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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Paddy Pimblett plots ‘biggest fight UFC can make’ after Jon Jones retirement
Paddy Pimblett believes no fight can be bigger than his shot at Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title, particularly after Jon Jones’ retirement. The fast-rising Scouser announced himself as a serious contender with a vicious beatdown of Michael Chandler back at UFC 314 in April.
Robert Whittaker News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Top UFC middleweight who fought Robert Whittaker predicts Reinier de Ridder matchup
Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder is one of the biggest middleweight fights of the year. Former UFC Champion Robert Whittaker meets former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder in the headliner of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov teases cousin’s UFC return after losing undefeated record to Merab Dvalishvili
Fight news is coming soon for Umar Nurmagomedov. Cousin of the legendary lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, the #2-ranked UFC Bantamweight contender fell just short of the world title in his fight against champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311 in January.
Robert Whittaker News / MMA on SI / July 25
UFC Abu Dhabi fight picks & predictions for Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder
The UFC stays on the road this weekend with a UFC Fight Night event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.
Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / July 25
Paddy Pimblett brutally shuts down No. 1 UFC contender fight
If Paddy Pimblett has his way, he'd rather fight a UFC legend than the current No. 1-ranked lightweight contender in his next appearance. 'The Baddy' is still undefeated among the ranks of the UFC, having last mauled Michael Chandler in their contest at UFC 314.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Joe Rogan backs Dana White as he blocks Jon Jones’ UFC White House dreams
Joe Rogan believes Dana White has made the correct call in going with a different headliner than Jon Jones for next year’s White House show. When President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that the UFC would be bringing the octagon to the White House lawn for a special pay-per-view, Jones immediately cancelled his retirement.
TJ Dillashaw News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
TJ Dillashaw regrets not going after super massive fight when he was UFC champion
TJ Dillashaw would’ve done things a bit differently when he was in his prime. The retired two-time UFC Champion is regarded as one of the greatest bantamweight fighters of all time, beating the likes of then champions Renan Barao and Cody Garbrandt twice as well as upcoming title challenger Cory Sandhagen.
Colby Covington News / MMA on SI / July 25
18-1 UFC dark horse calls out Colby Covington for squash match
Former interim welterweight UFC champion Colby Covington is in the sights of an up-and-coming fighter looking to stake a claim with a big-name win. 'Chaos' is winless in his last two appearances, the last being finished by Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Tampa main event in 2024.
Aleksandar Rakic News / Dice City Sports / July 25
Aleksandar Rakic Desperately Needs A Win At UFC 321
The UFC has officially booked a high stakes light heavyweight showdown for UFC 321, as Aleksandar Rakic looks to snap a three fight losing streak against undefeated Russian contender Azamat Murzakanov on October 25.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Reinier de Ridder’s former training partner makes a bold prediction about a potential matchup with Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev has been absolutely dominant in one area since he first arrived in the UFC. The undefeated contender is set to compete in his first UFC title fight next month in Chicago.
Dustin Poirier highlights what Max Holloway must change for potential rematch with Ilia Topuria
Dustin Poirier believes a potential rematch between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway could go a bit differently this time around. After his win over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318, Max Holloway is in a good position according to UFC CEO Dana White, who commented on Holloway’s place in the lightweight division following the fight.
Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Dustin Poirier’s coach reflects on ‘nightmare’ moment that his retirement fight nearly ended in ‘worst-case scenario’
Dustin Poirier’s final UFC fight featured the kind of drama that fans have come to expect from him. While Poirier claimed that he fought more reserved than in the past, he still delivered one more classic bout before hanging the gloves up for good.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Islam Makhachev could earn super-fight on UFC White House card with Jack Della Maddalena win
Islam Makhachev could be heading to a White House headliner if he claims welterweight gold and faces one of his long-time rivals. The former lightweight champion gave up his belt to move up to 170lb and pursue Jack Della Maddalena’s title.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Daniel Cormier explains what Alex Pereira must do for a chance of revenge on Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
Daniel Cormier has some words of advice for Alex Pereira after his return was announced for UFC 320. For the first time since late 2023, Pereira will enter the Octagon as a challenger at the pay-per-view in Las Vegas on October 4.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov could’ve achieved two-weight success under one specific condition that ‘his father envisioned’
In the UFC today, there is a lot of talk about fighters moving up weight classes to try and achieve success in two divisions. Khabib Nurmagomedov never attempted to do this despite his dominance in the lightweight division.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / July 25
Joe Rogan says one UFC champion does not get ‘the love he deserves’ from fans… ‘It drives me nuts’
Veteran UFC commentator Joe Rogan has a bone to pick with the MMA fanbase. Having been present cageside for some of the biggest fights and greatest moments in UFC history, Rogan has had a front-row seat to watch some of the best of all-time.
Israel Adesanya claims he already knows Sean Strickland’s response to his recent callout
Sean Strickland has been handed an indefinite suspension, which will delay any plans for a rematch with Israel Adesanya. When Adesanya lost his middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 293 in 2023, there was always a sense that the two would meet again, given the way the fight played out.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / July 25
Ilia Topuria says he’d rather give up his UFC belt than face top contender
Ilia Topuria has explained he'd rather vacate his belt than welcome a fight with the No. 1-ranked lightweight title contender. 'El Matador' vied hard for his shot at lightweight gold, hounding Islam Makhachev for a fight before eventually knocking out Charles Oliveira for the vacant belt at UFC 317.
Israel Adesanya gives bold pick for Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Of all the upcoming UFC fights, Islam Makhachev's purported welterweight double-champ fight with Jack Della Maddalena is one of the most intriguing. Makhachev's size was his greatest asset at lightweight.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 25
‘Delusional’ Sean O’Malley Admits Drawing Inspiration from Max Holloway to Beat Merab Dvalishvili
With dreams of becoming UFC’s next mega superstar, Sean O’Malley has faced a crushing downfall inside the Octagon. The former bantamweight champion suffered two consecutive defeats against relentless Merab Dvalishvili, denting his once-glowing aura.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 25
UFC Abu Dhabi: Whittaker vs. de Ridder weigh-in results
The Octagon is in Abu Dhabi for Saturday's UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder fight card. The event takes place at Etihad Arena and is headlined by a middleweight bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and No.
The Tremendous Rise Of Reinier de Ridder
After not even a year removed from his much-anticipated debut in the promotion, Reinier de Ridder competes in his first UFC main event this weekend at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / July 23
Positive Ben Askren Update
It is being reported that after spending 59 days in a hospital in Wisconsin, former UFC and Bellator legend Ben Askren has been released and headed home.
Amanda Nunes News / Dice City Sports / July 23
Amanda Nunes re-enters testing pool
Amanda Nunes has officially made her back into the UFC anti-doping pool. Nunes retired from the competition in 2023. With Nunes reentering the anti-doping pool, this could only mean that she plans on making a comeback to the UFC.
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