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On YouTubeMMA News / FirstSportz / July 8
'He’s Avoiding….!' Ian Garry Calls to Outbox ‘Canelo Hands’ Belal Muhammad on the Feet, Gets Ripped for It
Ian Machado Garry’s relentless pursuit of a fight with Belal Muhammad appears to be bearing fruit. Although not in the manner or timing he might have anticipated.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Ilia Topuria slams Arman Tsarukyan after top lightweight claims he’d ‘maul him’ in potential UFC title showdown
Bad blood is brewing between UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and top contender Arman Tsarukyan. Ilia Topuria rose to the UFC’s pound-for-pound No.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Paddy Pimblett goes against the grain in Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 prediction
Paddy Pimblett chooses between Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway at UFC 318. Two of the UFC’s biggest fan-favorites collide for a third time on July 19th in New Orleans.
Stephen Thompson News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Stephen Thompson once scolded two-time UFC rival for being ‘so mean’ to him in hilarious pre-fight trash talk
Stephen Thompson had a hilarious reaction to Tyron Woodley’s brutal trash talk. UFC welterweight star Stephen Thompson and former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley shared one of the division’s biggest rivalries.
Brian Ortega News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
‘Tired of hitting me’ … Brian Ortega protested Max Holloway stoppage before realizing horrific injuries
Brian Ortega didn’t hear no bell against BMF Champion Max Holloway. The #5-ranked UFC Featherweight has been on the cusp of a world title twice in his career.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Sean Strickland hits back at UFC legend Dan Henderson’s claim he was kicked from his gym for sparring too hard
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland responded to Dan Henderson’s recent claims over their gym split. Sean Strickland is undoubtedly a UFC fan favorite, known for his brash persona and forward-pressing fight style.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 7
Justin Gaethje Calls Out Ilia Topuria, Demanding Lightweight Title Shot
Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje has put together one of the best careers in UFC history at 155 pounds, and he only wants the belt next. He’s coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafael Fiziev after taking nearly a year off following his knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 300.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Daniel Cormier makes major announcement after ‘sparked’ interest in MMA coaching role
Daniel Cormier might become the latest American Kickboxing Academy vet to make the full-time move into coaching. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier hasn’t reversed course on his decision to retire from fighting in 2020 following a trilogy loss to Stipe Miocic.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Eddie Alvarez reveals one of his biggest regrets from Conor McGregor title fight at UFC 205
Eddie Alvarez wishes he approached a prime Conor McGregor differently at UFC 205. The former UFC champion’s lightweight title reign didn’t last very long after knocking out Rafael Dos Anjos in the summer of 2016.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 7
UFC Fights to Make for the Second Half of 2025
The UFC continues to knock it out of the park through the first half of 2025 and the second half is stacking up to be really incredible as well. Many big fights are already on the books like the middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev which will headline UFC 319 next month in Chicago.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Tony Ferguson reveals his respect for ‘unorthodox’ fighter who was once kicked out of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s gym
From one unorthodox style to another, Tony Ferguson has strong respect for one particular UFC prospect. It’s safe to say that not many fit the term ‘unique’ quite like Ferguson, a former interim UFC lightweight champion who established himself as a leading fan favorite during a 13-year stint in MMA’s leading promotion.
Derrick Lewis News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Top 5 Derrick Lewis knockouts ranked as the KO king attempts to extend his record at UFC Nashville
If Derrick Lewis’ history has taught fans anything, it’s that there’s a good chance Saturday’s UFC Nashville main event ends in a knockout. After International Fight Week and the UFC 317 pay-per-view closed out June in style, the MMA leader kicks off its July schedule with Fight Night action in Tennessee.
Stephen Thompson News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Stephen Thompson KO’d debut opponent with ‘beautiful’ head kick before ‘cleanest celebration’ of all time
Stephen Thompson kicked off his UFC career with a trademark head kick knockout. ‘Wonderboy’ was just 5-0 when he was called up to MMA’s premier league in 2012.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / July 7
UFC analyst debates Ilia Topuria’s pound-for-pound ranking
Ilia Topuria has quickly become one of the UFC's brightest stars, especially after winning the UFC Lightweight Championship with a devastating KO against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
Justin Gaethje addresses Ilia Topuria title shot and reveals how he’s going to win, and where he wants it.
Justin Gaethje has something many in the lightweight division want, and he has a feeling it’s going to take him to Ilia Topuria. With Dustin Poirier’s retirement leaving another gap at the top of the division, Gaethje used a first-round stoppage of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 314 to crash back into title contention.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 7
Joe Rogan called Derrick Lewis vs Francis Ngannou the ‘worst heavyweight fight’ ever after 31-punch snoozefest
On this day in 2018, a UFC fight that promised to deliver devastating punches and a brutal knockout…well, did not. UFC 226 took place on July 7, 2018, and is among the promotion’s most memorable events owing to how it ended.
Jon Jones fuels UFC rumors with three-word reply to Tom Aspinall fight at White House event
Jon Jones may not be done just yet. Just as fans were starting to accept Jon Jones’ retirement, the former UFC heavyweight champ seems to be warming to a comeback.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 7
Can Adesanya Beat Strickland In A Rematch?
Israel Adesanya wants a rematch against Sean Strickland as we look at whether Izzy can avenge that loss. Adesanya’s career is at a crossroads, as he is experiencing the worst form of his career.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 7
Charles Oliveira Advised to Take 6 Months Break After Brutal Ilia Topuria KO Defeat
UFC 317 ended in heartbreak for Charles Oliveira as he suffered a devastating first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. Despite being the underdog, fans believed Oliveira’s experience and ground game would trouble Topuria throughout the fight.
MMA 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
Middleweight contender weighs in on Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
The United Center in Chicago hosts the Aug. 16 UFC 319 fight card headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus du Plessis (23-2) and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).
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.
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