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UFC GOAT criticizes ‘reality TV’ face-off between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett which overlooks top contender

UFC GOAT criticizes ‘reality TV’ face-off between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett which overlooks top contender

The next UFC lightweight title fight appears to have already been locked in after what happened at UFC 317. Ilia Topuria faced off with Paddy Pimblett inside the Octagon after becoming the new UFC lightweight champion.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / June 29
Dustin Poirier's UFC retirement promo will make you want to run through a wall

Dustin Poirier's UFC retirement promo will make you want to run through a wall

Dustin Poirier is three weeks away from capping off a legendary MMA career with a trilogy banger against Max Holloway in New Orleans, LA. It isn’t just any location, however.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29

Islam Makhachev’s coach names opponent that is a harder puzzle to solve than Ilia Topuria despite emphatic UFC 317 win

Islam Makhachev’s former title was won in devastating fashion at UFC 317. A new lightweight champion was crowned when Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round to remain undefeated.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29

UFC 317 KO victim breaks silence after scary and controversial loss left him out cold for several minutes

Jack Hermansson has issued a statement on social media following his loss at UFC 317. The long-time middleweight contender returned from a 16-month layoff on Saturday.

Ilia Topuria News / Dice City Sports / June 29
Ilia Topuria Kept His Promise In KO Win

Ilia Topuria Kept His Promise In KO Win

Ilia Topuria told people this week that he would knock out Charles Oliveira in the first round. With 2:27 left in the first round. Topuria connected with a short right to Oliveira’s chin and followed with a left hook.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29
Conor McGregor reacts to Ilia Topuria’s spectacular UFC 317 title win over Charles Oliveira… ‘UFC is back?’

Conor McGregor reacts to Ilia Topuria’s spectacular UFC 317 title win over Charles Oliveira… ‘UFC is back?’

Conor McGregor watched on as Ilia Topuria successfully captured the UFC lightweight title at UFC 317 this past Saturday. After Islam Makhachev vacated the 155lb title, the UFC announced that Ilia Topuria would take on Charles Oliveira for the vacant strap at UFC 317.

Charles Oliveira News / Bloody Elbow / June 29
‘Wasn’t how we wanted’… Charles Oliveira breaks silence after failing to reclaim the lightweight title at UFC 317

‘Wasn’t how we wanted’… Charles Oliveira breaks silence after failing to reclaim the lightweight title at UFC 317

UFC 317 was a tough night at the office for Charles Oliveira as he looked to reclaim the lightweight title. Oliveira was stopped in the first round by Ilia Topuria as the undefeated star became a two-time UFC champion after moving up from featherweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29
Dana White tells Justin Gaethje to retire after ‘whacky’ UFC lightweight title fight ultimatum

Dana White tells Justin Gaethje to retire after ‘whacky’ UFC lightweight title fight ultimatum

Following the incredible UFC 317 event this past Saturday, UFC boss Dana White reacted to Justin Gaethje’s retirement ultimatum. This past Saturday at UFC 317, Ilia Topuria knocked Charles Oliveira out cold in the first round to become the new UFC lightweight champion, winning the vacant belt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29

Dana White issues emphatic two-word response to Jon Jones’ claim he retired in 2024

Dana White has shut down talk about Jon Jones retiring from MMA after UFC 309. ‘Bones’ knocked out Stipe Miocic to defend his heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden last November.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 29
Ilia Topuria makes statement with quick stoppage of Charles Oliveira

Ilia Topuria makes statement with quick stoppage of Charles Oliveira

LAS VEGAS -- Ilia Topuria made good on his promise to finish Charles Oliveira in the first two or three rounds, knocking the future UFC hall-of-famer with an explosive combo 2:27 into the fight on Saturday night for the vacant UFC lightweight crown.

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Alexandre Pantoja News / MMA on SI / June 29
Alexandre Pantoja snaps unbroken 'curse' with UFC 317 victory

Alexandre Pantoja snaps unbroken 'curse' with UFC 317 victory

Alexandre Pantoja's UFC 317 victory was more than just a title defense; it was a moral victory not shared by any other flyweight in promotional history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 29
Arman Tsarukyan reacts to Ilia Topuria ‘avoiding’ him for Paddy Pimblett face-off at UFC 317

Arman Tsarukyan reacts to Ilia Topuria ‘avoiding’ him for Paddy Pimblett face-off at UFC 317

Arman Tsarukyan was not pleased to see the focus shift to Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett after the UFC 317 main event. Saturday’s pay-per-view headliner crowned Islam Makhachev’s successor, with Topuria making history as the latest entrant into the club of two-division UFC champions.

Brandon Royval News / MMA Weekly / June 29

Joshua Van defeats Brandon Royval at UFC 317 in potential Fight of the Year

UFC 317 featured the top flyweights in the world. Along with the title bout between champion Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France in the fight card's co-main event, the fight card also showcased the top contender in the division, Brandon Royval, taking on rising star Joshua Van.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 28
UFC 317 Results: Beneil Dariush survives early scare to defeat Renato Moicano

UFC 317 Results: Beneil Dariush survives early scare to defeat Renato Moicano

On the main card of UFC 317, we will see a big time lightweight matchup between two ranked lightweight contenders. Ninth ranked Beneil Dariush (22-6-1) is looking to snap his losing streak as he takes on the entertaining “Money” Renato Moicano (20-6-1).

Jon Jones News / MMA on SI / June 28
Ex-UFC GOAT rips Jon Jones for sudden retirement: 'I don't understand why'

Ex-UFC GOAT rips Jon Jones for sudden retirement: 'I don't understand why'

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has faced intense scrutiny from the public since he opted to retire from MMA this past Saturday, rather than accepting a potential unification bout with then-interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall.

Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / June 28
Is Jon Jones retired or not?

Is Jon Jones retired or not?

According to MMA Weekly, it is reported that Jon Jones could be looking at a return to the octagon soon after a recent admission that he’s ‘not really retired’.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 28
UFC 317: Full Fight Card

UFC 317: Full Fight Card

Wrapping up International Fight Week with a resounding bang, UFC 317 delivers a mixed martial arts spectacle to the T-Mobile Arena with a pair of spectacular title fights.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 28

PFL Chicago Results: Semifinal Phase of World Tournament Wraps With Exciting Card

PFL Chicago fight night is here! Tonight, Wintrust Arena in the Windy City serves as the setting for the seventh card in the 2025 PFL World Tournament.

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