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Daniel Cormier insists Islam Makhachev must get the P4P crown back from Ilia Topuria if he becomes welterweight champ
Ilia Topuria has been told not to get too comfortable on the UFC’s pound-for-pound throne. Topuria continued his rapid ascent toward legendary status on MMA’s biggest stage at this past Saturday’s UFC 317 pay-per-view in Las Vegas.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev ‘million dollar question’ revealed by UFC star who fought both men
One of the biggest title fights of the year is set to take place at UFC 319 next month. Dricus du Plessis may have incorrectly named a huge co-main event for the card but with or without any additional matchups, August 16 is simply unmissable.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 4
Paddy Pimblett’s Coach Uses Charles Oliveira as Negative Example in Gameplan to Defeat Ilia Topuria
After witnessing Charles Oliveira get brutally knocked out by Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, Paddy Pimblett now wants his shot. Following a heated face-off with the Georgian-Spanish champion, Pimblett boldly promised he would soon become the new lightweight king.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
Paddy Pimblett predicts prime vs prime fight between Conor McGregor and ‘carbon copy’ Ilia Topuria
Paddy Pimblett believes Ilia Topuria is a poor imitation of MMA’s greatest legend. The lightweight rivals clashed in the Octagon after UFC 317 to set up their potential fight.
Robert Whittaker News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
Robert Whittaker plans 'four more fights' as he reveals his 'fairytale ending' to his UFC career
Robert Whittaker’s UFC career could be coming to an end soon, but he has revealed his plans to go out on top in the octagon. The former UFC Middleweight champion is fifth in the rankings and strongly in contention for a future title shot against Dricus du Plessis if he can string some wins together.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4
Kayla Harrison picks snubbed UFC champ as deserved winner of award she is nominated for alongside Islam Makhachev
Kayla Harrison isn’t choosing herself – or any other actual nominees – as the deserving winner of this year’s ‘Best UFC Fighter’ ESPY. Harrison has enjoyed another successful 12 months in the cage, culminating in the realization of her UFC championship aspirations.
MMA News / Field Level Media / July 4
President Trump: UFC card coming to White House in '26
The Octagon likely is coming to the White House next year. President Donald Trump plans to have the UFC hold a fight card at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2026 as part of the United States' 250th birthday celebration.
Islam Makhachev News / MMA Weekly / July 3
Islam Makhachev's alleged training partner sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder
There has been development in an ongoing terrorism investigation that has resulted in a 28-year prison sentence for a man allegedly linked to UFC ace Islam Makhachev.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 3
Ilia Topuria Wants To Humiliate Paddy Pimblett
Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett has been brewing for a while now. The two fighters’ bitter rivalry started when they got into a scuffle at the fighter hotel in March 2022 ahead of that year’s UFC London event.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 3
5 best middleweight UFC fighters ever
Many MMA fans consider the middleweight division as the all-encompassing weight class. The 185-pounders pack enough of a punch to turn their opponents’ lights off, but the division isn’t a blind slugfest like heavyweight can often be.
Tom Aspinall News / Athlon Sports / July 3
Tom Aspinall Has a Ruthless Goal—And It Involves the Entire Heavyweight Top 10
Things are finally beginning to come into focus for Tom Aspinall and the heavyweight division. With the retirement of Jon Jones now firmly in the rearview mirror, the crown has shifted.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 3
Ex-UFC lightweight champion claims Justin Gaethje could hand Ilia Topuria first loss with key weapon
Justin Gaethje has been backed to get the next title shot against Ilia Topuria. The former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion and BMF titleholder definitely has a case for a title shot at 36 years old.
PFL MENA 2 (2025): How To Watch and Full Fight Card
Making a return trip to the Middle East, the PFL is gearing up to put on another spectacular card in Saudi Arabia with their second massive MENA event of 2025, PFL MENA 2.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 3
Justin Gaethje warns Bo Nickal about a ‘rough’ future after first UFC loss… ‘I feel bad’
Justin Gaethje isn’t expecting things to get any easier for Bo Nickal following his first defeat in mixed martial arts. Nickal, a three-time NCAA Division I national champion and three-time Big Ten Conference champion out of Pennsylvania State University, enjoyed a fast start to life in MMA.
Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 3
Dustin Poirier reflects on huge injury caused by top UFC lightweight ahead of one of the biggest fights of his career
Dustin Poirier revealed some behind the scenes secrets ahead of his final fight. Poirier announced ahead of UFC 318 that he will be retiring following his third fight with Max Holloway on July 19.
Demetrious Johnson gives surprising early prediction for Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev superfight
Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria is already being talked about as one of the biggest fights the UFC could ever put together, but fans may need to be patient before it happens.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / July 3
Merab Dvalishvili told that his main weapon won’t work against likely next challenger… ‘I am not an O’Malley’
Merab Dvalishvili has been warned that he’ll be meeting his match in the cardio department should he get his desired next opponent. Dvalishvili continued his charge toward legendary status at the UFC 316 pay-per-view in early June, where he extended his tally of successful title defenses to two.
Roman Kopylov News / Bloody Elbow / July 3
Who is Roman Kopylov? Meet the Russian knockout artist on a tear in the UFC
Roman Kopylov continues to showcase his knockout artistry as he impresses in the UFC. Since debuting in 2019, the Russian martial arts champion has amassed five knockout victories in his eight fights in the promotion.
Marcin Tybura News / Empire Sports Media / July 3
UFC Paris adds Marcin Tybura – Ante Delija 2
The UFC is heading to Paris on September 6th and yesterday we learned about a heavyweight matchup that’s been added to the card featuring the promotional debut of a former PFL champion.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / July 3
Arman Tsarukyan opens up about the two fights UFC offered him after short-notice withdrawal from UFC 311
Arman Tsarukyan is back in the discussion for a title shot, despite setbacks that have kept him out of the cage for nearly 18 months. Tsarukyan originally earned his shot as the backup when Islam Makhachev was pulled from his title defence against Ilia Topuria to be used in the same role for Makhachev’s upset loss to Paddy Pimblett.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 3
On This Day in 2010: Brock Lesnar Defended His UFC Heavyweight Title in Dramatic Fashion
On this day 15 years ago, Brock Lesnar overcame immense adversity to defeat Shane Carwin at UFC 116 and unify the UFC heavyweight championship in one of the most dramatic title fights in MMA history.
Banger UFC fight reportedly targeted for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev card
A pivotal welterweight fight that was originally supposed to take place in April is reportedly being targeted for UFC 319. The UFC will return to Chicago, IL on August 16 for UFC 319, which is headlined by a long-awaited fight between UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev.
TUF 33 Ep.6: Savage Knockout Ends Welterweight Scrap
Team Sonnen managed to get themselves back on the map in the latest Ultimate Fighter (TUF) episode with a spectacular knockout. Despite winning the first match of the latest TUF season with a sensational first round submission, Team Sonnen had found themselves in dire straits for the past month, losing their next four fights in a row.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 3
Is Kamaru Usman Ducking Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad believes Kamaru Usman has no interest in fighting him, but is the latter ducking? Muhammad recently saw his impressive eleven-fight unbeaten streak end, along with his welterweight title, in a loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315.
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