaving UFC 319 empty handed
There has been talk surrounding a bet that the UFC’s middleweight champion never made. The main event of UFC 319 is set to be one of the biggest fights of the year between two of the sport’s most unique personalities and competitors.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Joe Rogan would’ve picked a different opponent for Tom Aspinall’s return after Dana White announces Ciryl Gane clash
After months of speculation, fans finally know what the next undisputed heavyweight title fight is and when it will take place. Tom Aspinall will defend the belt against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, as Dana White announced in a recent video.
Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
UFC lightweight contender insists Paddy Pimblett is not worthy of the top 10, let alone a title shot
The animosity between UFC lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett shows no sign of waning. Tsarukyan and Pimblett are among those vying for the first shot at the new UFC lightweight king, who was crowned when Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at International Fight Week in late June.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
UFC Abu Dhabi star cut a legend’s brief return short by knocking him out with a head kick and living up to his nickname
The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi on July 26 where a former champion is back in action. Fans were critical after Petr Yan was booked against Marcus McGhee due to the big difference between their current standings in the bantamweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Arman Tsarukyan proposes $500,000 bet to Ilia Topuria after UFC champ refused no. 1 contender
Arman Tsarukyan is ready to put his money where his mouth is against Ilia Topuria. The #1 UFC lightweight in the world secured his place at the top of the division with back-to-back wins over former champion Charles Oliveira and perennial contender Beneil Dariush.
Charles Oliveira News / MMA on SI / July 25
Charles Oliveira called out for gritty test by rising BMF contender
A rising BMF contender has called out Charles Oliveira for a fight this November. 'Do Bronx' was knocked out cold by Ilia Topuria in their lightweight title clash at UFC 317.
Sean O’Malley admits 'delusional' belief he can still beat Merab Dvalishvili
Sean O'Malley admits he's 'still delusional' about beating Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC Octagon. 'Suga' is now 0-2 against the bantamweight champion, riding a two-fight losing streak.
Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
‘You can’t say that’ … Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones claiming he hurt his life the most
Daniel Cormier has cleared the air on Jon Jones’ latest social media rant. Over the weekend, retired two-division UFC champion Jon Jones went on a tirade towards Daniel Cormier after his biggest rival made an appearance on the UFC 318 weigh-in show.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Paddy Pimblett plots ‘biggest fight UFC can make’ after Jon Jones retirement
Paddy Pimblett believes no fight can be bigger than his shot at Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title, particularly after Jon Jones’ retirement. The fast-rising Scouser announced himself as a serious contender with a vicious beatdown of Michael Chandler back at UFC 314 in April.
Alexander Volkanovski News / MMA on SI / July 25
UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski targets undefeated contender for next title fight
UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski is looking to stay active this year after regaining his title with a win in April at UFC 314 at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL, against Diego Lopes.
Robert Whittaker News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Top UFC middleweight who fought Robert Whittaker predicts Reinier de Ridder matchup
Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder is one of the biggest middleweight fights of the year. Former UFC Champion Robert Whittaker meets former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder in the headliner of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov teases cousin’s UFC return after losing undefeated record to Merab Dvalishvili
Fight news is coming soon for Umar Nurmagomedov. Cousin of the legendary lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, the #2-ranked UFC Bantamweight contender fell just short of the world title in his fight against champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 in January.
Robert Whittaker News / MMA on SI / July 25
UFC Abu Dhabi fight picks & predictions for Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder
The UFC stays on the road this weekend with a UFC Fight Night event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.
Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / July 25
Paddy Pimblett brutally shuts down No. 1 UFC contender fight
If Paddy Pimblett has his way, he'd rather fight a UFC legend than the current No. 1-ranked lightweight contender in his next appearance. 'The Baddy' is still undefeated among the ranks of the UFC, having last mauled Michael Chandler in their contest at UFC 314.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 25
Aleksandar Rakic Desperately Needs A Win At UFC 321
The UFC has officially booked a high stakes light heavyweight showdown for UFC 321, as Aleksandar Rakic looks to snap a three fight losing streak against undefeated Russian contender Azamat Murzakanov on October 25.
Dustin Poirier highlights what Max Holloway must change for potential rematch with Ilia Topuria
Dustin Poirier believes a potential rematch between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway could go a bit differently this time around. After his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Max Holloway is in a good position according to UFC CEO Dana White, who commented on Holloway’s place in the lightweight division following the fight.
Israel Adesanya claims he already knows Sean Strickland’s response to his recent callout
Sean Strickland has been handed an indefinite suspension, which will delay any plans for a rematch with Israel Adesanya. When Adesanya lost his middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 293 in 2023, there was always a sense that the two would meet again, given the way the fight played out.
UFC on ABC 9: Thrilling Attractions Cleared for Takeoff in Abu Dhabi
UFC on ABC 9 (a.k.a., UFC Abu Dhabi) is almost here! Friday morning, ahead of the second UFC show on The Alphabet Network in over a month, the official weigh-in window took place from the United Arab Emirates while a number of people in North America were nestled snug in their beds.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 24
Tom Aspinall says Ciryl Gane turned down fighting him three different times
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will put the title on the line for the first time as undisputed titleholder against top contender Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event. Aspinall, the former interim champion, defended the interim title at UFC 304 finishing Curtis Blaydes in 60 seconds.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 24
Khabib Says Dana White Fueled McGregor Rivalry
Khabib Nurmagomedov says his rivalry with Conor McGregor was encouraged by Dana White. The feud between Khabib and McGregor came to a head in 2018, when McGregor stormed the Barclays Centre ahead of UFC 223 and threw a dolly through a bus window carrying Khabib.
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / July 23
Positive Ben Askren Update
It is being reported that after spending 59 days in a hospital in Wisconsin, former UFC and Bellator legend Ben Askren has been released and headed home.
Petr Yan News / BoxingNews.com / July 23
UFC Fight Night – Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi has an interesting bantamweight matchup between fan-favourite Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee. Yan (18-5) is looking to solidify his place in the title picture once again.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 22
Tom Aspinall To Defend UFC Heavyweight Title Against Ciryl Gane
Newly crowned undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will defend his title for the first time when he faces former interim champion Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321, set for October 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
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