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‘Use your brain’…Israel Adesanya vehemently defends Jon Jones against trolling fan at UFC meet-and-greet
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya didn’t appreciate one UFC fan’s attempt to get him to troll Jon Jones. Jon Jones‘s retirement continues to send shockwaves around MMA.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 1
'I Absolutely Hate Him!' Paddy Pimblett Vows to 'Disfigure' Ilia Topuria in UFC Grudge Match
The rivalry between UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria has long simmered and stems from a social media feud in which Pimblett hurled insults towards the country of Georgia and its people, and Topuria fired back.
Dustin Poirier News / CBSSPorts.com / July 1
UFC 318 -- Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Poirier will retire in his home state against a familiar foe
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Arman Tsarukyan shockingly claims Ilia Topuria will be ‘easier’ to beat than Charles Oliveira after UFC 317
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is one of the few who shrugged off Ilia Topuria’s knockout at UFC 317. Ilia Topuria completed his conquest to become a two-division UFC champion by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Sean Strickland survived rival’s first-round blitz to tally come-from-behind KO and earn Israel Adesanya showdown
On This Day: Sean Strickland pulled off a wild come-from-behind knockout win. Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is known for outpointing many of his opponents, including in recent victories over Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya.
Brandon Royval News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
What’s next for Brandon Royval after UFC 317?
This past Saturday on the main card of UFC 317, we saw a flyweight contest that might go down as the fight of the year. Former title challenger Brandon Royval (17-8) was taking on top prospect Joshua Van (15-2).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
‘I never like’… Dustin Poirier’s former rival reveals what concerns him about UFC 318 retirement fight vs Max Holloway
Dustin Poirier is set to make the walk for one last dance in several weeks time. UFC 318 sees the Octagon make its long-awaited return to Louisiana where, for the majority of fans, it’s all about the main event in which ‘The Diamond’ will compete for the last time.
MMA News / FirstSportz / July 1
New P4P King Ilia Topuria Dubbed as ‘Scared’ After Looking to Snub Arman Tsarukyan
At UFC 317, Ilia Topuria became the new lightweight champion after a brutal knockout win over Charles Oliveira. The lightweight division is fiercely competitive, and all top contenders were present at the arena, closely eyeing the new champion.
Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / July 1
Khamzat Chimaev’s former rival pulls out of major UFC 318 fight after toe injury in training
UFC 318 has hit a bump after one of its fighters broke a toe in training. Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway are set to headline the pay-per-view in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 19 – and fight fans can breathe a sigh of relief that the main event is still intact.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Conor McGregor’s former opponent picks Ilia Topuria over ‘The Notorious’ in list of UFC’s greatest two-weight champions
Ilia Topuria has become one of the biggest stars in the UFC following his remarkable rise to become a two-time UFC champion. At UFC 317, ‘El Matador’ achieved success in a second weight class by winning the vacant lightweight title after vacating his featherweight belt.
Beneil Dariush News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After getting back in the win column at UFC 317, what’s next for Beneil Dariush?
On the main card of UFC 317, we saw a lightweight matchup between two ranked contenders who were supposed to fight earlier this year. Contenders Beneil Dariush (23-6-1) and Renato Moicano (20-7-1) squared off with a potential spot in the top ten on the line.
Kai Kara-France News / Empire Sports Media / July 1
After falling short at UFC 317, what’s next for Kai Kara-France?
This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 317, the flyweight title was on the line. Alexandre Pantoja (30-5) was looking to defend his title for the fourth time as he took on dangerous knockout artist Kai Kara-France (25-12).
Ilia Topuria shockingly unseats Islam Makhachev in UFC rankings
There’s been some major movement in the official UFC rankings now that the dust from last weekend’s UFC 317 has finally started to settle. Set as the centerpiece
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
‘My biggest criticism of Jon Jones’… Ilia Topuria can surpass GOAT in key area says UFC record holder
A UFC veteran believes that Ilia Topuria is already on the verge of Jon Jones comparisons. At UFC 317, Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight title with another ruthless knockout victory.
Sean Strickland News / Bloody Elbow / July 1
Fighter attacked by Sean Strickland reveals surprising take on the punishment former UFC champion should face
The Tuff-N-Uff event on June 29 made headlines when a former UFC champion attacked another fighter. Sean Strickland entered the cage and punched Luis Hernandez after the undefeated fighter submitted the former UFC champion’s teammate.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / July 1
UFC Faces Pressure as Ilia Topuria’s Next Opponent Narrowed to 3 Possibilities
UFC 317 delivered a jaw-dropping moment when Ilia Topuria landed a thunderous right hook that shut the lights out on Charles Oliveira. The knockout not only stunned the T-Mobile Arena but also shifted the landscape of the UFC’s lightweight division.
Merab Dvalishvili News / HITC / July 1
Merab Dvalishvili picks surprising UFC pound-for-pound ranking that proves how selfless he truly is
Merab Dvalishvili left himself out when ranking the top 3 pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. How the UFC’s P4P conversation looks now is a lot different than it did a year or two ago and it extends beyond just the new faces at the top of the rankings like Ilia Topuria, Dricus du Plessis and now Dvalishvili.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 1
Move over Demetrious Johnson, Alexandre Pantoja is the new flyweight GOAT
For years, the UFC flyweight division was synonymous with Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, whose reign as champion set a standard that seemed untouchable.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 1
UFC 319 Rumor: Dricus Du Plessis leaks potential Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje co-main event
The MMA world is buzzing after UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis appeared to inadvertently leak a blockbuster co-main event for UFC 319. In a casual moment captured on video, Du Plessis named Paddy Pimblett vs.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1
Who Are the Best UFC Fighters to Come Out of The Ultimate Fighter?
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has been a proving ground for raw MMA fighters over the years. Whilst also producing several legendary fighters, we must never
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 1
Holly Holm weighs in on teammate Jon Jones' retirement
Jon Jones relinquished the UFC heavyweight title and opted to retire. The former two-division UFC champion informed the fight promotion of his decision
Magomed Ankalaev trades barbs with Jiri Prochazka as he snubs Pereira rematch
Magomed Ankalaev and Jiri Prochazka are yet again trading online insults. Ankalaev, who claimed the light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira at UFC 313, is still to announce his first title defense.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 29
Tom Aspinall Pivots Thoughts About Fighting Jon Jones
Since the moment that Tom Aspinall knew that it was a possibility that he was going to fight Jon Jones, everything has been centered around trying to be the only fighter that would ever beat the GOAT in the ring.
Nabil Anane Promoted To Undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion
The bantamweight Muay Thai throne now belongs to Nabil Anane. ONE Championship officially elevated the Thai-Algerian phenom from interim champion to undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion during ONE Friday Fights 114 on June 27.
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