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On YouTubeMMA News / FirstSportz / July 7
Islam Makhachev Has Bold Prediction Regarding UFC 318 Headliner Involving Former Foe Dustin Poirier
A champ does what a champ wants, and what longtime former 155-pound champ Islam Makhachev does best is understand the game well. With an impressive 15-fight win streak and a record 4 title defenses at lightweight, the Dagestani star has faced a plethora of names.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 7
Ilia Topuria: 'Even Khabib Nurmagomedov knows I'll put Islam Makhachev to sleep'
Former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria moved up to the lightweight division to challenged for a second UFC divisional title but also to fight then-champion Islam
Daniel Cormier News / Athlon Sports / July 7
UFC Legend Daniel Cormier Makes Big Announcement on Future MMA Plans
UFC legend Daniel Cormier is one of the most famous and recognizable names in the history of the fight league and the sport of mixed martial arts whose
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
UFC drops poster for the biggest fight of the year featuring two insane win streaks
International Fight Week might be over, but the biggest fight of the year has yet to come. The UFC has a stacked summer schedule with four pay-per-view events and only a couple of trips to the crowdless UFC Apex.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Jon Jones’s biggest rival makes surprising prediction for how Tom Aspinall fight would’ve played out
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier shared his prediction for Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. Since hanging up the MMA gloves in 2020, Daniel Cormier has become one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / July 6
‘Make Us a Promise’ – UFC’s Quiet Request to Ilia Topuria Revealed
Ilia Topuria's star has never shined brighter. On the biggest stage of the year—UFC International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena—he delivered a chilling reminder of his power.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Justin Gaethje brutally honest on Ilia Topuria, shares timeline for potential UFC title clash
Justin Gaethje has a time and a place in mind for UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria. The former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and BMF Champion is 0-2 in undisputed title fights but Gaethje hopes the third time is the charm against the newly crowned Ilia Topuria.
Tony Ferguson News / Athlon Sports / July 6
Tony Ferguson Just Hinted at a New Move Outside the UFC
Tony Ferguson’s final stretch in the UFC wasn’t the fairytale ending fans had hoped for. Instead, it marked a grueling slide—eight consecutive losses, the longest skid in UFC history.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Charles Oliveira advised to take 6 months off, fight UFC legend after KO loss to Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira has been tipped to win another UFC title after losing to Ilia Topuria. The Brazilian fan-favorite failed to become a two-time UFC Lightweight Champion at UFC 317 last weekend, when he lost by brutal first-round knockout at the hands of the undefeated Ilia Topuria.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / July 6
Tom Aspinall gives brutally honest opinion on UFC's biggest problem
Tom Aspinall was brutally honest about his perception of the current UFC heavyweight division. MMA, like boxing, treats the heavyweight division like the prestige weight class; when a heavyweight title fight takes place, everyone is watching.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
‘Most people lose’ … Tom Aspinall didn’t scare Jon Jones into retirement, says UFC star
Jon Jones is ‘doing everything right’ by not fighting Tom Aspinall. That’s what one former UFC title challenger said after the UFC Heavyweight Champion retired from MMA just weeks ago.
Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / July 6
Ex-UFC champ offers surprising pick for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
Under six weeks separate the UFC from its first trip to "The Windy City" since June 2019. For the third time in promotional history, Illinois plays host to a middleweight title fight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Jon Jones fires up UFC fans with three-word response to potential Tom Aspinall showdown at The White House
Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones might have a targeted date to reverse his retirement. Jon Jones shocked the MMA world when he announced his abrupt retirement from combat sports last month after months of contract talks with the UFC.
UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski reveals key to beating Ilia Topuria
Alexander Volkanovski has had over a year to reflect on his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, finally breaking his silence about what he would have done differently if it were to be replayed.
Tom Aspinall News / HITC / July 6
UFC targeting 35-year-old Brazilian seen as new threat to Tom Aspinall
A new contender may be on his way to the UFC heavyweight division, and Tom Aspinall could face one of the sport’s most accomplished grapplers. Aspinall recently became the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion after Jon Jones’ retirement led to his interim title being promoted.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Renato Moicano gives bold prediction for potential Beneil Dariush vs. Mauricio Ruffy fight after UFC 317
Beneil Dariush’s last UFC opponent says a fight with Mauricio Ruffy would be one-way traffic. The Fighting Nerds’ star Ruffy has been calling out perennial contender Beneil Dariush ever since Ruffy knocked out King Green with a spinning wheel kick at UFC 313 in March.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
First fighter to survive Ilia Topuria could challenge for UFC title: ‘People are sleeping on him’
One fighter’s loss to UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria is aging well. 17 fighters have tried to solve the puzzle of Ilia Topuria and 17 ultimately failed.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 6
Derrick Lewis once channeled his inner Jorge Masvidal to stun fans by dropping opponent with move nobody saw coming
UFC Nashville headliner Derrick Lewis has been responsible for many of the most shocking moments seen inside the Octagon. Before MMA’s leading promotion turns its attention back to pay-per-view action for Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318, Lewis is among those set to compete when the UFC arrives back in Tennessee on July 12.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 6
'Wrestle the Bloke' – Alexander Volkanovski Frustrated with Charles Oliveira Game Plan against Ilia Topuria
Last year at UFC 298, Alexander Volkanovski was brutally finished by Ilia Topuria, ending his legendary featherweight title reign. Since then, the Australian made a triumphant return, reclaiming his belt and proving why he’s still one of the division’s best.
MMA News / Yardbarker / July 5
'Count me in': Conor McGregor volunteers for White House UFC fight after Trump announcement
McGregor, 36, hasn't fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
Leon Edwards News / Dice City Sports / July 5
Leon Edwards Reveals Potential Opponent
Losing streaks are never easy. Especially for elite level fighters. For the first time in his professional MMA career, Leon Edwards finds himself in unfamiliar territory: back-to-back losses.
Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / July 5
Jon Jones Retired For 14 Days?
In the latest twist in the unpredictable saga of Jon Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is once again hinting at a return to the Octagon.
MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5
President Trump says UFC will host fight at White House
Donald Trump is known for being a huge UFC fan, and the U.S. President wants to have a fight card right in his own backyard.
Colby Covington News / BoxingNews.com / July 4
What’s Next For Colby Covington?
Colby Covington wants a big fight for his next UFC bout despite a run that has seen him suffer three losses in his last four octagon appearances. Covington’s recent setbacks include a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the UFC Welterweight Title.
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