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Ilia Topuria’s first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira ended UFC’s year of chaos and crowned a reluctant new king

UFC 317 marked a dramatic turning point as Ilia Topuria moved up in weight and ruthlessly knocked out Charles Oliveira in the first round, ending months of chaos and uncertainty within the ...

Justin Gaethje wants Conor McGregor next: ‘Fun to shut him up’

JustinGaethje has revealed that a showdown with ConorMcGregor is his top choice for his next bout. Gaethje, who won the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title by beating IliaTopuria at UFC ...

UFC champ Justin Gaethje isn't fighting for the rest of 2026. Where does that leave lightweight?

UFC lightweight champ Justin Gaethje says he doesn't know who or even if he'll fight again, but it won't be this year. That ...
SherdogOpinion

Opinion: Justin Gaethje’s UFC title demands are getting harder to defend

Justin Gaethje has earned the right to pursue lucrative fights, but attempting to dictate his next challenger could undermine ...
Bloody Elbow

Paddy Pimblett breaks down his UFC beefs: Why he respects Ilia Topuria, but not Arman Tsarukyan

Paddy Pimblett insists he’s a happy-go-lucky fighter who gets along with most of his UFC colleagues. ‘The Baddy’ will show nothing but respect if he’s matched up against Max Holloway or Charles ...
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Islam Makhachev questions Ilia Topuria celebrating night before UFC White House loss

Islam Makhachev knows a thing or two about winning fights and while it’s never bad to be confident, he wonders if Ilia Topuria’s pre-fight rituals might be a step too far. Topuria suffered a crushing ...
Sports Illustrated

UFC's Charles Oliveira Has One Reason Arman Tsarukyan Can Beat Ilia Topuria

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira recently offered a unique perspective on a potential lightweight clash between former UFC titleholder Ilia Topuria and No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan.
Sports Illustrated

Ilia Topuria Celebrates Spain's World Cup Win One Month After UFC White House Loss

Less than a month after losing his UFC lightweight title, Ilia Topuria was in high spirits following Spain’s victory in the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beginning on June 11 and featuring ...
The Sun

Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint-Denis LIVE RESULTS: UFC 329 co-main ends early after brutal submission

PADDY PIMBLETT has submitted Benoit Saint-Denis in just 51 SECONDS! The Liverpudlian bounced back from his bloody defeat to Justin Gaethje in the perfect way. And he is now targeting a blockbuster ...
Bloody Elbow

Jon Anik believes Ilia Topuria is ‘unproven’ at lightweight despite greatest of all time talk

UFC commentator Jon Anik has shared his thoughts on how Ilia Topuria will bounce back from his first MMA loss. The Spanish superstar entered UFC Freedom 250 with a 17-0 record and the lightweight ...
The Big Lead

UFC Power Rankings after UFC Baku

Nov 15, 2025; New York, NY, UNITED STATES; Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Jack Della Maddalena (not pictured) by unanimous decision in the welterweight championship bout ...