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On YouTubeUFC Abu Dhabi reportedly loses massive fight less than two weeks before event
UFC Abu Dhabi has lost arguably its most highly-anticipated fight less than two weeks out from the event. The UFC returned from a rare off week last weekend
Tank Abbott News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Tank Abbott fought three times in one night including a 20-second knockout in UFC 6 heavyweight tournament
Heavyweight MMA pioneer Tank Abbott’s lone defeat at UFC 6 came in a 17-minute round. Tank Abbott didn’t achieve many championship-level accolades during his MMA career, but his toughness and endurance was on full display during his UFC debut.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
UFC Abu Dhabi takes huge hit as co-main event number one contender fight is cancelled
The UFC’s return event to Abu Dhabi has taken a huge hit as the scheduled co-main event has been canceled. On July 26, the premier promotion is set to return to Abu Dhabi for another incredible Fight Night event, headlined by a middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 14
Max Holloway Casts Doubt on Ilia Topuria’s Championship Streak
New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is arguably on one of the best win streaks of all time, according to most spectators, but not Max Holloway. Topuria,
Joe Rogan will be absent for Dustin Poirier's retirement fight
Fight fans will be disappointed to learn Joe Rogan will not be in the commentary booth for UFC 318 this weekend. UFC 318, while being an astonishingly weak PPV card, still plays host to the alleged retirement of Dustin Poirier.
Max Holloway believes Dustin Poirier will respond to iconic gesture ahead of UFC 318 clash
Max Holloway thinks the final moments of UFC 318 could be just as chaotic as his previous BMF fight. Holloway and Dustin Poirier are poised to clash for a third and likely final time at UFC 318, with Poirier eyeing retirement in front of a home crowd in New Orleans.
Derrick Lewis News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
UFC Nashville referee reaches new conclusion after reliving controversial Derrick Lewis stoppage
‘Big’ John McCarthy spoke with referee Jason Herzog following his main event stoppage at UFC Nashville. The UFC’s knockout king reigned supreme last weekend as Derrick Lewis quickly TKO’ed 6’7″ heavyweight Tallison Teixeira in 35 seconds for his 16th KO win in the Octagon.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to controversial Derrick Lewis stoppage
UFC CEO Dana White isn't overthinking the controversial finish between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira at UFC Nashville. The July 12 Fight Night concluded with a signature Lewis knockout, extending his UFC knockout record to sixteen.
Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
‘I’ve never seen it go well’ … Dustin Poirier’s two-time rival ‘doesn’t love’ UFC 318 decision
Dustin Poirier’s final UFC fight week is here. The former UFC interim lightweight champion is set to retire from MMA in the main event of UFC 318. The pay-per-view card was built around Poirier’s ‘last dance’, which takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana—the Lafayette native’s first home game since Yancy Medeiros in 2015.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Conor McGregor casts doubt on UFC return with Dana White ultimatum ahead of White House comeback
Conor McGregor’s planned UFC comeback is just under a year away, and he’s already making outlandish demands. Legendary two-weight world champion McGregor has claimed that he will be returning to the octagon at the UFC’s White House event next summer.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / July 14
Former UFC Champion and Ilia Topuria KO Victim Throws Shade on Undefeated Run
One former champ isn't sold on Topuria's resume — even after a crushing first-round finish. Ilia Topuria’s performance at UFC 317 sent shockwaves through the featherweight division.
Dana White News / MMA on SI / July 14
Dana White says historic UFC event sold out in 'one minute'
UFC CEO Dana White alleges that the promotion's foray into China later this year has already been a commercial success. The UFC hasn't been in mainland China since 2019, and announced the news earlier this year that they'd be visiting Shanghai for a Fight Night event on August 23.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Max Holloway landed 447 shots in record-breaking beatdown of contender whose career never recovered
Max Holloway was at his blistering best when he fought Calvin Kattar in January 2021. Back-to-back decision defeats to Alexander Volkanovski had fans wondering if ‘Blessed’ still had what it takes to compete at the top before UFC on ABC 1.
Max Holloway News / MMA on SI / July 14
Max Holloway discredits UFC champion's incredible win streak
Max Holloway doesn't think Ilia Topuria's resume is all it's chopped up to be. 'El Matador' is the new No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
Marvin Vettori News / BoxingNews.com / July 14
UFC 318 – Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips
When Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen were originally slated to headline UFC Fight Night 240 in April 2024, fans expected a brawl between two top level
Dana White News / FirstSportz / July 14
Despite Messy UFC Exit, Dana White Aided Controversial Ex-Flyweight with Medical Expense After Car Crash
Dana White and Muhammad Mokaev didn’t have the best of working relationships by any means. However, per recent reports, yet again, it didn’t hinder the UFC boss from helping the fighter when in need.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 14
Max Holloway Turns Sceptic over Ilia Topuria’s Resume: 'It Just Sucks That…'
Ilia Topuria is currently on an incredible run by knocking out some of the biggest names in UFC history. Last year, he completely dominated the featherweight division by beating Alexander Volkanovski to win the title in stunning fashion.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Conor McGregor demands ‘rematch’ after bizarre injury leads to controversial result in BKFC title fight
Conor McGregor isn’t happy with how one fight ended on Saturday night. The co-headliner featured an interim flyweight championship between Andrew Strode and Gee Perez, which was supposed to determine John Dodson’s next challenger.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 14
Max Holloway Vs. Dustin Poirier Preview
Max Holloway faces Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19 in a defense of his BMF belt as we preview this upcoming fight. Holloway won the BMF Belt after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, with just one second left in the fight.
Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / July 13
Jones faces new charges
It is being reported by MMA Weekly that Jon ‘Bone’ Jones is facing new charges stemming from a car crash and an eventual getaway earlier this year. Jones has found himself in the headlines consistently as of late.
Mark Coleman News / MMA Sucka / July 13
Mark Coleman and Gary Gram Steal the Show at PLN’s FNF Week 5 Chest Chop Premiere
The air was electric, the crowd was buzzing, and the chests were about to get redder than ever. PLN’s Friday Night Fights Week 5 delivered a spectacular premiere of Chest Chop, a wild collision of slap fighting and pro wrestling showmanship that left fans gasping and asking for more.
Stephen Thompson News / HITC / July 13
Stephen Thompson speaks out after controversial UFC Nashville defeat and nasty shin injury
Stephen Thompson has spoken out following his contentious loss at UFC Nashville. ‘Wonderboy’ took on Gabriel Bonfim, a rising star in the welterweight division, in the co-main event of Saturday night’s card.
UFC Nashville: Undercard Welterweight Clocks In Slightly Heavy on First Attempt
UFC Nashville is almost here! Tomorrow night, Dana White’s promotion heads to Nashville for the first time in slightly under two years. Bridgestone Arena, home ice of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, serves as the host venue for this weekend’s MMA cavalcade.
MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Ben Askren says he ‘died four times’ during health scare
Ben Askren on Wednesday appeared on camera to share a message with his fans for the first time since his significant health scare.
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