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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13
Joaquin Buckley snubs UFC champ with surprising pick for best welterweight
There’s a new wave of contenders at welterweight and Joaquin Buckley is one of them. Over the last year, we’ve seen a massive turnover at 170 lbs with veterans like Leon Edwards, Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson dropping their last fights to top prospects.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13
UFC Atlanta Purse and Payouts: Estimated Earnings for Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley Revealed
Likely on his retirement tour beginning this weekend, ex-welterweight champion Kamaru Usman headlines once again in a pivotal showdown against the surging Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta.
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.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13
Justin Gaethje Demands UFC Title Fight After Taking Max Holloway Fight at Dana White’s Begging
Justin Gaethje has not had a lot of luck when it comes to title fights. He has consistently been one of the best lightweights in the world for years now, putting up Fight of the Night performances every time he steps into the octagon.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13
‘I got history’ … Max Holloway teases rematch with UFC 317 winner after Dustin Poirier trilogy
Max Holloway isn’t shying away from a potential rematch with Ilia Topuria or Charles Oliveira. The UFC’s BMF Champion puts his silver strap on the line when he meets Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 318 on July 19th in New Orleans.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13
‘Bunch of Cowards’: UFC Legend Blasts Heavyweights Amidst Jon Jones-Tom Aspinall Fight Stalemate
Former former turned-analyst, Chael Sonnen has made a staggering claim about the UFC’s heavyweight division, labelling them as the biggest “cowards” as a collective.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / June 13
Ilia Topuria Sends a Blistering Warning to Rising UFC Star
As UFC 317 inches closer, the spotlight intensifies on Ilia Topuria, who is preparing for what many believe will be his toughest test yet—a title bout against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13
Justin Gaethje Snubs Main Event Status for Conor McGregor Vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov in His Dream Fight Card
Playing matchmaker during his time away from the Octagon, fan-favorite UFC star Justin Gaethje has put together his own dream fight card — featuring a stunning main event.
Justin Gaethje News / HITC / June 13
‘They owe me’… Justin Gaethje slams UFC and reveals what he wants for his next fight
Justin Gaethje has made it clear he isn’t moving on from lightweight gold – and he feels the UFC owes him another shot. After a strong showing against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313 in March, the former interim champion and BMF titleholder thought he’d done enough to be next in line.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / June 13
Michael ‘Venom’ Page books UFC return vs. top contender on Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev card
UFC star Michael ‘Venom’ Page has found his next fight at middleweight. The former Bellator title challenger turned a new leaf at 185 lbs earlier this year when he took Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov’s undefeated record in an impressive decision victory at UFC Riyadh.
Jared Cannonier News / Empire Sports Media / June 13
UFC 319 adds Jared Cannonier – Michael 'Venom' Page
UFC 319 goes down in Chicago on August 16th and we just learned about a banger of a matchup in the middleweight division that’s been added to the card.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / June 13
UFC Atlanta commentary team confirmed as Joe Rogan and co. are subbed out after UFC 316
Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, and Jon Anik were on commentary duty at UFC 316 last weekend. UFC Atlanta was always going to see a shake-up as Joe Rogan only works pay-per-view events.
MMA News / The SportsRush / June 13
23–0 Fighter Gets Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 4-Word Appreciation After Dominance in Dana White’s Rival Promotion
Khabib Nurmagomedov built his unmatched MMA reputation in the UFC. His lightweight division stranglehold, which saw him notch up a 29-0 record during his career, solidified him as an all-time great in Dana White’s promotion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13
UFC Atlanta star’s ‘crazy decision’ to throw down with hard-hitting opponent backfired in wild knockout
Joe Rogan was left stunned by the decision a former champion set to compete at UFC Atlanta made in a brutal 2019 loss. Rogan has been responsible for many memorable reactions from the commentary team.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 13
UFC Atlanta Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Rose Namajunas – Miranda Maverick
Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, a former world champion makes her return. “Thug” Rose Namajunas (13-7) is back tomorrow night as she looks to defend her spot in the top ten of the rankings against 11th ranked Miranda Maverick (15-5).
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / HITC / June 13
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares surprising reaction after teammate moves to PFL final
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s response to another of his fighters closing in on a major milestone says a lot about the culture he’s built at his gym. Khabib left the octagon as a legend and is on track to achieve the same status outside of it as a coach.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 12
Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison: Biggest Women's MMA Fight Ever?
After Kayla Harrison’s dominant UFC 316 victory over Julianna Peña, the Olympic gold medalist called out Nunes in the Octagon. When Nunes entered the Octagon
Michael Bisping gives honest pick for Topuria vs. Oliveira at UFC 317
With UFC 317 just around the corner, one of, if not the most anticipated fight of the year comes with it. The vacant lightweight title is up for grabs as former champion Charles Oliveira welcomes Ilia Topuria back to the 155 division.
BJ Penn News / Athlon Sports / June 12
New Court Ruling Adds to Ongoing Legal Struggles for BJ Penn: Report
It’s been a turbulent stretch for former UFC champion BJ Penn, whose legal woes continue to pile up in Hawaii. The once-revered fighter has recently faced a wave of civil and criminal challenges, and the latest court ruling only adds to the storm.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 12
Former UFC champion: 'Jon Jones is ducking Tom Aspinall'
Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall expects his next opponent to be announced soon but it doesn't seem likely that it'll be undisputed heavyweight titleholder Jon Jones.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 12
PFL Welterweight World Tournament Semifinal Preview
The first PFL World Tournament semifinal event goes down tonight in Nashville and the welterweights will close the show. In the main event, former Bellator champion Jason Jackson (19-5) will be taking on top promotional prospect Thad Jean (9-0).
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 12
Who Are the Best Welterweight Fighters in UFC History?
The UFC’s welterweight division has long been home to some of the most iconic and dominant fighters in mixed martial arts history. With the UFC showcasing elite fighters at 170-pounds over the last couple of decades, here’s a look at the greatest welterweights in UFC history.
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