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Bryce Mitchell mocks Islam Makhachev’s famous catchphrase as he gloats after UFC Abu Dhabi victory
Bryce Mitchell reimagined Islam Makhachev’s infamous ‘2-3 years in Dagestan’ catchphrase after returning to the win column last year. The controversial Arkansas native moved down to bantamweight after a brutal beating at the hands of Jean Silva earlier this year.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / July 27
Dana White step-in details conversation he had with Jason Herzog following controversial UFC Abu Dhabi moment
UFC referee Jason Herzog came under intense scrutiny for his officiating during a prelim fight on Saturday night at UFC Abu Dhabi. The premier promotion returned to the Middle East on Saturday for another iteration of UFC Abu Dhabi, headlined by a middleweight contender fight between Robert Whittaker and Reinier De Ridder.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27
Merab Dvalishvili sends message to ex-opponent Petr Yan after his UFC Abu Dhabi win set up potential rematch
Petr Yan moved closer to a chance at revenge on Merab Dvalishvili with his performance at UFC Abu Dhabi. Before Robert Whittaker lost to Reinier de Ridder in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event, another former champion was in action at Etihad Arena.
Robert Whittaker breaks down why Dricus du Plessis won’t beat Khamzat Chimaev: ‘It is obvious…’
Dricus du Plessis has a history of turning skepticism into victory, but Robert Whittaker thinks his current path could lead to defeat. Since becoming champion, the South African has held onto his title with two successful defences.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / July 27
Former Alex Pereira opponent calls out UFC Abu Dhabi fighter who steamrolled top-10 contender in seconds
Bogdan Guskov’s explosive UFC Abu Dhabi performance caught the attention of a man used to facing mind-blowing power. Saturday’s UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena concluded with a crucial win for Reinier de Ridder over Robert Whittaker, elevating the Dutchman into the middleweight title picture.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27
Chael Sonnen named surprise fighter who hit him harder than Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, or any other opponent
Former UFC star Chael Sonnen looked back on his legendary MMA career in April 2020. Fedor Emelianenko, Anderson Silva, and Jon Jones are just a few of the famous fighters he squared off against during his 49-bout career.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27
‘Dissed’… Awkward footage of Jon Jones handshake being snubbed by Sergei Pavlovich amuses UFC fans
Jon Jones had an awkward run-in with a UFC heavyweight contender on Saturday night. The former two-weight UFC champion was at an IBA Bare Knuckle boxing show in Moscow, Russia.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 27
Ilia Topuria Goes ‘Conor McGregor 2.0’ Route, Reveals Breaking Bank With $200,000 Private Jet Flights!
Although there are two-division champions in the annals of UFC competition history, there has only ever been one Conor McGregor. McGregor’s list of achievements took a boosted start as he concurrently held the UFC 145 and 155-pound championship golds.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 27
Islam Makhachev’s Biggest Risk in Jack Della Maddalena Title Fight Gamble Revealed
With main event fights for UFC 320 and UFC 321 all set, the attention now moves to UFC 322. This PPV is scheduled for November, and could feature the much-anticipated title fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 27
Islam Makhachev Reduces Ilia Topuria’s P4P Achievement to ‘Marketing Hype’
Islam Makhachev reigned as the UFC’s pound-for-pound No.1 fighter for over 600 days. The Dagestani star made history by defending his lightweight title for a record four times during his reign, surpassing the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, BJ Penn, and others.
Robert Whittaker News / Field Level Media / July 26
UFC Fight Night: Reinier de Ridder defeats Robert Whittaker by split decision
Reinier de Ridder took home a split-decision victory Saturday over Robert Whittaker in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Abu Dhabi. De Ridder (21-2-0 MMA) earned a 48-47 margin from two judges, Ben Cartlidge and David Lethaby, while Mike Bell was the lone judge to give the edge to Whittaker (27-9-0 MMA) at 48-47.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Islam Makhachev claims next fight is ’90 percent’ set for historic venue for Jack Della Maddalena showdown
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s showdown with Jack Della Maddalena appears set for a historic spotlight. Islam Makhachev is still trying to bulk up for his planned move to the welterweight division to challenge titleholder Jack Della Maddalena later this year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Petr Yan predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen after going 10 rounds with UFC 320 co-main event
Nobody knows more about the next bantamweight title fight than Petr Yan. The former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion more than likely secured another title opportunity in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Dricus Du Plessis News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Dricus Du Plessis fires bizarre shot at Shara Magomedov after bloody UFC Abu Dhabi victory
Dricus Du Plessis was quick to mock Shara Magomedov despite his impressive UFC Abu Dhabi victory. The middleweight champion is known for his incredibly harsh brand of trash talking, which is no holds barred at best.
Bo Nickal News / Bloody Elbow / July 26
Bo Nickal calls for future rematch with Reinier de Ridder in congratulatory post after UFC Abu Dhabi
UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal drew motivation from Reinier de Ridder’s win at UFC Abu Dhabi. Former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder continued his quick ascent in the UFC middleweight division with an instant classic fight at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Robert Whittaker News / Dice City Sports / July 26
Reinier de Ridder Powers Past Robert Whittaker
Reinier de Ridder’s split decision win over Robert Whittaker is a massive statement and solidifies his legitimacy as a rising force in the UFC’s middleweight division at UFC Abu Dhabi main event.
Petr Yan News / MMA Weekly / July 26
Petr Yan decisions Marcus McGhee in UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event
The UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event featured a bantamweight bout that could have shook up the rankings. Former champion and No. 3 ranked Petr Yan took on rising contender No.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 26
UFC 319 adds Aaron Pico – Lerone Murphy as co-main event
UFC 319 has been needing a legit co-main event and today, we learned what that co-main event would be. At UFC Abu Dhabi this afternoon, it was announced that Aaron Pico (13-4) would be making his highly anticipated octagon debut in the co-main event of the next PPV against the undefeated Lerone Murphy (16-0-1).
UFC 319 receives massive surprise co-main fight
It looks like UFC 319's co-main event will feature a featherweight title eliminator, in the absence of No. 1-ranked Movsar Evloev. The Chicago-based PPV features the middleweight title fight between reigning champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Khamzat Chimaev.
Bryce Mitchell News / MMA Weekly / July 26
Bryce Mitchell decisions Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi
The UFC Abu Dhabi featured preliminary fight on Saturday pitted bantamweights Bryce Mitchell and Said Nurmagomedov against each other with both needing a win.
Muslim Salikhov News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 26
Muslim Salikhov turns back the clock with a 42-Second KO of Carlos Leal at UFC Abu Dhabi
In a sport defined by unpredictability, age, and the relentless march of younger contenders, few stories shine brighter than a veteran refusing to yield to Father Time.
Ex-champ Khabib Nurmagomedov chronicles Jon Jones' UFC career with one theme
Khabib Nurmagomedov has peeled the curtain regarding Jon Jones' UFC career. A teammate of Jones' ex-rival Daniel Cormier, Nurmagomedov towed a fine line between respect and recognizing greatness when he sees it.
Joe Rogan says he would have picked a different opponent for Tom Aspinall instead of Ciryl Gane
The long wait is over. Fans now know who will be fighting for the undisputed heavyweight title and when the fight will take place. Dana White confirmed the matchup in a recent video, revealing that Tom Aspinall will defend his belt against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.
Aleksandar Rakic News / Dice City Sports / July 25
Aleksandar Rakic Desperately Needs A Win At UFC 321
The UFC has officially booked a high stakes light heavyweight showdown for UFC 321, as Aleksandar Rakic looks to snap a three fight losing streak against undefeated Russian contender Azamat Murzakanov on October 25.
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