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Max Holloway reflects on his final fight with Dustin Poirier having immediately watched it back after leaving the arena

The BMF champion didn’t wait too long before admiring his handiwork. With the help of his coaches, Max Holloway came out on top in the main event of UFC 318 this past Saturday night.

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Tom Aspinall officially locked in for his next UFC fight

Tom Aspinall has verbally agreed to his next UFC fight. The new undisputed heavyweight champion, Aspinall no longer has to wait in the shadow of Jon Jones, who put a halt to the Brit's career for over two years.

Patricio Pitbull News / Empire Sports Media / July 21

After getting his first UFC win, what’s next for Patricio Pitbull?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 318, we saw a very important matchup in the featherweight division. Former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull (37-8) made his second appearance inside the octagon as he took on “50K” Dan Ige (19-10).

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Paddy Pimblett reveals he almost suffered terrifying kidney failure after shocking weight cut

Paddy Pimblett has always struggled with brutal weight cuts and since joining the UFC, his weight fluctuations have become even more documented. Since joining the UFC in 2021, Paddy Pimblett has become one of the sport’s biggest stars, winning over fans from all over the world having already built up a huge fanbase in the UK.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Four fighters who could headline the UFC White House card after Jon Jones snub

Dana White has already set incredibly high expectations for the UFC’s White House event in 2026. White claimed it will be “the best card we’ve ever done” but with nearly a full year until the planned card, a lot of things are going to change in the sport before it takes shape.

MMA News / HITC / July 21

Israel Adesanya predicts who’ll win Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev with a ‘late finish’

Israel Adesanya won’t be in the Octagon next month, but he’ll still have a close eye on UFC 319’s main event. Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title has been one of the most anticipated fights of 2025 since it was announced.

Paulo Costa News / Empire Sports Media / July 21

After a vintage performance at UFC 318, what’s next for Paulo Costa?

In the co-main event of UFC 318 this past Saturday, we saw a middleweight showcase between two ranked contenders. Former title challenger Paulo Costa (15-4) took on a very dangerous striker in Roman Kopylov (14-4).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Conor McGregor reacts to Dillon Danis booking historic MMA fight on KSI card featuring Tony Ferguson

Conor McGregor has sent a message of support to Dillon Danis ahead of his comeback. The former dual-weight UFC champion’s old sparring partner hasn’t fought since being disqualified from his boxing debut against Logan Paul in October 2023.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 21

After retaining his BMF belt at UFC 318, what’s next for Max Holloway?

In the main event this past Saturday night at UFC 318, the BMF title was on the line. Max Holloway (27-8) was looking to become the first man to defend the BMF belt while simultaneously playing the ultimate spoiler by defeating Dustin Poirier (30-10) in his retirement fight.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

UFC champion belittles Ilia Topuria and stakes his claim to be the rightful BMF champion following UFC 318

At UFC 318, the BMF title was successfully defended for the first time. Max Holloway defeated Dustin Poirier and produced another five-round war that is fitting of the belt that he currently holds.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 21

Israel Adesanya predicts Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Israel Adesanya is picking his winner for the middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319. Formerly the middleweight kingpin, Adesanya now rides a three-fight skid, with one of those losses to current champion Du Plessis.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Ex-UFC fighter suggests major rule change as he calls out Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 judging

Retired UFC star Josh Thomson has an issue with two of the judges after UFC 318. The only man who has knocked out Nate Diaz watched Dustin Poirier‘s retirement fight on Saturday night.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 21

Paulo Costa to ‘Boost’ Vintage Rivalry with Visit to Chicago While Khamzat Chimaev Stretches War of Words

Don’t call it a comeback; ‘vintage’ Paulo Costa, who went 5-0 in his early UFC days did not lose a step. The fighter just needed his tune back, and he did at UFC 318.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 21

Israel Adesanya offers rare praise to old rival Paulo Costa after ‘vintage’ performance at UFC 318

Even Israel Adesanya couldn’t hate on Paulo Costa after he returned to winning ways at UFC 318. The middleweight duo shared a bitter rivalry before and after their title fight in September 2020.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 21

Jon Jones reacts to Dana White denying him spot on UFC White House card

In late June, former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones relinquished his heavyweight championship and announced his retirement from fighting. Two weeks

Amanda Nunes News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

Amanda Nunes Back In Testing Pool

Amanda Nunes is officially back in the UFC’s anti-doping program, signalling a likely return to action after announcing her retirement in 2023. The former two-division champion was tested within the past week, as confirmed by the UFC’s anti-doping database.

Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Max Holloway Sends a Clear Message to Ilia Topuria After His UFC 318 Victory

A dominant win at UFC 318 sets the stage for a potential high-stakes rematch. It was an emotional night at UFC 318, as fans witnessed the farewell fight of a true legend.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 20

Max Holloway sends retirement message to Dustin Poirier after UFC 318 war

It's official, Dustin Poirier has retired, and the UFC loses one of its most reliable all-action lightweight stars. Poirier ended his run with the promotion following a decision loss to longtime rival Max Holloway at UFC 318.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 20

Jon Jones responds as Dana White rules him out of UFC White House event

Jon Jones is a 'little disappointed' with the news that Dana White thinks he's too big a risk to headline UFC White House in 2026. UFC Boss White snubbed Jones' name during the UFC 318 post-event presser, where he called him a 'risk' and implied he won't be coming back to headline the card.