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Stephen Thompson’s former coach believes his age influenced the judges in controversial UFC Nashville loss

Stephen Thompson’s former coach believes his age influenced the judges in controversial UFC Nashville loss

Legendary coach Ray Longo came to the defense of his former pupil Stephen Thompson after UFC Nashville. Former UFC title challenger Stephen Thompson lost to Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Nashville, but not in the court of public opinion.

Chael Sonnen News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
TUF 33’s Andreeas Binder hopes to repay ‘gangster’ Chael Sonnen for negotiating $12.5k weight miss

TUF 33’s Andreeas Binder hopes to repay ‘gangster’ Chael Sonnen for negotiating $12.5k weight miss

Chael Sonnen paid for a fighter’s weight miss by the pound on the latest season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter‘. The UFC’s reality TV show ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ has run for 33 seasons, with UFC stars Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen returning to the series as coaches for season 33.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Paulo Costa eyes superstar opponent for potential fight at The White House after UFC 318

Paulo Costa eyes superstar opponent for potential fight at The White House after UFC 318

Add UFC 318 star Paulo Costa to the list of fighters interested in competing at The White House next year. Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa returns to the Octagon at UFC 318 this Saturday in New Orleans.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14
UFC KO king Derrick Lewis called out for heavyweight clash at the White House

UFC KO king Derrick Lewis called out for heavyweight clash at the White House

Following yet another knockout-win, Derrick Lewis has officially received an offer from another top-ranked UFC heavyweight for a fight at the White House.

Chael Sonnen News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Chael Sonnen believes UFC Nashville main event’s controversial KO stoppage was accidental

Chael Sonnen believes UFC Nashville main event’s controversial KO stoppage was accidental

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen has an interesting theory behind the controversial stoppage of Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira. UFC heavyweight star Derrick Lewis turned away another surging contender by 35-second knockout at UFC Nashville on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 14
UFC Abu Dhabi suffers major blow as Evloev vs. Pico pulled from card

UFC Abu Dhabi suffers major blow as Evloev vs. Pico pulled from card

The UFC Abu Dhabi event, scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the Etihad Arena, has taken an unexpected hit with the withdrawal of Movsar Evloev from his co-main event fight against rising star Aaron Pico.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Ex-champ says Max Holloway can beat Dustin Poirier’s boxing with ‘no. 1 adjustment’ at UFC 318

Ex-champ says Max Holloway can beat Dustin Poirier’s boxing with ‘no. 1 adjustment’ at UFC 318

Max Holloway is looking to avoid a three-peat against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 this weekend. UFC 318 goes down this Saturday, from New Orleans, Louisiana, all for the retirement fight of local legend and former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14

UFC 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

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 14
Dustin Poirier backs PFL champion teammate to ‘be on top for a long time’ as pair fight on the same night

Dustin Poirier backs PFL champion teammate to ‘be on top for a long time’ as pair fight on the same night

Dustin Poirier believes that not only will Johnny Eblen win this weekend, but he may never lose his undefeated record. It’s going to be a busy day across the world for the American Top Team duo on Saturday.

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 

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

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,

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14
Joe Rogan will be absent for Dustin Poirier's retirement fight

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.

MMA News / HITC / July 14
Max Holloway believes Dustin Poirier will respond to iconic gesture ahead of UFC 318 clash

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

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to controversial Derrick Lewis stoppage

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.

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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

‘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 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

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'

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.

Marvin Vettori News / BoxingNews.com / July 14
UFC 318 – Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips

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

Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / July 13
Jones faces new charges

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.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Ben Askren says he ‘died four times’ during health scare

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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