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On YouTubeGeorges St-Pierre News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Georges St-Pierre played key role in Thad Jean’s gameplan for $500k PFL World Tournament win
UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre’s ability to adapt to different styles was a key focus of Thad Jean’s PFL title-winning plan. The PFL has a new superstar on its hands in welterweight Thad Jean, after Jean defeated Logan Storley by unanimous decision to win the 2025 PFL World Welterweight Tournament.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Islam Makhachev’s coach reverses course on Ilia Topuria fight after previously being ‘not interested’ in booking
Islam Makhachev’s team is now open to the idea of fighting Ilia Topuria just months after Makhachev vacated the lightweight belt. Islam Makhachev shocked the MMA world when he announced he vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move to welterweight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Dricus du Plessis predicted for future heavyweight move by former contender ahead of UFC 319 return
A former heavyweight wants to see Dricus du Plessis move up two weight classes after UFC 319. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis faces arguably the toughest test of his middleweight title reign at UFC 319.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
UFC legend boldly predicts Sean O’Malley to regain title, third belt for Alex Pereira in 2026
Former champs Alex Pereira and Sean O’Malley have been tipped to win UFC gold next year. We’re more than halfway into 2025 and we’ve seen five new champions crowned.
Israel Adesanya News / MMA on SI / August 4
Israel Adesanya names 2 opponents he'd like for next UFC fight
Israel Adesanya is eyeing a UFC return after facing a career-first three-fight losing streak. Two former rivals are on his radar... 'The Last Stylebender' was thoroughly removed from the UFC middleweight title picture in February.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Benoit Saint-Denis’s former rival details why he expects a swift KO loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris
Mauricio Ruffy’s skills have Benoit Saint-Denis’s former foe very concerned ahead of UFC Paris. Benoit Saint-Denis, one of the most dangerous lightweight KO artists in the UFC lightweight division, will face a thrilling test against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris.
Joe Pyfer News / Empire Sports Media / August 4
UFC 320 adds Joe Pyfer – Abus Magomedov
UFC 320 goes down on October 4th in Las Vegas and it’s turning out to be a helluva card. Today, we learned about another big time matchup that’ll happen on the card.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Paddy Pimblett could be snubbed as top UFC lightweight claims he’s ’70 percent’ likely to be next for Ilia Topuria
The Ilia Topuria sweepstakes could soon be over after one option claimed to be the front runner. Ever since Topuria followed up his brief title reign at featherweight with an immediate lightweight crowning in his return to the division at UFC 317, the talk of the town has been what lies ahead for the Spaniard.
Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / August 4
Khamzat Chimaev needed just one punch and 17 seconds to flatline UFC veteran
Khamzat Chimaev fights Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title at UFC 319, a major achievement since his debut frenzy in 2020. Before he was crushing the jaws of the middleweight elite, Chimaev debuted with unprecedented activity, scoring three wins in two months, absorbing naught but one strike across the board.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
PFL to stage fight that kickstarted Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bitter feud 7 years after UFC cancellation
PFL are reigniting one of the most bitter feuds in MMA history as Artem Lobov returns to the cage to face Zubaira Tukhugov in Dubai this October. Back in 2018, it was an incident between Lobov, Tukhugov and Khabib Nurmagomedov that led to Conor McGregor attacking a bus full of UFC fighters in Brooklyn ahead of UFC 223.
Islam Makhachev begins camp after Khabib Nurmagomedov accidentally reveals next opponent
Islam Makhachev’s time off is over, and he’s now back in camp preparing for a fight that was recently revealed by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib has confirmed that Makhachev will headline at Madison Square Garden this year, challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title.
Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Ronda Rousey credits MMA as she celebrates incredible six-month body transformation
Ronda Rousey has been documenting her journey to get back in shape in 2025. The former UFC bantamweight champion gave birth to her second child, a girl named Liko’ula Pā’ūomahinakaipiha, in January.
Zhang Weili News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Zhang Weili overcame a devastating injury that threatened her MMA career before making dominant UFC debut in 2018
Zhang Weili arrived in the UFC on this day in 2018, and her journey to the Octagon had not come easy. In seven years under the UFC banner, Zhang has established herself as a leading name in the race for GOAT status at 115 pounds courtesy of two title reigns.
MMA News / FirstSportz / August 4
Arman Tsarukyan Mocks Ilia Topuria as ‘Alibaba Version’ of Conor McGregor with Scathing Tattoo Comparisons
Arman Tsarukyan is currently a top five lightweight contender, relentlessly campaigning for a well-deserved title shot due to his winning streak. Despite that, Ilia Topuria, the newly crowned champion, has shown little interest in facing the Armenian fighter anytime soon.
Max Holloway News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
Fighter KO’d while copying Max Holloway taunt admits ‘mistake’ as he breaks silence on viral fail
Glen Norman Jr. has issued a social media statement after going viral for all the wrong reasons. The online fitness coach and amateur MMA fighter squared off against Byron Walker at American Kombat Alliance 48 on Saturday night.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / August 4
‘Do you have a death wish?’… Merab Dvalishvili worries fans with latest daring activity away from the UFC Octagon
Dana White’s blood pressure might have shot up when he saw UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili’s recent social media video. Dvalishvili has been on a fast rise toward greatness in the UFC since capturing the 135-pound title with a decision victory over Sean O’Malley at the Sphere in 2024.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 4
Umar Nurmagomedov’s return fight against Mario Bautista is set for UFC Vancouver main event
Former lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed that his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov, will be making his highly anticipated return to the Octagon.
Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / August 4
Reinier de Ridder chooses the easier matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev
Reinier de Ridder has a bold take on the comparisons between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis. UFC 319 will see Du Plessis put his middleweight belt on the line against the unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev, whose dominant performances over Kamaru Usman and Robert Whittaker paved the way to this title opportunity.
MMA News / FirstSportz / August 4
Jake Paul Mocks Conor McGregor’s Efforts to Make ‘Greatest Comeback in Combat Sports’
It has been more than four years since Conor McGregor last stepped inside the UFC Octagon to compete professionally. Away from fighting, the ‘Notorious’ has focused entirely on his various business ventures, brand endorsements, and personal controversies.
Tatsuro Taira News / Dice City Sports / August 3
Tatsuro Taira Destroys Park Hyun-Sung, Wants Title Shot Next!
Tatsuro Taira delivered a resounding message to the flyweight division Saturday night. Finishing Park Hyun-Sung in the second round at UFC on ESPN 71 inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Max Holloway News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
MMA fighter KO’d in brutal fashion after copying Max Holloway’s taunt
MMA fighter Glen Norman learned a valuable lesson about being careful what you wish for during his Saturday bout against Byron Walker. The two amateur welterweights squared off in the American Kombat Alliance 48 event held at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, La.
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.
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.
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