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Khamzat Chimaev clears long-speculated hurdle ahead of UFC 319 fight with Dricus du Plessis

Khamzat Chimaev appears to have put whatever issues he had in the past behind him. UFC 319 is set to deliver one of the most highly anticipated main events of the year, with Dricus du Plessis recently suggesting that the co-main event will be equally massive.

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Merab Dvalishvili shares hilarious story about why he stopped sparring with Ilia Topuria

Merab Dvalishvili has decided to stop sparring with Ilia Topuria and has explained the reason behind the decision. Topuria solidified the Georgians’ status as two of MMA’s most exciting champions following recent title wins.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 1

Ilia Topuria branded ‘scared’ and accused of running from deserving lightweight contender

Ilia Topuria has put together a legendary run over the last few fights, however, he is still being branded ‘scared’ by longtime lightweight contender.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 1

Holly Holm weighs in on teammate Jon Jones' retirement

Jon Jones relinquished the UFC heavyweight title and opted to retire. The former two-division UFC champion informed the fight promotion of his decision

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 1

UFC 318 loses major fight after Khamzat Chimaev’s old rival breaks toe in training

UFC 318 has taken a hit after one of its stars suffered a broken toe in training. Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight against BMF champion Max Holloway will headline the next pay-per-view show in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 19.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1

Dustin Poirier can break this two-year-old record if he knocks out Max Holloway at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier has the chance to break records in his final fight as he prepares to make his bow in the UFC. Poirier has announced that UFC 318 will be his last event, as he retires from the sport to spend more time with his family.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 1

UFC 318 loses major prospect after seventh fight cancellation

UFC 318 has lost a highly anticipated middleweight matchup. The Louisiana PPV is center stage for Dustin Poirier's retirement from MMA. 'The Diamond' is set to hang up the gloves in a trilogy with Max Holloway.

Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / July 1

UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili surprises fans with his ‘too humble’ pound-for-pound ranking

Merab Dvalishvili excluded himself when ranking the top 3 pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. The UFC’s pound-for-pound conversation wasn’t what it was a year or two ago, with newer champions like Ilia Topuria, Dricus du Plessis and Dvalishvili atop the rankings, just behind the #1 seed Islam Makhachev.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

‘Stylistically’ … UFC 317 star has unique take on which lightweight could beat IIia Topuria

What is it going to take to dethrone undefeated champion Ilia Topuria? Topuria has looked seemingly unstoppable as of late, knocking out the likes of featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, BMF champion Max Holloway, and the former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.

Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / June 30

UFC Champion Admits Ilia Topuria 'Dropped' Him Twice In Sparring

Ilia Topuria’s stunning first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 solidified his status as a two-division champion and one of the sport’s brightest stars.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

UFC fighter admits 'I don't care' following 2025's most horrific knockout

Gregory Rodrigues has shunted fan criticism following his devastating knockout over Jack Hermansson at UFC 317. 'Robocop,' a well-respected, fan favorite fighter in the middleweight division, welcomed perennial contender Jack Hermansson back to the Octagon in the featured prelim fight.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

UFC legend Daniel Cormier names biggest challenge for Ilia Topuria

Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier believes Ilia Topuria is a new breed of UFC superstar, but thinks he has one big threat ahead. 'DC' was on the commentary team for UFC 317, where Topuria wowed the combat sports world by knocking out Charles Oliveira to claim the lightweight title.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Khamzat Chimaev’s attempt to mock Sean Strickland after viral post-fight brawl backfires in hilarious fashion

UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev’s attempt to get under Sean Strickland’s skin didn’t go according to plan. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland made headlines earlier this week when he stormed into the cage after a fight at Tuff-N-Uff 145 and punched his teammate’s opponent.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

Magomed Ankalaev trades barbs with Jiri Prochazka as he snubs Pereira rematch

Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka are yet again trading online insults. Ankalaev, who claimed the light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira at UFC 313, is still to announce his first title defense.

Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA on SI / June 30

Merab Dvalishvili offered out for UFC-BMF double-champ fight

The UFC BMF belt has once again entered the title picture, as one of the most accomplished champions in the promotion would prefer a baddest motherf------ showdown with Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 30

New UFC Lightweight Champ Brings Heat to UFC 317 Main Event Last Saturday

Ilia Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) vacated his UFC Featherweight Championship on Feb. 19 of this year, a vacation that became effective once the UFC 314 main event began on April 12.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / June 30

UFC confirms 'meh' UFC 318 retirement card for Dustin Poirier

UFC 318 isn't looking so hot. The Louisiana-based PPV is set to mark the retirement of Dustin Poirier. 'The Diamond' ends his UFC run in a trilogy fight with perennial rival Max Holloway.

Alexandre Pantoja News / Empire Sports Media / June 30

After his dominant title defense at UFC 317, what’s next for Alexandre Pantoja?

In the co-main event this past weekend at UFC 317, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) was looking for his fourth title defense as he took on the division’s biggest knockout threat in New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France (25-12).

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 30

Ex-MMA champ Ben Askren receives lung transplant

Former MMA champion and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is recovering from a double lung transplant. Askren's wife, Amy, shared the update in a Facebook post on Monday.

Sean Strickland News / MMA Weekly / June 30

Sean Strickland storms cage to attack fighter

Sean Strickland's name is trending for his involvement with a post-fight brawl at a regional MMA show. Strickland is no stranger to the spotlight and often finds himself entangled in some sort of controversy.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 30

Dana White: Paddy Pimblett entering the octagon 'should have never happened'

Newly crowned lightweight champion Ilia Topuria called out Paddy Pimblett during his UFC 317 Octagon Interview after knocking out former titleholder Charles Oliveira this past Saturday. Pimblett was sitting octagon-side at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and witnessed Topuria, the former featherweight titleholder, become a two-division UFC champion.

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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 29

Nabil Anane Promoted To Undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion

The bantamweight Muay Thai throne now belongs to Nabil Anane. ONE Championship officially elevated the Thai-Algerian phenom from interim champion to undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion during ONE Friday Fights 114 on June 27.