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Dana White’s conversation with Ilia Topuria following his UFC debut resurfaces… ‘You needed that to show you levels’

Dana White’s conversation with Ilia Topuria following his UFC debut resurfaces… ‘You needed that to show you levels’

Following Ilia Topuria’s UFC debut in 2020, UFC boss Dana White pulled him to the side for a conversation following his fight. This past Saturday, Ilia Topuria took on Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title in the UFC 317 main event at International Fight Week.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
UFC veteran turned judge faceplanted his ‘hero’ who was one of the scariest fighters of all time in 27 seconds

UFC veteran turned judge faceplanted his ‘hero’ who was one of the scariest fighters of all time in 27 seconds

On this day in 2011, the co-main event of UFC 132 ended in just 27 seconds. Chris Leben featured on the very first season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ before going on to fight 22 times inside the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Dustin Poirier was choked out by Korean Zombie just months after first Max Holloway fight

Dustin Poirier was choked out by Korean Zombie just months after first Max Holloway fight

Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway will rekindle their UFC rivalry when they step into the octagon one final time at UFC 318. With Dustin Poirier announcing his retirement from MMA, Dana White pulled out all the stops to give him a send-off befitting “The Diamond”.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight teammate set to make UFC debut against Aspinall’s former foe

Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight teammate set to make UFC debut against Aspinall’s former foe

Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight teammate has officially signed a contract with the UFC and will make his promotional debut against Aspinall’s former foe. Just a few weeks ago, Tom Aspinall became the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after it was announced by Dana White that Jon Jones has officially retired from the sport.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 2
On This Day in 2022: The UFC Found A New Knockout King Superstar at UFC 276

On This Day in 2022: The UFC Found A New Knockout King Superstar at UFC 276

On this day in 2022, Alex Pereira announced his arrival as a true UFC force with a thunderous first-round knockout of Sean Strickland at UFC 276.  Coming from a background of being an elite kickboxer who had previously knocked out Israel Adesanya in that sport, all eyes were on the Brazilian as he stepped up in competition in the UFC.

Belal Muhammad News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Fans label Belal Muhammad ‘delusional’ after former welterweight champion makes bold claim about UFC 315 loss

Fans label Belal Muhammad ‘delusional’ after former welterweight champion makes bold claim about UFC 315 loss

Belal Muhammad recently reflected on his UFC 315 loss where his welterweight title reign came to an end. Muhammad was defeated by Jack Della Maddalena in an upset that changed the landscape of the 170-pound division.

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / July 2
Paddy Pimblett shuts down rumor about his next UFC fight

Paddy Pimblett shuts down rumor about his next UFC fight

Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has definitively shut down a recent rumor that sprang up regarding his next fight. Now sitting at #10

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Mackenzie Dern makes a bold prediction for Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes… ‘She knocks her out’

Mackenzie Dern makes a bold prediction for Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes… ‘She knocks her out’

Kayla Harrison’s first UFC bantamweight title defense is expected to come against the consensus female GOAT. Harrison set up a long-awaited and highly anticipated matchup with her title-winning performance at UFC 316 in early June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Mauricio Ruffy teases ‘crazy’ fight news after warning Ilia Topuria that he will ‘put him to sleep’

Mauricio Ruffy teases ‘crazy’ fight news after warning Ilia Topuria that he will ‘put him to sleep’

One of the hottest prospects at 155lbs has teased some huge fight news following the lightweight title fight this past weekend. Mauricio Ruffy is one of the most exciting prospects in the UFC and is currently riding a three fight win streak since making his debut in the promotion in 2024.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
UFC Hall of Famer proclaims Ilia Topuria would KO Islam Makhachev at welterweight after UFC 317

UFC Hall of Famer proclaims Ilia Topuria would KO Islam Makhachev at welterweight after UFC 317

Ilia Topuria ensured he would succeed Islam Makhachev on the lightweight throne with a violent finish at UFC 317. After Makhachev vacated the 155-pound title, the former featherweight king headlined the International Fight week pay-per-view in competition for it.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Ilia Topuria was slammed by fans in 2022 for big prediction following legendary champion’s career-best performance

Ilia Topuria was slammed by fans in 2022 for big prediction following legendary champion’s career-best performance

It’s no secret that Ilia Topuria is incredibly self-confident, which has occasionally led to some backlash from fans. From Topuria celebrating his UFC 317 win before he had stepped inside the Octagon to him changing his social media bios ahead of time, ‘El Matador’ likes to make early predictions.

MMA 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 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'

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’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.

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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 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

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?

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’

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.

Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA Sucka / July 1
Bantamweight King Holds Chips in Title Fight Negotiations

Bantamweight King Holds Chips in Title Fight Negotiations

Merab Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA, 12-3 UFC) is only a few weeks removed from making a successful defense of the UFC Bantamweight Championship at UFC 316 in Newark, NJ from Prudential Center.

Paddy Pimblett News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Paddy Pimblett Sets the Record Straight on UFC 319

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.

Brandon Royval News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
What’s next for Brandon Royval after UFC 317?

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).

Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / July 1
Khamzat Chimaev’s former rival pulls out of major UFC 318 fight after toe injury in training

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?

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?

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).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1
Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?

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

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