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UFC 318 fighter plans to call out Khamzat Chimaev amid bad blood
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 15, 2025
UFC 318 commentator admits calling Dustin Poirier's retirement fight will be emotional
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 15, 2025
There may not be a dry eye at the UFC 318 commentary desk for Dustin Poirier’s final bout. Poirier is set to end his pro MMA career on Saturday. “The Diamond” will take on a familiar foe in Max Holloway. Poirier is 2-0 against “Blessed” and he’s hoping to end his career with a third victory over Holloway.
Belal Muhammad shares advice for those getting started in mixed martial arts
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad has shared some advice for those looking to get started on their mixed martial arts journey. As we know, Belal Muhammad has had quite the journey in mixed martial arts over the years. After not really breaking through for quite some time, he emerged as a welterweight title contender a few years back before eventually defeating Leon Edwards to claim the belt.
UFC lightweight contender provides update on Khamzat Chimaev's UFC 319 training camp
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan has provided a positive update on Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 training camp. Next month, Khamzat Chimaev will finally get his opportunity at UFC gold. He will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship and if he wins, it’ll complete a five-year rise to the top of the mountain. In truth, many didn’t believe it’d take that long, but inactivity has harmed ‘Borz’ ever since his first few fights in the promotion.
Stephen Thompson's former coach believes his age influenced judges at UFC Nashville
Harry Kettle - July 15, 2025
Stephen Thompson’s former coach Ray Longo believes his age influenced the judges in the co-main event of UFC Nashville. Last Saturday night, Stephen Thompson went up against Gabriel Bonfim in the co-main event of UFC Nashville. It was a tightly contested bout but in the eyes of many, ‘Wonderboy’ did enough to get his hand raised. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and the veteran instead fell to a split decision defeat courtesy of the judges.
What's next for Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira after UFC Nashville?
Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025
The UFC was in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, July 12, for a solid UFC Nashville card. The main event saw heavyweight contenders throw down as Derrick Lewis took on Tallison Teixeira. Entering the fight, Lewis was coming off a TKO win over Rodrigo Nascimento back in May of 2024. Teixeira, meanwhile, was just 1-0 in the UFC with a TKO win over Justin Tafa in his debut.
UFC Abu Dhabi takes a hit as Movsar Evloev withdraws from highly-anticipated bout against Aaron Pico
Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025
UFC Abu Dhabi has taken a massive hit next week as Movsar Evloev is out of his upcoming fight. Evloev was supposed to take on Aaron Pico in a pivotal five-round co-main event at featherweight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26. The fight was likely set to determine the next featherweight contender, but the fight is now off.
Max Holloway discredits Ilia Topuria's winning streak: "They're not looking at the record"
Cole Shelton - July 14, 2025
Max Holloway believes Ilia Topuria’s recent run isn’t as good as people think. Topuria is coming off three-straight knockout wins over Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski to win the featherweight belt and lightweight title. However, Holloway believes the names are big, including himself, but none of them were at the peak or on massive winning streaks as they had been in the past.
Marvin Vettori promises to 'f***ing dismantle' Brendan Allen at UFC 318
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2025
Marvin Vettori has bad intentions going into his UFC 318 grudge match with Brendan Allen. Vettori and Allen will be fighting for pride and relevancy on Saturday. There is some bad blood between the two, as they once brawled inside a casino. Punches were thrown and both men had to be separated. They will get to fight in a professional setting on Saturday in New Orleans.
UFC trailblazer shares crucial disadvantages Dustin Poirier may have ahead of retirement fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer believes Dustin Poirier had some key advantages over Max Holloway that have now turned against him. Poirier has two victories over Holloway, and he’ll be looking for a third win against “Blessed” to close out his prizefighting career. The two will collide once more in the main event of UFC 318 on Saturday.
Dana White gives his thoughts on Stephen Thompson's UFC future
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
UFC boss Dana White has given his thoughts on the future of Stephen Thompson after his loss to Gabriel Bonfim. Last weekend at UFC Nashville, Stephen Thompson put forward a really strong effort in his meeting with Gabriel Bonfim. He continues to take on any challenger that the UFC puts in front of him, and while ‘Wonderboy’ may be in the twilight of his career, he’s still capable of putting on some really incredible performances.
Jorge Masvidal sends positive messsage to Ben Askren following his double lung transplant
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
Former UFC star Jorge Masvidal has sent a message of positivity to Ben Askren after the latter’s recent health problems. As we know, Ben Askren has been dealing with some pretty serious health problems over the course of the last few months. After picking up a staph infection, the former UFC fighter also developed pneumonia, eventually leading to some really severe issues with his lungs. As a result, he’s had to undergo a double lung transplant.
Derrick Lewis confirms he wants to push for another UFC title shot
Harry Kettle - July 14, 2025
UFC legend Derrick Lewis has confirmed he wants to make another push for the heavyweight championship. Last Saturday night, 40-year-old Derrick Lewis did it again. He was able to knock out a rising contender in Tallison Teixeira, and while the stoppage was a bit controversial, ‘The Black Beast’ did incredibly well to get the better of his foe and secure the finish. Now, of course, the big question is a very simple one: what’s next?
Alex Pereira's UFC title run was 'engineered,' says well-known MMA manager
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
A top MMA manager doesn’t believe Alex Pereira would’ve been a UFC champion if Magomed Ankalaev got dibs on a shot first. Pereira reigned as the 205-pound champion with three successful title defenses. After defeating Jiri Prochazka to capture the gold, “Poatan” finished Jamahal Hill, Prochazka a second time, and Khalil Rountree. Pereira’s reign came to an end courtesy of Ankalaev, who had “Poatan” backing up for most of their five-round affair.
Derrick Lewis takes aim at opponent's team following UFC Nashville win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Derrick Lewis has revealed why he taunted his opponent’s corner after scoring a TKO win at UFC Nashville. Lewis shared the Octagon with Tallison Teixeira on Saturday. In the early going, Lewis’ eye appeared to be bothering him. “The Black Beast” claimed he was faking an eye poke to lure Teixeira into a false sense of security.
Former UFC star Ben Askren shares inspiring message amid double lung transplant
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Ben Askren doesn’t plan to dwell on his current situation. The MMA community was shocked to learn that Askren was in for the fight of his life on a hospital bed. The former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder was in need of a double lung transplant to breathe unassisted.
Dana White reacts to stoppage debate amid Derrick Lewis win at UFC Nashville
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White has given his take on the debate surrounding Derrick Lewis’ recent win. Lewis shared the Octagon with Tallison Teixeira on Saturday night. The heavyweight tilt headlined UFC Nashville. It didn’t take long for “The Black Beast” to stop Teixeira via TKO. Teixeira immediately protested the stoppage from referee Jason Herzog.
Belal Muhammad calls for additional UFC weight classes: 'Why not add more?'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad would like to see his fighting home add more weight classes. Muhammad is aware that many have debated about adding more weight classes to the top MMA promotion for years now. One of the popular talking points within the MMA community at one time was whether or not a 165-pound weight class should be added. UFC CEO Dana White has shut down the addition of more weight classes, but some wonder what the stance is now that TKO has taken over.
Max Holloway shares interesting observation of Ilia Topuria's punching power
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2025
Max Holloway has felt Ilia Topuria’s punching power, and his assessment might surprise you. Holloway shared the Octagon with Topuria at UFC 308 and ended up suffering his first knockout loss. It was a successful UFC Featherweight Championship defense for “El Matador,” who moved on to capture the lightweight gold by knocking out Chares Oliveira.