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On YouTubeArman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / November 20
Why Does Arman Tsarukyan Represent Armenia? His Georgian Birth, Russian Upbringing & Ethnic Heritage
Arman Tsarukyan may be the #1 lightweight in the UFC and the man preparing to headline UFC Fight Night 265 against Dan Hooker, but inside the arena, one detail always sparks debate: he walks out with the Armenian flag, even though he trains, lives, and built his fighting career in Russia.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Why Ian Machado Garry is the one fighter UFC legend Rampage Jackson ‘can’t stand’
Ian Machado Garry is not short on rivals and haters. The Irishman has proven to be a polarizing figure since arriving on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts four years ago at UFC 268.
Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Fighter who Paddy Pimblett was dragged off in wild gym fight explains why he’s ‘glad it happened’
A video emerged earlier this year of Paddy Pimblett having a fight at a gym in Manchester. Pimblett was pulled off his opponent after holding onto a rear-naked choke despite multiple taps.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Kamaru Usman defends Francis Ngannou over Dana White’s recent accusations
Kamaru Usman has defended his longtime friend and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after Dana White’s recent accusations. When Francis Ngannou dropped his heavyweight title and shockingly left the UFC in 2023, it sent shockwaves around the MMA world.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Khamzat Chimaev comforts Arman Tsarukyan during brutal UFC Qatar weight cut as video surfaces
Fortunately for Arman Tsarukyan, he has the UFC middleweight champion by his side during what looks to be another brutal weight cut. This coming Saturday, Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event, in what is a huge grudge match between two longtime lightweight rivals.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
UFC legend ended trilogy with 21-second KO for final MMA win before Dana White said ‘that’s a wrap’
One of MMA’s great trilogies came to a sudden end on this day in 2010. The UFC Octagon has hosted some iconic trilogies over the years, with Tito Ortiz’s feud with Ken Shamrock culminating in a record-breaking bout.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
UFC 322 star returns to blue collar job after being snubbed by Dana White for $50,000 bonus
Just weeks after scoring a win in one of the Fights of the Year at UFC 322, Ethyn Ewing has returned to the jobsite. It is unfortunately commonplace in MMA for fighters to have other jobs alongside chasing their careers in the sport.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 20
Dan Hooker Laughs at Paddy Pimblett’s UFC Lightweight Rankings Rise 
Dan Hooker laughed and asked “how?” when told Paddy Pimblett moved to fifth in UFC lightweight rankings Pimblett moved up one spot after Islam Makhachev
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20
Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar
UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker continues on the main card with a fight between Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry in the welterweight division on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Dana White questioned as UFC legend says it was ‘crazy’ not to give Islam Makhachev a UFC 322 bonus
One former champion disagreed with a big omission from the UFC 322 bonus list. Last Saturday’s pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden concluded with the crowning of the UFC’s latest two-division champion.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Shamil Gaziev prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar
The UFC Qatar Main Card is finally here and we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this last-minute bout in the Heavyweight Division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Dan Hooker claims he’s been told Arman Tsarukyan is injured ahead of their UFC Qatar main event
On Saturday night, Dan Hooker will finally face an opponent that he’s been targeting for a long time. Hooker will be hoping to prevent Arman Tsarukyan from proving himself to be the rightful top contender in the lightweight division once again.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20
Neither Belal Muhammad Nor Ian Garry Deserves a Title Shot After UFC Qatar: Kamaru Usman
UFC’s newly crowned welterweight champion, Islam Makhachev, has quickly become the fighter everyone wants a shot at. Among those chasing the title are No.
Kyoji Horiguchi News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20
Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Kyoji Horiguchi prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar
UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker continues on the prelims with a fight between Tagir Ulanbekov and Kyoji Horiguchi in the flyweight division on Saturday.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 20
Luke Riley vs. Bogdan Grad prediction, odds, pick for UFC Qatar
UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker continues on the prelims with a fight between Luke Riley and Bogdan Grad in the featherweight division on Saturday.
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach weighs in on claims he faced Islam Makhachev with an injury
Jack Della Maddalena was showing signs of discomfort throughout the main event. The Australian’s time as welterweight champion came to a quick end at UFC 322, losing in decisive fashion.
Top UFC contender steps in to save UFC Qatar matchup just 3 weeks after last fight
Top heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta will compete for the fifth time this year when he steps in on short notice to fight at UFC Qatar this Saturday.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 20
Dan Hooker Calls Out ‘Suspicious’ Ranking Change as Paddy Pimblett Moves 3 Spots Without Fighting
The lightweight division remains one of the UFC’s most active and competitive weight classes, with top contenders working toward a title shot against Ilia Topuria.
Joe Rogan reveals the only way Conor McGregor and Khabib could finally end their feud
Joe Rogan thinks there’s only one way to finally settle the sport’s most bitter rivalry. The tension between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov has been simmering for a decade now, only intensifying since their clash at UFC 229 back in October 2018.
Tom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / November 20
UFC Qatar: Heavyweight Who Beat Tom Aspinall’s Friend Saves Main Card Fight on 3 Days’ Notice
As Dana White & Co. geared up for their long-awaited promotional debut in Qatar with Fight Night 265, everything seemed firmly on track. However, the momentum took a sudden hit yesterday as a result of an unexpected development.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20
Ilia Topuria Told to Focus on UFC Qatar as Dana White Raises Stakes for Tsarukyan vs Hooker
If it was Beneil Dariush in 2023, Charles Oliveira followed in 2024. Now, just two days separate Arman Tsarukyan from adding one more marquee name to his resume.
Ilia Topuria faces new challenge as top-10 UFC featherweight contender plans to move up
The list of contenders lining up to challenge Ilia Topuria at 155 pounds keeps getting longer. ‘El Matador’ is still early in his reign as the UFC lightweight champion, having moved up after a brief spell as featherweight titleholder and quickly claimed gold in his new division.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 20
Georges St-Pierre’s Spot at Risk After Islam Makhachev UFC 322 Win, Says Jon Anik
The debate over the greatest UFC fighter has raged for years, with Georges St-Pierre consistently at the forefront due to his historic dominance. In recent times, Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili have advanced toward a similar status.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk News / MMA Weekly / November 20
Joanna Jedrzejczyk would be 'first in line' to return for female BMF fight
Former UFC women's strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk retired from fighting in June 2022 following a knockout loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 275. She made her octagon debut in July 2015 on the UFC on FOX 12 preliminary fight card.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 20
Paddy Pimblett warns Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria, takes aim at 'proper b*tch' Justin Gaethje
There's no shortage of title contenders in the UFC's lightweight division, and they're all angling for a title shot against champion Ilia Topuria. Top ranked Arman Tsarukyan faces No.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17
Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322
UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.
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