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On YouTubeMMA News / MMA Weekly / July 31
Paulo Costa lays out how he'd beat Khamzat Chimaev
Following his UFC 318 win over Roman Kopylov, former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa took aim at the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. "Everybody knows that I hate that guy.
Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / July 31
Jon Jones Faces Two Upcoming Bench Trials
Jon Jones will appear in front of two bench trials over charges related to fleeing the scene of an accident. Jones’ problems began following a car accident that took place in February, as police arrived to find a female passenger who appeared intoxicated.
Nate Diaz News / Bloody Elbow / July 31
Legendary UFC ref claims Nate Diaz vs. Max Holloway would be ‘one-sided fight’ at welterweight
Nate Diaz vs. Max Holloway has all the makings of a BMF title fight. It doesn’t look like the BMF title is going anywhere after Max Holloway’s first successful title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 earlier this month.
Conor McGregor News / Dice City Sports / July 31
McGregor has a surprise announcement
Former two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor may have just announced his return to the UFC by reentering the UFC’s anti-doping testing pool. The likelihood of a McGregor return seems increasingly possible.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
‘Let’s be honest’ … UFC star voices frustration over new UFC 319 co-main event he refuses to watch
Not everybody is a fan of the co-headliner for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. The biggest fight of the year takes place next month at UFC 319 on Aug.
Khamzat Chimaev News / CBSSPorts.com / July 30
UFC 319 -- Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Du Plessis vs. Chimaev is one of the best fights MMA can produce this year
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC Vegas 108 star submitted former champion who Joe Rogan credits with changing the game before making his MMA switch
UFC Vegas 108 sees the return of a submission specialist who achieved great things before ever putting on a pair of gloves. The Octagon returns to the Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday night where Tatsuro Taira faces Hyun Sung Park in a replacement main event.
Jared Cannonier News / MMA on SI / July 30
Jared Cannonier remains 'business as usual' despite UFC 319 booking
When Jared Cannonier accepted a main card slot for UFC 319 against Michael Page, he did so with the slightest bit of confusion, and for good reason. Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) snapped a two-fight losing skid against Gregory Rodrigues (17-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC) at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas earlier this year.
Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Paddy Pimblett reveals one of his biggest dreams that’s ‘unheard of’ in UFC today
There’s something Paddy Pimblett has always wanted to do. The #9-ranked UFC lightweight contender has Ilia Topuria in his sights, facing off with the champion in the Octagon after his first-round knockout over Charles Oliveira in June.
Tom Aspinall, Michael Chandler exchange barbs over questionable UFC 'fight IQ'
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall recognizes flaws when he sees them. The same goes for Michael Chandler, who has struggled immensely throughout his UFC career with a 2-5 mark.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC legend admits losing Hall of Fame war that led to Dana White questioning his future was ‘meant to be’
A UFC legend’s run in the promotion ended shortly after one of the best fights of all time. Rory MacDonald has recently re-emerged in the eyes of the combat sports world having recently helped Stephen Thompson prepare for his latest outing.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 30
Justin Gaethje Facing Ilia Topuria is Not Fair, Says Arman Tsarukyan Offering Title Shot Pathway
Recent times have seen Justin Gaethje make a case for a lightweight title shot, more than ever. A winner of 3 out of his last 4, ‘Highlight’ thinks he has paid his dues and deserves a shot.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Aljamain Sterling compares Petr Yan to Friday the 13th villain Jason Voorhees… ‘Boogeyman walking you down’
Aljamain Sterling has given an interesting breakdown of Petr Yan’s fighting style, including a comparison that nobody likely had on their bingo cards. Yan is in the midst of a strong career resurgence, having won three straight fights since a trio of defeats left him out of the title conversation at 135 pounds.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC Vegas 108 star overcame horror cut to score epic come from behind finish over Ilia Topuria’s teammate
When Elves Brener and Guram Kutateladze clashed in the Octagon in 2023, they put on one of the wildest fights in recent memory. This coming Saturday at UFC Vegas 108, Chute Boxe prospect Elves Brener returns to action when he takes on fellow lightweight brawler Esteban Ribovics.
Sean Strickland News / Dice City Sports / July 30
Sean Strickland Suspended Indefinitely
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been suspended indefinitely by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) following an altercation at a Tuff-N-Uff event on June 29 in Las Vegas.
UFC vet warns Tom Aspinall can't afford loss to Ciryl Gane
It's do-or-die for Tom Aspinall at UFC 321, according to one UFC legend who thinks the future of the heavyweight division rides on him winning against Ciryl Gane.
Piotr Kuberski: Next To Wear The KSW Crown
The KSW middleweight division has held it’s own as one of the pound-for-pound best divisions in all of mixed martial arts. Ranging from KSW’s greatest legend, Mamed Khalidov, to such champions as Scott Askham and ONE’s Roberto Soldic, the division has produced top-tier world talent almost from it’s inception.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 29
Jon Jones offered blockbuster Fedor Emelianenko fight in White House-style event
As rumors of his return at the UFC's White House event grow stronger, Jon Jones has been handed a legendary fight offer that could be his biggest to date.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 29
UFC Perth to be headlined by Carlos Ulberg – Dominick Reyes
The UFC is heading to Perth, Australia on September 27th and today, the promotion announced a major main event in the light heavyweight division. Former title challenger Dominick Reyes (15-4) will be taking on top contender Carlos Ulberg (12-1).
Black Larry Shatters Records and Zac Moore Dominates in Wild Friday Night Fights at PLN Studios
Friday Night Fights brought electrifying CarJitsu Championship action to PLN Studios in Branson, Missouri for Week 7, delivering historic moments, tactical surprises, and a series of jaw-dropping submissions.
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / July 29
New Developments in Ben Askren’s Recovery
It is being reported by MMA Weekly that Ben Askren has been readmitted into the hospital following a complication with his double lung transplant recovery.
Bogdan Guskov News / Empire Sports Media / July 29
After another knockout win at UFC Abu Dhabi, what’s next for Bogdan Guskov?
Kicking off the main card this past Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi was a matchup between two dangerous light heavyweight contenders. Bogdan Guskov (18-3) was looking to get the biggest win of his octagon career while Nikita Krylov (30-11) was looking to bounce back after a tough loss in his last fight.
Former middleweight champ suggests what Dricus du Plessis must do to beat Khamzat Chimaev
There are three weeks left until one of the year’s most anticipated UFC title fights. While fans didn’t get Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev or Jon Jones vs.
Strangest Knockouts in UFC History
The UFC constantly provides us with discussion topics, however, what are the strangest knockouts in UFC history? We see knockouts as a result of punches, think Ilia Topuria against Charles Oliveira and kicks, think Islam Makhachev knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, but we aren’t talking about those knockouts.
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