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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Legendary UFC champion avenged his one loss to greatest rival in historic title fight that set a high bar
On this day in 2011, Dominick Cruz settled the score with his greatest rival. Many still regard ‘The Dominator’ to be the greatest bantamweight of all time, even if Merab Dvalishvili might be closing that gap.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
UFC fired an elite grappler despite a 31-second finish for refusing to let go of brutal heel hook submission
UFC welterweight Rousimar Palhares became one of the few fighters to be kicked out of the promotion following a victory. Rousimar Palhares is undoubtedly one of the most feared submission artists in UFC history.
Carlos Prates News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Carlos Prates targeted for UFC 319 return against familiar foe as he looks to bounce back from first UFC loss
UFC welterweight contender Carlos Prates will reportedly return on the Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev undercard. Carlos Prates is reportedly weeks away from making his UFC comeback as he looks to get back into the welterweight title mix.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 2
Every two-division champion in UFC history, ranked
With his UFC 317 win over Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria became just the 10th UFC fighter ever to hold championship belts in two different weight classes.
Alex Pereira News / MMA on SI / July 2
Alex Pereira trains with UFC’s hottest team as fans await return fight news
There’s still no clear timetable on when Alex Pereira will return to the UFC, but the former two-division champion is certainly training like he has a fight booked.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Dana White’s past reason for controversial Colby Covington title shot might annoy snubbed UFC 317 backup Arman Tsarukyan
Arman Tsarukyan seemingly won’t be getting rewarded competitively for his efforts in UFC 317 fight week. Tsarukyan was among the lightweight contenders present in Las Vegas as the UFC closed out June with the latest instalment of International Fight Week.
Glover Teixeira News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Who is Tallison Teixeira? Meet the six foot seven undefeated Brazilian tearing up the UFC
Tallison Teixeira is one of the most intimidating fighters who could be the future of the UFC Heavyweight division. The giant Brazilian is undefeated in his career so far and wowed fans with a comprehensive victory at UFC 312.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Paddy Pimblett’s coach reveals how Charles Oliveira’s mistakes have been crucial to their recent fight preparations
Paddy Pimblett’s team have been able to use Charles Oliveira as an example. Following their stare down in the cage at UFC 317, it looks like Pimblett will be challenging Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title in the near future.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
UFC commentator ‘could see’ Ilia Topuria knocking out Khabib Nurmagomedov… ‘Ilia’s boxing is far too dangerous’
Ilia Topuria is being discussed among the greatest of all time following his thunderous UFC 317 knockout. After a short but destructive stint on the featherweight throne, Topuria opted to drop that title and pursue success in the division above.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Joe Rogan blamed for Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett face off at UFC 317 that left Dana White seething
Joe Rogan has been blamed for the impromptu face off between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett following the UFC 317 main event. This past Saturday Ilia Topuria became the new UFC lightweight champion after separating Charles Oliveira from consciousness in the first round of the UFC 317 main event.
Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Max Holloway broke records as UFC's most successful Featherweight despite debut loss to Dustin Poirier
Max Holloway will have his UFC debut on his mind as he prepares to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 318. Holloway has been chosen as Poirier’s final opponent in the main event of UFC 318, as “The Diamond” ends his career by completing a trilogy of fights against “Blessed”.
Jean Silva News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Jean Silva details why Bryce Mitchell relationship will never be mended after dominating grudge fight
Jean Silva has explained that there is no way he could ever befriend Bryce Mitchell despite the pair settling a bitter feud back in April. After a string of controversies outside the cage, Mitchell was called out by Silva for a clash at UFC 314 earlier this year.
Israel Adesanya News / Athlon Sports / July 2
Israel Adesanya’s Message to a Critic Came With a Warning
Israel Adesanya has been laying low since his hard-fought battle with Nassourdine Imavov, taking some much-needed time to reset after suffering three consecutive losses.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
UFC veteran turned judge faceplanted his ‘hero’ who was one of the scariest fighters of all time in 27 seconds
On this day in 2011, the co-main event of UFC 132 ended in just 27 seconds. Chris Leben featured on the very first season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ before going on to fight 22 times inside the Octagon.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Dana White’s conversation with Ilia Topuria following his UFC debut resurfaces… ‘You needed that to show you levels’
Following Ilia Topuria’s UFC debut in 2020, UFC boss Dana White pulled him to the side for a conversation following his fight. This past Saturday, Ilia Topuria took on Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight title in the UFC 317 main event at International Fight Week.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Dustin Poirier was choked out by Korean Zombie just months after first Max Holloway fight
Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway will rekindle their UFC rivalry when they step into the octagon one final time at UFC 318. With Dustin Poirier announcing his retirement from MMA, Dana White pulled out all the stops to give him a send-off befitting “The Diamond”.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight teammate set to make UFC debut against Aspinall’s former foe
Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight teammate has officially signed a contract with the UFC and will make his promotional debut against Aspinall’s former foe. Just a few weeks ago, Tom Aspinall became the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after it was announced by Dana White that Jon Jones has officially retired from the sport.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 2
On This Day in 2022: The UFC Found A New Knockout King Superstar at UFC 276
On this day in 2022, Alex Pereira announced his arrival as a true UFC force with a thunderous first-round knockout of Sean Strickland at UFC 276. Coming from a background of being an elite kickboxer who had previously knocked out Israel Adesanya in that sport, all eyes were on the Brazilian as he stepped up in competition in the UFC.
Belal Muhammad News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Fans label Belal Muhammad ‘delusional’ after former welterweight champion makes bold claim about UFC 315 loss
Belal Muhammad recently reflected on his UFC 315 loss where his welterweight title reign came to an end. Muhammad was defeated by Jack Della Maddalena in an upset that changed the landscape of the 170-pound division.
Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / July 2
Paddy Pimblett shuts down rumor about his next UFC fight
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has definitively shut down a recent rumor that sprang up regarding his next fight. Now sitting at #10
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Mackenzie Dern makes a bold prediction for Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes… ‘She knocks her out’
Kayla Harrison’s first UFC bantamweight title defense is expected to come against the consensus female GOAT. Harrison set up a long-awaited and highly anticipated matchup with her title-winning performance at UFC 316 in early June.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / July 2
Tom Aspinall would have rather fought for the UFC heavyweight championship
When Jon Jones' retirement was made official, then-interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall was elevated to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. While his goal all along was to become the champion, the 28 year-old would have rather fought for it. "To be honest, I would have rather fought for it, of course.
Ilia Topuria News / BoxingNews.com / July 2
Did The UFC Harm Topuria’s Legacy?
Chael Sonnen says that the UFC made a mistake by not allowing Ilia Topuria to hold three belts. Sonnen’s comments arrive in the aftermath of Topuria’s KO win over Charles Oliveira AT 317.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 2
Dana White: Pimblett in the Octagon ‘should have never happened’
After UFC 317, in a post-fight interview, newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria challenged Paddy Pimblett after defeating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on Saturday.
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