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On YouTubeIlia Topuria News / MMA on SI / July 25
Ilia Topuria says he’d rather give up his UFC belt than face top contender
Ilia Topuria has explained he'd rather vacate his belt than welcome a fight with the No. 1-ranked lightweight title contender. 'El Matador' vied hard for his shot at lightweight gold, hounding Islam Makhachev for a fight before eventually knocking out Charles Oliveira for the vacant belt at UFC 317.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Ilia Topuria is accused of outdoing Jon Jones with the ‘most blatant ducking’ in UFC history
Ilia Topuria is being criticized for his stance on defending the UFC lightweight title against one particular contender. Topuria is less than one month removed from reaching two-division glory on MMA’s biggest stage, a feat he achieved in the curtain closer of this year’s edition of International Fight Week.
Israel Adesanya gives bold pick for Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Of all the upcoming UFC fights, Islam Makhachev's purported welterweight double-champ fight with Jack Della Maddalena is one of the most intriguing. Makhachev's size was his greatest asset at lightweight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Paulo Costa breaks down exactly how he would beat ‘dead man walking’ Khamzat Chimaev
Paulo Costa has evidently been thinking a lot about how his matchup with bitter rival Khamzat Chimaev would play out inside the UFC Octagon. The cancellation of Costa’s clash with Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023 only added fuel to the fire of their rivalry, and the heat has continued to pick up this year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Robert Whittaker once made a bold claim about how he would fare against Jon Jones… ‘I surprise a lot of people’
Had UFC Abu Dhabi headliner Robert Whittaker beaten Israel Adesanya in 2019, he might have gotten the chance to prove his ambitious remarks about fighting Jon Jones correct.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Islam Makhachev’s coach ‘one million percent’ agrees with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s take on fight that has him ‘concerned’
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently gave his thoughts on one of the biggest fights of 2025. A reference to Islam Makhachev was all it took for the Nelk Boys to face the power of Ilia Topuria during their recent live stream.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
UFC star who is booked in a likely title eliminator at UFC 320 doesn’t plan on signing another contract
When he fights out his current UFC contract, Khalil Rountree Jr. will be done with MMA. Rountree Jr. has broken through from mid-tier status to become a strong fixture in the UFC light heavyweight title picture.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Sean O’Malley ‘still delusional’ about beating Merab Dvalishvili… ‘Holloway beat Dustin in his third fight’
A recent result has given former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley another boost in confidence. O’Malley was submitted by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316 in June.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 25
UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker vs. de Ridder weigh-in results
The Octagon is in Abu Dhabi for Saturday's UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder fight card. The event takes place at Etihad Arena and is headlined by a middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and No.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24
Dana White reveals location for Conor McGregor meeting as 2026 UFC comeback talks heat up
It looks like UFC boss Dana White will be meeting with Conor McGregor soon. Today marks a whopping 1,475 days since we last saw Conor McGregor in the Octagon.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24
‘Doesn’t make any sense’… Joe Rogan heavily criticized one of Robert Whittaker’s biggest wins and questioned him on it
Robert Whittaker has already achieved an incredible career in MMA at 34 years old. Whittaker has a goal in mind for how he wants to spend his final years in the sport before riding off into the sunset with over 35 fights under his belt.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24
‘Coin flip’ … Sean O’Malley predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320
Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen is a lot closer than most people think. The next UFC bantamweight title fight is ‘Sugar’-free as champion Merab Dvalishvili defends his belt against top contender Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event of UFC 320 on Oct.
Islam Makhachev News / MMA on SI / July 24
Undefeated MMA champion dominates UFC veteran, gets belt from Islam Makhachev
UFC star Islam Makhachev was in attendance at UAE Warriors 62 to witness an impressive performance from one of the promotion’s champions. Technically not
Robert Whittaker News / MMA on SI / July 24
UFC bogeyman flattened Robert Whittaker’s teeth with savage choke
Robert Whittaker returns from one of the most devastating losses of his career when he steps in the Octagon this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi. 'The Reaper' was once ontop of the world, holding the middleweight championship and defending it against Yoel Romero.
UFC reveals stacked lineup for Aspinall vs Gane with fan-favorite return
UFC has revealed several more fights that puts UFC 321 on track to becoming a stacked PPV. The Abu Dhabi event plays host to the long awaited undisputed heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24
Dustin Poirier gives honest take on potential Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway rematch
Dustin Poirier thinks Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway 2 could play out a little bit differently. BMF Champion Max Holloway is in a ‘great spot’ following his unanimous decision win over the now-retired Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 last weekend.
UFC KO artist books quick turnaround for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira fight card
One of the UFC’s fastest-rising knockout artists already has his next fight booked less than a week after scoring yet another first-round finish. It’s
Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / July 24
Shara Magomedov gives blunt prediction on Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev: ‘Two seconds…’
Shara Magomedov doesn’t expect Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev to be much of a contest. ‘Bullet’ is back in action this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi, looking to rebound from the first loss of his career.
Sean Strickland News / Total Apex Sports / July 24
Former UFC Champ Sean Strickland Suspended Indefinitely After Throwing Punches
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland was suspended indefinitely by the Nevada State Athletic Commission following an altercation with another fighter at an MMA event in Las Vegas in June.
Khabib Nurmagomedov recalls unusual UFC 229 buildup against Conor McGregor
Nearly seven years after Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his UFC Lightweight Championship against Conor McGregor, there appears to be some unfinished business between the two regarding how the rivalry will be remembered.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 24
Ilia Topuria drops bombshell, will relinquish his title than give Arman Tsarukyan the next title shot
The UFC’s lightweight throne has rarely seen a character quite like Ilia Topuria. Equal parts technician and brash showman, the undefeated Georgian-Spanish champion has set the MMA community ablaze once more, this time not with highlight-reel knockouts, but with a bold declaration that shakes the lightweight division and stirs the MMA community.
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.
Amanda Nunes News / Dice City Sports / July 23
Amanda Nunes re-enters testing pool
Amanda Nunes has officially made her back into the UFC anti-doping pool. Nunes retired from the competition in 2023. With Nunes reentering the anti-doping pool, this could only mean that she plans on making a comeback to the UFC.
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