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Sean O’Malley disagrees with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s suggested UFC rule change with hilarious reaction
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently suggested a bold rule change to be introduced in the UFC which Sean O’Malley has hilariously disagreed with. Since shockingly retiring from MMA in 2020 following a dominant win over Justin Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov has firmly remained in the sport, continuing his legacy as a coach.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / August 2
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Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Conor McGregor signs off on fans’ heart-breaking UFC request after potential comeback takes huge next step
A recent update suggested that we may not have seen the last of ‘The Notorious’ inside the Octagon. Having not competed since July of 2021, many had already come to the conclusion that the biggest star in UFC history would never return.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
What Islam Makhachev did with Khabib Nurmagomedov after his UFC title win is recreated by PFL tournament winner
Another member of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team had gold wrapped around their waist Friday night. The first of three PFL World Tournament: Finals events in August took place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, with the featherweight and welterweight belts on the line.
Demetrious Johnson News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Demetrious Johnson crashes out on ‘clown’ Street Fighter Death Sentence after attempting to train him
After attempting to help make ‘Death Sentence’ one of the most dangerous Street Fighters, Demetrious Johnson got to the end of his tether. Streetbeefs has become wildly popular among the MMA fanbase because of the nostalgia of watching the likes of Kimbo Slice and Jorge Masvidal fight in backyards.
Geoff Neal News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Who is Geoff Neal? Meet the ‘Handz of Steel’ in the UFC Welterweight division
Geoff Neal is seven years into his UFC career and is still chasing his first shot at the Welterweight world title. The Welterweight fighter has struggled to establish himself as a top contender in the division over his time in the UFC, standing below the top fighters in the rankings with a mixed record in the octagon.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Nate Diaz’s protégé earns fifth consecutive win as he targets Octagon return following shocking UFC and PFL releases
After he parted ways with the UFC in 2022, there has been a lot of talk about Nate Diaz potentially returning to the promotion. Despite only competing in two boxing matches since he last stepped inside the Octagon, the 40-year-old remains one of the biggest stars in MMA.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Fans call Michael Chandler ‘desperate’ for offering to join Adin Ross stream after wild Khamzat Chimaev demand
Michael Chandler won’t be needing a significant sum to appear on stream with the controversial Adin Ross. As he gears up for his maiden UFC title challenge against Dricus du Plessis on August 16, Khamzat Chimaev received an offer from Ross.
MMA News / FirstSportz / August 2
Max Holloway Takes a Dig at Aljamain Sterling 'Talking Madness' That He Pulled Punches During UFC 318
A few weeks removed from the UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 BMF title fight, Max Holloway has been reflecting on his last performance. The Hawaiian fighter made history as the first-ever champ with a successful defense of the BMF belt.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 2
UFC Vegas 108 Main Event Preview: Tatsuro Taira – Hyun Sung Park
Tonight, the UFC returns to the APEX and we will see a flyweight showcase in the main event. Sixth ranked Tatsuro Taira (16-1) returns to the octagon as he takes on Hyun Sung Park (10-0) who will look to remain undefeated and jump straight into the top ten at 125 pounds.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes the brother of the UFC’s biggest ‘What if’ is the future of MMA
Khabib Nurmagomedov has one of the keenest eyes for talent in the world of MMA, so to be called the future of the sport by ‘The Eagle’ is a huge privilege.
UFC legend’s wife shares powerful message after his final fight
Countless tributes to a recently-retired UFC legend have come out in the last two weeks, with none more meaningful than the one recently shared by the future Hall of Famer’s wife.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Sean O’Malley tells Conor McGregor he’d ‘benefit’ from the changes he made for Merab Dvalishvili rematch
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley thinks Conor McGregor would do well to follow in his footsteps. O’Malley was sidelined to recover from injury after losing the 135-pound title to Merab Dvalishvili in September 2024.
Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / August 2
Max Holloway responds to claims that he pulled back against Dustin Poirier… ‘There are people talking madness’
Just a few weeks removed from his UFC 318 BMF title fight against Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway has reflected on what was a big win in his career. This past July, Max Holloway took on Dustin Poirier in ‘The Diamond’s’ retirement fight at UFC 318, in a trilogy that has spanned over 13 years.
Ilia Topuria News / BoxingNews.com / August 2
Topuria Described As ‘Incredible, If Not The Best’
UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has praised lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. Du Plessis’ comments arrive after Topuria became a two-weight world champion after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to win the vacant lightweight strap.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 2
Will Gane Or Aspinall Handle The Pressure Better?
UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida says Ciryl Gane may not be fully focused for his UFC 321 title shot against heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Gane faces off against Aspinall on October 25 for his first title shot since 2023.
Dominick Reyes News / Dice City Sports / August 1
Dominick Reyes Surging Back Into Title Contention
The UFC’s light heavyweight division is heating up again. UFC Perth could be the battleground that launches a new title contender. It’s official Dominick Reyes will face off against Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC Perth later this year.
Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / August 1
Retired UFC legend Dustin Poirier teases plans for post-fighting career
Dustin Poirier recently broke his silence with a career retrospective following his retirement fight against Max Holloway, where he lost a decision but still wound up winning the series 2-1 last month at UFC 318 in New Orleans.
UFC Vegas 108: Full Fight Card
After an extended run on the road, the UFC brings the action back to the Apex center for a fun flyweight matchup between stalwart competitors Tatsuro Taira and Hyun Sung Park in the UFC Vegas 108 main event.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 1
Martin Buday Cut from UFC Despite (7-1) Record
Alright, fight fans, buckle up because I’ve got something that’s going to grind your MMA-loving gears just a bit. Martin Buday, a heavyweight who’s been pulling a workhorse 7-1 record in the UFC, has been axed from the promotion.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 31
UFC Legend Pleads for help from UFC and Dana White
UFC legend B.J. Penn is pleading for help online from the UFC and its CEO Dana White. Penn has hit a brick wall in his life following a slew of arrests of the last few months.
Conor McGregor News / Field Level Media / July 31
Conor McGregor loses appeal in civil sexual assault case
Former UFC superstar Conor McGregor lost his appeal of a civil ruling against him in a sexual assault case on Thursday in Ireland. In November 2024, a civil jury found McGregor liable of sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel room in December 2018.
Lerone Murphy News / Dice City Sports / July 31
Lerone Murphy Demands To Stay Busy
Despite the short notice and high stakes, undefeated featherweight contender Lerone Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) has agreed to face promotional newcomer Aaron Pico (13-4 MMA) at UFC 319 on August 16 in Chicago.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 31
Paulo Costa lays out how he'd beat Khamzat Chimaev
Following his UFC 318 win over Roman Kopylov, former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa took aim at the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. "Everybody knows that I hate that guy.
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