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Joe Rogan was ‘stunned’ after referee missed gruesome injury Jamahal Hill suffered against UFC Atlanta star

One of the most gruesome injuries in UFC history took place on this day in 2021, and it left Joe Rogan shocked. On June 12, four years ago, the UFC 263 pay-per-view took place at the Gila River Arena in Arizona.

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Kamaru Usman's biggest key to victory at UFC Atlanta

Kamaru Usman risks it all this weekend when he fights Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Atlanta main event. Usman has had one of the longest layoffs of all ranked men's fighters, last competing in October 2023 - a losing effort against Khamzat Chimaev at middleweight.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 12

Daniel Cormier has strong message for Jon Jones over heavyweight future

For some UFC pundits, Jon Jones has held onto the heavyweight belt for so long that retirement isn't a viable option. 'Bones' remains the heavyweight champion after over 800 days, last defending it in December 2024.

Magomed Ankalaev News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

UFC Atlanta star became one of the most feared knockout artists after starching the only man to beat Magomed Ankalaev

A UFC Atlanta fighter announced himself as one of the promotion’s hardest-hitters with a bonus-winning knockout in 2019. On the heels of two bantamweight title fights at UFC 316, attention turns to the welterweight division in Atlanta on Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

Who Are the Best Welterweight Fighters in UFC History?

The UFC’s welterweight division has long been home to some of the most iconic and dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. With the UFC showcasing elite fighters at 170-pounds over the last couple of decades, here’s a look at the greatest welterweights in UFC history.

Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / June 12

Kayla Harrison urged to retire by UFC GOAT who quit on top

Kayla Harrison has some of the greatest accolades in sports. With her victory at UFC 316, Harrison joins an exclusive club of fighters to have won a gold medal at the Olympic Games and to hold a UFC title.

Justin Gaethje News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

What’s Next For Justin Gaethje?

Justin Gaethje is considering retirement if the UFC doesn’t grant him a lightweight title shot next as we look at his options. Gaethje is searching for his next opponent after beating Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in his last fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Rose Namajunas battered Paige VanZant bloody before last-gasp submission derailed UFC hype train

Rose Namajunas shut down the biggest hype train in UFC history 10 years ago. Paige VanZant was getting a huge push from the UFC ahead of her first main event in December 2015.

Kamaru Usman News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 12

Kamaru Usman’s 'Simple Plan' Is pure delusion, the former champ’s roadmap is a fantasy

Kamaru Usman, once the undisputed king of the UFC welterweight division, is back in the headlines, not just for his return to the cage after a lengthy layoff, but for a media day declaration that has MMA fans and pundits shaking their heads in disbelief.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 12

UFC legend who rivaled Jon Jones slams him over Aspinall controversy

Former UFC double-champion and major Jon Jones rival, Daniel Cormier, has called Jones' refusal to fight Tom Aspinall into question. Jones and Cormier had one of, if not the ugliest feuds in the UFC, with death threats and fights at the face-offs included.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Rose Namajunas snubs Amanda Nunes while naming her personal choice for UFC’s female GOAT

Amanda Nunes is the consensus women’s GOAT in mixed martial arts after a dominant run in the UFC. Nunes remains the first and only two-division champion in women’s UFC history, having ruled over both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Daniel Cormier provides major Ben Askren update amid ex-UFC star’s ‘sad’ health battle

Daniel Cormier says Ben Askren has returned home amid his ongoing health battle. Last week, the ex-UFC fighter’s family called for ‘prayers’ after it was reported he was in critical condition.

Mario Bautista News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Mario Bautista targets injured UFC Des Moines star for his next fight

Mario Bautista is targeting a bout with a former UFC Champion after his win at UFC 316, but injuries could scupper those plans. The American fighter put away the debuting Patchy Mix on the undercard in New Jersey, earning the judges’ decision win after three ferocious rounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 12

Khabib Nurmagomedov coach explains why UFC refuse to strip Jon Jones as petition closes in on 200,000 signatures

Fans are growing increasingly frustrated by the UFC heavyweight title picture. A unification fight between the promotion’s two champions, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, has been on the table since before 2025 began.

Colby Covington News / MMA Sucka / June 12

Flyweights Go To War On Exciting Third TUF Episode

Team Cormier took hold of the lead in the The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) competition after a dazzling flyweight contest between two undefeated heavy-hitters in Tuesday night’s episode.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 11

UFC Atlanta Ends Spring Schedule with Exciting Undercard

UFC Atlanta fight week continues. Saturday, the final event on the promotion’s spring schedule sees CEO Dana White’s promotion head to Georgia for the first time since April of 2019 for the first of only two UFC Fight Night events in the month of June.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Israel Adesanya & Kamaru Usman Blast Dricus Du Plessis Over ‘First African UFC Champ’ Claim: ‘Colonial Mindset’

Representation shapes a sport’s culture, inspires future generations, and validates the struggles of fighters who break barriers. When athletes see champions who look like them, come from similar backgrounds, or share their struggles, it fuels ambition and proves that greatness is attainable.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 11