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On YouTubeMMA News / FirstSportz / July 30
Justin Gaethje Facing Ilia Topuria is Not Fair, Says Arman Tsarukyan Offering Title Shot Pathway
Recent times have seen Justin Gaethje make a case for a lightweight title shot, more than ever. A winner of 3 out of his last 4, ‘Highlight’ thinks he has paid his dues and deserves a shot.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Tom Aspinall told it will be ’embarrassing’ if he loses at UFC 321 after he made risky pre-fight promise
Tom Aspinall may have extra pressure on his shoulders after the vow he made ahead of his UFC heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane. The first bout in a new era at heavyweight is set to take place in Abu Dhabi this October, as Aspinall headlines UFC 321 against Gane.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Aljamain Sterling compares Petr Yan to Friday the 13th villain Jason Voorhees… ‘Boogeyman walking you down’
Aljamain Sterling has given an interesting breakdown of Petr Yan’s fighting style, including a comparison that nobody likely had on their bingo cards. Yan is in the midst of a strong career resurgence, having won three straight fights since a trio of defeats left him out of the title conversation at 135 pounds.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC Vegas 108 star overcame horror cut to score epic come from behind finish over Ilia Topuria’s teammate
When Elves Brener and Guram Kutateladze clashed in the Octagon in 2023, they put on one of the wildest fights in recent memory. This coming Saturday at UFC Vegas 108, Chute Boxe prospect Elves Brener returns to action when he takes on fellow lightweight brawler Esteban Ribovics.
Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC lightweight star admits he’s not overly keen on facing Paddy Pimblett because he knows he won’t take him seriously
At UFC 318, it looked like Paddy Pimblett was being lined up as the next lightweight title challenger. Despite sharing a face off with the champion inside the Octagon, Ilia Topuria recently suggested that Pimblett needs another win before facing him.
Dricus Du Plessis News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Dricus Du Plessis reveals which UFC champion he believes will be at the top ‘for a very long time’
UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is one of the current longest reigning champions in the promotion and he is full of praise regarding one of the other current champions.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Dana White once slammed Floyd Mayweather with bold claim about Ronda Rousey and other female fighters
Over his time as the UFC boss, Dana White has made a lot of bold claims but one of his boldest included Floyd Mayweather and Ronda Rousey. During her tenure in the UFC, Ronda Rousey had an incredible relationship with her boss Dana White, as he helped shape her career as the most influential female UFC fighter of all time.
Sean Strickland News / Dice City Sports / July 30
Sean Strickland Suspended Indefinitely
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been suspended indefinitely by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) following an altercation at a Tuff-N-Uff event on June 29 in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Fans slam UFC legend and accuse him of hypocrisy over recent Ilia Topuria criticism… ‘That’s kind of rich’
The UFC’s lightweight champion has come under some criticism following some recent comments that he made. Many believe that Arman Tsarukyan should be the next contender in line to challenge for the 155 pound title.
Jon Jones News / MMA on SI / July 30
Jon Jones fell short of historic UFC record after unexpected retirement
Jon Jones was a stone's throw away from achieving a coveted heavyweight record before his unexpected retirement from the UFC. 'Bones' held the big man title for more than two years, achieving two-division champion status by defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Dricus du Plessis’ potential next challenger after Khamzat Chimaev breaks down how he’d beat the UFC champion
One top UFC middleweight contender is raring for a shot at Dricus du Plessis. All eyes at 185 pounds will be on the UFC 319 pay-per-view in August, where Du Plessis is set to put his title on the line against a man widely expected to serve as his toughest challenger to date, the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Former UFC champion claims Dana White personally shut down his potential return… ‘This is how I know Dana hates me’
A former UFC champion never made a return to the Octagon after parting ways with the promotion in 2008. Dana White hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with each member of the roster, with some UFC stars being harder to work with than others.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC slammed by fans for ‘criminal’ UFC 319 card placement that has 5-time headliner on the early prelims
Some fans have a bone to pick with UFC after the current card placement for the next pay-per-view event was revealed. After Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight closed out the UFC’s July numbered event in New Orleans, the Octagon will be heading back to Chicago for UFC 319 at the United Center.
Tatsuro Taira News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park: Bloody Elbow predictions suggest this fight comes too early for ‘Peace of Mind’
Hyun Sung Park will get the biggest fight of his life when he takes on Tatsuro Taira in the main event of UFC Vegas 108 this weekend. The South Korean fighter was bussed in at the last minute after Amir Albazi wasn’t medically cleared to fight Tatsuro Taira in the planned main event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Arman Tsarukyan claims contender must beat him first despite Ilia Topuria picking him as his first title defense
The UFC lightweight title saga continues with there still uncertainty over who will fight Ilia Topuria for the strap next. Last month in the UFC 317 main event, Ilia Topuria became the lightweight champion after putting Charles Oliveira to sleep in the first round of their vacant title fight.
Daniel Cormier News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
‘Who is this guy?’… Brock Lesnar amazed Daniel Cormier the first time he saw him wrestle in Junior College
Brock Lesnar has always been a beast in the octagon, as Daniel Cormier saw for the first time over 20 years ago. The former UFC Heavyweight champion was an accomplished athlete years before he made his debut in MMA.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Top-5 UFC middleweight makes a surprising claim about Khamzat Chimaev… ‘Easier fight to prepare for’
Khamzat Chimaev’s style has been described as “more typical” than UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, making him easier to train for. Chimaev
Amanda Nunes News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
Amanda Nunes left arch-rival needing to see a plastic surgeon after five-round beatdown left her disfigured
Amanda Nunes made good on her promise to get revenge in emphatic fashion when she stepped into the cage at UFC 277. That pay-per-view took place on this day, July 30, in 2022.
UFC lightweight title contender sends harsh message to Paddy Pimblett
Arman Tsarukyan is still bitter about the current state of the UFC’s lightweight division. One day before he was scheduled to compete for the world title, Tsarukyan suffered a back injury to halt plans for a UFC 311 main event fight in January against then-champion Islam Makhachev. Tsarukyan has not been granted a redo since.
UFC Perth main event could decide next fight for Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 winner
The UFC’s return to Australia later this year will officially be headlined by a massive light heavyweight clash. Scheduled to take place at the RAC Arena on September 27, UFC Perth features as part of a packed slate of international trips for the world’s leading MMA promotion during the latter half of 2025.
Dan Hooker News / FirstSportz / July 30
Dan Hooker Admits to Strained Relations and Not Fighting in Australia Card After UFC 317 Tickets Were Canceled
UFC fan favorite fighter and City Kickboxing Team product Dan Hooker was very close to a UFC Perth return. It is the second UFC event held in Australia this year.
Piotr Kuberski: Next To Wear The KSW Crown
The KSW middleweight division has held it’s own as one of the pound-for-pound best divisions in all of mixed martial arts. Ranging from KSW’s greatest legend, Mamed Khalidov, to such champions as Scott Askham and ONE’s Roberto Soldic, the division has produced top-tier world talent almost from it’s inception.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 29
Jon Jones offered blockbuster Fedor Emelianenko fight in White House-style event
As rumors of his return at the UFC's White House event grow stronger, Jon Jones has been handed a legendary fight offer that could be his biggest to date.
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / July 29
New Developments in Ben Askren’s Recovery
It is being reported by MMA Weekly that Ben Askren has been readmitted into the hospital following a complication with his double lung transplant recovery.
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