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On YouTubeConor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / May 29
UFC legends who ‘hated each other’ beat Conor McGregor to hit major PPV milestone
Conor McGregor is undoubtedly the UFC’s pay-per-view king, but two legends had already achieved a major milestone years before he broke onto the scene.
UFC rival predicts whether Jon Jones will fight Tom Aspinall in 2025
What feels like a never-ending cycle as to whether Jon Jones fights Tom Aspinall for Jones' UFC Heavyweight Championship took an interesting turn this week when an old rival of Jones attempted to offer perspective on what is really going on behind the scenes and why the fight hasn't happened yet.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29
First woman to beat Maycee Barber completed dramatic career change after huge upset on Conor McGregor card
Maycee Barber’s MMA career got off to the perfect start with eight consecutive wins. ‘The Future’ scored three KO wins inside the Octagon to earn her spot on a Conor McGregor card.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29
Jon Jones and Nate Diaz make damning admission regarding the UFC’s current state… ‘I barely watch the UFC’
Despite being two of the biggest stars the UFC has ever created, both Jon Jones and Nate Diaz have made an admission about the promotion’s current state.
Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / May 29
Legendary referee threatened to disqualify Jon Jones before UFC title fight after bizarre backstage moment
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has made his feelings about one renowned MMA referee known, and it would seem the feeling is mutual. While Jones is widely seen as the GOAT in mixed martial arts’ leading promotion, his career has certainly not been without controversies.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29
‘Strip Jon Jones’… Angry UFC fans hijack Dana White’s celebratory post about his bull
Dana White’s happy moment has been somewhat spoiled by furious UFC fans. The MMA mogul is a massive fan of bull riding who recently began acquiring bovines for competition.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 29
Robert Whittaker Clowns Alexander Volkanovski Rumored Rematch Against Yair Rodriguez
The UFC featherweight division saw a massive change after former champion Ilia Topuria vacated the belt, surprising many MMA fans. It allowed Alexander Volkanovski and young challenger Diego Lopes to fight for the title, raising the stakes for both fighters.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 29
Khabib or Islam Makhachev? Tony Ferguson Claims Protege ‘Better’ Than Master with Stunning Praise
Following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s early UFC retirement, Islam Makhachev stepped up and filled the enormous void with unwavering conviction. He carried the Dagestani fighting legacy, capturing the UFC lightweight title and rising as the pound-for-pound king among elite fighters.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 29
Fans Predict Erin Blanchfield Vs. Maycee Barber
Erin Blanchfield takes on Maycee Barber this weekend as fans give their pick on who will come out victorious. Blanchfield arrives into the fight with a 7-1 record.
Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA Weekly / May 29
Watch Merab Dvalishvili defeat Sean O'Malley to win UFC title | Fight Video
Merab Dvalishvili entered the UFC 306 bantamweight title fight last September at The Sphere in Las Vegas against then titleholder Sean O'Malley as the longtime top contender in the division. O'Malley won the 135-pound title the year before by knocking out Dvalishvili's teammate Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
Jon Jones News / CBSSPorts.com / May 28
Petition to strip Jon Jones of UFC title draws 130,000 signatures: 'He clearly has no intentions of fighting'
Jones has only defended the UFC heavyweight title once in more than two years
MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Exclusive: Erin Blanchfield Not Concerned With Maycee Barber's Trash Talk Prior to UFC Vegas 107
Erin Blanchfield (13-2) is seeking title contention if she can turn in the performance she's been envisioning against Maycee Barber (14-2). Blanchfield will get top billing on a UFC card for the third time in her career.
Demetrious Johnson News / Bloody Elbow / May 28
Sean O’Malley makes a bold claim about Demetrious Johnson’s possible comeback after training ahead of UFC 316
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley made a big prediction about a possible Demetrious Johnson comeback. Sean O’Malley will get a second chance at handing UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili a setback inside the Octagon at UFC 316.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 28
Joe Pyfer defends controversial rant about Mexico ahead of rescheduled bout with Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316
UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer doubled down on his wild rant on Mexico following his withdrawal from UFC Mexico City. Joe Pyfer isn’t a fan of Mexico and doesn’t plan on fighting there ever again.
Jon Jones News / MMA on SI / May 28
120,000 fans sign petition to strip Jon Jones of UFC title
Fight fans couldn't be more vocal about their desire to remove Jon Jones from the heavyweight throne. Tempers are reaching a boiling point as Jones seems no closer to finalizing his final fight in the UFC.
Nate Diaz wants to settle 'unfinished business' with former UFC rival, cash cow
Nate Diaz has been absent from UFC competition since Sept. 2022 and is itching for a return to the Octagon under the right circumstances. Diaz has enjoyed an illustrious UFC career despite not winning any world titles, but remained competitive against some of the sport's elite, including former two-division champion Conor McGregor.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 28
Sean O’Malley’s Coach Says Spending Thousands on VIP UFC Cageside Seats Next to Dana White Is a Waste
It is a point of debate for all sports fans, not just MMA fans: are live sporting events worth the expensive cost of admission? Or are you better off in the comfort of your own living room?
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 28
Daniel Cormier Denies Being One of Thousands Signing Petition Over Jon Jones Vacating UFC Title
Goaded this week amid his long-time rivalry with Jon Jones, veteran UFC Hall of Fame star Daniel Cormier has denied directly calling for his enemy to be stripped of his heavyweight throne.
MMA News / The SportsRush / May 28
‘Better Than…’: Just Like Dana White, Prominent MMA Name Once Used Georges St-Pierre Comparison to Prove Jon Jones’ UFC Greatness
Ask any UFC fan who Dana White would pick as his GOAT, and most will respond with Jon Jones. The UFC Heavyweight Champion has earned his right to be in the GOAT debate.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 28
Tony Ferguson makes surprising Paddy Pimblett prediction
Tony Ferguson isn't often complimentary of his peers, but he believes former opponent Paddy Pimblett has a big future ahead of himself. The pair met back on the main card of UFC 296 in December of 2023.
MMA News / Field Level Media / May 28
Unbeaten Tallison Teixeira, Derrick Lewis headline UFC Nashville
Fourteenth-ranked contender Tallison Teixeira will put his undefeated record on the line when he faces ninth-ranked Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout at UFC Nashville on July 12.
BJ Penn News / MMA Weekly / May 28
B.J. Penn's mother files for retraining order claiming 'extreme psychological abuse'
The mother of UFC legend B.J. Penn, Lorraine Shin, has filed for a restraining order against her son. Penn was arrested last weekend and charged with abuse of a family or household member.
Kai Asakura News / Empire Sports Media / May 28
UFC 319 adds Kai Asakura – Tim Elliot
UFC 319 goes down in Chicago on August 16th and we just learned of a banger of a flyweight matchup that’s been added to the card. A pair of former flyweight title challengers will battle it out as Kai Asakura (21-5) returns to take on Tim Elliot (20-13-1).
Kevin Lee News / Empire Sports Media / May 28
PFL books Kevin Lee against Gadzhi Rabadanov in World Tournament
2024 PFL lightweight champion Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) has himself a new opponent for the World Tournament semifinals. Rabadanov was set to take on Jay Jay Wilson in the semifinals on June 20th in Wichita, Kansas.
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