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Francis Ngannou praises ‘inspiring’ Kamaru Usman after first win in nearly four years at UFC Atlanta
Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman earned his first win at 170 lbs in nearly four years. For the first time since November 2021, former UFC welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman left the Octagon with a victory at UFC Atlanta.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Dana White faces growing pressure to act as another UFC star accuses Jon Jones of ducking Tom Aspinall
Some of Jon Jones’ UFC peers are among those frustrated by the heavyweight champion’s stance on fighting Tom Aspinall. The GOAT contender has defended his title just once in the two years he’s held it.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Jamahal Hill’s dominant UFC performance left stunned film star singing his praises in text to Dana White
Count this Hollywood star as part of former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill’s fanbase. Hill is fast approaching his next assignment on MMA’s biggest stage, with the American gearing up to headline the UFC’s debut event in a new country.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Joe Rogan slammed Conor McGregor as ‘pathetic’ for disgraceful actions that hospitalized UFC fighter
UFC commentator Joe Rogan had some stern words for Conor McGregor after one of the Irishman’s many controversies. While McGregor will forever be in the history books for his accomplishments in the Octagon, much of the UFC’s first-ever simultaneous two-division champion’s career has been marred by antics away from the cage.
‘Who wants their logo on that’… Dana White slammed UFC legend after disappointing loss
Dana White took aim at UFC veteran Roy Nelson after his disappointing loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 161. Roy Nelson became a fan favorite when he entered the UFC following his win on The Ultimate Fighter.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Umar Nurmagomedov makes eye-opening revelation about Hunter Campbell’s visit to Islam Makhachev in Dagestan
It turns out Hunter Campbell wasn’t negotiating the Islam Makhachev fight that many thought when he headed to Dagestan. After Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano at UFC 311 to move his tally of lightweight title defenses to four, it appeared that one man was in his immediate future.
Daniel Cormier shares heartfelt message after Ben Askren tribute plays at UFC Atlanta
Ben Askren was honored by the UFC family over the weekend as he continues to fight a serious health battle. The former multi-promotion champion has been hospitalized in Wisconsin with severe pneumonia caused by a staph infection, leaving the MMA community rallying around him and his family.
MMA News / FirstSportz / June 15
'Guy That Made You Cry' – Belal Muhammad Claps Back after Major Snub from Kamaru Usman
At UFC Atlanta, former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman shocked everyone by defeating the young and hungry prospect Joaquin Buckley. It was a clinical and calculated performance by Usman, who entered the fight as a massive betting underdog against Buckley.
UFC star makes bold Islam Makhachev prediction after Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC winner sees little threat for Islam Makhachev in potential matchups with Kamaru Usman or Joaquin Buckley. The welterweight division took center stage during Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, with a former champion aiming to prove he still has a place among the elite.
Muhammad Mokaev News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Muhammad Mokaev proclaims himself the ‘best’ and highest paid flyweight after another win outside UFC
Muhammad Mokaev stayed unbeaten in his second fight since exiting the UFC. Mokaev had his title ambitions in MMA’s leading promotion stalled in 2024 despite extending his perfect Octagon record to 7-0 with a victory over Manel Kape.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
TJ Dillashaw pitches wild opponent for Merab Dvalishvili’s next title defense… ‘They’d make so much money’
Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t have many more options at bantamweight, but TJ Dillashaw has an idea and he thinks it would make a lot of money. Earlier this month Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title for a second time when he once again dominated Sean O’Malley when they clashed in the UFC 316 main event.
Cody Garbrandt News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
‘Nothing changes’… Cody Garbrandt’s coach rejects retirement calls in supportive message after UFC Atlanta
Cody Garbrandt’s woes inside the UFC Octagon continued on Saturday night. Garbrandt has struggled for consistency since winning the UFC bantamweight title as an undefeated fighter in 2016.
Rose Namajunas News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Rose Namajunas names two potential next opponents who can take her to the title after UFC Atlanta
Rose Namajunas sees at least two women whom she can beat to earn her first flyweight title shot in the UFC. The former two-time strawweight queen got her flyweight championship ambitions back on track in the co-main event of Saturday’s card.
Kamaru Usman News / Dice City Sports / June 15
Usman Still Has It!
Kamaru Usman has been hearing how he’s the old man in the division and how does it feel to be fighting against the younger generation. On Saturday night
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15
Belal Muhammad reacts to Kamaru Usman’s UFC Atlanta win with four-word message ahead of potential top contender bout
Kamaru Usman heard from another former welterweight titleholder after his win at UFC Atlanta. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman earned his first win in nearly four years with a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta.
MMA News / Field Level Media / June 15
Kamaru Usman snaps Joaquin Buckley’s streak at UFC Fight Night
Kamaru Usman returned to the win column Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, Ga., securing a unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley 49-46, 49-46, 48-47.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 15
Rose Namajunas decisions Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta
Former two-time strawweight champion and No. 7 ranked flyweight Rose Namajunas faced No. 11 ranked Miranda Maverick in the UFC Atlanta co-main event on Saturday.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 15
Pros Turn On Jones For Ducking Aspinall – ‘Just Retire, You’re Done’
MMA pros have called out Jon Jones’ failure to fight Tom Aspinall. Jones is the UFC Heavyweight Champion, having secured the title by beating Ciryl Gane in a first-round submission.
Cody Garbrandt News / MMA on SI / June 15
Ex-UFC champ’s big comeback ends in major letdown
Raoni Barcelos earned a unanimous decision over Cody Garbrandt Saturday night at UFC Atlanta, extending his win streak to three in a row and four of his last seven outings.
Cody Durden News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 14
UFC Atlanta: Jose Ochoa silences the hometown crowd knocking out Cody Durden
In a sport built on moments of sudden, violent brilliance, Jose Ochoa delivered the kind of highlight that changes careers, and perhaps the flyweight landscape, forever.
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.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 14
Charles Oliveira Warns ‘Tough Guy’ Ilia Topuria to Stop Downplaying Lightweight Division Ahead of UFC 317
Amid his impending lightweight return, Ilia Topuria has been warned to take some concern with his words regarding the division by Charles Oliveira. Topuria, set for his sophomore lightweight outing at the end of this month, will headline the promotion’s annual International Fight Week card.
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
UFC Atlanta: Middleweight Competitor Beats the Clock on Scales Friday
UFC Atlanta is almost here! Friday morning, the final pre-fight exercises began with the official weigh-in window for tomorrow nights show. State Farm Arena in Atlanta is the host venue for the first visit to the Peach State since 2019.
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