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Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / April 30

Dustin Poirier names three fights he'd like to see at UFC lightweight

Dustin Poirier is on the cusp of retirement. It won't be long before 'The Diamond' exits the UFC for good. Poirier is scheduled to fight Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 318 this Summer, and it's his final chance to achieve an undisputed championship, even if it is a BMF title.

Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / April 30

UFC veteran makes bold prediction for Tom Aspinall's next fight

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall could fight sooner than anticipated, even if it isn't against current disputed champion Jon Jones. Former

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 30

Dana White gets major request from Dustin Poirier to bring back ‘PRIDE’ rules for Max Holloway fight

From blood-soaked origins with few rules, MMA evolved through structure and discipline, largely shaped by UFC’s global influence and standardized regulations.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 30

Conor McGregor told he has ‘no business’ with Michael Chandler during a scathing rant from a UFC legend

Conor McGregor should not have the opportunity to fight Michael Chandler, according to an MMA icon. The pair of fierce rivals were scheduled to go to war at UFC 303 on June 30, 2024, until the Irishman pulled out of the contest, citing an injured toe.

Dustin Poirier News / BoxingNews.com / April 30

MMA Legend Dustin Poirier Praises UFC’s Rising Star: 'He’s Legit, He Can Be Champion!'

(Credit: The New York Times) Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett is making noise both in and out of the octagon after his career-best performance against Michael Chandler at UFC 314.

Jack Della Maddalena News / Bloody Elbow / April 30

Jack Della Maddalena chokes BJJ World Champion to sleep during UFC 315 training camp

Jack Della Maddalena is dusting up his grappling skills ahead of his UFC 315 main event fight against Belal Muhammad. In just under two weeks’ time, Belal Muhammad will make the first defense of his welterweight title when he takes on Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in Quebec, Canada.

Georges St-Pierre News / MMA Weekly / April 30

Georges St-Pierre tells fighters to 'retire on your terms, not on their terms'

Former two-division UFC champion Georges St-Pierre did not make the all too common mistake of sticking around the fight game longer than he should have. St-Pierre vacated the welterweight championship and stepped away from fighting 12 years ago, following his UFC 167 title defense against Johnny Hendricks.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 30

Khamzat Chimaev starts Belal Muhammad beef with ‘pony’ jibe after Dana White’s title fight promise

Khamzat Chimaev has launched a surprise attack on UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. The number one middleweight contender was seemingly laser-focused on his upcoming title shot.

Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / April 30

Aspinall still waiting for unification fight against Jones

According to BloodyElbow.com, Tom Aspinall is still holding out hope for his unification match against Jon ‘Bones’ Jones to happen this year. On Tuesday, Aspinall broke Renan Barao’s record as the longest reigning interim UFC champion of all time.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Conor McGregor makes hilarious claim on ‘100 people vs. silverback gorilla’ debate

UFC’s Conor McGregor has weighed-in on the world’s wildest debate of the year. The silverback gorilla, nature’s heavyweight champ, has been making headlines all this last week following a viral question on X (formally Twitter): Could 100 men defeat 1 silverback gorilla?

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 29

UFC's Atlanta card features Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

UFC returns to Atlanta with a card that features former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman going up against Joaquin Buckley in the main event at State Farm Arena on June 14.

Jon Jones News / MMA on SI / April 29

Axed UFC fighter calls out hypocrisy over Jon Jones' treatment

UFC's suspension logic has been called into question by an axed fighter. Undefeated in the Octagon, 'El Jefe' Jeff Molina was suspended in 2022 for involvement in a sports betting scandal, and later officially released.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 29

‘Disappointed’: Chael Sonnen Reveals ‘One Problem’ With Dana White’s Matchup for Kamaru Usman

After a tough move up to middleweight that didn’t quite go his way against Khamzat Chimaev, Kamaru Usman is heading back to familiar territory at 170 pounds.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 29

Delay in Jon Jones fight, blessing in disguise for Tom Aspinall as heavyweight star reveals suffering a virus attack

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has held onto that title for more than 530 long and challenging days now. The UK native has still not received the long-awaited opportunity to fight Jon Jones for the unified heavyweight championship title.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

Dana White calls 'bulls***' on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall not happening

UFC CEO Dana White appears dismayed by the possibility of the heavyweight unification fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall not coming to fruition. Contrary to what Tom Aspinall and his father, Andy Aspinall, have claimed about negotiations, White is adamant that only the UFC knows what's really transpiring.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 29

Daniel Cormier Warns Dana White That Dustin Poirier Winning the BMF Belt Could Hurt the UFC

Dustin Poirier’s final fight is set, and against none other than Max Holloway. To spice things up, Holloway’s BMF belt will be on the line. It’s a matchup

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 29

UFC Atlanta adds Michael Chiesa – Court McGee

The UFC is heading to Atlanta on June 14th and today, the promotion announced the full card. Dana White announced last week that Kamaru Usman – Joaquin Buckley would be headlining the card, but now we know how the rest of the card will shake out.

Jack Della Maddalena News / MMA on SI / April 29

Jack Della Maddalena chokes BJJ star unconscious ahead of UFC 315 title fight

Jack Della Maddalena’s grappling skills are looking sharp ahead of his title fight with Belal Muhammad next month. The UFC’s #5-ranked welterweight contender

Alonzo Menifield News / Empire Sports Media / April 29

UFC Atlanta adds Alonzo Menifield – Oumar Sy

The UFC is heading to Atlanta on June 14th and today, the promotion announced the full card. Dana White announced last week that Kamaru Usman – Joaquin Buckley would be headlining the card, but now we know how the rest of the card will shake out.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 29

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

It appears Dwayne Johnson may soon be entering the Oscars conversation with his upcoming role in the Benny Safdie directed film.

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Ikram Aliskerov News / Empire Sports Media / April 29

After a first round finish at UFC Kansas City, what’s next for Ikram Aliskerov?

Kicking off the main card this past weekend at UFC Kansas City, we saw a middleweight contest between two guys who were knocking on the door of the rankings.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 29

Dustin Poirier wanted Justin Gaethje trilogy bout for retirement fight

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier will make the walk to the octagon a final time at UFC 318 on July 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Carlos Prates News / MMA Weekly / April 29

Carlos Prates releases statement following UFC Kansas City loss

Carlos Prates entered the UFC Kansas City main event riding a n 11-fight winning streak. He hadn't suffered a loss since 2019, but that all changed last Saturday at T-Mobile Center.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Jean Silva Keeps Receipts and Fires Back at Israel Adesanya

Fresh off a highly anticipated featherweight matchup, UFC 314 delivered a showcase of rising talent against veteran grit. Jean Silva stepped into the Octagon with plenty to prove, facing off against Bryce Mitchell in a clash that drew plenty of attention.

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