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Chael Sonnen names shock fighter as ‘the hardest stylistic matchup’ for Jon Jones

Chael Sonnen names shock fighter as ‘the hardest stylistic matchup’ for Jon Jones

Chael Sonnen has one MMA star in mind for Jon Jones. Despite public pressure from fans to face Tom Aspinall, the American chose to relinquish his UFC heavyweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10

UFC legend points out Jon Jones fought a ‘full-time firefighter’ instead of Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones has once more come under fire for his apparent reluctance to share the Octagon with Tom Aspinall. Playing fast and loose with his summer retirement from mixed martial arts, Jon Jones stunned the community earlier this year, confirming his retirement from combat sports.

Paulo Costa News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Paulo Costa ditches fight return at UFC Doha after opponent undergoes surgery for gruesome injury

Paulo Costa ditches fight return at UFC Doha after opponent undergoes surgery for gruesome injury

Don’t expect Paulo Costa to face off with one of the most exciting middleweight stars at UFC Doha in his return to action. Targeted to make his return to the Octagon after snapping a two-fight losing run, former title challenger Paulo Costa turned back the clock with an impressive win at UFC 318 earlier this summer.

Jean Silva News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Jean Silva says ‘in the streets all bets are off’ if he bumps into UFC middleweight contender

Jean Silva says ‘in the streets all bets are off’ if he bumps into UFC middleweight contender

Ahead of his fight at Noche UFC, Jean Silva has bizarrely outlined his hatred for a fellow Brazilian UFC contender. This coming Saturday, the premier promotion hosts their third annual Noche UFC event, this time headlined by featherweight contenders Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 10
Noche UFC headliners share tense moment after unexpected run-in during fight week

Noche UFC headliners share tense moment after unexpected run-in during fight week

It looks like Saturday night can’t come soon enough for Noche UFC headliners Diego Lopes and Jean Silva. The two top-ranked featherweight contenders will

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Ex-UFC star who Joe Rogan called the ‘freak of all freaks’ suffered his only KO loss to a foe that went 2-4 in the UFC

Ex-UFC star who Joe Rogan called the ‘freak of all freaks’ suffered his only KO loss to a foe that went 2-4 in the UFC

Joe Rogan has seen some remarkable athletes compete in MMA but there’s one that stands out. Rogan recently claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov shouldn’t have been undefeated when he retired due to his controversial win over Gleison Tibau.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / September 10
Undefeated fighter that got rave review from Dana White booked to return at UFC 322

Undefeated fighter that got rave review from Dana White booked to return at UFC 322

Undefeated UFC middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev is officially squeezing in at least one more fight before the end of the year. The breakout star of this

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Conor McGregor has three potential opponents for UFC White House card, says former MMA star

Conor McGregor has three potential opponents for UFC White House card, says former MMA star

Conor McGregor could have a few options for his return to the octagon. While ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t fought since his second loss to Dustin Poirier back in 2021, the appetite among fans to see him back in action remains rife.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Artem Lobov predicts who would win ‘prime’ Conor McGregor vs. Ilia Topuria featherweight GOAT fight

Artem Lobov predicts who would win ‘prime’ Conor McGregor vs. Ilia Topuria featherweight GOAT fight

Artem Lobov believes the featherweight GOAT debate can be whittled down to two fighters. Jose Aldo, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski are among the best 145lb fighters the UFC has ever seen.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 10
UFC Noche Almost Had the Perfect Main Event After Diego Lopes Reveals Fight Offer

UFC Noche Almost Had the Perfect Main Event After Diego Lopes Reveals Fight Offer

The UFC has seen several fighters rise quickly by capitalizing on significant opportunities, and Diego Lopes has emerged as one of the most talked-about names in the featherweight division.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 10
Is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Strickland the Fight to Make? Rogan Thinks So

Is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Strickland the Fight to Make? Rogan Thinks So

The UFC’s middleweight division is a chaotic mess right now, and honestly, we’re here for it. With the undefeated monster Khamzat Chimaev now sitting on the throne after dismantling Dricus Du Plessis, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: who’s next for “Borz”?

Brian Ortega News / MMA Sucka / September 10
Brian Ortega Exposes HUGE Issue with UFC Medicals

Brian Ortega Exposes HUGE Issue with UFC Medicals

Just a matter of weeks ago, Brian Ortega stepped into the octagon and put in one of the most lacklustre performances of his career to date. Slipping to 1-4 in his last five, Ortega not only forced his opponent, Aljamain Sterling, to compete at a higher weight class, but in a recent post, exposed the UFC medical team in a worrying way.

Brock Lesnar News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Eddie Hall names Brock Lesnar and 51-year-old with 12-20 record on list of potential MMA opponents

Eddie Hall names Brock Lesnar and 51-year-old with 12-20 record on list of potential MMA opponents

Eddie Hall’s dream is to bring Brock Lesnar out of retirement for a mammoth MMA fight. ‘The Beast’ knocked out Mariusz Pudzianowski in 30 seconds to win his professional debut in April.

Dominick Cruz News / MMA Sucka / September 10
Dominick Cruz Exposes UFC’s Hidden Formula for Rankings and Matchmaking

Dominick Cruz Exposes UFC’s Hidden Formula for Rankings and Matchmaking

Fans often hear the criticism that MMA isn’t always a true sport but rather a carnival of hype and attraction. To some extent, that rings true, especially when one considers how UFC matchmakers like Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard pair fighters from very different spots in the rankings.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / September 10
UFC Legend Recalls Getting Supercar from Dana White for Demetrious Johnson Title Bout

UFC Legend Recalls Getting Supercar from Dana White for Demetrious Johnson Title Bout

Demetrious Johnson experienced both admiration and frustration with the UFC and its outspoken CEO, Dana White, throughout his career. Before being traded to One Championship in 2018, Johnson held the incredible UFC record of eleven consecutive title defenses at the flyweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Paddy Pimblett’s teammate slept by ‘one of the craziest knockouts’ Dana White has ever seen

Paddy Pimblett’s teammate slept by ‘one of the craziest knockouts’ Dana White has ever seen

Paddy Pimblett’s pal was on the wrong end of a viral knockout in front of Dana White. Chasen Blair’s first Contender Series appearance ended with a body shot stoppage defeat in October 2024.

Brian Ortega News / MMA Sucka / September 10
Brian Ortega Reveals Harrowing Details of Brutal Weight Cut Before UFC Shanghai

Brian Ortega Reveals Harrowing Details of Brutal Weight Cut Before UFC Shanghai

Extreme weight cutting has long haunted the sport of MMA like a recurring nightmare. Voices such as Joe Rogan have repeatedly called for the practice to be eliminated to protect fighters.

Diego Lopes News / Bloody Elbow / September 10
Diego Lopes almost broke his opponent’s arm in gruesome submission to record his first UFC win

Diego Lopes almost broke his opponent’s arm in gruesome submission to record his first UFC win

Noche UFC star Diego Lopes entered the winners’ circle in the promotion with one of 2023’s most brutal submissions. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion will celebrate Mexican Independence for the third time this Saturday, as the latest installment of Noche UFC takes place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Cynthia Calvillo News / Stadium Rant / September 9
Squandered Opportunities: A Recap Of Cynthia Calvillo’s UFC Career

Squandered Opportunities: A Recap Of Cynthia Calvillo’s UFC Career

Cynthia Calvillo has retired – from MMA, at least. The former UFC strawweight and flyweight announced her decision on Instagram Monday, writing: “It’s

Carlos Prates News / MMA on SI / September 9
Carlos Prates admits UFC career nearly over as he outlines retirement plan

Carlos Prates admits UFC career nearly over as he outlines retirement plan

UFC welterweight sniper Carlos Prates doesn't plan on staying around for long, given that his next few fights go to plan. Prates has had a meteoric rise in the welterweight ranks, notching four knockout victories in 2024 before losing a potential title eliminator against Ian Machado Garry in April.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Ronda Rousey Gives Her Blunt Opinion On Potential UFC White House Comeback and Return to Competition

Ronda Rousey Gives Her Blunt Opinion On Potential UFC White House Comeback and Return to Competition

Before Conor McGregor's meteoric rise and the era of superstar pay-per-views, Ronda Rousey stood as the UFC's first true woman superstar, single-handedly uplifting the profile of women's MMA.

Darren Till News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Andrew Tate Reacts To Former UFC Fighter Darren Till's Callout, Setting Stage for Potential Boxing Match

Andrew Tate Reacts To Former UFC Fighter Darren Till's Callout, Setting Stage for Potential Boxing Match

Bouncing back from a turbulent end to his UFC career, Darren Till has been making his mark in the sport of boxing, going 4-0 in the sport since his debut.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 8
Caio Borralho Admits He 'Didn’t Feel Like Himself' in Loss to Nassourdine Imavov

Caio Borralho Admits He 'Didn’t Feel Like Himself' in Loss to Nassourdine Imavov

For the first time in over a decade, Caio Borralho walked away from the cage on the wrong end of the scorecards. The Brazilian middleweight contender fell to Nassourdine Imavov via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 258 on Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris.

Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / September 8
Jon Jones: I’m Actively Training 5 Days A Week

Jon Jones: I’m Actively Training 5 Days A Week

Jon Jones isn’t finished just yet. The former two-division UFC champion made a surprise appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, N.Y., on Sunday and clarified his status just months after shocking fans with a retirement announcement.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 8
Ciryl Gane Vows Improved Ground Game Ahead of UFC 321 Title Fight vs. Tom Aspinall

Ciryl Gane Vows Improved Ground Game Ahead of UFC 321 Title Fight vs. Tom Aspinall

Ciryl Gane has heard the critics. The French heavyweight, long praised for his elite striking, has also carried the stigma of a vulnerable ground game.

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