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Fans label Belal Muhammad ‘delusional’ after former welterweight champion makes bold claim about UFC 315 loss

Fans label Belal Muhammad ‘delusional’ after former welterweight champion makes bold claim about UFC 315 loss

Belal Muhammad recently reflected on his UFC 315 loss where his welterweight title reign came to an end. Muhammad was defeated by Jack Della Maddalena in an upset that changed the landscape of the 170-pound division.

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / July 2
Paddy Pimblett shuts down rumor about his next UFC fight

Paddy Pimblett shuts down rumor about his next UFC fight

Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett has definitively shut down a recent rumor that sprang up regarding his next fight. Now sitting at #10

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Mackenzie Dern makes a bold prediction for Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes… ‘She knocks her out’

Mackenzie Dern makes a bold prediction for Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes… ‘She knocks her out’

Kayla Harrison’s first UFC bantamweight title defense is expected to come against the consensus female GOAT. Harrison set up a long-awaited and highly anticipated matchup with her title-winning performance at UFC 316 in early June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Mauricio Ruffy teases ‘crazy’ fight news after warning Ilia Topuria that he will ‘put him to sleep’

Mauricio Ruffy teases ‘crazy’ fight news after warning Ilia Topuria that he will ‘put him to sleep’

One of the hottest prospects at 155lbs has teased some huge fight news following the lightweight title fight this past weekend. Mauricio Ruffy is one of the most exciting prospects in the UFC and is currently riding a three fight win streak since making his debut in the promotion in 2024.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
UFC Hall of Famer proclaims Ilia Topuria would KO Islam Makhachev at welterweight after UFC 317

UFC Hall of Famer proclaims Ilia Topuria would KO Islam Makhachev at welterweight after UFC 317

Ilia Topuria ensured he would succeed Islam Makhachev on the lightweight throne with a violent finish at UFC 317. After Makhachev vacated the 155-pound title, the former featherweight king headlined the International Fight week pay-per-view in competition for it.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Ilia Topuria was slammed by fans in 2022 for big prediction following legendary champion’s career-best performance

Ilia Topuria was slammed by fans in 2022 for big prediction following legendary champion’s career-best performance

It’s no secret that Ilia Topuria is incredibly self-confident, which has occasionally led to some backlash from fans. From Topuria celebrating his UFC 317 win before he had stepped inside the Octagon to him changing his social media bios ahead of time, ‘El Matador’ likes to make early predictions.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Tito Ortiz pulled of one of the UFC's biggest upsets when he submitted Ryan Bader for his first win in five years.

Tito Ortiz pulled of one of the UFC's biggest upsets when he submitted Ryan Bader for his first win in five years.

Tito Ortiz’s career looked as if it was all but over when he stepped into the octagon at UFC 132. The former UFC Lightweight champion was on the cusp of being fired when he took on Ryan Bader in Las Vegas in 2011.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 2
Paddy Pimblett explains rivalry with Ilia Topuria: 'I absolutely hate him'

Paddy Pimblett explains rivalry with Ilia Topuria: 'I absolutely hate him'

The UFC lightweight division has a grudge match in the making between two of its biggest stars. Newly crowned champion Ilia Topuria and rising contender Paddy Pimblett do not like each other.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Israel Adesanya’s iconic feud with Alex Pereira finally arrived in the UFC after both men won on the same night

Israel Adesanya’s iconic feud with Alex Pereira finally arrived in the UFC after both men won on the same night

Israel Adesanya has had some great rivalries during his time in the UFC. Some of his feuds may not have come to a conclusion as of yet with Adesanya targeting a rematch with Sean Strickland for his Octagon return.

Jamahal Hill News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Jamahal Hill finally breaks his silence on third straight UFC loss with brutally honest self-criticism

Jamahal Hill finally breaks his silence on third straight UFC loss with brutally honest self-criticism

Jamahal Hill knows improvement is required after a disappointing night in UFC Baku. Hill was among those tasked with bringing UFC Octagon action to Azerbaijan for the very first time in June.

Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / July 2
Tom Aspinall would have rather fought for the UFC heavyweight championship

Tom Aspinall would have rather fought for the UFC heavyweight championship

When Jon Jones' retirement was made official, then-interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall was elevated to undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. While his goal all along was to become the champion, the 28 year-old would have rather fought for it.  "To be honest, I would have rather fought for it, of course.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 2
Did The UFC Harm Topuria’s Legacy?

Did The UFC Harm Topuria’s Legacy?

Chael Sonnen says that the UFC made a mistake by not allowing Ilia Topuria to hold three belts.  Sonnen’s comments arrive in the aftermath of Topuria’s KO win over Charles Oliveira AT 317.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 2
Dana White: Pimblett in the Octagon ‘should have never happened’

Dana White: Pimblett in the Octagon ‘should have never happened’

After UFC 317, in a post-fight interview, newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria challenged Paddy Pimblett after defeating former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira on Saturday.

Paddy Pimblett News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Paddy Pimblett Sets the Record Straight on UFC 319

Paddy Pimblett Sets the Record Straight on UFC 319

The buzz coming out of UFC 317 hasn’t slowed down. After Ilia Topuria’s dominant performance in the main event, speculation over who might challenge him next has only intensified.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Ilia Topuria ‘welcomed’ to welterweight by former UFC champ despite making promise after Charles Oliveira KO

Ilia Topuria ‘welcomed’ to welterweight by former UFC champ despite making promise after Charles Oliveira KO

UFC pound-for-pound king Ilia Topuria has a willing adversary for a potential move to the welterweight division. Ilia Topuria is the talk of MMA after winning a second UFC title by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
‘Use your brain’…Israel Adesanya vehemently defends Jon Jones against trolling fan at UFC meet-and-greet

‘Use your brain’…Israel Adesanya vehemently defends Jon Jones against trolling fan at UFC meet-and-greet

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya didn’t appreciate one UFC fan’s attempt to get him to troll Jon Jones. Jon Jones‘s retirement continues to send shockwaves around MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Paddy Pimblett clears the air on rumored showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 319

Paddy Pimblett clears the air on rumored showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 319

UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett responded to Dricus du Plessis’s recent assertion that he’s set to feature in the UFC 319 co-main event opposite Justin Gaethje.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 1
'I Absolutely Hate Him!' Paddy Pimblett Vows to 'Disfigure' Ilia Topuria in UFC Grudge Match

'I Absolutely Hate Him!' Paddy Pimblett Vows to 'Disfigure' Ilia Topuria in UFC Grudge Match

The rivalry between UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria has long simmered and stems from a social media feud in which Pimblett hurled insults towards the country of Georgia and its people, and Topuria fired back.

Brandon Royval News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
What’s next for Brandon Royval after UFC 317?

What’s next for Brandon Royval after UFC 317?

This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 317, we saw a flyweight contest that might go down as the fight of the year. Former title challenger Brandon Royval (17-8) was taking on top prospect Joshua Van (15-2).

Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / July 1
Khamzat Chimaev’s former rival pulls out of major UFC 318 fight after toe injury in training

Khamzat Chimaev’s former rival pulls out of major UFC 318 fight after toe injury in training

UFC 318 has hit a bump after one of its fighters broke a toe in training. Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway are set to headline the pay-per-view in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 19 – and fight fans can breathe a sigh of relief that the main event is still intact.

Beneil Dariush News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After getting back in the win column at UFC 317, what’s next for Beneil Dariush?

After getting back in the win column at UFC 317, what’s next for Beneil Dariush?

On the main card of UFC 317, we saw a lightweight matchup between two ranked contenders who were supposed to fight earlier this year. Contenders Beneil Dariush (23-6-1) and Renato Moicano (20-7-1) squared off with a potential spot in the top ten on the line.

Kai Kara-France News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After falling short at UFC 317, what’s next for Kai Kara-France?

After falling short at UFC 317, what’s next for Kai Kara-France?

This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 317, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) was looking to defend his title for the fourth time as he took on dangerous knockout artist Kai Kara-France (25-12).

Merab Dvalishvili News / HITC / July 1
Merab Dvalishvili picks surprising UFC pound-for-pound ranking that proves how selfless he truly is

Merab Dvalishvili picks surprising UFC pound-for-pound ranking that proves how selfless he truly is

Merab Dvalishvili left himself out when ranking the top 3 pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. How the UFC’s P4P conversation looks now is a lot different than it did a year or two ago and it extends beyond just the new faces at the top of the rankings like Ilia Topuria, Dricus du Plessis and now Dvalishvili.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1
Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?

Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has been a proving ground for raw MMA fighters over the years. Whilst also producing several legendary fighters, we must never

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 29
Tom Aspinall Pivots Thoughts About Fighting Jon Jones

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.

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