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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.

Jon Jones News / MMA Weekly / July 10
Jon Jones faces new charges relating to February car accident

Jon Jones faces new charges relating to February car accident

Adding to his existing legal troubles, Jon Jones has been charged with another offense in connection with his rumored car crash and subsequent getaway earlier this year.

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.

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.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Derrick Lewis had a hilarious reaction when Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight… ‘Who cares?’

Derrick Lewis had a hilarious reaction when Jon Jones moved up to heavyweight… ‘Who cares?’

The arrival of a UFC GOAT contender in his division was not enough to excite UFC Nashville headliner Derrick Lewis back in 2021. In the first quarter of that year, Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic to reach the heavyweight throne and Lewis had his latest title shot, losing out to Ciryl Gane for the interim strap.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Max Holloway told to fight ‘modern day Donald Cerrone’ after Dustin Poirier at UFC 318

Max Holloway told to fight ‘modern day Donald Cerrone’ after Dustin Poirier at UFC 318

There are a lot of fun fights waiting for Max Holloway in the UFC lightweight division. The BMF champion shocked the world when he moved up from the featherweight division and knocked out Justin Gaethje to win the BMF title at UFC 300.

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.

Kamaru Usman News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Kamaru Usman has a decision to make that will determine if he gets a UFC title shot next… ‘That is the question’

Kamaru Usman has a decision to make that will determine if he gets a UFC title shot next… ‘That is the question’

According to his manager, Kamaru Usman’s desire to fight for the UFC welterweight title next time out is in his hands. After Usman’s narrow defeat to Khamzat Chimaev in a short-notice middleweight clash, the former 170-pound king was absent from the Octagon for close to three years.

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Dustin Poirier snatched the mic from Joe Rogan to defend his opponent after controversial result led to fan boos

Dustin Poirier snatched the mic from Joe Rogan to defend his opponent after controversial result led to fan boos

Dustin Poirier has been involved in some of the craziest wars in UFC history, and his UFC 211 meeting against Eddie Alvarez was no different. On July 19, Dustin Poirier will emotionally make his final walk to the Octagon when he takes on Max Holloway for the BMF title in the UFC 318 main event.

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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.

Ben Askren News / Bleacher Report / July 10
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UFC’s oldest fighter ‘disappointed’ Jon Jones retired without giving Tom Aspinall a chance

UFC’s oldest fighter ‘disappointed’ Jon Jones retired without giving Tom Aspinall a chance

A win over Tom Aspinall would have been a massive cherry on top for Jon Jones. The legendary two-division champion has had a better career than most, retiring with a record of 28-1 (1 NC), 16 of those being title fight wins.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager names surprising champ vs champ clash as the fight he most wishes he could’ve pulled off

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager names surprising champ vs champ clash as the fight he most wishes he could’ve pulled off

Becoming a two-weight champion has been the goal of many great fighters, but it wasn’t a reality for one dominant champion. As the long-time manager of the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, Ali Abdelaziz has been involved in some of the biggest fights of all time.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
‘Since the Conor McGregor fight’… Dustin Poirier’s friend reveals UFC 318 farewell has been a long time coming

‘Since the Conor McGregor fight’… Dustin Poirier’s friend reveals UFC 318 farewell has been a long time coming

UFC star Dustin Poirier has had many memorable fights and two title shots since thoughts of retirement first crept into his head. Over 14 years after his debut in the UFC and 16 removed from his first professional fight, Poirier will enter the Octagon for the final time on July 19.

Zabit Magomedsharipov News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
UFC blamed for Zabit Magomedsharipov’s premature retirement as recent comeback talk is strongly shut down

UFC blamed for Zabit Magomedsharipov’s premature retirement as recent comeback talk is strongly shut down

Fans have been told not to hold out hope of seeing Zabit Magomedsharipov back inside the UFC Octagon. When it comes to the biggest ‘what if’ fighter in UFC history, not many can hold a candle to Magomedsharipov’s claim to that status.

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.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 10
Fans claim Khamzat Chimaev is ‘assembling the avengers’ to face Dricus du Plessis after former UFC champ joins his camp

Fans claim Khamzat Chimaev is ‘assembling the avengers’ to face Dricus du Plessis after former UFC champ joins his camp

Khamzat Chimaev has taken a different approach for his UFC 319 preparations. The undefeated star is set to compete in one of the biggest fights of the year next month when he challenges for the UFC middleweight title.

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.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 10
'I Asked Several Times' – Charles Oliveira Admits Having No Memory of Ilia Topuria Knockout

'I Asked Several Times' – Charles Oliveira Admits Having No Memory of Ilia Topuria Knockout

Heading into UFC 317, Charles Oliveira was confident he would defeat Ilia Topuria and reclaim the UFC lightweight championship. However, just as Topuria predicted, he secured a stunning first-round knockout, finishing Oliveira in dominant and devastating fashion.

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.

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.

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