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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 25
Paddy Pimblett warns he’ll jeopardize UFC 317 by knocking out Ilia Topuria if ‘it goes off’ during fight week
Ilia Topuria could have his eyes on more than Charles Oliveira in Las Vegas this week ahead of UFC 317. Topuria bid farewell to the featherweight division this year following a brief reign on the throne, with the difficult weight cut driving the 28-year-old back to 155 pounds.
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / June 25
Ben Askren Receives Great News
Ben Askren has been notified that he will be added on the transplant list as he continue to fight during his recovery. Ben Askren remains hospitalized and in need of a lung transplant in his home state of Wisconsin, but his other organs are “OK” according to his wife, Amy.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / June 25
Joshua Van credits coaches as he surpasses Tom Aspinall to break UFC striking records
Joshua Van has given his coaches credit for transforming him into a record-breaking striker in his first few years in the UFC. Following his win over Edgar Chairez at UFC 306, Joshua Van cemented himself as the top striker in UFC history.
Charles Oliveira News / MMA Weekly / June 25
Former champion gives UFC 317 main event prediction: 'I don't see where Oliveira wins this fight'
A fight for the vacant lightweight title between former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0) and former 155-pound titleholder Charles Oliveira (35-10, 1 NC) headlines Saturday's UFC 317 fight card.
Jon Jones News / MMA Weekly / June 25
Police body cam footage released from Jon Jones' alleged crash scene
The Albuquerque Journal obtained Albuquerque Police Department body cam footage from Jon Jones' alleged crash scene that he been accused of leaving. On June 17, Jones was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, a misdemeanor charge (no great bodily harm or death).
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / June 25
Tom Aspinall’s dad rips UFC for announcing undisputed status in the ‘middle of the night’ in Baku
Tom Aspinall’s promotion to undisputed champion could have come at a better time. The UFC’s interim heavyweight champion for nearly 600 days, Tom Aspinall long chased a title unification with the legendary champion Jon Jones, a bout that never came to fruition.
Alexandre Pantoja predicts Charles vs. Topuria, UFC 317 fight, family, & more
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is woefully underrated in his high-stakes fight with Kai Kara-France in the co-main event of UFC 317. The big lightweight throwdown between superstars Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira has cast a shadow over the flyweight championship.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 24
Noche UFC will be headlined by Diego Lopes – Jean Silva
Noche UFC goes down on September 13th from San Antonio and tonight, Dana White announced an absolute banger of a main event for the card. White announced that recent featherweight title challenger Diego Lopes (26-7) will be taking on rising superstar Jean Silva (16-2).
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Ilia Topuria’s Biggest Threat at UFC 317 May Be Overlooked
Fights in MMA have always been framed as a clash of styles, especially in the most popular promotion, the UFC. But as fighters evolve into well-rounded martial artists, especially in the faster-paced lighter divisions, the real chess match unfolds in the overlooked transitions.
Ronda Rousey News / Athlon Sports / June 24
UFC Hall-of-Famer Ronda Rousey's Darkest Moments Exposed in New Netflix Project
The dramatic, often turbulent lives of fighters have been captured in biopics and documentaries, depicting their journeys from obscurity to glory. These stories tend to resonate with audiences because they embody the raw perseverance it takes for these athletes to triumph over their struggles.
Chael Sonnen News / NIL on SI / June 24
UFC legend Chael Sonnen offered star wrestler Bo Bassett $1 million for NIL rights
Star high school wrestler Bo Bassett's decision to decommit from the Iowa Hawkeyes drew a fiery response from UFC legend Chael Sonnen. Bassett is considered as the No.
Ilia Topuria receives stern warning from lightweight rival before UFC 317
Ilia Topuria’s recent comments ahead of UFC 317 didn’t sit well with the official backup fighter for the night’s main event. Set to take place at T-Mobile
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 24
Opinion: Alexander Volkov should fight Tom Aspinall for UFC title next, not Ciryl Gane
It’s about time Alexander Volkov fights for the UFC heavyweight title. There is a new dawn in the UFC heavyweight division as interim titleholder Tom Aspinall has been promoted to the undisputed champion following Jon Jones’ official retirement from the sport.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 24
After Jon Jones’ Exit, Khabib’s Manager Suggests Fighter for Tom Aspinall That Dana White Parted Ways With
Ali Abdelaziz’s social media posts are usually dominated (no pun intended) by content promoting the MMA stars he represents. But ever so often, the CEO of Dominance MMA reminds his followers that he, too, is a fan.
Tom Aspinall delivers huge praise for Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 317
Newly-minted UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall delivered some high praise for Ilia Topuria ahead of his return at UFC 317 this weekend. After a lengthy
Ilia Topuria gives verdict on facing Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett in potential title defence
Ilia Topuria shares his thoughts on potential title challengers in the lightweight division This Saturday, Topuria will try to add a second belt when he faces former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira for the vacant title at UFC 317.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 24
'Just Leave': Jon Jones’ Business Partner Urges Alexander Volkanovski to Retire from UFC
Off the back of Jon Jones’ stunning retirement over the weekend, the Rochester native’s Dirty Boxing business partner, Mike Perry made a bleak assessment of featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s future in the sport.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 24
Chael Sonnen Believes Islam Makhachev Has Three Tough Fights Left Before UFC Greatness
Amid claims he has no immediate plans to retire, Islam Makhachev’s potential remaining time in combat sports has been mapped out by former UFC star Chael Sonnen.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 24
Georges St-Pierre Recalls Bizarre Dana White Phone Call Pitching Khabib Nurmagomedov Super Fight
Throughout its history, the UFC has produced incredible fighters who are frequently considered among the greatest of all time by fans. While these legends dominated their respective weight classes, fans always dreamed of witnessing them collide in once-in-a-lifetime superfights.
Rafael Fiziev News / Empire Sports Media / June 24
After getting back in the win column at UFC Baku, what’s next for Rafael Fiziev?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Baku, we saw a big time lightweight matchup with a ranking on the line. It was a homecoming for Rafael Fiziev (13-4) fighting in Azerbaijan and he was looking to snap his losing streak against the surging Ignacio Bahamondes (17-6).
MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 23
The ‘biggest fight in UFC history was a go, but what happened?
According to UFC CEO Dana White, the ‘biggest fight’ in UFC history between Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall and UFC heavyweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones was apparently agreed to by both fighters.
Daniel Cormier News / Dice City Sports / June 23
Daniel Cormier: ‘It’s not surprising.’
Following the news that newly retired UFC legend Jon Jones is facing criminal charges, Jones’ biggest critic former UFC champion Daniel Cormier chimes in on the developments.
MMA News / Yardbarker / June 22
New UFC champion crowned after Jon Jones' retirement
UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Jon Jones, arguably the greatest mixed martial arts fighter to ever step into the octagon, has retired from fighting.
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