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Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight opponent leaked by UFC lightweight contender

Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight opponent leaked by UFC lightweight contender

Dustin Poirier is set to end his UFC career with a big fight, according to Beneil Dariush. ‘The Diamond’ hasn’t fought getting choked out by lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 last June.

MMA News / FirstSportz / March 10

Jon Jones ‘small flex’ backfires as newly crowned Magomed Ankalaev digs up dirty past 

Last night at UFC 313 inside the T-Mobile Arena, fans saw the emergence of the new light heavyweight champion. Russian fighter Magomed Ankalaev beat superstar Alex Pereira via unanimous decision to take home the belt.

Justin Gaethje News / MMA Weekly / March 10

Justin Gaethje: 'I'm the most exciting guy that's ever stepped in there'

The UFC 313 co-main event rematch between No. 3 ranked lightweight Justin Gaethje and No. 11 ranked Rafael Fiziev earned 'Fight of the Night' honors and largely lived up to the hype.  Gaethje was originally scheduled to faced Dan Hooker but a hand injury forced Hooker out of the fight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 10

Pros React To Ankalaev Beating Pereira – ‘Garbage Decision’

MMA pros gave their take on Magomed Ankalaev defeating Alex Pereira to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion at UFC 313.  Ankalaev secured a unanimous decision victory to end Pereira’s reign as champion, giving the latter his first loss at the weight class: 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 10

Aspinall Drops Major Hint Over Jones Fight – ‘Good News Coming’

Tom Aspinall has dropped a major hint that a fight with Jon Jones could be announced very soon.  The UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion secured the title shot after stopping Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in his last fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Israel Adesanya breaks his silence on Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev as he shares his own UFC 313 scorecard

Israel Adesanya breaks his silence on Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev as he shares his own UFC 313 scorecard

Israel Adesanya strongly disagreed with the scoring as Alex Pereira lost his UFC title last night in Las Vegas. Adesanya and Pereira had one of the most legendary rivalries in UFC history, and have since formed an unlikely friendship.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 9
How Magomed Ankalaev spoiled Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira blockbuster UFC fight

How Magomed Ankalaev spoiled Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira blockbuster UFC fight

Magomed Ankalaev's championship-clinching decision win against Alex Pereira on Saturday night at UFC 313 may have ended all hope of a potential superfight between Pereira and UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Tom Aspinall names fight that must be next for Alex Pereira after UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev

Tom Aspinall names fight that must be next for Alex Pereira after UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev

The interim heavyweight champion believes that there is a clear next option for one of the biggest stars in the sport. At UFC 313, Alex Pereira was defeated by Magomed Ankalaev with the Brazilian’s incredible light heavyweight title reign coming to an end via the scorecards.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Ilia Topuria’s longtime rival scolds ‘stupid’ champ for dodging Alexander Volkanovski rematch

Ilia Topuria’s longtime rival scolds ‘stupid’ champ for dodging Alexander Volkanovski rematch

One of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s biggest adversaries believes he’s lying about his move to lightweight. Ilia Topuria is making the full-time move to lightweight just months after defending the featherweight belt for the first time.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / March 9
Dana White reacts to Kash Patel wanting FBI trained by UFC

Dana White reacts to Kash Patel wanting FBI trained by UFC

Kash Patel wants FBI agents to be trained by UFC fighters and Dana White has now shared his reaction to the request. Patel believes the United States law enforcement can be boosted in several areas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Alex Pereira joined exclusive club with Conor McGregor and Jon Jones at UFC 313 despite title defeat

Alex Pereira joined exclusive club with Conor McGregor and Jon Jones at UFC 313 despite title defeat

Alex Pereira was added to a club with just two other members last night, despite losing his world title to Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira’s performances in 2024 were the stuff of legend as he defended his belt three times in six months, including memorable headliners at UFC 300 and UFC 303 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 9
UFC Fighter Makes Stunning Retirement Decision After UFC 313 Loss

UFC Fighter Makes Stunning Retirement Decision After UFC 313 Loss

One UFC fighter has decided to put down his gloves after suffering his second loss in a row. UFC 313 featured a lightweight matchup between Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5) and Jalin Turner (14-9).

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