Below are summaries of recent articles published by Chris De Santiago, a journalist for Bloody Elbow, covering various developments in the world of mixed martial arts and the UFC.
First Fighter to Go the Distance with Alex Pereira Exits UFC After Knockout Loss
The fighter who was the first in MMA to complete a full fight against Alex Pereira is reportedly no longer with the UFC. This athlete previously held a middleweight record of 22-6 with two consecutive knockout victories…
Jake Paul Announces Long-Awaited Boxing Return for Former UFC Champion Who Defeated Ronda Rousey
After competing in the UFC for 12 years, Holly Holm is set to make a return to the boxing ring. Holm, a former world champion in both UFC and boxing…
Former Champion Jiri Prochazka Declined Major UFC Title Opportunity for Surprising Reason
Jiri Prochazka had the potential to step in and face Magomed Ankalaev instead of Alex Pereira. The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion is one of the few fighters who have never…
Khamzat Chimaev`s Teammate, Who Tested Dricus du Plessis, Boldly Predicts UFC 319 Title Fight Outcome
The potential matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev is considered one of the most anticipated UFC fights of the year. The upcoming middleweight title bout is expected to be a clash of wills…
Daniel Cormier Names UFC Legend Who Would Have Been an Extremely Difficult Matchup at Light Heavyweight
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier believes that a former teammate would have presented a significant challenge for him in the light heavyweight division. Throughout his notable career…
`Charles Oliveira Gets…` Former Champion Weighs in on Ilia Topuria`s Prospects at UFC 317
Charles Oliveira might face a tough challenge against Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. Recently, UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev vacated his title…
20-1 Bellator Champion Who Claimed He Could `Smoke` Sean O’Malley Might Join UFC After PFL Release
The fighter who calls himself the best bantamweight in the world could potentially get the chance to prove it in the UFC. Following the PFL`s acquisition of Bellator…
UFC Star Who Competed Across Four Weight Divisions Doubts Islam Makhachev`s Ability at Welterweight
Islam Makhachev could face difficulties in a welterweight bout against Jack Della Maddalena. The UFC Lightweight Champion and the sport`s number one pound-for-pound fighter…
`Islam Makhachev Ran Away`… Ilia Topuria Breaks Silence on UFC 317 Fight Announcement
UFC superstar Ilia Topuria is finally able to discuss his upcoming fight, which is a major one. The former UFC Featherweight Champion accepted the UFC`s offer for…
`Too Easy`… Stipe Miocic Avenged His Only Decision Loss by Knocking Out Former UFC Champion
Eight years ago today, UFC veteran Stipe Miocic quickly defeated one of his main rivals. The retired two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion was known for his action-packed performances…
Jon Jones` Biggest Rival Perplexed by UFC Champion`s Claim He`d Win Worse at Heavyweight
Daniel Cormier responded to Jon Jones` statement that he would defeat him even more decisively at heavyweight. Nearly 8 years have passed since their last encounter, and the rivalry…
Joanna Jedrzejczyk Dominates Relentless Finisher in Her Greatest UFC Performance
Eight years ago today, Joanna Jedrzejczyk set a record in a UFC title fight. Long before her rival Zhang Weili emerged, the UFC Hall of Famer…
UFC 315 Star Responds to Accusations of Robbery from Daniel Cormier, Dominick Cruz, and Fans
Modestas Bukauskas has addressed the criticism surrounding his controversial win at UFC 315. On a night that saw Jack Della Maddalena crowned as the new welterweight champion…
Daniel Cormier Explains Why He Declined a Reunion with Jon Jones on Russian Reality TV
We nearly saw a revival of the Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier UFC rivalry, or at least what remained of it. Both are two-division UFC Champions…
Magomed Ankalaev`s Only Career Loss Was a Last-Second Submission Against a UFC Vegas 106 Fighter
The fighter who handed UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev his sole professional defeat is returning this weekend. The Dagestani light heavyweight king is one of the more dominant champions we`ve seen…
No. 1 Welterweight Offers Candid Opinion on His Next Fight After UFC 315 Affected the Division
Sean Brady has accepted his situation following UFC 315. As of today, Philadelphia`s Sean Brady remains at the top of the welterweight division…
Gilbert Burns Knocked Out UFC Legend in a Bout to Determine the Welterweight Division`s Best Grappler
Gilbert Burns earned his title shot against Tyron Woodley by defeating arguably the greatest grappler in UFC welterweight history. The former UFC title challenger has been a consistent presence…
`I`m Done`… Amanda Nunes Once Broke the Spirit of a Future UFC Champion Between Rounds
Before quickly defeating Cris Cyborg in 51 seconds, Amanda Nunes faced a UFC rival who was ready to quit on her stool. Early in her UFC career…
Magomed Ankalaev Issues Ultimatum to Alex Pereira After Revealing Latest UFC Contract Offer
A potential rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira may have a limited window. The UFC Light Heavyweight division remains in a holding pattern a couple of months after…
Legendary Referee Explains Why Jose Aldo Lost at UFC 315 Despite Dropping His Opponent Twice
The MMA community continues to debate the outcome of the Jose Aldo vs. Aiemann Zahabi fight at UFC 315. On Saturday night, Jose Aldo made his walk to the octagon…
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