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On YouTubeBo Nickal News / 5 GOATs / July 5
Bo Nickal would love rematch with David Taylor in Real American Freestyle
Bo Nickal wouldn’t mind running it back with David Taylor, a former teammate at the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. The two last squared off at the 2020 Olympic Trials Finals with Taylor winning 4-0 and 6-0 in the best-of-three series.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 5
UFC champion survived late scare from legendary opponent to remain undefeated one year after dethroning GOAT
On this day in 2014, the UFC’s middleweight title was contested in a great main event. Chris Weidman had his setbacks during his time in the UFC but no one will ever be able to take his biggest accomplishments away from him.
Leon Edwards News / Dice City Sports / July 5
Leon Edwards Reveals Potential Opponent
Losing streaks are never easy. Especially for elite level fighters. For the first time in his professional MMA career, Leon Edwards finds himself in unfamiliar territory: back-to-back losses.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 5
Sean O'Malley: 'Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett is the fight to make'
Now that former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria punched his way to the lightweight title, who'll be his next opponent has been a hot button topic. Should he face No.
Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / July 5
Jon Jones Retired For 14 Days?
In the latest twist in the unpredictable saga of Jon Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is once again hinting at a return to the Octagon.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 5
Can Della Maddalena Beat Makhachev?
UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena is confident of beating Islam Makhachev, believing the latter is “too little” for him. Della Maddalena, fresh off his unanimous decision victory over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 to claim the welterweight belt, believes that size will be a crucial factor.
Brian Ortega News / Bloody Elbow / July 5
Brian Ortega says opponent ‘woke me up’ with KO shot in last UFC fight: ‘I believe the meme’
Brian Ortega wasn’t a big fan of his game plan for Diego Lopes. The battle-tested UFC title challenger who’s fought Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway was almost knocked out for the first time in his career last year at the Sphere.
Alex Pereira News / MMA on SI / July 4
Alex Pereira's sister to challenge for Karate World Championship
Violence runs in the Pereira bloodline as former two-time UFC champion Alex Pereira's sister, Aline Pereira, will compete for a major world title. The
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
Only fighter to go 5 rounds with Ilia Topuria says UFC champ isn’t the hardest hitter he’s faced
One of Ilia Topuria’s former foes says a featherweight hit him even harder. There’s a new pound-for-pound king in the UFC and his name is Ilia Topuria.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
Jon Jones makes shocking U-turn on UFC retirement with bombshell announcement
Jon Jones could be coming out of retirement to fight Tom Aspinall.
Alexandre Pantoja News / MMA Sucka / July 4
Alexandre Pantoja’s Reign Continues: Can Joshua Van Stop Him?
UFC 317 has just past and understandably, Ilia Topuria has stolen all the headlines with his first round knockout over Charles Oliveira. But just before that fight had taken place, we got to witness yet another dominant victory by UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja, who submitted Kai Kara-France in just 3 rounds.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / July 4
UFC confirms President Donald Trump's plans for White House fight card; Conor McGregor says 'count me in'
Trump proposed the White House fight card for America's 250th birthday celebration
Robert Whittaker News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Former UFC champion drops a quiet hint about retirement
There comes a time in every fighter’s career when the end feels closer than the beginning.
MMA News / Field Level Media / July 4
Report: UFC confirms plans for event at White House in 2026
UFC plans to take its show to the White House when the United States puts on its 250th birthday celebration in 2026. The UFC confirmed to The Athletic on Friday that plans are underway to host a slate of fights on the White House grounds in Washington D.C., next year, with an expected summer date not specified.
Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / July 4
Dustin Poirier's retirement card loses 16-fight UFC veteran
UFC 318 has taken a hit, with a 16-fight UFC grappling specialist withdrawing with injuries.
MMA veteran reveals key to Jack Della Maddalena beating Islam Makhachev, and it involves Khabib
Islam Makhachev may enter the fight as a favourite, but former opponent Danny Roberts believes Jack Della Maddalena has what it takes to pull off the upset.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
UFC White House dream card features Conor McGregor, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall and Donald Trump’s biggest fan
Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the world by announcing that an upcoming UFC event will take place at the White House.
MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5
President Trump says UFC will host fight at White House
Donald Trump is known for being a huge UFC fan, and the U.S. President wants to have a fight card right in his own backyard.
Colby Covington News / BoxingNews.com / July 4
What’s Next For Colby Covington?
Colby Covington wants a big fight for his next UFC bout despite a run that has seen him suffer three losses in his last four octagon appearances. Covington’s recent setbacks include a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the UFC Welterweight Title.
Islam Makhachev News / MMA Weekly / July 3
Islam Makhachev's alleged training partner sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder
There has been development in an ongoing terrorism investigation that has resulted in a 28-year prison sentence for a man allegedly linked to UFC ace Islam Makhachev.
PFL MENA 2 (2025): How To Watch and Full Fight Card
Making a return trip to the Middle East, the PFL is gearing up to put on another spectacular card in Saudi Arabia with their second massive MENA event of 2025, PFL MENA 2.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / July 3
Arman Tsarukyan opens up about the two fights UFC offered him after short-notice withdrawal from UFC 311
Arman Tsarukyan is back in the discussion for a title shot, despite setbacks that have kept him out of the cage for nearly 18 months. Tsarukyan originally earned his shot as the backup when Islam Makhachev was pulled from his title defence against Ilia Topuria to be used in the same role for Makhachev’s upset loss to Paddy Pimblett.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 3
On This Day in 2010: Brock Lesnar Defended His UFC Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Fashion
On this day 15 years ago, Brock Lesnar overcame immense adversity to defeat Shane Carwin at UFC 116 and unify the UFC heavyweight championship in one of the most dramatic title fights in MMA history.
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