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UFC legend’s wife shares powerful message after his final fight

Countless tributes to a recently-retired UFC legend have come out in the last two weeks, with none more meaningful than the one recently shared by the future Hall of Famer’s wife.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2

Sean O’Malley tells Conor McGregor he’d ‘benefit’ from the changes he made for Merab Dvalishvili rematch

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley thinks Conor McGregor would do well to follow in his footsteps. O’Malley was sidelined to recover from injury after losing the 135-pound title to Merab Dvalishvili in September 2024.

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / August 2

Max Holloway responds to claims that he pulled back against Dustin Poirier… ‘There are people talking madness’

Just a few weeks removed from his UFC 318 BMF title fight against Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway has reflected on what was a big win in his career. This past July, Max Holloway took on Dustin Poirier in ‘The Diamond’s’ retirement fight at UFC 318, in a trilogy that has spanned over 13 years.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

Topuria Described As ‘Incredible, If Not The Best’

UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has praised lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Du Plessis’ comments arrive after Topuria became a two-weight world champion after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to win the vacant lightweight strap.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

Will Gane Or Aspinall Handle The Pressure Better?

UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida says Ciryl Gane may not be fully focused for his UFC 321 title shot against heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Gane faces off against Aspinall on October 25 for his first title shot since 2023.

Dominick Reyes News / Dice City Sports / August 1

Dominick Reyes Surging Back Into Title Contention

The UFC’s light heavyweight division is heating up again. UFC Perth could be the battleground that launches a new title contender. It’s official Dominick Reyes will face off against Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC Perth later this year.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / August 1

Sean O’Malley understands why UFC champ Ilia Topuria doesn’t want to fight no. 1 contender

Former UFC champ Sean O’Malley says he gets where Ilia Topuria is coming from. Currently sitting on the lightweight throne is Ilia Topuria, having become the new champion of the world with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

Conor McGregor News / CBSSPorts.com / August 1

Conor McGregor officially returns to UFC drug testing pool in potential step toward comeback

McGregor submitted his first UFC test of 2025

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 1

Sean O’Malley names top contender he asked UFC to fight in short notice co-main event

Sean O’Malley wants to return sooner rather than later after losing to UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion nicknamed ‘Suga’ finds himself in a strange spot following back-to-back title fight losses to Dvalishvili.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 1

‘Not the same BMF’ … UFC commentator questions if Max Holloway is ‘right fight’ for Nate Diaz

There’s room for concern ahead of a potential Nate Diaz return. The former UFC title challenger and superstar recently made headlines when he mentioned Max Holloway was wearing ‘his’ BMF belt.

Tatsuro Taira News / MMA on SI / August 1

UFC Fight Night full picks & predictions for Tatsuro Taira vs. Hyun Sung Park

The UFC returns to the Las Vegas this weekend for another UFC Fight Night event, MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 bouts on the card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 1

UFC light heavyweight who Jon Jones ‘ran from’ reacts to rival retiring without fighting Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones has been accused of ‘stringing everybody along’ in his final UFC chapter. The former two-division UFC champion holds the second-longest title reign in heavyweight history, largely because he didn’t retire right after his final title defense against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / August 1

Retired UFC legend Dustin Poirier teases plans for post-fighting career

Dustin Poirier recently broke his silence with a career retrospective following his retirement fight against Max Holloway, where he lost a decision but still wound up winning the series 2-1 last month at UFC 318 in New Orleans.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 1

UFC Vegas 108: Full Fight Card

After an extended run on the road, the UFC brings the action back to the Apex center for a fun flyweight matchup between stalwart competitors Tatsuro Taira and Hyun Sung Park in the UFC Vegas 108 main event.

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MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 1

Martin Buday Cut from UFC Despite (7-1) Record

Alright, fight fans, buckle up because I’ve got something that’s going to grind your MMA-loving gears just a bit. Martin Buday, a heavyweight who’s been pulling a workhorse 7-1 record in the UFC, has been axed from the promotion.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 1

Thunderous Chops and Big Shots Await on PLN’s Friday Night Fights Week 8

Get ready for the echoes of thunder once again, Friday Night Fights is back on Pro League Network, and Week 8 is shaping up to be the most electric yet.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 1

PFL Welterweight World Tournament Championship Preview

Tonight in Atlantic City, we will see the conclusion of the PFL Welterweight World Tournament. The first tournament championship will be up for grabs as rising promotional star Thad Jean (10-0) will look to remain unbeaten as he takes on Logan Storley (18-3).

Bruce Buffer News / HITC / August 1

Bruce Buffer outlines updated retirement timeline and his possible final UFC event

Bruce Buffer has been a fixture in the UFC since 1997, when he became the organisation’s full-time ring announcer. But he won’t be around forever. Buffer has previously discussed his retirement plans, saying that the main factor will be whether or not he can still perform to his own standards.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 1

'He Ran From Me' – Dominick Reyes Accuses Jon Jones of Having ‘Ducking’ Trait

A few weeks ago, former heavyweight champion Jon Jones officially announced his retirement from the UFC, shocking the MMA world. The announcement came after months of avoiding a unification bout against interim champion Tom Aspinall, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 1

'Duck is Still Ducking' – Arman Tsarukyan Gets Relentless with Ilia Topuria Disses

The UFC lightweight division has historically been the most competitive one and continues to remain the same. Recently, the division saw the emergence of a new champion after Ilia Topuria lifted the belt by knocking out Charles Oliveira.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 31

UFC Legend Pleads for help from UFC and Dana White

UFC legend B.J. Penn is pleading for help online from the UFC and its CEO Dana White. Penn has hit a brick wall in his life following a slew of arrests of the last few months.

Conor McGregor News / Field Level Media / July 31

Conor McGregor loses appeal in civil sexual assault case

Former UFC superstar Conor McGregor lost his appeal of a civil ruling against him in a sexual assault case on Thursday in Ireland. In November 2024, a civil jury found McGregor liable of sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel room in December 2018.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 31

Lerone Murphy Demands To Stay Busy

Despite the short notice and high stakes, undefeated featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) has agreed to face promotional newcomer Aaron Pico (13-4 MMA) at UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 31

Paulo Costa lays out how he'd beat Khamzat Chimaev

Following his UFC 318 win over Roman Kopylov, former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa took aim at the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. "Everybody knows that I hate that guy.