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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Tito Ortiz pulled of one of the UFC's biggest upsets when he submitted Ryan Bader for his first win in five years.
Tito Ortiz’s career looked as if it was all but over when he stepped into the octagon at UFC 132. The former UFC Lightweight champion was on the cusp of being fired when he took on Ryan Bader in Las Vegas in 2011.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 2
Paddy Pimblett explains rivalry with Ilia Topuria: 'I absolutely hate him'
The UFC lightweight division has a grudge match in the making between two of its biggest stars. Newly crowned champion Ilia Topuria and rising contender Paddy Pimblett do not like each other.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Israel Adesanya’s iconic feud with Alex Pereira finally arrived in the UFC after both men won on the same night
Israel Adesanya has had some great rivalries during his time in the UFC. Some of his feuds may not have come to a conclusion as of yet with Adesanya targeting a rematch with Sean Strickland for his Octagon return.
Jamahal Hill News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Jamahal Hill finally breaks his silence on third straight UFC loss with brutally honest self-criticism
Jamahal Hill knows improvement is required after a disappointing night in UFC Baku. Hill was among those tasked with bringing UFC Octagon action to Azerbaijan for the very first time in June.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / July 2
Tom Aspinall would have rather fought for the UFC heavyweight championship
When Jon Jones' retirement was made official, then-interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall was elevated to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. While his goal all along was to become the champion, the 28 year-old would have rather fought for it. "To be honest, I would have rather fought for it, of course.
Ilia Topuria News / BoxingNews.com / July 2
Did The UFC Harm Topuria’s Legacy?
Chael Sonnen says that the UFC made a mistake by not allowing Ilia Topuria to hold three belts. Sonnen’s comments arrive in the aftermath of Topuria’s KO win over Charles Oliveira AT 317.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 2
Dana White: Pimblett in the Octagon ‘should have never happened’
After UFC 317, in a post-fight interview, newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria challenged Paddy Pimblett after defeating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on Saturday.
Paddy Pimblett News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Paddy Pimblett Sets the Record Straight on UFC 319
The buzz coming out of UFC 317 hasn’t slowed down. After Ilia Topuria’s dominant performance in the main event, speculation over who might challenge him next has only intensified.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Ilia Topuria ‘welcomed’ to welterweight by former UFC champ despite making promise after Charles Oliveira KO
UFC pound-for-pound king Ilia Topuria has a willing adversary for a potential move to the welterweight division. Ilia Topuria is the talk of MMA after winning a second UFC title by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last Saturday in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
‘Use your brain’…Israel Adesanya vehemently defends Jon Jones against trolling fan at UFC meet-and-greet
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya didn’t appreciate one UFC fan’s attempt to get him to troll Jon Jones. Jon Jones‘s retirement continues to send shockwaves around MMA.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Paddy Pimblett clears the air on rumored showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 319
UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett responded to Dricus du Plessis’s recent assertion that he’s set to feature in the UFC 319 co-main event opposite Justin Gaethje.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 1
'I Absolutely Hate Him!' Paddy Pimblett Vows to 'Disfigure' Ilia Topuria in UFC Grudge Match
The rivalry between UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria has long simmered and stems from a social media feud in which Pimblett hurled insults towards the country of Georgia and its people, and Topuria fired back.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Arman Tsarukyan shockingly claims Ilia Topuria will be ‘easier’ to beat than Charles Oliveira after UFC 317
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is one of the few who shrugged off Ilia Topuria’s knockout at UFC 317. Ilia Topuria completed his conquest to become a two-division UFC champion by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Sean Strickland survived rival’s first-round blitz to tally come-from-behind KO and earn Israel Adesanya showdown
On This Day: Sean Strickland pulled off a wild come-from-behind knockout win. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is known for outpointing many of his opponents, including in recent victories over Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya.
Brandon Royval News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
What’s next for Brandon Royval after UFC 317?
This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 317, we saw a flyweight contest that might go down as the fight of the year. Former title challenger Brandon Royval (17-8) was taking on top prospect Joshua Van (15-2).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
‘I never like’… Dustin Poirier’s former rival reveals what concerns him about UFC 318 retirement fight vs Max Holloway
Dustin Poirier is set to make the walk for one last dance in several weeks time. UFC 318 sees the Octagon make its long-awaited return to Louisiana where, for the majority of fans, it’s all about the main event in which ‘The Diamond’ will compete for the last time.
Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / July 1
Khamzat Chimaev’s former rival pulls out of major UFC 318 fight after toe injury in training
UFC 318 has hit a bump after one of its fighters broke a toe in training. Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway are set to headline the pay-per-view in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 19 – and fight fans can breathe a sigh of relief that the main event is still intact.
Beneil Dariush News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After getting back in the win column at UFC 317, what’s next for Beneil Dariush?
On the main card of UFC 317, we saw a lightweight matchup between two ranked contenders who were supposed to fight earlier this year. Contenders Beneil Dariush (23-6-1) and Renato Moicano (20-7-1) squared off with a potential spot in the top ten on the line.
Kai Kara-France News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After falling short at UFC 317, what’s next for Kai Kara-France?
This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 317, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) was looking to defend his title for the fourth time as he took on dangerous knockout artist Kai Kara-France (25-12).
Merab Dvalishvili News / HITC / July 1
Merab Dvalishvili picks surprising UFC pound-for-pound ranking that proves how selfless he truly is
Merab Dvalishvili left himself out when ranking the top 3 pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. How the UFC’s P4P conversation looks now is a lot different than it did a year or two ago and it extends beyond just the new faces at the top of the rankings like Ilia Topuria, Dricus du Plessis and now Dvalishvili.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 1
Move over Demetrious Johnson, Alexandre Pantoja is the new flyweight GOAT
For years, the UFC flyweight division was synonymous with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, whose reign as champion set a standard that seemed untouchable.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 1
UFC 319 Rumor: Dricus Du Plessis leaks potential Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje co-main event
The MMA world is buzzing after UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis appeared to inadvertently leak a blockbuster co-main event for UFC 319. In a casual moment captured on video, Du Plessis named Paddy Pimblett vs.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1
Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has been a proving ground for raw MMA fighters over the years. Whilst also producing several legendary fighters, we must never
MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 29
Tom Aspinall Pivots Thoughts About Fighting Jon Jones
Since the moment that Tom Aspinall knew that it was a possibility that he was going to fight Jon Jones, everything has been centered around trying to be the only fighter that would ever beat the GOAT in the ring.
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