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3 UFC title fights for Tom Aspinall that aren't Jon Jones

3 UFC title fights for Tom Aspinall that aren't Jon Jones

The UFC's heavyweight title is disputed. England's Tom Aspinall has been interim champion for 535 days and counting. Now, Aspinall is the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Forrest Griffin was chased by furious Dana White after bolting out of the Octagon after historic trilogy fight

Forrest Griffin was chased by furious Dana White after bolting out of the Octagon after historic trilogy fight

Dana White was left furious by Forrest Griffin following his UFC 148 fight against Tito Ortiz, after Griffin fled the Octagon before the result was even announced.

Bo Nickal News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Bo Nickal proved he’s more than a wrestler with stunning 38-second KO win over 7-0 UFC star

Bo Nickal proved he’s more than a wrestler with stunning 38-second KO win over 7-0 UFC star

Bo Nickal is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers in MMA The three-time NCAA Division I National Champion made the transition to combat sports in 2021.

Carlos Prates News / MMA on SI / April 30
UFC veteran calls out Carlos Prates for comeback fight

UFC veteran calls out Carlos Prates for comeback fight

Carlos Prates had a mixed bag of success in his first live-crowd UFC main event. 'The Nightmare' lost a unanimous decision to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Kansas City, but managed to maintain some of his stock by nearly finishing Garry in the closing seconds.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / April 30
Dustin Poirier feels the UFC shifting beneath his feet

Dustin Poirier feels the UFC shifting beneath his feet

Perennial UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier believes his division is going through a generational shift. 'The Diamond' is set to retire against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 this year.

Georges St-Pierre News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Georges St-Pierre was booed to hospital by Toronto crowd following UFC 129 performance

Georges St-Pierre was booed to hospital by Toronto crowd following UFC 129 performance

UFC boss Dana White feared the fans were going to turn on Georges St-Pierre following his UFC 129 win over Jake Shields. After such a dominant run as UFC

Deiveson Figueiredo News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Who is Deiveson Figueiredo? Meet the God of War chasing UFC gold again

Who is Deiveson Figueiredo? Meet the God of War chasing UFC gold again

Deiveson Figueiredo is aiming to return to the top of the mountain in the UFC after a tough stretch in the promotion recently. The Brazilian had a four-fight saga against Brandon Moreno from 2020 to 2023, swapping the UFC Flyweight title back and forth with each other.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 30
Ilia Topuria demanding title shot means RETIREMENT is close, claims UFC legend  Rampage Jackson

Ilia Topuria demanding title shot means RETIREMENT is close, claims UFC legend  Rampage Jackson

Ilia Topuria shocked everyone by becoming the undefeated featherweight champion of the UFC, rising fast through the ranks with relentless performances.

Ian Garry News / MMA on SI / April 30
Ian Garry's UFC title chances shot down by No. 1 contender

Ian Garry's UFC title chances shot down by No. 1 contender

Despite a mostly dominant performance at UFC Kansas City, there are still plenty of naysayers regarding Ian Machado Garry's UFC title claim. 'The Future' defeated Carlos Prates by decision, enduring a rough closing frame where he was visibly hurt and close to being finished.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / April 30
Dustin Poirier names three fights he'd like to see at UFC lightweight

Dustin Poirier names three fights he'd like to see at UFC lightweight

Dustin Poirier is on the cusp of retirement. It won't be long before 'The Diamond' exits the UFC for good. Poirier is scheduled to fight Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 this Summer, and it's his final chance to achieve an undisputed championship, even if it is a BMF title.

Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / April 30
UFC veteran makes bold prediction for Tom Aspinall's next fight

UFC veteran makes bold prediction for Tom Aspinall's next fight

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could fight sooner than anticipated, even if it isn't against current disputed champion Jon Jones. Former

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 30
Dana White gets major request from Dustin Poirier to bring back ‘PRIDE’ rules for Max Holloway fight

Dana White gets major request from Dustin Poirier to bring back ‘PRIDE’ rules for Max Holloway fight

From blood-soaked origins with few rules, MMA evolved through structure and discipline, largely shaped by UFC’s global influence and standardized regulations.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Conor McGregor told he has ‘no business’ with Michael Chandler during a scathing rant from a UFC legend

Conor McGregor told he has ‘no business’ with Michael Chandler during a scathing rant from a UFC legend

Conor McGregor should not have the opportunity to fight Michael Chandler, according to an MMA icon. The pair of fierce rivals were scheduled to go to war at UFC 303 on June 30, 2024, until the Irishman pulled out of the contest, citing an injured toe.

Dustin Poirier News / BoxingNews.com / April 30
MMA Legend Dustin Poirier Praises UFC’s Rising Star: 'He’s Legit, He Can Be Champion!'

MMA Legend Dustin Poirier Praises UFC’s Rising Star: 'He’s Legit, He Can Be Champion!'

(Credit: The New York Times) Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is making noise both in and out of the octagon after his career-best performance against Michael Chandler at UFC 314.

Jack Della Maddalena News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Jack Della Maddalena chokes BJJ World Champion to sleep during UFC 315 training camp

Jack Della Maddalena chokes BJJ World Champion to sleep during UFC 315 training camp

Jack Della Maddalena is dusting up his grappling skills ahead of his UFC 315 main event fight against Belal Muhammad. In just under two weeks’ time, Belal Muhammad will make the first defense of his welterweight title when he takes on Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in Quebec, Canada.

Georges St-Pierre News / MMA Weekly / April 30
Georges St-Pierre tells fighters to 'retire on your terms, not on their terms'

Georges St-Pierre tells fighters to 'retire on your terms, not on their terms'

Former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre did not make the all too common mistake of sticking around the fight game longer than he should have.  St-Pierre vacated the welterweight championship and stepped away from fighting 12 years ago, following his UFC 167 title defense against Johnny Hendricks.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 30
Khamzat Chimaev starts Belal Muhammad beef with ‘pony’ jibe after Dana White’s title fight promise

Khamzat Chimaev starts Belal Muhammad beef with ‘pony’ jibe after Dana White’s title fight promise

Khamzat Chimaev has launched a surprise attack on UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. The number one middleweight contender was seemingly laser-focused on his upcoming title shot.

Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / April 30
Aspinall still waiting for unification fight against Jones

Aspinall still waiting for unification fight against Jones

According to BloodyElbow.com, Tom Aspinall is still holding out hope for his unification match against Jon ‘Bones’ Jones to happen this year. On Tuesday, Aspinall broke Renan Barao’s record as the longest reigning interim UFC champion of all time.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / April 29
Conor McGregor makes hilarious claim on ‘100 people vs. silverback gorilla’ debate

Conor McGregor makes hilarious claim on ‘100 people vs. silverback gorilla’ debate

UFC’s Conor McGregor has weighed-in on the world’s wildest debate of the year. The silverback gorilla, nature’s heavyweight champ, has been making headlines all this last week following a viral question on X (formally Twitter): Could 100 men defeat 1 silverback gorilla?

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 29
UFC's Atlanta card features Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

UFC's Atlanta card features Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

UFC returns to Atlanta with a card that features former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman going up against Joaquin Buckley in the main event at State Farm Arena on June 14.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 29
‘Disappointed’: Chael Sonnen Reveals ‘One Problem’ With Dana White’s Matchup for Kamaru Usman

‘Disappointed’: Chael Sonnen Reveals ‘One Problem’ With Dana White’s Matchup for Kamaru Usman

After a tough move up to middleweight that didn’t quite go his way against Khamzat Chimaev, Kamaru Usman is heading back to familiar territory at 170 pounds.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 29
Daniel Cormier Warns Dana White That Dustin Poirier Winning the BMF Belt Could Hurt the UFC

Daniel Cormier Warns Dana White That Dustin Poirier Winning the BMF Belt Could Hurt the UFC

Dustin Poirier’s final fight is set, and against none other than Max Holloway. To spice things up, Holloway’s BMF belt will be on the line. It’s a matchup

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 29
UFC Atlanta adds Michael Chiesa – Court McGee

UFC Atlanta adds Michael Chiesa – Court McGee

The UFC is heading to Atlanta on June 14th and today, the promotion announced the full card. Dana White announced last week that Kamaru Usman – Joaquin Buckley would be headlining the card, but now we know how the rest of the card will shake out.

Alonzo Menifield News / Empire Sports Media / April 29
UFC Atlanta adds Alonzo Menifield – Oumar Sy

UFC Atlanta adds Alonzo Menifield – Oumar Sy

The UFC is heading to Atlanta on June 14th and today, the promotion announced the full card. Dana White announced last week that Kamaru Usman – Joaquin Buckley would be headlining the card, but now we know how the rest of the card will shake out.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 29
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

It appears Dwayne Johnson may soon be entering the Oscars conversation with his upcoming role in the Benny Safdie directed film. 

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