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Tom Aspinall breaks his silence on Jon Jones’ retirement as Dana White confirms he is new UFC heavyweight champion

Tom Aspinall breaks his silence on Jon Jones’ retirement as Dana White confirms he is new UFC heavyweight champion

Tom Aspinall has taken to social media to share a message to fans after it was confirmed that he is the new UFC heavyweight champion. The fast-rising British star has been interim champion for almost two years, but has failed to land a unification fight with Jon Jones.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 21
Khalil Rountree Jr. dominates Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night

Khalil Rountree Jr. dominates Jamahal Hill at UFC Fight Night

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a dominant unanimous decision against Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Azerbaijan, taking the cards 49-46, 50-45, 50-45.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Magomed Ankalaev shares brutal four-word reaction to Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr’s UFC Baku headliner 

Magomed Ankalaev shares brutal four-word reaction to Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr’s UFC Baku headliner 

Count Magomed Ankalaev among those unimpressed by Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr’s efforts at UFC Baku. The pair of light heavyweight contenders were tasked with closing the show for the UFC’s first-ever visit to Azerbaijan.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 21

UFC fan favorite snaps losing streak in high-paced Baku co-main event

The co-main event for UFC Baku saw Ignacio Bahamondes try to break into the lightweight rankings when he met Rafael Fiziev. The UFC's first trip to Azerbaijan

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Curtis Blaydes calls out Tom Aspinall’s potential next opponent after close win over UFC Baku debutant

Curtis Blaydes calls out Tom Aspinall’s potential next opponent after close win over UFC Baku debutant

Curtis Blaydes called out a man who could be in line to face Tom Aspinall for the UFC heavyweight title. Blaydes was among those tasked with introducing live UFC action to the nation of Azerbaijan, as MMA’s leading promotion debuted in the country on Saturday.

Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
Merab Dvalishvili’s teammate ends UFC’s double-figure decision streak with devastating UFC Baku knockout

Merab Dvalishvili’s teammate ends UFC’s double-figure decision streak with devastating UFC Baku knockout

With UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili close by, one surging prospect continued to impress at UFC Baku. MMA’s leading promotion arrived in a new environment this week, as the UFC brought the Octagon to Azerbaijan for the very first time.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / June 21
UFC Baku fighter mistakenly celebrates before illegal move results in rare punishment once given to Jon Jones

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

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

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.

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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 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

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

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.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 21
Renato Moicano Feels Kamaru Usman Was Underpaid While Rose Namajunas Took Home $500K

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.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 21
Ilia Topuria explains why he'll finish Charles Oliveira in the first round

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

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’

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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 20
Kulabdam predicts second-round knockout of Felipe Lobo at ONE Friday Fights 114

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

Curtis Blaydes News / Empire Sports Media / June 20
UFC Baku Preview and Prediction: Curtis Blaydes – Rizvan Kuniev

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

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 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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 20
PFL Wichita: Full Fight Card

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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