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Sean O’Malley’s coach explains how $2.3 billion Sphere led to dominant loss against Merab Dvalishvili

Just weeks out from Sean O’Malley’s title rematch against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, his head coach Tim Welch has made a new excuse for his UFC 306 loss.

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UFC Atlanta preview, start time, full fight card, how to watch, live stream as Kamaru Usman battles Joaquin Buckley

Kamaru Usman makes his long-awaited return to the octagon for his main event fight at UFC Atlanta. The Nigerian is fighting for the first time since 2023, when Kamaru Usman lost to Leon Edwards (twice) and Khamzat Chimaev.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Jon Jones eases fan fears about UFC retirement hours after claiming ‘I’m done’

At this point, it seems as though the UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is just playing the game and attempting to troll the fanbase. Ever since his UFC 309 win over Stipe Miocic last November, Jon Jones has been hounded by the UFC fanbase to unify the title against interim champion, Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

UFC 316 full card including Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley 2 and Julianna Pena defends her Women's Bantamweight title

UFC 316 will take place on June 7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and has an impressive card ready to go. Coming off the back of an entertaining UFC 315, the event in New Jersey already has a fantastic main event lined up.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Islam Makhachev surprisingly advised to work on wrestling ahead of Jack Della Maddalena matchup by longtime teammate

Despite being one of the most dominant wrestlers and grapplers the UFC has ever seen, Islam Makhachev has been advised to work on that part of his game.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Paddy Pimblett shuts down ‘mad’ suggestion he’s gained 40lbs since Michael Chandler fight at UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett insists there’s nothing abnormal about his post-fight weight gain. ‘The Baddy’ is notorious for gorging on junk food and ballooning up in weight when he’s out of camp.

Derrick Lewis News / MMA on SI / May 20

Derrick Lewis returns to fight undefeated 6'7' knockout monster

It's official, Derrick Lewis is set to return to the UFC Octagon in a main event heavyweight clash. It's been a while, 'The Black Beast' hasn't competed since May 2024.

Jon Jones News / MMA on SI / May 20

UFC pressured to act by top star as Jon Jones remains inactive

Paddy Pimblett has called for drastic measures where UFC heavyweight Jon Jones is concerned. 'The Baddy,' freshly minted as the No. 8-ranked lightweight contender after finishing Michael Chandler at UFC 314, has some strong opinions on Jones' reign.

Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Justin Gaethje was left seething after finding out about UFC 317 title fight according to insider

Justin Gaethje believes he was in a perfect position to benefit from a title shot at UFC 317. Last week, UFC boss Dana White shockingly announced that Islam Makhachev has vacated his lightweight title, despite revealing his earlier plan to hold onto his belt even though he was moving up to welterweight.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Ilia Topuria makes major change to camp ahead of UFC 317 title fight

Just over a month out from his huge main event title fight at UFC 317, Ilia Topuria has made a major change to his training camp. Last week, UFC boss Dana White shockingly announced that Islam Makhachev has vacated his lightweight title in pursuit of a welterweight title shot against Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

Tony Ferguson shares hilarious reaction to Israel Adesanya puking during David Goggins training session

Tony Ferguson might be the only other MMA fighter who gets what Israel Adesanya experienced earlier this month. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion was left puking in a trash can after spending some time training with the famous fitness influencer, former Navy Seal, and record-holding endurance athlete, David Goggins.

Dana White News / MMA Sucka / May 20

Enterprise Facility Synonymous With UFC Post-Pandemic

The UFC Apex first opened for business in the summer of 2019 in time for season three of Dana White’s Contender Series. At launch, the Apex facility had been expected to be utilized for live broadcasts of Contender Series on ESPN+, as well as future seasons of The Ultimate Fighter television series.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

UFC star boldly claims he would’ve finished Islam Makhachev on a day’s notice at UFC 311

One lightweight contender likes his chances against Islam Makhachev—even without a training camp for the UFC champ. Beneil Dariush has been in the UFC lightweight rankings for almost a decade now and the 23-fight veteran’s never had the chance to fight for the world title.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 20

Light Heavyweight Sees Fight Postponed at 11th Hour By Sickness

Rodolfo Bellato’s bout with Paul Craig was canceled because of a very bizarre and rare reason. Light heavyweights Bellato and Craig were expected to throw down in the co-main event of this past weekend’s show, UFC Vegas 106.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 20

PFL signs former UFC title challenger who fought Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira

It didn’t take long for the PFL to replace one of their biggest stars. Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix was the latest to leave the Professional Fighters League, joining fighters like Kayla Harrison and Patricio Pitbull in the UFC.

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Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Major Shakeup Hits Ilia Topuria’s Camp Ahead of UFC 317

UFC 317 is shaping up to be one of the year’s most pivotal events, headlined by a high-stakes battle for lightweight gold. Ilia Topuria, the former featherweight champion, is making his long-awaited move to 155 pounds, and he’s not easing into the waters.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 19