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Dana White confirms he made donation to Ben Askren’s life-saving $2million+ double lung transplant

Dana White confirms he made donation to Ben Askren’s life-saving $2million+ double lung transplant

Dana White has opened up about his involvement with Ben Askren’s medical treatment, despite a seeming discomfort to do so. The UFC boss had his battles on the microphone and over social media with Askren over the years.

Derrick Lewis News / MMA on SI / July 13

UFC knockout king Derrick Lewis stuns undefeated phenom in 35 seconds

UFC Nashville was headlined by a huge heavyweight clash between hard-hitting knockout artists Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. The UFC's all-time leader in knockouts, Lewis added to his promotional record in his lone outing of 2024 when "The Black Beast" stopped Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event of UFC St.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / July 13

Derrick Lewis batters Tallison Teixeira for first-round knockout

'The Black Beast' then put on an incredible series of celebration moves

Calvin Kattar News / MMA on SI / July 13

Longtime UFC veteran falls to surging knockout artist on Nashville main card

It was not the prettiest of sights for No. 14-ranked featherweight contender Calvin Kattar. At UFC Nashville Saturday night, Kattar fell short of expectations with an underwhelming unanimous decision loss to Steve Garcia (30-27 x3).

Stephen Thompson News / Bloody Elbow / July 13
Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim UFC Nashville result: ‘Wonderboy’ suffers horror injury in controversial defeat

Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim UFC Nashville result: ‘Wonderboy’ suffers horror injury in controversial defeat

Stephen Thompson’s octagon return ended in yet another defeat after he suffered a gruesome injury against Gabriel Bonfim tonight at UFC Nashville. The fan favorite karate expert had struggled in recent years, suffering four defeats in his last five including two consecutive stoppages.

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 13
Dustin Poirier’s 8-year-old daughter writes adorable tribute to UFC legend ahead of UFC 318 retirement

Dustin Poirier’s 8-year-old daughter writes adorable tribute to UFC legend ahead of UFC 318 retirement

UFC superstar Dustin Poirier’s daughter is ready for her father to hang up the gloves after UFC 318. Dustin Poirier will look to conclude his legendary UFC career with another memorable moment when he faces BMF titleholder Max Holloway at UFC 318 next Saturday.

Derrick Lewis News / MMA on SI / July 12
UFC stream: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira free watch along

UFC stream: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira free watch along

Heavyweight violence commences tonight when Derrick Lewis makes his long-awaited return to the UFC Octagon. 'The Black Beast' has been out of action for more than a year and looks to make it two wins in a row against the towering Tallison Teixeira.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / July 12

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Phillies vs. Padres leads MLB action, UFC Fight Night and more

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Saturday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Tallison Teixeira names the only man who can stop Tom Aspinall as he plots a title shot after beating Derrick Lewis

Tallison Teixeira names the only man who can stop Tom Aspinall as he plots a title shot after beating Derrick Lewis

UFC Nashville headliner Tallison Teixeira believes it will be either him or another Brazilian heavyweight who dethrones Tom Aspinall. Saturday’s UFC Fight

Daniel Cormier News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Daniel Cormier’s claims on hardest hitting UFC legend he fought backed up by former star who lists brutal injuries

Daniel Cormier’s claims on hardest hitting UFC legend he fought backed up by former star who lists brutal injuries

Daniel Cormier recently gave a surprising first answer when naming the hardest hitter he ever faced. Having fought the likes of Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson and the UFC’s knockout record holder, Derrick Lewis, ‘DC’ is no stranger to dangerous strikers.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Alex Pereira is told he never would have been light heavyweight champion if UFC didn’t ‘sandbag’ Magomed Ankalaev

Alex Pereira is told he never would have been light heavyweight champion if UFC didn’t ‘sandbag’ Magomed Ankalaev

According to Magomed Ankalaev’s manager, Alex Pereira has the UFC to thank for his light heavyweight reign. Pereira enjoyed a record rise to the ranks of two-division champions in the UFC, claiming both the middleweight and light heavyweight titles in his first two years on MMA’s biggest stage.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Jon Anik names ‘most worthy’ UFC contender to fight for the BMF title next if Max Holloway beats Dustin Poirier

Jon Anik names ‘most worthy’ UFC contender to fight for the BMF title next if Max Holloway beats Dustin Poirier

The UFC’s lead commentator wants to see another fitting name added to the BMF lineage after Dustin Poirier challenges Max Holloway at UFC 318. The BMF title, created for Jorge Masvidal’s UFC 244 clash with Nate Diaz in 2019, will be on the line for the fourth time at this month’s pay-per-view event in New Orleans.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / July 12

UFC Fight Night prediction -- Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira: Card, start time, odds, where to watch

One of the heavyweight division's most enduring veterans fights an intriguing new addition

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 12
Dana White confirms Jon Jones back in testing pool

Dana White confirms Jon Jones back in testing pool

Just two weeks after his retirement, Jon Jones announced that he had returned to the testing pool. Despite initial doubts from the MMA fanbase, Dana White has now confirmed that to be true.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Jorge Masvidal almost passed out from risky move that saved the joint-best UFC PPV not headlined by Conor McGregor

Jorge Masvidal almost passed out from risky move that saved the joint-best UFC PPV not headlined by Conor McGregor

It’s been just over five years to the day since a Jorge Masvidal-headlined UFC pay-per-view entered the history books. The UFC 251 PPV took place on July 11, 2020, marking the promotion’s first event during the COVID-19 pandemic to take place outside of the United States and the debut of ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager names surprising win that he’s most proud of next to the biggest UFC fight of all time

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager names surprising win that he’s most proud of next to the biggest UFC fight of all time

Dominance MMA has been in the corner of some of the most successful fighters in UFC history. As the long-time manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ali Abdelaziz has experienced the highest highs in the sport of MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
UFC’s biggest-ever ‘what if’ has a 10-0 brother who could ‘come to the UFC today and be top five’

UFC’s biggest-ever ‘what if’ has a 10-0 brother who could ‘come to the UFC today and be top five’

Zabit Magomedsharipov was not his family’s last hope for a dominant UFC champion. A number of years ago, talk of future UFC champions rarely unfolded without Magomedsharipov’s name coming up in conversation.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / July 12
Fans criticize the UFC after MMA promotion announces historic event that Dana White claimed ‘isn’t even an option’

Fans criticize the UFC after MMA promotion announces historic event that Dana White claimed ‘isn’t even an option’

The UFC has come under some criticism after fans hoped that a UFC champion’s dream would come true. Following his knockout of the year contender in the main event of UFC 317, Ilia Topuria continues to be one of the biggest stars in the sport.

Justin Gaethje News / FirstSportz / July 12

Team Justin Gaethje Confirms Sticking to ‘Retirement’ if He Doesn’t Get Title Shot Next!

During his recent appearance on the Pound-4-Pound podcast, Ali Abdelaziz, one of the sport’s most prominent managers, touched on a variety of topics. But with Kayla Harrison prepping for her biggest fight yet, and former 155-pound king Islam Makhachev doing much the same a weight class up, all attention is elsewhere.

Jon Jones News / Athlon Sports / July 11
New Details Emerge in Jon Jones’ Ongoing Legal Saga: Report

New Details Emerge in Jon Jones’ Ongoing Legal Saga: Report

UFC legend now faces two separate cases tied to one alleged incident A second legal case has surfaced involving recently retired UFC star Jon Jones, stemming from a car accident that occurred earlier this year.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 11
UFC Nashville: Undercard Welterweight Clocks In Slightly Heavy on First Attempt

UFC Nashville: Undercard Welterweight Clocks In Slightly Heavy on First Attempt

UFC Nashville is almost here! Tomorrow night, Dana White’s promotion heads to Nashville for the first time in slightly under two years. Bridgestone Arena, home ice of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, serves as the host venue for this weekend’s MMA cavalcade.

Randy Couture News / Dice City Sports / July 10
UFC Hall of Famer Survives Crash

UFC Hall of Famer Survives Crash

UFC Hall of Famer and MMA legend Randy Couture has been airlifted to a burn center in Kansas City. Following a serious accident during a practice run at a race track.

Tom Aspinall News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Heavyweight KO Artist Eyes Tom Aspinall: ‘I’ll Stand With Him’

Heavyweight KO Artist Eyes Tom Aspinall: ‘I’ll Stand With Him’

While the UFC waits to announce the first title defense for its newly promoted undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, one veteran KO artist is making his case known.

Ben Askren News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Ben Askren says he ‘died four times’ during health scare

Ben Askren says he ‘died four times’ during health scare

Ben Askren on Wednesday appeared on camera to share a message with his fans for the first time since his significant health scare.

Randy Couture News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after crashing race car

UFC legend Randy Couture hospitalized after crashing race car

UFC legend Randy Couture has been hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing while practicing for his National Hot Rod Association racing debut this year.

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