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Ilia Topuria says Islam Makhachev must wait his turn after UFC 317
Ilia Topuria is already looking past Charles Oliveira to a potential lightweight showdown with Islam Makhachev. Topuria is set to face Oliveira for Makhachev's vacated lightweight belt at UFC 317.
Sean Strickland calls out ex-champ for unexpected UFC grudge match
Belal Muhammad isn't without hope, as an avenue to the UFC middleweight championship has opened up. Jack Della Maddalena dethroned Muhammad at UFC 315, where Muhammad was punched to a pulp across five rounds.
Erin Blanchfield News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Erin Blanchfield knocked Invicta rival unconscious with a head kick over a year before UFC debut
Don’t sleep on Erin Blanchfield’s standup ahead of the UFC Vegas 107 main event. UFC flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield is one of the division’s top stars, and she’ll meet another one of the division’s top names this weekend at UFC Vegas 107.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Aljamain Sterling slams former UFC champ for ‘garbage striking’ critique years after title fight
UFC legend TJ Dillashaw called Aljamain Sterling’s striking ‘pure garbage’ years after their UFC 280 clash. Former UFC bantamweight champions Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw are years removed from their title fight at UFC 280, but that hasn’t stopped the former rivals from reigniting their feud.
Gilbert Burns News / MMA on SI / May 18
Gilbert Burns issues statement after fourth-straight UFC loss
Gilbert Burns has remained a consummate professional following his loss to Michael Morales at UFC Vegas 106. Morales knocked out Burns in the first round of their main event fight to extend his undefeated record to 18-0.
Jose Aldo News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Jose Aldo provides definitive retirement update after emotional post-fight interview at UFC 315
Jose Aldo has doubled down on his decision to retire from MMA. The former two-time featherweight champion suggested he was done with fighting at UFC 315.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Patchy Mix silenced the Irish crowd when he choked out Conor McGregor’s protege with huge upset win
One of Patchy Mix’s most memorable wins in his career came against Conor McGregor’s protege, James Gallagher, at Bellator 270. This past Saturday, it was officially announced after rumors circulated earlier this week, that former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix has signed with the UFC.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
UFC legend reveals the real reason why Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre prematurely retired
UFC legend Chael Sonnen has claimed that the reason why Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre retired prematurely was because of brutal weight cuts.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Dana White revealed the UFC star that scares him the most during staredowns.. ‘He’s one of the most powerful dudes’
Dana White was once left concerned that a heavyweight could throw him into the ‘third row’ during a staredown. In his esteemed career, the UFC President has stood in between some of the toughest men on the planet the day before they go into battle.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
‘Everything was against me’… Tom Aspinall names the favorite KO of his UFC career
Tom Aspinall ranks one UFC knockout as the best of his MMA career. The interim heavyweight champion is currently waiting to unify the division against Jon Jones.
Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
‘Jon Jones still looks quick’… Fans react to UFC heavyweight champion sparring undefeated bare-knuckle star
Jon Jones impressed fans as he traded shots with a rising combat sports star. Currently, the MMA community is joined in unison, hoping that the UFC heavyweight world champion defends his belt against the interim title holder.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Ilia Topuria hilariously explains why Paddy Pimblett needs to fight him after UFC 314 win
Ilia Topuria has taken a cheeky swipe at Paddy Pimblett’s post-fight celebrations. ‘The Baddy’ brutalized Michael Chandler en route to a third-round TKO win at UFC 314 last month.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
‘Hurts to see’… Fans react to former UFC star getting mauled in 10th consecutive MMA defeat
Melvin Guillard’s post-UFC career continues to go from bad to worse. At the peak of his career, ‘The Young Assassin’ enjoyed a 22-fight run with MMA’s premier promotion.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Patchy Mix reveals who he wants to win UFC 316 title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley
This past Saturday, it was officially announced that one of the best bantamweights in the world, Patchy Mix, has finally signed with the UFC. Earlier this week, the PFL revealed that former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix was not extending his contract with them and was heading into free agency.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 18
‘Master Manipulation’ Suspected from Jon Jones as UFC Legend Leaves Tom Aspinall Hanging
The UFC heavyweight division is not going anywhere as long as Jon Jones is ruling it with complete authority. The UFC GOAT has consistently avoided the much anticipated heavyweight title unification bout with the interim champion Tom Aspinall.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 18
Ilia Topuria insists he will not grant Islam Makhachev an immediate title shot after UFC 317
Ahead of his UFC 317 title fight against Charles Oliveira, Ilia Topuria has made a pretty bold claim about potentially becoming the lightweight champion.
MMA News / Field Level Media / May 17
Michael Morales TKOs Gilbert Burns quickly at UFC Vegas 106
Welterweight Michael Morales made short work of former UFC welterweight champion Gilbert Burns, earning a first-round TKO at 3:39 in the UFC Fight Night main event on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Mario Bautista News / Empire Sports Media / May 17
Patchy Mix officially signs with the UFC and will debut against Mario Bautista
It didn’t take long for the UFC to sign one of the best bantamweights in the world who just hit the free agent market. Earlier this week, the PFL announced that they had mutually split with Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix (20-1).
MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 17
Dana White Shares Disappointing Message
According to MMAWeekly.com, Dana White provided a disappointing update on Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon. It is seemingly more likely than not that Conor McGregor’s return will not be happening.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 17
Dana White shares grim news on a Conor McGregor octagon return
It's becoming more and more likely that former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor may never return to the octagon. The "Notorious" hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.
Darren Till News / Big Fight Weekend / May 16
Darren Till Calls Out KSI, Slams Fury and Paul Brothers After May 16 Win
On Friday, May 16, at Vaillant Live, Derby, Darren Till vs Darren Stewart headlined Misfits 21. It was an intriguing undercard, with Ty Mitchell stopping Idris Virgo, just before Till-Stewart took centre stage.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Athlon Sports / May 16
Alexander Volkanovski’s Legacy Fight Blocked by UFC – ‘It’s Illegal He’s Not Next’
Fresh off his return at UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski, 36, reclaimed the featherweight title with a composed performance against Diego Lopes, earning a unanimous decision after five rounds.
Ronda Rousey News / Athlon Sports / May 16
‘I’m Not Welcomed Back’ – Ronda Rousey Sends Blunt Message to UFC World
At one point, no athlete in MMA was more recognizable than Ronda Rousey. The former Olympic judoka didn’t just dominate the women’s bantamweight division—she transformed it.
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