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On YouTubeHuge prospect fight reportedly added to UFC 317
UFC 317 is starting to resemble a PPV worthy of International Fight Week. The Las Vegas card is headlined by a vacant lightweight title fight between former featherweight kingpin Ilia Topuria and former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
Dana White was left in hysterics after savage burn from a former UFC title-holder
Dana White was highly amused when a UFC legend destroyed him with a hilarious Power Slap joke. In his career, the President of the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization has had many memorable interactions with fighters.
Ben Askren health update: Chael Sonnen provides latest on former MMA star, 2x NCAA wrestling champion
Ben Askren was transported from Nevada to Wisconsin but remains in the hospital per Chael Sonnen. The former UFC title challenger provided the latest on Askren, who is reportedly battling pneumonia and a staph infection.
Jon Jones News / Athlon Sports / June 14
UFC Champion Shares Hard Truth About Jon Jones: ‘It's a Responsibility’
The UFC’s heavyweight division has been surrounded by uncertainty for months, and now one of the sport’s most respected champions is weighing in. While Jon Jones remains sidelined and no official word has been given on his next move, a fellow titleholder didn’t hold back in delivering a hard truth about what it means to wear UFC gold.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 14
Nate Diaz’s ‘Forever in the Game’ Fuels Hype for Long-Awaited Conor McGregor Trilogy
Veteran UFC fan-favorite Nate Diaz has once more sent fans into raptures with a social media post. Many are interpreting his move to be a possible hint at an Octagon return.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
‘The big problem’… Justin Gaethje might not fight for the title due to one huge issue, according to ex-UFC champion
Justin Gaethje might miss out on a fight for the UFC title because of one major problem. Throughout his career, ‘The Human Highlight Reel’ has proven himself to be one of the most entertaining competitors MMA has ever seen.
Charles Oliveira News / The SportsRush / June 14
Charles Oliveira Bracelet: Ex-UFC Champ Reveals Deep Emotional Reason He Never Takes Off His Favourite Jewellery
Growing up in a less-than-privileged family, incoming UFC 317 headliner Charles Oliveira has revealed the reason he is never seen without a specific piece of gold jewellery.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
Kamaru Usman is the only welterweight who might’ve been better than Georges St-Pierre, according to ex-UFC star
Kamaru Usman is right up there with Georges St-Pierre in the conversation as to who’s the greatest welterweight of all time. At his sparkling best, ‘GSP’ was a true master of mixed martial arts, mesmerizing fans with his wrestling skills and unrivaled cage IQ.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
‘Sean O’Malley put on his best performance’… UFC legend says why ‘Suga’ lost to Merab Dvalishvili despite improvements
Sean O’Malley lost to Merab Dvalishvili for one key reason, according to an MMA icon. On June 7, ‘Suga’ fell short once again to his Georgian foe, at UFC 316, inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA, via third-round submission.
Petr Yan News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
Petr Yan claims he was promised title shot before accepting bizarre fight at UFC Abu Dhabi
Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan decided to accept a fight against the 13th ranked 135lb contender in the world instead of waiting for a title shot.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
Alexander Volkanovski brutally educates Jon Jones on the ‘responsibility’ of a UFC champion
Even Jon Jones’ UFC peers appear to be losing patience with the heavyweight champion. Jones has occupied the heavyweight throne for over two years, but the most recent months of his reign have seen the Rochester native accused of holding the title hostage.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 14
Paddy Pimblett will be next for Ilia Topuria if he beats Charles Oliveira at UFC 317
If Ilia Topuria dethrones Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 and claims the vacant lightweight title, the UFC faces a pivotal matchmaking decision. While purists
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
Tom Aspinall ‘will wipe the floor with Jon Jones’… Combat sports icon says the UFC champion doesn’t have a chance
Tom Aspinall will absolutely annihilate Jon Jones, according to one of the best strikers of all time. Currently, there is no fight in the entire UFC that fans crave more than a showdown between the heavyweight division’s undisputed and interim champions.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / June 14
‘A lot of fireworks’… Dana White highlights UFC Atlanta fights that are going under the radar
The UFC boss is expecting fireworks when bantamweights clash on the UFC Atlanta prelims. This Saturday, the premier promotion returns for UFC Atlanta as former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman looks to rebound from three losses in a row when he takes on Joaquin Buckley in the main event.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 14
Michael Bisping gives his Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley prediction
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returns to the octagon against Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Atlanta main event. Usman (20-4) last fought in October 2023, losing to the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev via majority decision in a short-notice fight in the middleweight division.
Kamaru Usman News / Dice City Sports / June 14
Usman Plan For Domination Unveiled
Kamaru Usman once was on top of the UFC world and was at the top of the pound for pound list. He was cruising until one kick to the head by Leon Edwards changed his trajectory.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 14
‘Irresponsible’ Jon Jones Gets Urging Message from Fellow Champ Alexander Volkanovski
Becoming a UFC champion is incredibly tough, and only a few elite fighters have managed to reclaim their titles multiple times. Jon Jones and Alexander Volkanovski are standout examples, having ruled the light heavyweight and featherweight divisions with unmatched skill and dominance.
UFC Atlanta: Full Fight Card
Heading to Atlanta for the first time since 2019, the UFC is set to deliver a monumental clash between welterweight titans during UFC Atlanta, as surging phenom Joaquin Buckley continues his onslaught towards title contention when he faces former champion Kamaru Usman during the UFC Atlanta main event.
‘They owe me’… Justin Gaethje slams UFC and reveals what he wants for his next fight
Justin Gaethje has made it clear he isn’t moving on from lightweight gold – and he feels the UFC owes him another shot. After a strong showing against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in March, the former interim champion and BMF titleholder thought he’d done enough to be next in line.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 13
UFC Atlanta Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Rose Namajunas – Miranda Maverick
Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, a former world champion makes her return. “Thug” Rose Namajunas (13-7) is back tomorrow night as she looks to defend her spot in the top ten of the rankings against 11th ranked Miranda Maverick (15-5).
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / HITC / June 13
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares surprising reaction after teammate moves to PFL final
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s response to another of his fighters closing in on a major milestone says a lot about the culture he’s built at his gym. Khabib left the octagon as a legend and is on track to achieve the same status outside of it as a coach.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 12
Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison: Biggest Women's MMA Fight Ever?
After Kayla Harrison’s dominant UFC 316 victory over Julianna Peña, the Olympic gold medalist called out Nunes in the Octagon. When Nunes entered the Octagon
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.
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