Ilia Topuria's Star Ascends After UFC 317 KO; Dana White, Paddy Pimblett React. Jake Paul threatens legal action.
Drake loses $200K betting on Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 as Ilia Topuria's star shines. Arman Tsarukyan wants next against Ilia Topuria. Jon Jones says he never took steroids. And more!
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC 317 results:
- Ilia Topuria def. Charles Oliveira via TKO in Rd. 1. to obtain the UFC Lightweight title.
- Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Kara-France via sub in Rd. 3 to defend the UFC Flyweight title.
- Joshua Van def. Brandon Royval via Unanimous Decision.
- Beneil Dariush def. Renato Moicano via Unanimous Decision.
- Payton Talbott def. Felipe Lima via Unanimous Decision.
Drake loses $200,000 after betting on Charles Oliveira to defeat Ilia Topuria at UFC 317.
Dana White on Ilia Topuria’s performance at UFC 317.
“He’s an absolute complete fighter. This kid is a star. Standup is beautiful, ground, grappling, everything. This kid is a star. He’s on a great three fight win streak for sure; all legends that he’s knocked out.”
Dana White reacts to Paddy Pimblett entering the octagon after UFC 317.
Alexandre Pantoja says he should be right behind No. 1 ranked Islam Makhachev on the Pound-For-Pound rankings; wants his respect.
Ilia Topuria wants Paddy Pimblett as his next fight.
“That’s the fight I want. I’m really going to enjoy kicking his a**.”
Ilia Topuria doesn’t see the fight against Justin Gaethje as a fan favourite.
“Fighting Justin Gaethje, I don’t think that’s going to be something exciting for the fans. We need new blood in the division. New faces, new guys that come hungrier than the guys that we’re used to seeing in the past.”
Paddy Pimblett speaks on his rivalry with Ilia Topuria and how the fight would go.
“We haven’t seen that since Khabib and McGregor – two people who actually hate each other. Because I hate him. I wouldn’t even want to finish him fast. I’d want to finish him with a minute left in the fight after I’ve elbowed him 700 times. I want to disfigure him.”
Dana White on the status of Arman Tsarukyan currently.
“The guy had the opportunity to fight for a title and didn’t make weight. You couldn’t f**k up anything worse than that. But he proved he made weight, it’s definitely a step in the right direction.”
Dana White on Justin Gaethje’s retirement threats.
“If you’re thinking about retiring, you know how I feel about that, you should probably retire. We love Justin Gaethje and Justin Gaethje did step up and he’s been an exciting, fun fighter to have. To [threaten retirement] that’s pretty wacky.”
Arman Tsarukyan calls out Ilia Topuria.
Demetrious Johnson shares his rationale as to why Jon Jones isn’t in the GOAT conversation.
“I’ve never failed a drug test. Khabib has never failed. GSP has never failed. We’ve never been stripped. I’m not saying Jones didn’t do great things, he was an amazing athlete but when you start talking about the GOAT, name one athlete that’s considered the GOAT in a sport that’s failed a drug test.”
UFC Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall gives his thoughts on PEDs in MMA.
“If your job is to physically hurt another person which could potentially redirect the rest of their lives, you’re an absolute piece of sh*t and you should never be able to fight again if you have any PED stuff. It’s like taking a gun to a knife fight – how can you look yourself in the mirror when you know that you’re cheating?”
Jon Jones says he never took steroids.
“You silly gooses know I never took steroids, the evidence is all there. Hence why I was able to fight again and the rules have been changed for everyone across all sports. Call me the game changer.”
Daniel Cormier had his brand new car stolen at the San Jose Mineta International Airport.
This is some real
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 29, 2025
Bullshit man! Thank you to the San Jose PD who are all over this shit ! pic.twitter.com/SSPja8dXE1
A Spanish reporter told Dana White that Ilia Topuria’s fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 drew viewership in Spain comparable to a Real Madrid match, despite airing at 6:00 AM. Given Real Madrid's status as the most followed sports team globally, this highlights Topuria's rising status as a global superstar.
Daniel Cormier only sees one threat to Ilia Topuria.
“Ilia Topuria’s a real life star. I think we’re going to be watching this kid for a real long time. As he stays the course, I believe he’s going to be very valuable and in the championship picture or as the champion at 155 for a long time. I think Islam gets by him but I think Islam would be one of the greatest challenges he would have.”
Boxing
Jake Paul defeats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via Unanimous Decision.
Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. earned $300,000 and $750,000 respectively for their bout on June 28, 2025.
Jake Paul is serious about wanting to box Anthony Joshua – gives an update on the current fight status.
“We’ve been DMing back and forth. He wants to make it happen. It’s looking very likely for next year.”
Jake Paul issues a warning re: legal action to Piers Morgan and other “haters”. Piers Morgan responds.
Ryan Garcia showing support to Jake Paul.
Jon Anik will be part of the broadcast team for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV for the undisputed super middleweight championship.
Culture
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