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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.

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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

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / April 29

Dustin Poirier promises 'knucklehead' retirement at UFC 318

Dustin Poirier promises to go out with a bang in his trilogy rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 318. Poirier wanted a BMF one-night tournament for his retirement, but the UFC Brass have instead given him another fight with 'Blessed' for the BMF title.

Arman Tsarukyan News / MMA on SI / April 29

UFC's Arman Tsarukyan to compete at Karate event this week

Arman Tsarukyan will return to professional competition this week at Karate Combat. Tsarukyan was last scheduled to fight at UFC 311 in January but pulled out on extremely short notice due to an injury.

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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Islam Makhachev News / MMA on SI / April 29

UFC coach pours cold water on Islam Makhachev GOAT talk

No, Islam Makhachev's coach doesn't think he makes for the greatest fighter of all time... yet. Makhachev set a new UFC lightweight record at UFC 311 when he defended his title for a fourth time, snubbing the previous three-way tie between Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, and BJ Penn, who each held three defenses.

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.

Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

PFL champion cut 30lb in five days to face Israel Adesanya in UFC debut that launched Hall of Fame career

Four years before Rob Wilkinson won PFL gold, he was facing a debuting Israel Adesanya in what would be his final UFC fight. The big difference between those two outings was the weight class; after losing his UFC contract Wilkinson bulked up to light-heavyweight and has gone on to major success.

Carlos Prates News / MMA on SI / April 29

Carlos Prates sends message to fans after UFC Kansas City defeat

Carlos Prates is keeping headstrong after his result at UFC Kansas City. His fight with Ian Machado Garry ended in a decision loss, Prates' first in eleven fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Paddy Pimblett backed to win UFC title by legend who wrote him off ahead of Michael Chandler fight

Paddy Pimblett continues to turn doubters into believers during his UFC journey. ‘The Baddy’ has been repeatedly written off by fans and fighters during his 7-0 run in MMA’s premier league.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

Top-ranked fighter sends reassuring message to fans after UFC Kansas City loss

It’s been a difficult few years for one of the UFC’s top-ranked featherweight contenders. It looked like the featherweight division would remain under

Deiveson Figueiredo News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Deiveson Figueiredo concerns fans after images emerge of him days out from UFC Des Moines

Fans have shared their concern regarding Deiveson Figueiredo after images have emerged of him looking completely out of shape ahead of UFC Des Moines. This coming Saturday at UFC Des Moines, former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo returns to the cage to take on bantamweight boogeyman, Cory Sandhagen.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

UFC slammed by Tom Aspinall’s dad as Jon Jones delays mount

Another month, another drought of news surrounding an undisputed title fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. Despite what the UFC would have you believe, Jones' heavyweight title is not 'undisputed,' since Aspinall has held the interim title for well over 500 days.

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Jeremy Stephens could snatch Conor McGregor fight away from Michael Chandler with UFC Des Moines win

Jeremy Stephens makes his incredible return to the UFC this Saturday, four years after leaving the promotion. This coming Saturday, UFC Des Moines promises to be a blockbuster event, headlined by bantamweight contenders, Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Dustin Poirier calls for UFC rule change ahead of BMF title fight against Max Holloway

Dustin Poirier wants to revert to the old MMA rules for his retirement fight. Last week, ‘The Diamond’ confirmed his last dance will be against Max Holloway at UFC 318 on July 19.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 29

Dana White denied Dustin Poirier's hardcore UFC retirement idea

Dustin Poirier tried to end his MMA career guns blazing, but Dana White couldn't allow it. Poirier fights Max Holloway for a third time in the headlining fight of UFC 318 this Summer, marking 'The Diamond's' exit from the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Jon Jones trolled by fans over ‘GOAT’ post as Tom Aspinall fight talks appear to hit a snag

Jon Jones continues to tease fans on social media, this time posing with a real life ‘goat’ as talks over his next fight heat up. While UFC boss Dana White continues to insist that Jones will unify the division by fighting interim champion Tom Aspinall, reports from around the sport seem less confident.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Khabib Nurmagomedov questions Dana White after once again ending up in emergency seating on flight

Khabib Nurmagomedov once again found himself seated in the emergency seating on another commercial flight. Since his shock retirement from the UFC in 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov has become one of the best coaches in MMA, traveling around the world cornering his teammates.

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 / MMA Weekly / April 29

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 / The SportsRush / April 28

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?

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 / 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.