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Georges St-Pierre has advice for Tom Aspinall

Georges St-Pierre has advice for Tom Aspinall

Interim UFC heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall has been sidelined for ten months waiting for a title unification bout against champion Jon Jones to materialize.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 29

Sean O'Malley beats up professional poker player Frankie C in sparring | Video

YouTube personalities sparring against top tier UFC fighters has become a thing. Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland has made a habit of it. Former heavyweight titleholder Jiri Prochazka recently beat up two Swedish YouTubers in the same sparring session.  Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley has now jumped on the trend.

Vinc Pichel News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
UFC’s oldest fighter announces MMA retirement after 12-fight run

UFC’s oldest fighter announces MMA retirement after 12-fight run

It was only a matter of time before UFC veteran Vinc Pichel called it a career. The 42-year-old was the oldest fighter on the UFC roster for nearly a year after former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski left the premier promotion last summer.

Bo Nickal News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Bo Nickal responds to YouTuber Mr. Beast’s head-scratching challenge just days before UFC Des Moines fight

Bo Nickal responds to YouTuber Mr. Beast’s head-scratching challenge just days before UFC Des Moines fight

UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal is willing to test his wrestling against anyone or anything. Bo Nickal returns to the Octagon this weekend against former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder at UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier pitched a unique format for his UFC retirement fight before Dana White shut it down

Dustin Poirier pitched a unique format for his UFC retirement fight before Dana White shut it down

UFC superstar Dustin Poirier nearly secured rare conditions for his retirement fight. Dustin Poirier will get a heroes’ sendoff in his final UFC fight later this year against BMF titleholder Max Holloway in New Orleans.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Arman Tsarukyan set for combat sports return against Islam Makhachev’s teammate

Arman Tsarukyan set for combat sports return against Islam Makhachev’s teammate

#1 UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will be returning sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, it’s not the UFC title fight he wanted against champion Islam Makhachev, a bout Tsarukyan withdrew from earlier this year at UFC 311 due to a last-minute back injury.

Deiveson Figueiredo News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Deiveson Figueiredo left opponent screaming himself awake to win his first UFC title

Deiveson Figueiredo left opponent screaming himself awake to win his first UFC title

Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo’s ascent to a title came at a legend’s expense. Deiveson Figueiredo is a dangerous out for any UFC bantamweight and flyweight after a star-studded run in the promotion.

Carlos Prates News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
UFC legend claims Carlos Prates ‘wasn’t even close’ to KO’ing Ian Machado Garry

UFC legend claims Carlos Prates ‘wasn’t even close’ to KO’ing Ian Machado Garry

Carlos Prates had Ian Machado Garry in a world of trouble at UFC Kansas City… or did he? In his second UFC main event over the weekend, ‘Fighting Nerds’ star Carlos Prates faced a step-up in competition against the #7-ranked Ian Machado Garry.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre shares advice for Tom Aspinall on how he’d handle Jon Jones saga

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre shares advice for Tom Aspinall on how he’d handle Jon Jones saga

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre suggested how Tom Aspinall should handle the Jon Jones wait. Georges St-Pierre experienced plenty of highs, and some low points, during his legendary career in the UFC Octagon.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
UFC Kansas City star quits full-time job after Dana White gave him $50,000 for brutal one-punch KO win

UFC Kansas City star quits full-time job after Dana White gave him $50,000 for brutal one-punch KO win

Just a few days removed from the biggest fight in his career, Malcolm Wellmaker is now a full time professional MMA fighter. On Saturday at UFC Kansas City, 30-year-old bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker made his anticipated UFC debut after earning a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 28
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Dana White & Co’s Scolding Stopped Him From Leaking Inside Info

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Dana White & Co’s Scolding Stopped Him From Leaking Inside Info

Even the best in the business slip up sometimes. Take American Kickboxing coach Javier Mendez, for instance.  One of MMA’s most decorated coaches, Mendez learned that lesson the hard way.

Cory Sandhagen News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Cory Sandhagen hilariously uses ChatGPT to roast next opponent ahead of UFC Des Moines

Cory Sandhagen hilariously uses ChatGPT to roast next opponent ahead of UFC Des Moines

UFC Des Moines headliner Cory Sandhagen isn’t short on one-liners for his upcoming fight against Deiveson Figueiredo. The #4-ranked UFC Bantamweight steps into the main event spotlight for the eight time in his career at UFC Des Moines this Saturday.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 28
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Ariel Helwani Breaks UFC News Before Dana White Makes them Official

Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes How Ariel Helwani Breaks UFC News Before Dana White Makes them Official

Even after a couple of decades in combat sports, scribe Ariel Helwani remains the undisputed top dog of getting the inside scoop. Whether it’s a major

Carlos Prates News / Empire Sports Media / April 28
After falling short at UFC Kansas City, what’s next for Carlos Prates?

After falling short at UFC Kansas City, what’s next for Carlos Prates?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Kansas City, we saw a big time matchup in the welterweight division. Two men were looking to punch their ticket to title contention as Ian Machado Garry (16-1) took on the extremely dangerous Carlos Prates (21-7).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier almost snapped 19-year-old Max Holloway’s arm in half in his debut at UFC 143

Dustin Poirier almost snapped 19-year-old Max Holloway’s arm in half in his debut at UFC 143

Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway first met back in 2012 when Holloway was just 19 years old and making his UFC debut. After losing in another undisputed lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev last year, Dustin Poirier announced that he would only fight once more in the UFC before retiring.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 28
Tom Aspinall's father 'frustrated' Jon Jones fight hasn't been signed

Tom Aspinall's father 'frustrated' Jon Jones fight hasn't been signed

Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3) has been lobbying for a title unification bout against champion Jon Jones (28-1, 1 NC) since winning the interim belt in November 2023.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28

‘I’m trying to see him not you’… Joaquin Buckley makes bold claim about Ian Machado Garry’s wife after confrontation

The UFC’s return to Kansas City this past Saturday night saw ‘The Future’ emerge victorious over five rounds. In order to bounce back into the win column, Ian Machado Garry had to survive a late rally from Carlos Prates to get his hand raised via a unanimous decision on April 26.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Dustin Poirier bounced back from famous Conor McGregor KO by hammering lightweight through the floor

Dustin Poirier bounced back from famous Conor McGregor KO by hammering lightweight through the floor

Dustin Poirier’s lightweight run started after his famous loss knockout loss against a bitter rival. In September 2014, Conor McGregor bounced Poirier’s head off the floor to prove he was the real deal during a 106-second win at UFC 178.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 28
Conor McGregor wants return to be in a stadium, Dana White isn't a fan of stadiums

Conor McGregor wants return to be in a stadium, Dana White isn't a fan of stadiums

UFC CEO Dana White doesn't like holding events in stadiums. The fight promotion has put on fight cards in stadiums as recently as UFC 243, but White has been consistently opposed to the idea for years.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Jean Silva Keeps Receipts and Fires Back at Israel Adesanya

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 28
Georges St-Pierre praises ‘complete package’ Belal Muhammad when breaking down UFC 315 main event

Georges St-Pierre praises ‘complete package’ Belal Muhammad when breaking down UFC 315 main event

It will take a truly special run for anyone to rival what ‘Rush’ achieved at 170-pounds. Whilst Georges St-Pierre did achieve success when he returned to the UFC and won the middleweight title, it’s his reign over the welterweight division that saw him receive recognition as one of the all-time greats.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 28
Dana White confirms Ian Garry headed to Canada after acing 25-day notice Carlos Prates challenge

Dana White confirms Ian Garry headed to Canada after acing 25-day notice Carlos Prates challenge

The UFC welterweight division is currently stacked with many extremely talented fighters on the verge of a UFC title shot. One of those standout fighters is Ian Garry, who recently picked up an impressive win at UFC Kansas City against Carlos Prates.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / April 27
Dustin Poirier sends spine-tingling 'BMF' message ahead of UFC 318

Dustin Poirier sends spine-tingling 'BMF' message ahead of UFC 318

Dustin Poirier has let his retirement fight announcement soak in over the last few days. Now he has finally opened up about what transpired to complete the trilogy with Max Holloway.

Charles Oliveira News / MMA on SI / April 27
Charles Oliveira to be recognized at UFC HOF ceremony for non-Octagon accolade

Charles Oliveira to be recognized at UFC HOF ceremony for non-Octagon accolade

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira will be in attendance in late June for the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. During the UFC Kansas City broadcast, Oliveira was named the Forrest Griffin Community Award recipient for 2025, given to a UFC athlete who exemplifies good character while giving back to local communities.

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 27
Ian Machado Garry calls for UFC welterweight title shot at Fight Night

Ian Machado Garry calls for UFC welterweight title shot at Fight Night

Ian Machado Garry survived a late scare from Carlos Prates, earning a unanimous decision in a bounce-back effort to cap off the welterweight main event Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Kansas City, Mo.

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