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UFC lightweight title contender sends harsh message to Paddy Pimblett
Arman Tsarukyan is still bitter about the current state of the UFC’s lightweight division. One day before he was scheduled to compete for the world title, Tsarukyan suffered a back injury to halt plans for a UFC 311 main event fight in January against then-champion Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan has not been granted a redo since.
UFC Perth main event could decide next fight for Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 winner
The UFC’s return to Australia later this year will officially be headlined by a massive light heavyweight clash. Scheduled to take place at the RAC Arena on September 27, UFC Perth features as part of a packed slate of international trips for the world’s leading MMA promotion during the latter half of 2025.
Fedor Emelianenko News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Fedor Emelianenko made referee complaint after he was shockingly knocked out cold by UFC legend in wild war
Throughout his career in MMA, Fedor Emelianenko fought and got the better of several UFC legends but there were a few fighters who successfully beat the Russian.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Ciryl Gane’s coach annoyed by ‘whiny’ Tom Aspinall… ‘I understand what Jon Jones is saying’
Ciryl Gane’s coach has not taken too kindly to some of UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s recent remarks. The heavyweight division is finally moving on this year following a lengthy saga involving a champion who was reluctant to face his interim counterpart in Jon Jones.
Dan Hooker News / FirstSportz / July 30
Dan Hooker Admits to Strained Relations and Not Fighting in Australia Card After UFC 317 Tickets Were Canceled
UFC fan favorite fighter and City Kickboxing Team product Dan Hooker was very close to a UFC Perth return. It is the second UFC event held in Australia this year.
Piotr Kuberski: Next To Wear The KSW Crown
The KSW middleweight division has held it’s own as one of the pound-for-pound best divisions in all of mixed martial arts. Ranging from KSW’s greatest legend, Mamed Khalidov, to such champions as Scott Askham and ONE’s Roberto Soldic, the division has produced top-tier world talent almost from it’s inception.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
‘First blood’… Conor McGregor takes massive step towards UFC return with bizarre series of videos
Conor McGregor has shared a series of posts that indicate he is getting serious about his return to the octagon. The Irishman hasn’t fought in the UFC since the summer of 2021 when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier, and appears to be enjoying his life away from fighting.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 29
Jon Jones offered blockbuster Fedor Emelianenko fight in White House-style event
As rumors of his return at the UFC's White House event grow stronger, Jon Jones has been handed a legendary fight offer that could be his biggest to date.
Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / July 29
Brock Lesnar instantly sent Jon Jones a warning after being called out for UFC super fight following career-best win
Jon Jones faced a long list of former champions and legends during his incredible career. Sharing the Octagon with many fellow all-time greats is one of the reasons why his run is held in such high regard.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 29
UFC Perth main event announced featuring fighter who gave Jon Jones his toughest test
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes returns in the UFC Perth headliner against a fellow KO artist. UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker was briefly linked to a potential main event booking for the UFC’s return to Perth, Australia on September 27th.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 29
UFC Perth to be headlined by Carlos Ulberg – Dominick Reyes
The UFC is heading to Perth, Australia on September 27th and today, the promotion announced a major main event in the light heavyweight division. Former title challenger Dominick Reyes (15-4) will be taking on top contender Carlos Ulberg (12-1).
Black Larry Shatters Records and Zac Moore Dominates in Wild Friday Night Fights at PLN Studios
Friday Night Fights brought electrifying CarJitsu Championship action to PLN Studios in Branson, Missouri for Week 7, delivering historic moments, tactical surprises, and a series of jaw-dropping submissions.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 29
Joe Rogan shares hilarious reaction to receiving Dana White’s birthday wishes due to striking likenesses
Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan received a lot of messages on a birthday that wasn’t his. Joe Rogan and UFC CEO Dana White have been friends and business colleagues for more than two decades.
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / July 29
New Developments in Ben Askren’s Recovery
It is being reported by MMA Weekly that Ben Askren has been readmitted into the hospital following a complication with his double lung transplant recovery.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 29
‘I hate that!’…UFC legend scolds Ilia Topuria for alleging he’d rather vacate title than fight Arman Tsarukyan
Paul Felder criticized UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria for avoiding a fight with Arman Tsarukyan. After knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last month, Ilia Topuria‘s UFC lightweight title reign has officially kicked off.
UFC Hall of Famer opens door to possible MMA return
One of the most successful fighters in the history of Canadian MMA might be considering a return to competition. UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre stands
Bogdan Guskov News / Empire Sports Media / July 29
After another knockout win at UFC Abu Dhabi, what’s next for Bogdan Guskov?
Kicking off the main card this past Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi was a matchup between two dangerous light heavyweight contenders. Bogdan Guskov (18-3) was looking to get the biggest win of his octagon career while Nikita Krylov (30-11) was looking to bounce back after a tough loss in his last fight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 29
Top heavyweight questions whether Ciryl Gane is ‘all in’ on MMA ahead of third UFC title shot vs. Tom Aspinall
One top UFC heavyweight believes Ciryl Gane doesn’t have the motivation needed to defeat Tom Aspinall. Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will make his first title defense against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event in October.
UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev drops training footage for Alex Pereira rematch
UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev has officially started camp ahead of his first light heavyweight title defense. Currently on an unbeaten run that dates back to his second UFC appearance in 2018, Ankalaev successfully claimed the promotion’s light heavyweight belt when he defeated Alex Pereira via unanimous decision at UFC 313.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 29
Former Champ Name-drops Petr Yan As Stiffest Test To Ilia Topuria And ‘Great Fight’ At Featherweight
Once out of the title talks on the deep-end of a three-peat stew, Petr Yan is back in the game big time. This past weekend’s UFC on ABC 9 in Abu Dhabi has made it a three-win streak for the Russian bantamweight.
Former middleweight champ suggests what Dricus du Plessis must do to beat Khamzat Chimaev
There are three weeks left until one of the year’s most anticipated UFC title fights. While fans didn’t get Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev or Jon Jones vs.
Strangest Knockouts in UFC History
The UFC constantly provides us with discussion topics, however, what are the strangest knockouts in UFC history? We see knockouts as a result of punches, think Ilia Topuria against Charles Oliveira and kicks, think Islam Makhachev knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, but we aren’t talking about those knockouts.
Petr Yan News / Empire Sports Media / July 29
What’s next for Petr Yan after UFC Abu Dhabi?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, we saw a very interesting matchup in the bantamweight division. Former champion Petr Yan (19-5) was taking a decent step back in terms of ranked competition as he took on 12th ranked Marcus McGhee (10-2).
Reinier de Ridder News / Empire Sports Media / July 29
After his big win at UFC Abu Dhabi, what’s next for Reinier De Ridder?
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, we saw a big time matchup in the middleweight division. Former champion Robert Whittaker (26-9) was taking on the surging top contender and former ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (21-2).
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