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Why Islam Makhachev vacated the UFC Lightweight title ahead of Ilia Topuria’s battle with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
The UFC 317 main event sees Ilia Topuria battling Charles Oliveira, with the vacant UFC Lightweight championship on the line following Islam Makhachev vacating the belt.
Ben Askren News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Ben Askren’s current status receives positive update after he was able to open his eyes and show responsiveness
The MMA world has been rallying around Ben Askren following the updates surrounding his current health scare. Askren was hospitalized in critical condition after suffering from pneumonia as a result of a staph infection with his family being overwhelmed by the support they have received since the news went public.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
Islam Makhachev’s coach reveals shocking retirement timeline ahead of welterweight title fight
UFC fans might not have the enjoyment of watching Islam Makhachev for much longer as his head coach has provided a surprising retirement timeline. Islam
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.
Kamaru Usman News / Bloody Elbow / June 17
UFC legend tells Kamaru Usman to call out ‘alpha male’ welterweight nobody wants to fight
Kamaru Usman’s title dreams are still alive in 2025. The former UFC Welterweight Champion had a long road to get back into the win column. After nearly four years and a three-fight losing skid to Leon Edwards (twice) and Khamzat Chimaev, Usman returned in the main event of UFC Atlanta where he notched a dominant decision win over Joaquin Buckley.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Khalil Rountree Jr. shocked Joe Rogan after spending four months in Thailand with dominant win at UFC 236
UFC Baku headliner Khalil Rountree Jr. changed the trajectory of his life and career while spending four months in Thailand. UFC light heavyweight Khalil Rountree Jr.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Jamahal Hill renamed the UFC Apex ‘Sweet Dreams Stadium’ with 48-second knockout over Robert Whittaker’s protege
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill bounced back from his first UFC loss with a wild first-round finish. After a serious arm injury suffered against Paul Craig at UFC 263, many didn’t know what to expect from Jamahal Hill in his return in December 2021.
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 star claims he's backup fighter for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira
One of the UFC’s top-ranked lightweight contenders has surprised fans with a claim that he’ll be serving as the backup fighter for UFC 317’s main event.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Conor McGregor told to ‘stop running’ from UFC comeback and long-awaited Nate Diaz trilogy
Conor McGregor has been told to ‘stop running’ and accept a third fight with Nate Diaz by former world champion Jake Shields. Diaz and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Shields have been best friends for years, and were close-knit teammates during the build-up to both of his 2016 McGregor fights.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 16
Team Makhachev Reveals UFC’s Power Play to Elevate Ilia Topuria
As Islam Makhachev gears up for a move to welterweight, questions surrounding his lightweight exit continue to stir. Many expected him to face the rising Ilia Topuria in a blockbuster title clash—but that fight never materialized.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Rose Namajunas out earns Kamaru Usman as disclosed UFC Atlanta salaries are revealed
‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas emerged the highest-paid fighter at UFC Atlanta. Namajunas was one of three former champions who competed at UFC Atlanta on Saturday.
Aljamain Sterling News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
‘People say I’m an actor’ … Aljamain Sterling reacts to UFC fighter ‘faking’ KO controversy
Aljamain Sterling is unsure if Rodolfo Bellato faked his knockout at UFC Atlanta. The UFC Light Heavyweight received a ton of backlash following his no-contest result against Paul Craig at UFC Atlanta on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Joaquin Buckley savagely responds to Israel Adesanya with UFC star he should hate more than him
Joaquin Buckley made a hater out of Israel Adesanya at UFC Atlanta. Riding a six-fight win streak, the #7 UFC Welterweight contender fell short in the headliner of UFC Atlanta where he battled former champion and pound-for-pound king Kamaru Usman.
UFC 317 names a backup fighter to avoid repeating the Makhachev-Moicano incident
With UFC 317 fast approaching, the promotion isn’t taking any chances this time around. Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira are set to clash for the vacant lightweight belt on June 28 – and this time, someone will be ready if things fall apart late.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 16
UFC Atlanta crowd sets the bar high by shattering gate and attendance records
The city of Atlanta roared to life on June 14, 2025, as UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley shattered records and expectations, cementing its place as one of the most electrifying events in UFC history.
Kamaru Usman News / Empire Sports Media / June 16
After dominant win in his return at UFC Atlanta, what’s next for Kamaru Usman?
This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Atlanta, we saw a big time matchup in the welterweight division. Former champion and divisional great Kamaru Usman (21-4) made his return as he took on surging top contender Joaquin Buckley (21-7).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Joe Rogan claimed ‘the fight was an assault’ after UFC 317 star retired former champion in 2017 mauling
Joe Rogan was astonished when Paulo Costa utterly dismantled former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks at UFC 217. Later this month, fan favorite Paulo Costa finally returns to the Octagon when he takes on Roman Kopylov at UFC 317 on International Fight Week.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Top 5 welterweights of all time ranked from Georges St-Pierre to Kamaru Usman
The UFC welterweight division has seen some great champions since its inception in 1998. The welterweight division is alive and well in 2025 with young contenders rising to the top of the division like champion Jack Della Maddalena who snapped Belal Muhammad’s 11-fight unbeaten streak at UFC 315.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / June 16
Kris Moutinho sends message to Dana White as he reflects on ‘another wasted opportunity’ after brutal KO loss
Kris Moutinho has broken his silence after suffering one of the most brutal KOs of the year thus far at UFC Atlanta. The premier promotion returned to Atlanta this past Saturday for UFC Atlanta with a main event headlined by welterweights Kamaru Usman and Joaquin Buckley.
Kamaru Usman News / BoxingNews.com / June 16
What’s Next For Kamaru Usman?
Kamaru Usman defeated Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta, as we look at his next steps. Usman secured his first win since 2021, as he beat Buckley via a unanimous decision.
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.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 16
Joaquin Buckley releases statement after UFC Atlanta loss to Kamaru Usman
Welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley faced former champion Kamaru Usman in the UFC Atlanta main event this past Saturday and came up on the wrong side of a unanimous decision. Usman dominated the first four rounds of the five-round fight with his takedown and grappling ability.
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