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‘Islam Makhachev ran away’ … Ilia Topuria breaks silence on UFC 317 fight announcement
UFC superstar Ilia Topuria can finally talk about his next fight and it’s a big one. The former UFC Featherweight Champion took the UFC at their word and vacated his belt when they promised him an immediate lightweight title shot.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 13
UFC 319 heads to Chicago with Dricus Du Plessis – Khamzat Chimaev in August
The UFC heads back to Chicago on August 16th and in the main event, the middleweight title is on the line. Dana White took to social media tonight to announce that middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) will defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).
Khamzat Chimaev News / CBSSPorts.com / May 13
UFC 319 fight card: Dricus du Plessis to defend title against Khamzat Chimaev in Chicago in August
Du Plessis vs. Chimaev is the best middleweight fight the UFC can make
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 13
UFC 317 adds Alexandre Pantoja – Kai Kara-France for the flyweight title
Dana White took to social media tonight and he announced the main event and co-main event for UFC 317 on June 28th. In the main event, the vacant lightweight title is on the line when Ilia Topuria takes on Charles Oliveira.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 13
UFC 317 will be headlined by Ilia Topuria – Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title
UFC CEO Dana White took to social media tonight and dropped a ton of fight news including the news we’ve all been waiting for. White announced that the main event for International Fight Week will be former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (16-0) taking on former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (35-10) for the vacant lightweight title.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 13
Like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tom Aspinall Doesn’t Trust Any Coach More Than His Father
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has claimed he has no interest in switching coaches anytime in the future — given his tight-knit bond with his father, Andy.
Belal Muhammad News / MMA Sucka / May 13
Former Champ Undeniably Deserves His Flowers After Thrilling Performance at UFC 315
Last weekend, Belal Muhammad lost his championship by the slimmest of margins, but he undoubtedly gained something almost as important: recognition from the mixed martial arts fanbase.
Jon Jones News / MMA on SI / May 13
Top-5 UFC fighter says it’s time to strip Jon Jones of heavyweight belt
It's not just fans and pundits that are tired of the inactivity at the UFC heavyweight championship level; it's other fighters. Jon Jones sits atop the throne and has fought once in the last 801 days.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 13
Islam Makhachev’s Big Dreams Faces Major Warning from UFC Legend Chael Sonnen: 'He is a Smaller Guy'
Islam Makhachev is currently chasing greatness as the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world, seeking legendary MMA status. He has successfully defended his lightweight title four times, more than anybody else in the long and decorated history of UFC.
Stipe Miocic News / Bloody Elbow / May 13
‘Too easy’ … Stipe Miocic avenged only decision loss by KO’ing ex-UFC champ
Eight years ago today, UFC’s Stipe Miocic laid out one of his greatest rivals in no time. The retired two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion was all-action in his first title run where he won five-straight fights by knockout, four of those coming inside of the opening round.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 13
Tom Aspinall Says Georges St-Pierre Gave Him the ‘Humble Blueprint’ to Survive MMA’s Ego-Driven Chaos
Growing impatient with the lack of movement on his UFC return, Tom Aspinall has revealed how fear has kept him more than grounded during his impressive Octagon run.
Liam Harrison lays out 'incredible card' for ONE Championship UK event
British Muay Thai legend Liam Harrison is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to ‘the art of eight limbs.’ Even more so when it refers to his homeland of the United Kingdom, and he sees great potential in a ONE Championship show taking place in the UK.
Brock Lesnar News / The Sportster / May 13
The Mini Beast Has Been Unleashed: Brock Lesnar's Son Gets Drafted To The Western Hockey League
While Brock Lesnar's WWE future is still in doubt, The Beast Incarnate has kept busy, most notably being a supportive parent to his kids, specifically when it comes to their athletic careers.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 13
Conor McGregor Reminds UFC Fans His KO Legacy Puts Jon Jones and Ilia Topuria’s Combined Records to Shame
Despite his time away from action, UFC star Conor McGregor appears to be in the mood to remind his peers of his once-notorious knockout ability. McGregor, who last stepped into the Octagon at UFC 264 in the summer of 2021, seems less and less likely to ever make good on a return to action.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 13
Paige VanZant set to make history as Dana White grants her wish for title fight on International Fight Week
Paige VanZant is set to make Power Slap history when she competes for the first female Power Slap title on International Fight Week. Since leaving the UFC in 2020, Paige VanZant has dipped her toes in several different combat sports ventures, from Misfits Boxing to BKFC, but she has seemingly found her home in Dana White‘s Power Slap.
Jean Silva News / MMA on SI / May 13
UFC star goes viral in front of millions by choking out fan
Of all the UFC stars to playfight with in the streets, Jean Silva should be at the bottom of the list. 'Lord' Silva has built a reputation for being an anytime, anywhere type of fighter, and he took this to new extremes in a recent video on social media.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 13
Nightmare for Team Khabib Continues as BJJ Star Craig Jones Taunts Dagestani Wrestling
The Dagestani wrestling style built a legendary reputation, largely due to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s and Islam Makhachev’s dominant, undefeated UFC reigns.
UFC fans are losing patience with Jon Jones avoiding Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones can't escape the Tom Aspinall critique, even across the globe. As Jones prepares to co-host an Ultimate Fighter-style program in Russia opposite Nate Diaz- one of Jones' many side quests recently- fans are foaming at the mouth for news of a heavyweight throwdown with Aspinall.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 13
UFC Vegas 106 preview, start time, full fight card as Gilbert Burns faces Michael Morales
The UFC returns to Las Vegas as Michael Morales puts his undefeated streak on the line against Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 106. Michael Morales is currently undefeated in the UFC, with 17 wins so far in his career and 12 of them via knockout.
Belal Muhammad News / BoxingNews.com / May 13
Belal Muhammad Can Learn From GSP
Belal Muhammad has spoken fondly of Georges St-Pierre, as he will look to use his career as a way to bounce back from his Jack Della Maddalena loss. Belal lost his UFC Welterweight Title in the first defense of his belt, having secured it from Leon Edwards.
Brad Tavares News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 13
Brad Tavares re-signs with UFC, eyes set on UFC history
Brad Tavares is back. After a brief stint off the UFC roster sparked rumors of his release, the 37-year-old middleweight has officially re-signed with the promotion, inking a fresh four-fight deal and setting his sights on a unique piece of UFC history: breaking Michael Bisping’s all-time middleweight wins record.
Conor McGregor News / MMA Weekly / May 13
Conor McGregor teases UFC return with new training footage
Conor McGregor's combat sports career has been put on hold for much longer than anticipated, but it looks like he may finally be ready to make his return to the cage.
Jack Della Maddalena News / Dice City Sports / May 12
Jack Della Maddalena Is the new welterweight champion
Jack Della Maddalena literally dominated Belal Muhammad in UFC 315’s main event Saturday night. Della Maddelena only allowed one takedown from Muhammad
MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 12
Jose Aldo seemingly retires after UFC 315
According to MMAWeekly.com, former two-time featherweight champion Jose Aldo may have fought his last fight in Saturday’s UFC 315. Aldo seemingly removed his gloves as to signal his retirement from the sport following his loss to Aiemann Zahabi.
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