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On YouTubeIlia Topuria News / BoxingNews.com / June 9
Topuria’s Possible Lightweight Hit List
Ilia Topuria isn’t fazed about who he faces next if he wins the lightweight title at UFC 317. Topuria is set to face Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Title.
Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / June 9
Harrison Dominates Champion
Former Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison Harrison (19-1) made short work of UFC Bantamweight champion Juliana Pena as she made her tap out at the end of the 2nd round at the co-main event of UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.
Ben Askren News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9
Ben Askren in hospital with severe pneumonia, staph infection
Prominent MMA and wrestling figure Ben Askren is in the hospital with severe pneumonia, his wife disclosed via social media on Saturday. Amy Askren shared a post on her Facebook page that provided an update about her husband.
Amanda Nunes News / Athlon Sports / June 8
Amanda Nunes’ Intense Energy Sets the Stage for Massive Fight
Kayla Harrison is finally a UFC Champion, something that’s seemed inevitable for a long time. She dismantled Juliana Pena, controlling every second of the fight until the Kimura was locked in the final seconds of the second round.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
UFC bantamweight ‘GOAT’ considered return to division amid Merab Dvalishvili’s success
One of the UFC’s greatest bantamweights of all time doubts he can make the weight again. Following his thirteenth-straight victory over Sean O’Malley at UFC 316, many believe current champion Merab Dvalishvili to be the bantamweight ‘GOAT’.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
What’s next for Sean O’Malley? Three potential opponents he could face after UFC 316 loss
Sean O’Malley is in a tough spot following his second-straight title defeat to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion received a title shot coming off a decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last September.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
Ilia Topuria fears he’ll make Charles Oliveira’s chin ‘explode’ in gruesome prediction for UFC 317 title fight
Former UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has malicious intentions for his UFC 317 lightweight title fight. Former UFC champions Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will fight for the vacant lightweight title at UFC 317 later this month in Las Vegas.
Demetrious Johnson News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
Demetrious Johnson reacts to Sean O’Malley’s loss at UFC 316 after training with former champion
Demetrious Johnson wasn’t surprised by how Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316. In preparation for his title rematch with UFC Bantamweight
Belal Muhammad News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
Ian Machado Garry sends an ominous warning to Belal Muhammad ahead of potential fight, former champion responds
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry has Belal Muhammad in his sights for a potential Madison Square Garden showdown. Ian Machado Garry and former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad could be on a collision course for their returns to the Octagon later this year.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 8
Jon Jones Promotes Merab Dvalishvili as He Reaches Milestone Equal to Khabib & GSP After UFC 316 Win
The sky’s the limit now for Merab Dvalishvili. With the way the division is shaping up and the way he’s dispatching opponents with ease, it doesn’t seem like we’re going to have another bantamweight champion anytime soon.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
Amanda Nunes knocked out Holly Holm in similar fashion to how former champ pulled off all-time UFC upset
UFC legend Amanda Nunes gave Holly Holm a taste of her own medicine in their UFC 239 title fight. Amanda Nunes was at the peak of her powers when she took on former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm at UFC 239.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
Daniel Cormier called out after interesting take during Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O’Malley comes back to bite him
Daniel Cormier received some criticism for a comment he made about Merab Dvalishvili during the UFC 316 broadcast. Last night, ‘The Machine’ produced another spectacular performance, defeating Sean O’Malley via submission at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
UFC legend proposes retirement fight with Sean O’Malley after repeat title loss at UFC 316
Sean O’Malley has already been called out twice since losing his rematch to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion was unable to recapture his title upon his return on Saturday.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / June 8
Last man to beat Merab Dvalishvili has hilarious reaction to record-equaling UFC 316 title win
The last UFC fighter to hand Merab Dvalishvili a loss in the Octagon shared a hilarious response to his UFC 316 performance. UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili entered the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC 316 as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / June 8
Kayla Harrison shares immediate reaction to winning UFC title
Kayla Harrison has begun to recognize the stakes of her championship-clinching win over Julianna Peña Saturday night. It’s Amanda Nunes next... The consensus women’s MMA GOAT faced off with the newly minted UFC Bantamweight Champion in the Octagon Saturday night at UFC 316, planting the seed for one of the sport’s biggest fights.
Dana White issues 3-word response to Francis Ngannou's UFC comeback plan
Don’t expect to see Francis Ngannou back in the Octagon anytime soon. It appears the UFC’s heavyweight division is better off without Ngannou, and that’s a final decision regardless of how much the fans want the fight.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 8
Merab Dvalishvili Better Than Khabib Nurmagomedov? UFC Community Gets Into Fiery Debate After Sean O’Malley Loses Again
Off the back of another dominant win at UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili is starting to draw comparisons to former lightweight kingpin Khabib Nurmagomedov by fans of the Georgian.
Ben Askren News / The Spun / June 8
Prayers Pouring In For Former MMA Star Ben Askren
Former MMA champion Ben Askren is facing some serious health complications, according to his wife. Taking to Facebook on Saturday, Ben's wife Amy announced that the 40-year-old ex-fighter has been hospitalized with "severe pneumonia" and his body hasn't been responding to the treatment.
Jon Jones News / The SportsRush / June 8
World Against Me! Jon Jones Feels Targeted After UFC Title Stripping Petition Crosses 200,000 Signatures
UFC heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones claims it’s him against the world. The feeling emerges amid his sidelining from the Octagon, with a petition to see him stripped of his title continuing to garner signatures.
MMA News / Field Level Media / June 8
Merab Dvalishvili stops Sean O'Malley in Round 3 at UFC 316
Merab Dvalishvili effortlessly defeated Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 316 on Saturday night in Newark, N.J., securing a third-round modified choke in their rematch to retain the bantamweight championship.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 8
Kayla Harrison taps out Julianna Pena in UFC 316 co-main event
Women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena put her title on the line in a highly anticipated match against No. 2 ranked contender Kayla Harrison. The
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 7
UFC 316 Results: Joe Pyfer defeats Kelvin Gastelum by Decision
On the main card of UFC 316, we are going to see a fun middleweight matchup between two men who were originally supposed to fight back in March. Former interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum (19-9) will take on the very dangerous Joe Pyfer (13-3).
Vicente Luque News / Empire Sports Media / June 8
UFC 316 Results: Kevin Holland submits Vicente Luque
Kicking off the main card tonight at UFC 316 is a welterweight matchup with a ranking on the line. 14th ranked Vicente Luque (23-10-1) will be looking to hold onto his spot as he takes on fan-favorite “The Trailblazer” Kevin Holland (27-13).
UFC 316: How To Watch and Full Fight Card
Taking place at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 316 opens up the month of June with an entertaining fight card from top to bottom, including two championship contests featuring two of the top male and female competitors in the sport.
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