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Daniel Cormier Left Red-Faced After UFC Veteran Catches Him Lying About His Achievement

Daniel Cormier Left Red-Faced After UFC Veteran Catches Him Lying About His Achievement

Decorated wrestler and former UFC double champion, Daniel Cormier, was left with egg on his face by fellow amateur star Ben Askren during their podcast this week.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Kamaru Usman win still drives Joe Rogan crazy years after controversial moment

Kamaru Usman win still drives Joe Rogan crazy years after controversial moment

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman’s rise to the title featured a win that irks Joe Rogan to this day. On the way up the welterweight ladder, Kamaru Usman defeated a slew of legendary names in pursuit of a UFC championship belt.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 1
'Screwed Me': Daniel Cormier Blames Brock Lesnar for Ditching His UFC Fight to Chase WWE Glory Again

'Screwed Me': Daniel Cormier Blames Brock Lesnar for Ditching His UFC Fight to Chase WWE Glory Again

UFC Hall of Fame star Daniel Cormier has hit out at long-time frenemy Brock Lesnar, in reflection on their failed heavyweight title feud in the Octagon years ago.

Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Sean O’Malley offered detailed gameplan from top bantamweight to dethrone Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316

Sean O’Malley offered detailed gameplan from top bantamweight to dethrone Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316

Sean O’Malley received a possible roadmap to beating Merab Dvalishvili from a surprising source. UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will meet former titleholder Sean O’Malley for the second time in less than a year at UFC 316 this summer.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 1
3 Bouts To Watch At ONE Fight Night 31

3 Bouts To Watch At ONE Fight Night 31

ONE Championship’s latest offering in U.S. primetime will be a blitzkrieg of martial arts action. On Friday, May 2, ONE Fight Night 31 takes center stage in Lumpinee Stadium on Prime Video.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 1
‘7.6 Million and More!: Using Conor McGregor and His Star Power Records, Chael Sonnen Blasts Ariel Helwani’s ’MMA in Recession’ Claim

‘7.6 Million and More!: Using Conor McGregor and His Star Power Records, Chael Sonnen Blasts Ariel Helwani’s ’MMA in Recession’ Claim

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has once more gone scorched earth on mixed martial arts reporter Ariel Helwani, amid claims the sport is in a period of negative growth.

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Dustin Poirier saw red during brutal street fight where people were dropping ‘left and right’

Dustin Poirier saw red during brutal street fight where people were dropping ‘left and right’

Dustin Poirier couldn’t control himself in a violent street brawl after someone rendered him nothing short of furious. In his esteemed career, ‘The Diamond’ has proven his fighting heart in abundance, regularly entertaining crowds with his all-action performances.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Ilia Topuria's Coach Sends Clear 'I'm 100% Sure' Message to Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira

Ilia Topuria's Coach Sends Clear 'I'm 100% Sure' Message to Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira

The anticipation for Ilia Topuria’s next fight is heating up fast. With his undefeated record intact and his stock skyrocketing, fans and pundits alike are eagerly waiting to see who gets matched up against him next.

Belal Muhammad News / CBSSPorts.com / May 1

UFC 315: Champion Belal Muhammad says 'nothing' will stop him from walking out with Palestinian flag

UFC will permit the welterweight champion to walk to the Octagon in support of his parents' home country

Bo Nickal News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Bo Nickal opens up about ‘suffering’ through fight week after stepping on the scales 36lbs overweight

Bo Nickal opens up about ‘suffering’ through fight week after stepping on the scales 36lbs overweight

Bo Nickal has got a tall mountain to climb during UFC Des Moines fight week. On May 3, he will look to enter the rankings at 185-pounds by beating Reinier de Ridder but in order to get the better of the submission specialist, there was an adjustment he wanted to make.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 1
Why is the UFC Heavyweight Division Dead?

Why is the UFC Heavyweight Division Dead?

The UFC heavyweight division has hit rock bottom. In a division that previously spearheaded a number of UFC PPVs, the division is at an all-time, unexciting low.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Georges St-Pierre’s teammate reveals advice from the all-time great ahead of UFC 315 clash with Jose Aldo

Georges St-Pierre’s teammate reveals advice from the all-time great ahead of UFC 315 clash with Jose Aldo

Georges St-Pierre is set to corner his teammate when the Octagon returns to Montreal for UFC 315. Few men are better equipped to offer advice about fighting at the Bell Center than the former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
UFC bogeyman controverisally knocked out Conor McGregor’s sparring partner during epic seven-fight run

UFC bogeyman controverisally knocked out Conor McGregor’s sparring partner during epic seven-fight run

Santiago Ponzinibbio looked like a future UFC champion during his three-year winning run. The Argentine welterweight became a title contender with seven straight victories inside the Octagon.

Joe Rogan News / The Spun / May 1
Joe Rogan Makes Big Sobriety Announcement Thursday

Joe Rogan Makes Big Sobriety Announcement Thursday

Joe Rogan has never been one to shy away from a controversial topic. This Thursday, however, he's making headlines for a very positive reason.  Rogan, 57, has become one of the most popular podcasters in the world over the past few years.

Michael Bisping News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Michael Bisping tells former UFC champion to seriously consider retirement if he loses comeback bout

Michael Bisping tells former UFC champion to seriously consider retirement if he loses comeback bout

Michael Bisping believes one more loss should end the career of a UFC legend. ‘The Count’ retired after suffering back-to-back stoppage defeats to Georges St-Pierre and Kelvin Gastelum in 2017.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Tom Aspinall highlights undefeated UFC heavyweight with 100% finishing rate as prospect he’s keeping an eye on

Tom Aspinall highlights undefeated UFC heavyweight with 100% finishing rate as prospect he’s keeping an eye on

Tom Aspinall is an excellent authority on UFC heavyweights. As he continues to wait for a potential fight with Jon Jones, Aspinall is now the longest reigning interim champion in UFC history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 1
Jiri Prochazka survived getting KO’d to score vicious faceplant finish over fighter who ‘beat’ Jon Jones

Jiri Prochazka survived getting KO’d to score vicious faceplant finish over fighter who ‘beat’ Jon Jones

Jiri Prochazka’s sophomore Octagon appearance ended with one of the most brutal KO’s of all time. The former RIZIN light-heavyweight champion debuted in the UFC with a big KO win over Volkan Oezdemir in July 2020.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 1
Islam Makhachev’s next move confirmed? Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev exchange confirms Dagestani’s ambitions 

Islam Makhachev’s next move confirmed? Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev exchange confirms Dagestani’s ambitions 

Belal Muhammad is the biggest obstacle for the pound-for-pound number king Islam Makhachev‘s welterweight title aspirations. Their mutual respect and brotherhood had made it impossible for them to consider fighting each other inside the UFC cage.

Alex Pereira News / FirstSportz / May 1
Much-awaited return of UFC superstar Alex Pereira to avenge title loss gets spilled by MMA Insider

Much-awaited return of UFC superstar Alex Pereira to avenge title loss gets spilled by MMA Insider

Nobody in the UFC is more active than Alex Pereira, a warrior who always steps up regardless of the opponent. Pereira’s popularity skyrocketed due to his devastating striking, thrilling knockouts, and his mysterious demeanor inside and outside the cage.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 1
UFC Des Moines With Must-See Prelims to Kick Off May Slate

UFC Des Moines With Must-See Prelims to Kick Off May Slate

UFC Des Moines is upon us. While Wells Fargo Arena  is normally the home field for the Indoor Football League’s Iowa Barnstormers at this time of year, this week, the Barnstormers face a road game in Jacksonville this week.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 30
UFC Des Moines: Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo full card picks & predictions

UFC Des Moines: Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo full card picks & predictions

The UFC stays on the road this week for UFC Fight Night Des Moines, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.

Valentin Moldavsky News / Empire Sports Media / April 30
PFL World Tournament First Round Preview: Heavyweight

PFL World Tournament First Round Preview: Heavyweight

Tomorrow night, the PFL will host it’s final first round event for their world tournaments. In the final event, we will see the big boys go at it as the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions will be featured.

Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / April 30
Aspinall still waiting for unification fight against Jones

Aspinall still waiting for unification fight against Jones

According to BloodyElbow.com, Tom Aspinall is still holding out hope for his unification match against Jon ‘Bones’ Jones to happen this year. On Tuesday, Aspinall broke Renan Barao’s record as the longest reigning interim UFC champion of all time.

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 29
UFC's Atlanta card features Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

UFC's Atlanta card features Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

UFC returns to Atlanta with a card that features former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman going up against Joaquin Buckley in the main event at State Farm Arena on June 14.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 29
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

It appears Dwayne Johnson may soon be entering the Oscars conversation with his upcoming role in the Benny Safdie directed film. 

How many of the 40 greatest sports films ever made have you seen?
Who is Mark Kerr? The UFC fighter Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson plays in new ‘The Smashing Machine’ film
Brad Pitt to star in "The Riders" from "Conclave" director and A24

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