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On YouTubeDustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 16
Dustin Poirier has a GOAT claim in one category according to UFC veteran… ‘Top 5 maybe in history’
One former UFC fighter says the failure to win an undisputed title doesn’t eliminate Dustin Poirier from every GOAT discussion. Poirier’s career in mixed martial arts will come to an end on July 19, when he makes the walk for one last Octagon appearance almost two decades after his first professional fight.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / July 16
UFC’s new heavyweight star considered retiring before ‘dream’ signing began path to Tom Aspinall’s title
Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida is gearing up for a pursuit of Tom Aspinall’s UFC gold, but he wasn’t always confident of making it to this point. Almeida had his UFC signing confirmed in early July, with the man widely branded MMA’s best heavyweight grappler becoming a free agent after leaving ONE Championship.
UFC star questions need for BMF belt in Holloway vs Poirier trilogy
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall thinks the 'baddest motherf-----' belt is nothing to remark about. The newly minted champion, Aspinall holds the most prestigious title in MMA, that of the UFC heavyweight champion.
Jon Anik names the next UFC 'BMF' title challenger following Holloway-Poirier 3
UFC play-by-play voice Jon Anik will be Octagon-side this weekend to call the BMF title fight, which features a trilogy between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 318 in New Orleans, La.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 16
Alexander Volkanovski snubs Conor McGregor trilogy when picking Dustin Poirier win that ‘stands out’ the most
One recent moment in UFC 318 star Dustin Poirier’s lengthy career sticks out in the mind of featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. The MMA community is looking back on Poirier’s career as the fan-favorite lightweight veteran gears up to make his final walk to the Octagon close to home in Louisiana this Saturday night.
Nate Diaz pleads with Conor McGregor to settle trilogy: 'Nobody else to fight'
Nate Diaz has made his stance clear regarding a possible UFC comeback: it’s an old rival or bust. Diaz wants to settle the score with former two-division champion Conor McGregor, as the pair sits dead even at one fight apiece, dating to Aug.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 16
‘Poatan sleeps Aspinall’… Fans debate Alex Pereira’s potential heavyweight move following stunning weight update
It isn’t currently clear when Alex Pereira will be making his return to the Octagon. Though nothing has been confirmed, it appears likely that Pereira will look to recapture the light heavyweight title in a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev later this year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 16
Daniel Cormier shares new theory on why UFC agreed to Jon Jones fighting Stipe Miocic over Tom Aspinall
If the UFC knew how things would turn out, Daniel Cormier seemingly does not believe Jon Jones would have gotten his wish to fight Stipe Miocic last year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 16
Joe Rogan’s shock decision not to commentate Dustin Poirier’s UFC 318 retirement speculated on by ex-fighter
Joe Rogan won’t be commentating at UFC 318, but one former fighter would not be surprised to still see him at Smoothie King Center on July 19. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion is back in Louisiana this week, where one of the state’s all-time best fighters will bring their career to a close in the main event of UFC 318.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 16
Nate Diaz recounts handing Conor McGregor his first UFC loss
Ten days before UFC 196 in March 2016, the fight card lost one of its main event fighters. A lightweight title bout between then-featherweight champion Conor
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 16
Holloway Vs. Poirier Predictions – ‘That’s A Tough One’
Max Holloway takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19, defending his BMF title, as MMA pros gave their predictions. Holloway claimed the BMF belt in dramatic fashion at UFC 300, knocking out Justin Gaethje with just one second left on the clock.
Belal Muhammad News / Dice City Sports / July 16
Belal Muhammad Advocates For More Weight Divisions
Belal Muhammad’s comments reflect a growing sentiment in MMA. That the current structure of UFC weight classes leaves many elite fighters stuck in difficult situations too big for one division, too small for the next.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 15
Dana White teases Jon Jones, Conor McGregor UFC White House card
UFC CEO and president Dana White teased the return of former champions Jon Jones and Conor McGregor on the UFC White House card next year. The premier
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 15
Conor McGregor’s business partner confirms superstar fighter’s planned UFC comeback at The White House
Conor McGregor’s comeback teases might be legitimate after all. UFC superstar Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in the Octagon in four years, but his lust to fight at least one more time remains stronger than ever, according to his prominent business partner.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 15
Dana White calls UFC White House event ‘the Sphere on steroids’ in huge tease for unprecedented fight card
UFC CEO Dana White is all-in on hosting an event at The White House. The UFC is less than a year removed from its historic UFC 306 card at the Las Vegas Sphere, and UFC CEO Dana White has another one-off event already in the works.
Chael Sonnen News / HITC / July 15
Chael Sonnen shares ‘conspiracy’ over KO stoppage in Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira fight
Chael Sonnen has put forward an intriguing theory regarding the controversial stoppage in Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira. Derrick Lewis made quick work of another rising contender at UFC Nashville, needing just 35 seconds to finish Tallison Teixeira.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 15
Stephen Thompson Future With UFC Unknown
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson’s night in Nashville was a rough one both physically and professionally. After dropping a split decision to rising contender
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 15
5 best light heavyweight UFC fighters ever
The greatest UFC fighter ever, Jon Jones, recently retired from MMA. While the man nicknamed Bones ended his career as the Heavyweight Champion, he spent the vast majority of his career fighting at light heavyweight.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 15
UFC Fight Night: Middleweight Showdown Lights Up Yas Island UAE
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the UFC returns to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for UFC on ABC 9: Whittaker vs. de Ridder. This marks the promotion’s
Yoel Romero News / HITC / July 15
BKFC boss explains why it’s hard to find an opponent for Yoel Romero: ‘A couple of guys…’
Setting up a fight for former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero is no simple task. Bare Knuckle FC has added another big name to its roster, signing Yoel Romero.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 15
Merab Dvalishvili sounds off on Umar Nurmagomedov: 'Where is he now?'
Fresh off a remarkable run as bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili has never shied away from speaking his mind on contenders and the ever-shifting landscape of the UFC’s 135-pound division.
Derrick Lewis News / HITC / July 15
Referee Jason Herzog opens up on his controversial stoppage in Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
‘Big’ John McCarthy had a word with referee Jason Herzog after his stoppage in the main event at UFC Nashville. Derrick Lewis added another highlight to his résumé, stopping 6’7″ heavyweight Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds to secure his 16th knockout win inside the Octagon.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA Weekly / July 15
Former UFC lightweight champion says 'Ilia Topuria is special'
Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria moved up a division and capture the lightweight title by knocking out former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 on June 28 (full fight video). The win capped off one of the most impressive three-fight runs in the promotion's history.
Fun Lightweight Prospect Calls Out Previous Champion
After logging two wins this year already, lightweight prospect Terrance McKinney already has his next opponent in his sights for his third Octagon assignment.
MMA News / Field Level Media / July 15
UFC announces return to Perth, Australia in September
The UFC made official on Monday its return to the city of Perth, Western Australia. The fourth-most populous city in Australia will host UFC Fight Night on Sunday, Sept.
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