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Mingyang Zhang was badly knocked out by fighter accused of faking his record to get into the UFC
Mingyang Zhang may look unstoppable in the UFC, but he suffered a brutal defeat against a controversial opponent early in his career. The Chinese fighter will have the biggest bout of his career at UFC Shanghai, as he competes in the main event against Johnny Walker in a Light Heavyweight clash.
Sean Brady News / Dice City Sports / August 22
Sean Brady Accuses Ian Machado Garry of Ducking Him
Top welterweight contender Sean Brady is growing frustrated with Ian Machado Garry, claiming the Irish fighter has twice backed out of potential matchups that could have headlined UFC events.
Alex Pereira predicted to lose to Magomed Ankalaev due to the same issue some say caused Conor McGregor decline
One UFC Shanghai headliner expects Alex Pereira to lose a second straight fight against Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira had his light heavyweight reign ended in disappointing fashion this past March, when he headlined the UFC 313 pay-per-view in Las Vegas against Ankalaev.
Sean Strickland News / NY Fights / August 22
Report: Sean Strickland Slapped With Massive Ban After In-Cage Brawl With Luis Hernandez
The UFC is a highly regulated sport, and fighters, coaches, and cornermen are expected to follow strict conduct rules. However, emotions can run high.
Zhang Weili News / Bloody Elbow / August 22
Doctor-turned-fighter loses every round as Zhang Weili’s pep talk fails to inspire UFC debut victory
Shi Ming fell to a lopsided decision defeat in her official UFC debut on Friday in China. The doctor-turned-fighter headlined the Road to UFC Season 4 finale, which saw one prospect suffer a gruesome facial injury as he tried to earn a contract from MMA’s premier promotion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 22
Daniel Cormier would boot dominant champion out of UFC’s pound-for-pound top 3 to fit Khamzat Chimaev in
Daniel Cormier disagrees with Khamzat Chimaev’s pound-for-pound placement after UFC 319. Chimaev put his name among the elite reigning champions currently competing in MMA’s leading promotion when he added yet another prominent scalp to his résumé in Chicago this past Saturday.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 22
UFC Shanghai Preview and Prediction: Sergei Pavlovich – Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Tomorrow on the main card of UFC Shanghai, we are going to see a really pivotal and under the radar matchup in the heavyweight division. Former title challenger and third ranked heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich (19-3) is back as he takes on the surging sixth ranked contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta (14-1).
Israel Adesanya makes bold claim about Jon Jones’ $30M refusal to fight Tom Aspinall
Jon Jones walked away from MMA earlier this year, and Israel Adesanya believes it was the right decision. The former light heavyweight champion was expected to meet Tom Aspinall in a title unification bout, with reports suggesting he had agreed to a $30 million deal.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / August 22
Top UFC lightweight contender drops Ilia Topuria bombshell as he reveals the champion’s return date
It seems as though fans should not be expecting UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria to fight for a second time in 2025. Topuria is the latest addition to the club of two-division champions on mixed martial arts’ biggest stage, having followed title glory at featherweight with a quick crowning at 155 pounds.
MMA News / FirstSportz / August 22
Sean Strickland Vows to Dethrone Khamzat Chimaev After Serving Temporary Ban
Ever since his dominant performance to capture the middleweight title at UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev has been called out by multiple fighters. However, former champion Sean Strickland has remained the most vocal regarding a title shot opportunity.
Khamzat Chimaev vs Anderson Silva: GSP’s coach drops bold take on UFC 319 champ
Georges St-Pierre’s longtime trainer is not holding back with his praise of Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 319. Chimaev, who remains unbeaten, capped off his rise to the top of the division by headlining Saturday’s pay-per-view card at United Center in Chicago.
Predicting Each Fight on the UFC Fight Night 257 Card
UFC Fight Night 257 (also known as UFC Shanghai) will serve as the final UFC event in the month of August. If you’re planning on watching this card on your streaming device of choice, be prepared to sacrifice some shuteye on the night of Aug 22 going into the morning of Aug.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 22
UFC Shanghai star sent Joe Rogan crazy by putting Merab Dvalishvili’s next challenger unconscious in 88 seconds
UFC Shanghai co-headliner Aljamain Sterling remains the only man to have finished the next bantamweight title challenger in mixed martial arts. After hitting
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 22
UFC Shanghai Main Event Preview and Prediction: Mingyang Zhang – Johnny Walker
Tomorrow is going to be an early morning for UFC fans as the promotion heads to Shanghai with the main card starting at 6:00 AM ET. In the main event, China’s Mingyang Zhang (19-6) looks to continue his impressive streak as he takes on Johnny Walker (21-9, 1 NC).
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / August 22
Conor McGregor’s coach posts hilarious reaction to question about his potential UFC return at the White House
Conor McGregor appears to be preparing for some form of return if his social media activity is anything to go by. While some have argued that McGregor is simply looking for attention, ‘The Notorious’ seems to have one particular goal in mind.
UFC makes concerning short-notice change to this weekend's co-main fight
UFC Shanghai nearly turned disastrous Thursday night (Friday in China) as former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and former UFC Featherweight challenger Brian Ortega were set to weigh in for their co-main event for Saturday's UFC Fight Night.
Semmy Schilt News / HITC / August 22
Legendary Semmy Schilt labels ‘emotionless’ GOAT his toughest MMA rival
Semmy Schilt built a strong MMA record against top names before fully transitioning to kickboxing. His accomplishments include being the only kickboxer to win five major heavyweight tournaments.
Conor McGregor News / BoxingNews.com / August 22
McGregor Preparing For BKFC Debut
Dave Feldman has claimed Conor McGregor is preparing for a BKFC debut against the winner of the upcoming bout between Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 on October 4.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 21
Jon Jones Fires Back At Daniel Cormier
The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier shows no signs of cooling down. The former UFC champions once again traded barbs this week after Cormier left Jones off his personal MMA Mount Rushmore during an appearance on Club Shay Shay.
Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / August 21
MMA fans celebrate as undefeated Paddy Pimblett teammate signs UFC contract
An undefeated MMA fighter that’s long been considered one of the sport’s top prospects is officially set to join his teammate Paddy Pimblett in the UFC.
Francis Ngannou Breaks Silence on PFL Founder Donn Davis Harsh Criticism
MMA fans are well aware of Francis Ngannou’s infamous split with the UFC in January 2023. After defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270, ‘The Predator’ engaged in a year-long standoff with the promotion, demanding a better contract and the freedom to compete in boxing.
Michel Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / August 21
UFC Fight Night: Shanghai – Michel Pereira vs. Kyle Daukaus – Preview & Betting Tips
The UFC returns to Shanghai with an intriguing undercard matchup between the flashy Michel Pereira and the returning Kyle Daukaus. Pereira (31-13, 2 NC) is one of the most unpredictable fighters in the UFC.
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