Bloody Elbow journalist Jamie Theodosi has recently provided comprehensive coverage of various unfolding events in the UFC world. His latest reports address significant developments and fighter news across different divisions.
Key topics highlighted include Ilia Topuria`s firm stance against granting Islam Makhachev an immediate title shot following UFC 317. Theodosi also covered the potential arrival of a highly sought-after free agent in the UFC roster, potentially stepping into a fight at UFC 316, and reports surrounding the hottest MMA free agent signing with the UFC and saving a UFC 316 fight.
Further reports detail accusations leveled against Jon Jones, suggesting he is `mentally exhausting` Tom Aspinall, following an update from Dana White. Paddy Pimblett`s critical remarks regarding Islam Makhachev`s decision to vacate his lightweight title after a shock announcement were also covered, alongside Sean Strickland`s explicit callout of a former UFC welterweight champion, expressing his desire to finally make the fight happen.
Other articles from Theodosi covered Merab Dvalishvili suffering a brutal training cut just weeks ahead of his UFC 316 title fight, with a reaction from Dana White. He reported on Paddy Pimblett`s audacious callout following shock UFC 317 news, noting `The Baddy` has his next opponent in mind. Theodosi also presented Ilia Topuria`s analysis of his key advantage over Charles Oliveira leading up to their UFC 317 title bout, and Joe Rogan`s cautionary take on the matchup`s potential danger, having warned Topuria beforehand.
The journalist also reported on the scheduling conflict caused by the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing match date change, which causes a clash with a massive UFC event (UFC 320). He captured Charles Oliveira`s reaction as his UFC 317 title fight against Ilia Topuria was officially announced, noting Oliveira has spoken on the fight. Theodosi also shared Jack Della Maddalena`s proposed timeline for a future fight involving Islam Makhachev following the shock title vacation, stating Della Maddalena offered a timeline for his title defense.
Additional coverage includes the historical title fight opportunity granted to Paige VanZant, as Dana White granted her wish for a title fight on International Fight Week, where she is set to make history. He also covered fan predictions surrounding the UFC 317 main event ahead of Dana White`s big announcement, and a look back at Ilia Topuria`s past struggles, noting he almost became a bantamweight champion in a UFC feeder promotion before a horrendous weight miss.
Finally, Theodosi reported on Michael Chandler being joined in training by Theo Von amidst ongoing talks for a potential fight with Conor McGregor, highlighting Chandler`s work with Von. He covered Jon Jones hitting back at Tom Aspinall`s `duck` claim while being hounded by thousands of fans during a live stream. A UFC legend expressing doubts about Islam Makhachev`s ambition to hold two titles concurrently was also featured, with the quote `I don`t want to call Islam dishonest but…`. Theodosi concluded recent reports with Jean Silva`s response to criticism from UFC fans after a controversial incident where he choked a fan to sleep despite multiple taps, and a UFC 315 commentator calling for a revolutionary rule change following the Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena fight, posing the question, `What do you think to this rule change suggestion?`.
Jack Thornley