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Conor McGregor Reacts to Sean O'Malley’s Camp Ahead of UFC 316

June is here, and the UFC calendar is about to explode with energy—starting with the much-hyped UFC 316. This card is stacked, but all eyes are on the main event, where fan-favorite Sean O’Malley steps back into the Octagon, chasing redemption.

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Sean O'Malley prepared for a '25-minute war' with 'sloppy' Merab Dvalishvili

When former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley lost the belt to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, he entered the fight under less than ideal conditions. Following

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Julianna Peña shares controversial take on teammate Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 title loss to Jack Della Maddalena

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña shared a head-scratching take on Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 defeat. Belal Muhammad‘s UFC welterweight title reign came to an abrupt end, at the hands of Jack Della Maddalena, last month at UFC 315 in Montreal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Kayla Harrison makes shock Ronda Rousey admission as she recalls pair’s infamous Judo match

Kayla Harrison has admitted that her multi-million dollar MMA career likely wouldn’t have been possible without Ronda Rousey’s influence. The legendary judoka was a two-time Olympic champion before making the switch to the cage, where she won two $1million PFL Championships.

Sean O'Malley News / The SportsRush / June 4

Sean O’Malley’s Secret Weapon: Who Is Tim Welch, the Coach Who Helped Him Build an MMA Empire?

It goes without saying, but sometimes it is easy to forget: a fighter is nothing without his team. And the partnership of Sean O’Malley and his coach, Tim Welch, is no exception.

Rampage Jackson News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

UFC 316 star storms out of Media Day when asked about bitter feud with Rampage Jackson

UFC 316 star Kevin Holland stormed out of Media Day this afternoon after being asked about his bitter rivalry with Rampage Jackson. The pair are at loggerheads after a disastrous appearance from Holland on the former light-heavyweight champion’s Jaxxon podcast earlier this year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Kevin Holland and Belal Muhammad trade barbs after ‘Trailblazer’s’ critical UFC 316 media day comments

UFC welterweight contenders Kevin Holland and Belal Muhammad got into a social media spat ahead of UFC 316. Kevin Holland is days away from his Octagon return at UFC 316 against Vicente Luque in an intriguing welterweight matchup.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

Sean O’Malley Will Not Take the ‘Mike Tyson Route’ with His UFC Paycheck

Former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is on the cusp of regaining that title this weekend at UFC 316. But make no mistake, the fan-favorite has no plans to squander his money in the future like fighters before him.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

‘Can Sub Jones & Aspinall’: Islam Makhachev Humbled as UFC Light Heavyweight Has More Top-Contenders Beaten on His Resume

Currently occupying the #1 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, UFC fans would be forgiven for naming Islam Makhachev as their UFC GOAT or, at the very least, the greatest MMA fighter in the world right now.

Kayla Harrison News / MMA Sucka / June 4

Kayla Harrison Ready to Fulfil Destiny at UFC 316

Kayla Harrison will challenge for the women’s bantamweight championship at UFC 316 for the first time in her career. She seems to have been on a collision course with the elite in the world since her judo days; however, now, she has the chance to call herself ‘the best in the world’.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / June 4

Dustin Poirier teases epic custom mouthpiece for UFC 318 retirement fight

Just over a month out from his final fight at UFC 318, Dustin Poirier is savoring every aspect about his last walk to the Octagon. Plying his trade in the UFC since the promotion absorbed the WEC roster in 2011, Poirier is a former interim lightweight champion and challenged for the division’s undisputed title on three different occasions.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 4

Johan Ghazali Ready To Unleash Enhanced Arsenal After Training Camp With Superbon

Johan Ghazali promises to showcase a more complete striking game when he battles Diego Paez in flyweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 32. The opportunity for the teen happens on Friday, June 6, from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium.

Dana White News / The SportsRush / June 4

Ex-UFC Fighter Plans Lawsuit Against GFL for Misusing Dana White & Co.’s Superstars’ Legacy

The Global Fight League (GFL) was supposed to be the next big thing in MMA. The promotion was set to rival the UFC and even succeeded in signing big names like Tony Ferguson, Luke Rockhold, and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, among several other UFC legends.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Alex Pereira responds to Magomed Ankalaev’s claims he’s ‘never coming back’ amidst stalled rematch talks

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira addressed speculation about a potential Magomed Ankalaev rematch. Alex Pereira suffered his first UFC light heavyweight setback against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 earlier this year.

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Dana White News / The SportsRush / June 4

UFC Fighter Claims Dana White & Co. Has ‘No Sense of Humor’ After Joke Turns Into Apex Fight

A UFC fighter has gotten a real-life example of the phrase ‘Careful what you wish for.’ Azamat Bekoev was just giving his Twitter fingers a good test back in May, calling out Torrez Finney for a fight.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Sean O’Malley didn’t know he had rekindled Conor McGregor relationship after viral UFC 316 tweet

Sean O’Malley is delighted to have reignited his friendship with Conor McGregor, even though he wasn’t aware he had done it. Former bantamweight champion O’Malley received praise from his idol McGregor after being spotted watching his rematch with Nate Diaz from 2016 during a YouTube video.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

Is Bryce Mitchell’s Next Opponent Said Nurmagomedov Related to Khabib?

The UFC just announced that the controversial Bryce Mitchell will be taking on Said Nurmagomedov for his next fight on July 26, in what will be a Fight Night event.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

After Whopping $26.8 Million Business in Newark, Dana White & Co. Vows Record-Breaking Economic Impact With UFC 316

Ahead of their flagship return to ‘The Garden State’ this weekend, the UFC has lauded their own record-breaking business in Newark, following a more than profitable event in the region last year.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 4

UFC 316 – Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison: Preview & Betting Tips

In the co-main event of UFC 316, reigning women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena makes the first defence of her second title reign against a formidable new contender, the Olympic gold medalist and former PFL superstar Kayla Harrison.

Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA on SI / June 4

UFC raises eyebrows with 'horrible' Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili poster

As far as UFC artist series posters go, UFC 316's has been a miss with the fans. Designed by Ben Konkol and unveiled by the UFC on June 3, the UFC 316 artist poster has received a mixed reaction, mostly negative.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / June 4

Dustin Poirier's retirement card reportedly adds banger fight

UFC 318 has caught a lot of flak for being a lackluster PPV, but reports of a featherweight addition lend some strength to the New Orleans event. Headlined by Dustin Poirier's retirement trilogy against Max Holloway, UFC 318 looks a little weak, with eleven fights announced thus far, and hardly any household names.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 4

UFC Veteran Hopeful About Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Due to Key Negotiation Factor

After several months of speculation, the UFC heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall remains officially unannounced. Aspinall has already defended his interim title impressively and now holds the record as the longest-reigning interim heavyweight champion ever.

Merab Dvalishvili News / BoxingNews.com / June 4

Fans Predict Dvalishvili Vs. O’Malley

UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili takes on Sean O’Malley in their rematch at UFC 316 on June 7, as fans picked their winner. Dvalishvili beat O’Malley at UFC 306 in a unanimous decision to become the bantamweight champion.

Maycee Barber News / MMA Weekly / June 4

Maycee Barber details 'medical emergency' that led to fight cancellation

Maycee Barber was supposed to headline a UFC event for the first time last Saturday but didn't get to make the walk to the octagon. She was scheduled to face fellow Top 5 ranked flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield in the UFC Vegas 107 main event but suffered a medical situation backstage moments before making the walk out.