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On YouTubeJon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
UFC Baku fighter mistakenly celebrates before illegal move results in rare punishment once given to Jon Jones
A controversial moment took place during the UFC Baku prelims, bringing back memories from one of Jon Jones’ 2019 title fights. The UFC debuted in Azerbaijan with an intriguing Fight Night card on Saturday, June 21.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 21
Khalil Rountree Looks to Silence Jamahal Hill
Ahead of their match up today. Jamahal Hill said that Khalil Rountree wasn’t on his level and that’s something that he truly believes. After two failed attempts to schedule a fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov protege ‘blatantly cheats’ at UFC Baku as he lands controversial decision win
One of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighters got away with cheating at UFC Baku. For the first time ever, the UFC heads to the country of Azerbaijan for a Fight Night event.
Kamaru Usman News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Kamaru Usman’s brother saves his UFC career as he beats undefeated heavyweight at UFC Baku
Kamaru Usman’s brother returned to the octagon with an impressive come from behind victory to likely save his UFC career. Heavyweight contender Mohammed Usman looked to be heading towards yet another defeat in the early stages of his showdown with Hamdy Abdelwahab, who was 4-0 entering the fight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Michael Bisping takes hilarious dig at Jon Jones with ‘code word’ guess at UFC Baku
Jon Jones’ avoidance of Tom Aspinall even managed to come up during the very first fight of UFC Baku. Not many topics continue to garner significant attention quite like the heavyweight title picture in the UFC.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
UFC veteran Jessica Eye responds to Conor McGregor welcoming her to BKFC with open arms
Conor McGregor said ex-UFC star Jessica Eye looks better than ever ahead of her BKFC debut. The former UFC title challenger and 16-time UFC veteran Jessica Eye is set to make her return to combat sports this weekend at BKFC Texas.
Magomed Ankalaev News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Magomed Ankalaev picks a side for UFC Baku main event that could determine a future challenger
Magomed Ankalaev knows who he’ll be rooting for when Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. collide at UFC Baku. Two of Alex Pereira’s 2024 victims are set to headline the UFC’s debut event in Azerbaijan, as the promotion touches down in new territory for the first time this year.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 21
Renato Moicano Feels Kamaru Usman Was Underpaid While Rose Namajunas Took Home $500K
Kamaru Usman returned to action last weekend after a long break from the sport. The former UFC champion was battling injuries and had to spend prolonged time outside of the octagon.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
UFC fighter slams the promotion for ‘disrespecting’ Islam Makhachev’s teammate with UFC Baku card placement
One aspect of the UFC’s debut event in Baku has irked an 11-fight veteran. The UFC Octagon has touched down in Azerbaijan, where a 12-fight card will play out inside the Baku Crystal Hall on Saturday.
Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Who is Ronda Rousey? Meet the UFC trailblazer who dominated the women's division
Ronda Rousey is one of the most iconic faces of women’s fighting in the UFC. She was the first big star of the division, owing to Ronda Rousey’s dominant performances from the very first women’s fight in the company.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Alex Pereira responds to rumors of UFC heavyweight title fight with threatening message
Alex Pereira may have unintentionally inserted himself into the UFC heavyweight title conversation and has now cleared up his imminent plans. The UFC‘s saga involving Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has continued on now for several months, but has now seemingly reached its culmination.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov tells Dana White to sign his Olympian teammate to fight Jon Jones
Since his retirement from the sport in 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov has continued his relationship with the UFC and more importantly Dana White. When Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the sport in 2020, it came as not only a shock to the UFC fans but also to UFC boss Dana White.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 21
Ilia Topuria explains why he'll finish Charles Oliveira in the first round
Undefeated former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria returns to the lightweight division on June 28 in the UFC 317 main event against former 155-pound champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title.
Alex Pereira News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Alex Pereira Has a Clear Answer on a Potential Heavyweight Move
Once a dominant force in the light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira’s momentum was halted at UFC 313. Riding a five-fight win streak and looking like a man possessed, the former champion collided with Magomed Ankalaev in a brutal chess match that ended with Pereira losing his belt.
Ronda Rousey News / BoxingNews.com / June 21
Rousey On Her Neurological Issues – ‘I’m Getting Some Help’
Ronda Rousey has opened up on the neurological issues that plagued her fighting career. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion made six title defenses before her consecutive losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.
Kulabdam predicts second-round knockout of Felipe Lobo at ONE Friday Fights 114
Bantamweight knockout artist Kulabdam Sor Jor Piek Uthai hopes to punch his ticket to a US$100,000 contract at ONE Friday Fights 114. The Thai hitter
Jon Jones' former UFC rival sounds off on Tom Aspinall fight delay
MMA fans continue to be anguished toward UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and his indecision toward interim champion Tom Aspinall. Whether the two are finally going to lock horns in the Octagon remains to be seen, and a former rival of Jon Jones has grown sick of Jones' recent behavior.
Curtis Blaydes News / Empire Sports Media / June 20
UFC Baku Preview and Prediction: Curtis Blaydes – Rizvan Kuniev
The UFC heads to Baku for the first time tomorrow and a heavyweight clash will be the featured matchup on the main card. Former interim title challenger Curtis Blaydes (18-5) will be welcoming promotional newcomer Rizvan Kuniev (13-2-1, 1) to the octagon.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 20
UFC Fight Night – Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes: Preview & Betting Tips
The stakes couldn’t be clearer when lightweights Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev and Ignacio “La Jaula” Bahamondes collide in Baku, Azerbaijan in the co-main event for this upcoming UFC Fight Night card on Saturday.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 20
Jon Jones Just isn’t Into Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones has made a living fighting everybody and beating them down one by one. Fans have short memories of that and are very frustrated with the UFC heavyweight champion.
PFL Wichita: Full Fight Card
Making their way to Kansas, the PFL delivers on another action-packed card in PFL Wichita, featuring a bevy of top-level lightweight, bantamweight and women’s flyweight competitors.
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