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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager recalls ‘raising hell’ after former champ was snubbed by the UFC and proved critics wrong

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager recalls ‘raising hell’ after former champ was snubbed by the UFC and proved critics wrong

One of the most prominent managers in the sport wasn’t happy after his fighter wasn’t financially rewarded for his performance. Having managed fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev among many others, Ali Abdelaziz has played a big role in the careers of some of the best fighters in the history of the sport.

Derrick Lewis News / Bloody Elbow / July 11
UFC Nashville staff picks include Tallison Teixeira to beat Derrick Lewis and more predictions

UFC Nashville staff picks include Tallison Teixeira to beat Derrick Lewis and more predictions

A clash of behemoths takes over Nashville as the UFC has booked Tallison Teixeira vs Derrick Lewis in the main event of their upcoming event. Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira are headlining an intriguing card, booked just one week away from UFC 318, in Nashville, Tennessee.

MMA News / HITC / July 11

Jon Jones explains decision to end short-lived UFC retirement and hints at Tom Aspinall fight

Jon Jones says it doesn’t matter who he fights, as long as his UFC return takes place at the White House. Jones, a former two-weight world champion, had recently retired and vacated the heavyweight title without ever facing Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

Dana White turned down Conor McGregor’s $3 million bet before ‘Mystic Mac’ successfully predicted another knockout

On this day 10 years ago, Conor McGregor held UFC gold for the first time in his career. McGregor might be a divisive character among the fans these days but his climb to the top of the sport was simply unmatched.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / July 11
Jon Jones made just $18,000 when he put opponent out cold in forgotten fight on UFC 100 undercard

Jon Jones made just $18,000 when he put opponent out cold in forgotten fight on UFC 100 undercard

Former two-weight champion Jon Jones earned his first UFC finish on July 11, 2009. The greatest fighter of all time took part in a forgotten fight on the undercard of UFC 100.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11
Daniel Cormier snubs the likes of Derrick Lewis when surprisingly naming UFC legend as the hardest hitter he ever faced

Daniel Cormier snubs the likes of Derrick Lewis when surprisingly naming UFC legend as the hardest hitter he ever faced

Daniel Cormier faced some of the UFC’s most dangerous knockout artists during his career. Despite this, Cormier only has one stoppage loss on his record after the result of his UFC 214 rematch with Jon Jones was overturned to a no contest.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

UFC rival makes shocking claim about Khamzat Chimaev’s future in the sport after UFC 319 following rumors

Khamzat Chimaev is weeks away from the biggest fight of his career to date. Since emerging as one of the most exciting fighters in the sport when he first arrived in the UFC, fans have expected Chimaev to compete at the very top of the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11
Dana White confirms Jon Jones has officially taken huge step to end short-lived UFC retirement

Dana White confirms Jon Jones has officially taken huge step to end short-lived UFC retirement

Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones is officially back in the UFC drug testing pool. The former two-weight UFC champion announced his retirement from MMA just a few weeks ago.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

‘A parody of himself’… Conor McGregor’s outlandish BKFC promo left fans scratching their heads

Conor McGregor’s wild opening speech at Thursday night’s BKFC champions’ summit has fans equal parts in hysterics and concerned. The Irishman jetted into Hollywood, Florida to head up a massive press conference that featured every BKFC champion as the promotion made a number of major announcements.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

Conor McGregor drops latest hint about UFC comeback fight amid campaign to compete at the White House

Conor McGregor has continued his campaign for a fight at the White House by all but confirming it will be the host venue for his massive comeback. It’s officially been over four years since his last octagon outing, where he suffered a gruesome broken leg in his trilogy with Dustin Poirier.

Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / July 11
Jon Jones In More Legal Trouble

Jon Jones In More Legal Trouble

Jon Jones is facing more legal troubles with the news that there is further fallout from his initial charges relating to a car accident in February.  According to reports, Jones was charged following a car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11
Dana White claims Jon Jones and Conor McGregor could share the stage on UFC’s ‘baddest card of all time’

Dana White claims Jon Jones and Conor McGregor could share the stage on UFC’s ‘baddest card of all time’

Dana White is planning to put on the greatest UFC show ever at the White House next year, and could call upon two of his biggest stars to make it happen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11
Jon Jones reveals the reason for his UFC retirement U-Turn as he hints Tom Aspinall fight could be back on

Jon Jones reveals the reason for his UFC retirement U-Turn as he hints Tom Aspinall fight could be back on

Jon Jones has explained that he doesn’t care who he fights, as long as he gets to make his UFC comeback at the White House. Legendary two-weight world champion Jones sensationally retired last month, allowing Tom Aspinall to take the undisputed heavyweight title from him without the pair ever facing off.

Randy Couture News / Dice City Sports / July 10
UFC Hall of Famer Survives Crash

UFC Hall of Famer Survives Crash

UFC Hall of Famer and MMA legend Randy Couture has been airlifted to a burn center in Kansas City. Following a serious accident during a practice run at a race track.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Dana White reveals his ‘dream main event’ for blockbuster UFC card at the White House

Dana White reveals his ‘dream main event’ for blockbuster UFC card at the White House

Dana White chose between Conor McGregor and Jon Jones when asked about the UFC White House headliner. The UFC may have found a venue for around this time next year, as President Donald Trump has announced a special UFC event on The White House grounds.

Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA on SI / July 10
Merab Dvalishvili teases next fight plans after meeting with UFC brass

Merab Dvalishvili teases next fight plans after meeting with UFC brass

Merab Dvalishvili is ready to return to the Octagon and defend his UFC bantamweight belt for a third time. Currently ranked as the UFC’s #3 pound-for-pound fighter, Dvalishvili is coming off a submission-win over former bantamweight king Sean O’Malley in a fight that headlined UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 10
Derrick Lewis nearly fought Jon Jones, could see himself fighting for UFC title again

Derrick Lewis nearly fought Jon Jones, could see himself fighting for UFC title again

Derrick Lewis has had a rollercoaster of a UFC career over the last decade or so. But at one point, he nearly had the chance to fight the arguable UFC GOAT in Jon Jones.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
‘Like watching a brother fight’ … Dustin Poirier had sad reaction to Ilia Topuria KO’ing Max Holloway

‘Like watching a brother fight’ … Dustin Poirier had sad reaction to Ilia Topuria KO’ing Max Holloway

Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway will share a bond ‘forever’ after their trilogy fight at UFC 318. Next weekend, on July 18th in New Orleans, the longest-standing trilogy in UFC history will come to a close.

MMA News / HITC / July 10
Frankie Edgar shares why Ilia Topuria doesn’t measure up to Conor McGregor

Frankie Edgar shares why Ilia Topuria doesn’t measure up to Conor McGregor

Plenty of fighters have held titles in two divisions, but none have made the kind of impact Conor McGregor has. Since then, Topuria has drawn several comparisons to Conor McGregor.

Tom Aspinall News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Heavyweight KO Artist Eyes Tom Aspinall: ‘I’ll Stand With Him’

Heavyweight KO Artist Eyes Tom Aspinall: ‘I’ll Stand With Him’

While the UFC waits to announce the first title defense for its newly promoted undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, one veteran KO artist is making his case known.

Derrick Lewis News / MMA on SI / July 10
Best UFC Nashville knockout artists not-named Derrick Lewis

Best UFC Nashville knockout artists not-named Derrick Lewis

The UFC’s all-time knockout leader is in action this weekend at UFC Nashville, but there’s also a few other fighters that could bring fans to their feet with a highlight-reel finish.

Stephen Thompson News / BoxingNews.com / July 10
UFC Fight Night – Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC Fight Night – Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Preview & Betting Tips

Veteran Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson faces off against surging Brazilian prospect Gabriel Bonfim in a welterweight bout between two fighters at the opposite end of their careers.

Calvin Kattar News / BoxingNews.com / July 10
UFC Fight Night – Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC Fight Night – Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia: Preview & Betting Tips

Veteran technician Calvin Kattar takes on surging knockout artist Steve Garcia in a featherweight bout on the undercard for the upcoming UFC Fight Night event.

Ben Askren 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.

Randy Couture News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after crashing race car

UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after crashing race car

UFC legend Randy Couture has been hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing while practicing for his National Hot Rod Association racing debut this year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 9
Max Holloway out to spoil Dustin Poirier's last dance

Max Holloway out to spoil Dustin Poirier's last dance

UFC 318 is headlined by a lightweight trilogy bout with the "BMF" title on the line. Former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will make the walk

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