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Merab Dvalishvili no longer spars with fellow Georgian Ilia Topuria after UFC 317 superstar dropped him twice

It’s safe to say that Merab Dvalishvili will never spar with Ilia Topuria again after UFC 317. UFC champions Merab Dvalishvili and Ilia Topuria are two of MMA’s most beloved stars after their statement wins this month in the Octagon.

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UFC fighter admits 'I don't care' following 2025's most horrific knockout

Gregory Rodrigues has shunted fan criticism following his devastating knockout over Jack Hermansson at UFC 317. 'Robocop,' a well-respected, fan favorite fighter in the middleweight division, welcomed perennial contender Jack Hermansson back to the Octagon in the featured prelim fight.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

UFC legend Daniel Cormier names biggest challenge for Ilia Topuria

Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier believes Ilia Topuria is a new breed of UFC superstar, but thinks he has one big threat ahead. 'DC' was on the commentary team for UFC 317, where Topuria wowed the combat sports world by knocking out Charles Oliveira to claim the lightweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Khamzat Chimaev’s attempt to mock Sean Strickland after viral post-fight brawl backfires in hilarious fashion

UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev’s attempt to get under Sean Strickland’s skin didn’t go according to plan. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland made headlines earlier this week when he stormed into the cage after a fight at Tuff-N-Uff 145 and punched his teammate’s opponent.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

Magomed Ankalaev trades barbs with Jiri Prochazka as he snubs Pereira rematch

Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka are yet again trading online insults. Ankalaev, who claimed the light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira at UFC 313, is still to announce his first title defense.

Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA on SI / June 30

Merab Dvalishvili offered out for UFC-BMF double-champ fight

The UFC BMF belt has once again entered the title picture, as one of the most accomplished champions in the promotion would prefer a baddest motherf------ showdown with Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 30

New UFC Lightweight Champ Brings Heat to UFC 317 Main Event Last Saturday

Ilia Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) vacated his UFC Featherweight Championship on Feb. 19 of this year, a vacation that became effective once the UFC 314 main event began on April 12.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / June 30

UFC confirms 'meh' UFC 318 retirement card for Dustin Poirier

UFC 318 isn't looking so hot. The Louisiana-based PPV is set to mark the retirement of Dustin Poirier. 'The Diamond' ends his UFC run in a trilogy fight with perennial rival Max Holloway.

Alexandre Pantoja News / Empire Sports Media / June 30

After his dominant title defense at UFC 317, what’s next for Alexandre Pantoja?

In the co-main event this past weekend at UFC 317, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) was looking for his fourth title defense as he took on the division’s biggest knockout threat in New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France (25-12).

Charles Oliveira News / Empire Sports Media / June 30

After failing to regain the lightweight title at UFC 317, what’s next for Charles Oliveira?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 317, the lightweight title was on the line. Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (17-0) was looking to remain unbeaten while capturing a second world title as he took on former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (35-11).

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Joe Rogan once screamed at arena staffers during live UFC event for spilling ice all over fighter’s corner

Joe Rogan had a rare moment of on-air anger in between rounds during the UFC 109 undercard. Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan has been at the center of some of the most memorable moments in MMA history while sitting cageside.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

UFC fighter accidentally leaks massive potential UFC 319 co-main fight

UFC 319 could be co-headlined by an all-star lightweight title eliminator. The Chicago-based PPV features the highly anticipated middleweight title clash between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis, and fearsome challenger Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Dricus du Plessis potentially leaked shocking UFC 319 co-main event with massive title shot on the line

The UFC matchmakers won’t be happy to hear what Dricus du Plessis potentially leaked to the public. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis is less than two months away from facing the undefeated juggernaut Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Ilia Topuria’s two-division title run ‘greater’ than Conor McGregor’s, says former UFC champion

Ilia Topuria replicated Conor McGregor’s feat of winning both the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles, but who did it better? The culmination of Topuria’s two-division ambitions came this past Saturday night, when he headlined the International Fight Week pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 30

Ex-MMA champ Ben Askren receives lung transplant

Former MMA champion and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren is recovering from a double lung transplant. Askren's wife, Amy, shared the update in a Facebook post on Monday.

Jon Jones News / MMA Sucka / June 30

Is Jon Jones’ Legacy better than…

After Jon Jones retired from the sport of MMA, relinquishing his undisputed heavyweight title and consequently awarding the interim champion, Tom Aspinall, the undisputed strap, questions have been asked about his legacy.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 30

How UFC can make the biggest fight since Conor vs. Khabib

Ilia Topuria is a certified MMA megastar, but will the UFC cultivate their latest top talent? 'El Matador' was already insanely popular back at UFC 298 after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, and grew massively by sparking Max Holloway at UFC 308.

Sean Strickland News / MMA Weekly / June 30

Sean Strickland storms cage to attack fighter

Sean Strickland's name is trending for his involvement with a post-fight brawl at a regional MMA show. Strickland is no stranger to the spotlight and often finds himself entangled in some sort of controversy.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 30

Ilia Topuria says he spotted a huge weakness in Charles Oliveira’s game before knocking him out at UFC 317

Ilia Topuria realized exactly what he needed to do to beat Charles Oliveira. On Saturday evening, at UFC 317, ‘El Matador’ produced a stunning performance, knocking his rival out cold to become lightweight world champion.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 30

Dana White: Paddy Pimblett entering the octagon 'should have never happened'

Newly crowned lightweight champion Ilia Topuria called out Paddy Pimblett during his UFC 317 Octagon Interview after knocking out former titleholder Charles Oliveira this past Saturday. Pimblett was sitting octagon-side at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and witnessed Topuria, the former featherweight titleholder, become a two-division UFC champion.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 29

Tom Aspinall Pivots Thoughts About Fighting Jon Jones

Since the moment that Tom Aspinall knew that it was a possibility that he was going to fight Jon Jones, everything has been centered around trying to be the only fighter that would ever beat the GOAT in the ring.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 29

Nabil Anane Promoted To Undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion

The bantamweight Muay Thai throne now belongs to Nabil Anane. ONE Championship officially elevated the Thai-Algerian phenom from interim champion to undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion during ONE Friday Fights 114 on June 27.