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UFC Trailblazer is open to trilogy against Ronda Rousey

According to AthlonSports.com, this Saturday, the UFC will host Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo in Des Moines. Veteran MMA trailblazer Miesha Tate will battle against Yana Santos.

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Benoit Saint-Denis earned Dustin Poirier showdown with brutal head kick KO in under two minutes

UFC lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis turned himself into a star with a ridiculous knockout in Madison Square Garden. Benoit Saint-Denis was a relatively unknown lightweight prospect entering UFC 295, but left the legendary Madison Square Garden with the win of his life, which earned the attention of UFC superstar Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Watch former UFC stars Muhammad Mokaev and Sam Alvey earn wild finishes at Karate Combat 54

UFC castaways Muhammad Mokaev and Sam Alvey proved they’re still at the top of their games at Karate Combat 54. Muhammad Mokaev and Sam Alvey still believe they can compete against the top fighters in the world, particularly in the UFC Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Arman Tsarukyan calls out UFC rival after defeating one of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s understudies at Karate Combat 54

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has one man on his mind after a wild win at Karate Combat 54. Despite a short-notice withdrawal from UFC 311 earlier this year, Arman Tsarukyan remains active in combat sports as he awaits his next Octagon assignment.

Henry Cejudo News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson reveals hilarious bet with Henry Cejudo as they prepare to coach opposing teams at UFL 6

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson will be in hysterics if his team emerges victorious over Henry Cejudo’s side at UFL 6. On May 2, at the Westworld Scottsdale

Sam Alvey News / MMA on SI / May 2

Ex-UFC vet calls out World's Strongest Man after knocking out 107-7 kickboxer

Sam Alvey has done the unthinkable. After ending his UFC run on a nine-fight winless streak - a record by UFC standards - Alvey achieved the unimaginable by working to light heavyweight gold in Karate Combat.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 2

14-0 UFC reject makes brutal statement in Karate Combat debut

Muhammad Mokaev continues his winning ways. Formerly a 14-0 1NC UFC prospect on the cusp of a flyweight title shot, Mokaev was cast aside. UFC Boss Dana White admitted they'd cut ties with Mokaev after his pivotal win against Manel Kape at UFC 304, and he hasn't been let back in since, despite offering to fight for free.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Exclusive: Bo Nickal Responds to Critics, Assesses Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

The next chapter in Bo Nickal's (7-0) MMA career takes place on Saturday, and he's ready to test himself against Reinier de Ridder (19-2). Nickal and de Ridder will collide in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines.

Valentina Shevchenko News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Valentina Shevchenko sent UFC rival to sleep with a wicked head kick in first flyweight title defense

UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko’s first title reign began with a bang. Valentina Shevchenko is inarguably one of the greatest fighters, male or female, in UFC history.

Jon Jones News / Athlon Sports / May 2

‘The Best Is Yet to Come’ – Jon Jones Teases High-Stakes Return

It’s been nearly six months since the UFC heavyweight division last saw Jon Jones in action. The reigning champion most recently competed on November 16, 2024, at UFC 309, where he defeated Stipe Miocic via third-round TKO.

Robelis Despaigne News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Fans react as mini middleweight spars 6ft 7in heavyweight KO merchant Robelis Despaigne… ‘This helps nobody’

Robelis Despaigne was spotted sparring Torrez Finney in a recent training video, despite the pair being a foot and almost 80lb apart. Despaigne is a ferocious knockout artist at heavyweight, landing a series of highlight reel finishes since signing up with Karate Combat.

Chuck Liddell News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Chuck Liddell reveals his favorite knockout from his entire career… ‘There was a lot of emotion going into that fight’

Chuck Liddell opened up about the one knockout that meant more to him than all the rest. In his esteemed career, the American cemented his status as one of the hardest punchers on the planet.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 2

Zhang Lipeng Betting On Experience Over Youth At ONE Fight Night 31

Zhang Lipeng will see an opportunity to play spoiler on Friday, May 2, at ONE Fight Night 31. The ONE Championship athlete squares off against unbeaten Lucas Gabriel in a lightweight scrap that could push the winner into title contention.

Dan Hooker News / MMA on SI / May 2

Dan Hooker pitches wild new system to replace UFC rankings

Dan Hooker says keep boring fighters away from title shots. 'The Hangman' currently sits out with injury, but fans eagerly await his return. He was originally scheduled to welcome Justin Gaethje back to the Octagon at UFC 313, but the fight was shelved after a hand injury sidelined him from their fight.

Miesha Tate News / Empire Sports Media / May 2

UFC Des Moines Preview and Prediction: Miesha Tate – Yana Santos

In the featured prelim at UFC Des Moines, we are going to see the return of a former world champion. Former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (20-9) is back as she takes on 10th ranked Yana Santos (15-8).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 2

UFC Des Moines Preview and Prediction: Jeremy Stephens – Mason Jones

Kicking off the six-fight main card tomorrow night at UFC Des Moines will be a lightweight matchup that features a very interesting return to the octagon.

Bo Nickal News / Empire Sports Media / May 2

UFC Des Moines Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Bo Nickal – Reinier De Ridder

In the co-main event of UFC Des Moines, the most hyped prospect in the middleweight division will face his toughest test to date. Former NCAA national champion Bo Nickal (7-0) will look to keep his perfect professional record as he takes on former two-division ONE champion Reinier De Ridder (19-2).

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 2

UFC veteran says fans turning toxic over Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria

Islam Makahchev is caught between a rock and a hard place. Despite making UFC lightweight history with a fourth title defense at UFC 311, Makhachev is stuck in the hot seat.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 2

GSP Tells Aspinall To Stay Focused Amid Jon Jones Frustration

Georges St-Pierre has told Tom Aspinall to remain focused amid his frustrations over the Jon Jones fight not being agreed. Aspinall has been chasing Jones for some time since he became the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 2

Beneil Dariush feels for Islam Makhachev’s ‘toxic lose-lose situation’ with legacy on line

Islam Makhachev‘s next fight could be closer than anyone thinks. The lightweight champion has told multiple times that he wants to become a double champion before retirement.

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA Weekly / May 2

Paddy Pimblett posts video chronicling UFC 314 weight loss

Paddy Pimblett weighed 190 pounds seven weeks out from his UFC 314 co-main event fight against Michael Chandler. Pimblett posted a video to his YouTube channel chronicling his weight loss over seven weeks. Six weeks ahead of having to weigh-in and make the 156-pound limit, Pimblett stepped on the scale at 187,.4 pounds.

Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / May 2

Jones’ Old nemesis pegs Aspinall ‘future legend’

Former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has some strong opinions on the UFC Interim Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Jackson has a strong feeling that Aspinall will be around for years to come.

Vinc Pichel News / Dice City Sports / May 1

UFC’s Oldest Fighter announces retirement

In a recent turn of events, bloodyelbow.com reports that UFC veteran Vinc Pichel has announced his retirement from combat sports. Pichel, 42 was the oldest fighter in the UFC for close to a year after Andrei Arlovski left premier promotion last summer.