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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Joe Rogan gave Jon Jones a brutal reality check after his ambitious callout of dominant boxing brothers
Joe Rogan warned Jon Jones against pursuing a bold course of action that raised plenty of eyebrows in the mixed martial arts community over a decade ago.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Undefeated Fighter Sends Clear Message to Alexander Volkanovski After UFC Denies Title Shot
It looked like a perfect storm was forming in the UFC featherweight division. With Alexander Volkanovski recently recapturing his title in dominant fashion, the door seemed open for a long-awaited clash with an undefeated contender who had been steadily rising through the ranks.
Alexander Volkov scolds UFC for showing ‘excessive loyalty’ to Jon Jones
It's not just Tom Aspinall and UFC fans at their wits' end with Jon Jones' title reign; it's other UFC heavyweights. First, Curtis Blaydes called for Jones to be stripped, and now another heavyweight has vented their frustration with the stagnant division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
UFC ‘dark horse’ never fought again after winning title eliminator via first-round KO
On this day in 2013, a new top contender emerged at the top of the lightweight division. UFC 160 saw the promotion return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for a big card on May 25.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
‘Just because you can’t do it…’ Kayla Harrison’s coach gives stern response to Julianna Pena’s wild steroid claim
Kayla Harrison is fast approaching her first title shot in the UFC, with bantamweight queen Julianna Pena looking to keep her away from the throne. Harrison will challenge Pena at UFC 316, a pay-per-view that the pair’s 135-pound title fight will co-headline on June 7.
Paddy Pimblett offers grim outlook for Tom Aspinall entering targeted Jon Jones fight
If Jon Jones does fight Tom Aspinall, Paddy Pimblett can't wait to see it. The UFC lightweight contender, much like the rest of the MMA community, is eagerly anticipating the fight.
Charles Oliveira could send UFC community into shambles over Ilia Topuria fight
Charles Oliveira has his sights set on regaining what he says is rightfully his: the UFC Lightweight Championship. He'll have an opportunity to do just that when he welcomes undefeated former UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria to the Octagon June 28, serving as the main event of UFC 317 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Belal Muhammad News / FirstSportz / May 25
UFC 315 Star Belal Muhammad Has ‘Zero Excuse’ For Loss; Admits Not Following Gameplan
One of the biggest shockers in 2025 was Belal Muhammad losing to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315. Muhammad got outclassed by the Aussie superstar, who won the fight via unanimous decision after five gruelling rounds.
27-fight veteran teases 'nightmare' matchup against ex-UFC champ
With Islam Makhachev officially moving up to welterweight to try and win a second UFC title following a nearly 30-month stint as the UFC Lightweight Champion, it opens the door for new matchups to take shape.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Major ‘problem’ with Arman Tsarukyan vs Paddy Pimblett highlighted by UFC legend
The UFC has been warned against booking rising star Paddy Pimblett against Arman Tsarukyan next. Talk of a fight between Tsarukyan and Pimblett intensified in April after the latter’s latest victory in his fast climb up the lightweight ladder in MMA’s leading promotion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Nate Diaz sent an explicit message to Dana White after being accused of ducking Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nate Diaz didn’t take too kindly to Dana White indicating that he didn’t want to fight the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2014. Diaz’s numerous wars and memorable moments inside the Octagon have left him regarded as among the most game fighters to compete on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage.
Jon Anik drops UFC lightweight contender's reaction to Ilia Topuria-Charles Oliveira
In recent weeks, a metaphorical fire was put out by the UFC as the lightweight title was deemed vacant after Islam Makhachev opted to move up following Jack Della Maddalena's title-clinching win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 earlier this month.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Undefeated contender landed just one strike in UFC champion’s flawless last win inside the Octagon
At UFC 228, the welterweight champion had a point to prove and he did just that with a flawless victory. Tyron Woodley was often overlooked during his welterweight title reign that started at UFC 201 where he knocked out Robbie Lawler.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Islam Makhachev’s teammate makes shock retirement prediction ahead of his welterweight move
If one man close to Islam Makhachev is to be believed, the UFC lightweight champion could be approaching the end of the road. As it stands, the Dagestani is gearing up for a new chapter in his career.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 25
Chael Sonnen was ready to go to Thailand to defend Nate Diaz on 'Russian TUF'
When former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen saw the video of Nate Diaz getting into a physical altercation with a contestant on Russian's version of
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Cain Velasquez proved he was the best heavyweight on the planet by dominating giant who bludgeoned Fedor Emelianenko
Cain Velasquez left little doubt over who the baddest man on the planet was on this day in 2013. While injuries plagued the back end of his career and prevented him from building a strong claim to GOAT status in the division, Velasquez’s talents left him widely regarded as the all-time best heavyweight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
Khabib Nurmagomedov came ‘very close’ to losing undefeated record in UFC fight watched by 26 million Russians
Khabib Nurmagomedov was largely dominant throughout his career, but he did survive one scare. ‘The Eagle’ achieved a largely unrivaled level of dominance inside the cage, winning all 29 of his professional outings.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
UFC legend snubs Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Alex Pereira when naming the promotion’s next big star
Throughout 2025, there has been a conversation surrounding whether the UFC has enough stars on the roster right now. The likes of Ilia Topuria and Sean O’Malley have shown clear star quality during their highly successful climbs to the top of the sport.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 25
UFC star names the one thing Georges St-Pierre’s career is missing to challenge Jon Jones for GOAT status
Jon Jones continues to lead the UFC’s GOAT charge in the eyes of many, but things could have played out differently. Few debates have been as polarizing as the discussion over who holds the crown as the greatest of all time in the UFC and MMA as a whole.
Jon Jones News / FirstSportz / May 25
Complaints Pile Against Jon Jones as Heavyweight Champion Stalls Entire Division
In today’s UFC, fans are growing frustrated watching Jon Jones continually avoid a unification bout with interim champion Tom Aspinall. Often considered the GOAT of MMA, Jones has repeatedly dismissed Aspinall’s rightful claim to a heavyweight title opportunity.
Undefeated UFC Featherweight Denied Championship Fight
UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev will have to wait a little bit longer for his rightful title shot. Recording the biggest win of his career last December at UFC 310, Movsar Evloev triumphed over former bantamweight apex Aljamain Sterling.
Champion Injured Just Two Weeks Before Title Fight
Reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili just can’t catch a break In two weeks, Merab Dvalishvili will make the walk to the world-famous Octagon for the second time as the 135-lb gold standard.
Teen Star Johan Ghazali Talks Love Of Fashion Before ONE Fight Night 32 Return
Johan Ghazali remains one of ONE Championship’s hottest young stars. However, the Malaysian-American phenom is looking to regain some of his momentum by getting back in the win column on Friday, June 6, against Diego Paez.
Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA Weekly / May 24
Merab Dvalishvili suffers broken foot days before Sean O'Malley rematch
It seems that Merab Dvalishvili trains with the same intensity he has during his fights after news broke that the UFC bantamweight champion has suffered a broken foot just weeks out from his first title defense.
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