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On YouTubeRose Namajunas News / Empire Sports Media / June 17
After getting back in the win column at UFC Atlanta, what’s next for Rose Namajunas?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, former world champion Rose Namajunas (14-7) was looking to get back on track. “Thug” Rose had a tough challenger in front of her in the motivated and surging Miranda Maverick (15-6).
Tom Aspinall targets two new UFC heavyweight opponents with Jon Jones fight in doubt
Tom Aspinall is done waiting around for Jon Jones as he targets two new opponents. The UFC interim heavyweight champion had put his plans on hold for months while the division waited for clarity from the sidelined champion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Daniel Cormier tells Kamaru Usman which top five welterweight he must avoid after first UFC win in four years
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returned to the win column in Atlanta. It’s close to four years since Usman defeated Colby Covington at UFC 268 to record the final successful defense of his dominant and lengthy reign.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Islam Makhachev’s longtime teammate claims shocking retirement timeline highlights ‘very sad’ time in MMA
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes there’s more to the story behind Islam Makhachev’s retirement timeline. UFC superstar Islam Makhachev‘s legendary career could be coming to an abrupt end after a few more appearances in the Octagon.
Cody Garbrandt News / MMA Weekly / June 17
Sean O'Malley trashes Cody Garbrandt following second consecutive defeat
Following his defeat on Saturday night, Cody Garbrandt was targeted by Sean O'Malley, reigniting their feud stemming from 2020. 'No Love' has endured a rough time since losing the UFC bantamweight title against former teammate TJ Dillashaw eight years ago.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Alexandre Pantoja names the legendary boxer he’ll need to emulate to beat Mike Tyson-like Kai Kara-France at UFC 317
Alexandre Pantoja is looking forward to his next flyweight title defense for one reason in particular. There was some debate surrounding what would be next for the 125 pound champion with several challengers being in the mix.
Khalil Rountree News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Khalil Rountree Jr. once left UFC opponent sidelined for a year with devastating move many say shouldn’t be legal
UFC Baku headliner Khalil Rountree Jr. left a fighter wondering if they’d ever compete again after the ending of their 2021 fight. Rountree Jr. is tasked with headlining the UFC’s first-ever card in Azerbaijan this Saturday night, as the Octagon touches down in new territory.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
UFC 317 Full fight card including Ilia Topuria’s clash with Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight title
UFC 317 is the next big event in the MMA calendar, and a new champion will be crowned in a massive main event fight. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 28, 2025, just weeks after the hugely successful UFC 316 event.
Jorge Masvidal News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Jorge Masvidal guarantees ‘scary’ undefeated UFC featherweight contender will soon become champion
Jorge Masvidal believes undefeated Russian contender Movsar Evloev is a guaranteed future champion in the featherweight division after training with him.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Joe Rogan said Curtis Blaydes carved open MMA legend ‘like a can of tuna’ with sickening ground and pound elbows
Curtis Blaydes has suffered some big setbacks during his UFC career along with some statement-making highs. Even making his return to the Octagon in 2025 has been difficult, with Blaydes being forced to withdraw from UFC 313 before being rebooked for UFC Baku on June 21.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / June 17
Tom Aspinall plans charity motivated by autistic son
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall rose through the heavyweight ranks to the top of the division over a three year span after arriving in the fight promotion in July 2023.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
‘You look stupid’… Dana White didn’t hold back after being unimpressed by UFC Baku star’s 2020 win
The style of one UFC Baku fighter hasn’t always impressed UFC CEO Dana White. White’s promotion touches down in a new country this Saturday night, as the latest UFC Fight Night takes place in Azerbaijan.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Jamahal Hill makes a bizarre claim that Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka may have something to say about
They famously say that Scousers don’t get knocked out, but it seems that UFC Baku headliner Jamahal Hill doesn’t either — even when he actually does. Hill is badly in need of a victory in his next fight, which is fast approaching as the UFC gears up to debut in a new country.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Conor McGregor’s history-making teammate reportedly cut from the UFC for a second time after devastating knockout loss
A history-making fighter has seemingly had his second run in the UFC come to an end. UFC 315 delivered some big performances last month with Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad in the main event to become the welterweight champion.
Nate Diaz News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
‘Look at Nate Diaz’… Sean O’Malley’s coach not concerned by consecutive UFC losses
Back-to-back losses have pushed former champion Sean O’Malley out of the UFC bantamweight title picture. Things didn’t go O’Malley’s way in the main event of the UFC 316 pay-per-view on June 7.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Justin Gaethje creates his UFC super card including epic rematches and 4-man ‘death match’ title fight
Justin Gaethje has assembled his ideal UFC super card which includes some of the sport’s biggest stars ever. Justin Gaethje last stepped into the UFC Octagon earlier this year at UFC 313 when he once again defeated Rafael Fiziev in a big lightweight clash.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Charles Oliveira is just one win away from matching Jim Miller’s incredible record and could do it at UFC 317
Charles Oliveira has a chance to make history in his main event title fight at UFC 317. The Brazilian fighter is aiming to regain the UFC Lightweight title in the main event of the card, which pits Charles Oliveira against former UFC Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria.
Belal Muhammad News / BoxingNews.com / June 17
Is Belal Muhammad Underappreciated?
Belal Muhammad does not have the best reputation in the UFC despite his impressive career. Muhammad solidified his name with a dominant victory against Leon Edwards at UFC 304 via a unanimous decision.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 17
Dustin Poirier BMF Farewell
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the upcoming pay-per-view event in New Orleans was built to celebrate Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight. UFC 318 takes place at the Smoothie King Center on July 19 and features Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) facing Max Holloway in a trilogy bout for the BMF title.
Dustin Poirier News / BoxingNews.com / June 17
Dustin Poirier’s Career – Key Milestones
Dustin Poirier faces Max Holloway at UFC 318 in his farewell fight as we look at his legacy. Poirier enters into the fight with a loss against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 17
Jamahal Hill Vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Preview
Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku as we preview this upcoming fight. The event marks the first time the UFC will be in Azerbaijan, following the initial relocation from Kansas City after Hill suffered an injury.
Islam Makhachev News / Athlon Sports / June 16
Will Islam Makhachev Retire From the UFC Soon? Here's What His Coach Said
Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a 15-fight win streak that has him in conversations with legends like Anderson Silva.
UFC Atlanta salaries reveal surprising fighter payouts
Payout information for UFC Atlanta has been revealed by the Georgia Athletic Commission, and you'd be surprised at some of the numbers. The figures, courtesy of MMA Fighting, show the disclosed payouts for participants on the June 14 Fight Night, headlined by former champion Kamaru Usman against Joaquin Buckley.
Rose Namajunas News / Dice City Sports / June 16
Namajunas To Make One More Run?
Rose Namajunas is one of the most decorated women fighters in the UFC. She’s a former two time UFC strawweight champion Namajunas. She had a tough task on her hands, fighting her sparring partner Miranda Maverick.
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