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On YouTubeMMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 18
Jon Jones Accused Of Ducking Ngannou – ‘Jones Was Scared’
PFL fighter Karim Henniene says Jon Jones left MMA because he was afraid to face Francis Ngannou. Ngannou and Jones were linked with a fight during their time in the UFC.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Reinier De Ridder Optimistic About Banger Fight With Khamzat Chimaev Despite UFC Champ’s Callout to Alex Pereira
Reinier de Ridder‘s upcoming battle in Vancouver involves more than just middleweight stakes. With last-minute opponent changes and a bigger target in the division, the tension is high.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 17
Duke Roufus dies at 55: Famed head coach of multiple UFC champions, founder of Roufusport passes away
Roufus led Anthony Pettis, Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren and more to world titles
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Paddy Pimblett Mocks Ilia Topuria After Islam Makhachev UFC White House Callout
Ilia Topuria is shooting for the stars again, but this time, even his own fans are wondering if he’s lost touch with reality. The Spanish-Georgian sensation, now a two-division UFC champion, recently made a bold proclamation: he wants to fight Islam Makhachev at the White House.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Justin Gaethje Reveals UFC Fighter Who Scared Him the Most; It’s Not Khabib Nurmagomedov or Max Holloway
Fear isn’t a word you often associate with Justin Gaethje. ‘The Highlight’ has built his name on chaos, trading blows with killers like Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, and even Khabib Nurmagomedov.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Why Joe Rogan is wrong about Reinier de Ridder posing the biggest threat to Khamzat Chimaev
There has been a lot of talk about which of the middleweight contenders has the best shot at dethroning Khamzat Chimaev. This weekend, Reinier de Ridder faces replacement opponent Brendan Allen in the main event of UFC Vancouver.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 17
UFC Vancouver Full Card: Power Ranking Every Fight
The UFC returns to Canada at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver for this weekend's UFC Fight Night 262. The main event headliner features a scrappy middleweight contender bout contested between the former two-division ONE Championship belt-holder Reinier de Ridder and the gritty submission specialist Brendan Allen, who steps in on short notice.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen: Bloody Elbow staff predict the UFC Vancouver main event
Two top middleweights will collide in the UFC Vancouver main event. A potential shot at 185lb king Khamzat Chimaev is up for grabs at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday night.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev the biggest fight in history will collapse if he loses at UFC 322
It may be more than just the welterweight title on the line for Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. After making his final defense of the lightweight belt this past January, a new chapter in Makhachev’s career will finally get underway in New York City on November 15.
Jalin Turner News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Jalin Turner’s career peaked with a 45-second finish during five-fight UFC win streak
Jalin Turner shocked the MMA world by announcing his retirement in March. The lightweight contender was just 29 years old when he decided to quit the sport following UFC 313.
Brendan Allen News / MMA on SI / October 17
UFC Fight Night Vancouver full picks & predictions for de Ridder vs. Allen
The UFC returns to Vancouver, Canada on Saturday (October 18) for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fights on the card.
Ronda Rousey News / Dice City Sports / October 17
Ronda Rousey Returns to Training But Says a Comeback Isn’t the Goal
Ronda Rousey is back on the mats but not necessarily back on the comeback trail. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, the former UFC bantamweight champion said training again has been about health, joy, and rediscovering her identity as a martial artist, not plotting a dramatic return.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Daniel Cormier suggests change to UFC scoring system as he discredits Merab Dvalishvili’s wrestling style
According to UFC legend Daniel Cormier, the promotion has a serious problem in regards to their scoring of wrestling. Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier is one of the most reliable voices when it comes to wrestling considering his immense background in the sport.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
UFC prospect who claimed he’d submit Khabib Nurmagomedov hits back at haters after two KO losses
Anshul Jubli has fallen on hard times inside the cage since he made some controversial comments about a UFC legend. Jubli’s second-round TKO victory over Jeka Saragih at UFC Vegas 68 in early 2023 made him India’s very first winner in the promotion and only the nation’s second fighter to compete inside the Octagon.
Ilia Topuria Calls Potential Islam Makhachev Clash at UFC White House The Biggest Fight in History
It seems that Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev are destined to feud forever, without ever actually settling things inside the Octagon. After Makhachev
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Ilia Topuria predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs Alexander Volkanovski after trying to make super fight happen
Two of the UFC’s most impressive champions both represent Georgia. While Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvili both became UFC champions for the first time last year, they have very different goals right now.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Islam Makhachev’s coach did something he never has to prepare for Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322
The threat posed by Jack Della Maddalena has driven Islam Makhachev’s team to new extremes. Once the UFC completes its annual October visit to Abu Dhabi for a pay-per-view topped by Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane on October 25, all eyes will turn to the prestigious Madison Square Garden.
Paddy Pimblett – Out in the Cold and Being Passed By
The Baddy, Paddy Pimblett, was scheduled to end 2025 with a huge fight. Entering the year, he was riding a six fight winning run and was beginning to silence the doubters.
Cory Sandhagen News / HITC / October 17
Sean O’Malley’s coach expects Cory Sandhagen to avoid striking battle after UFC 320 defeat
O’Malley and Sandhagen have yet to face each other inside the Octagon, but they do share several common opponents, including Merab Dvalishvili, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan and Chito Vera.
Jarred Brooks News / MMA Sucka / October 17
Strawweight King Eyes Two-Division Glory In Flyweight Championship Debut
Reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua Pacio will test himself at a higher weight class when he challenges ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu for his belt at ONE 173: Superbon vs.
Ronda Rousey News / HITC / October 17
Ronda Rousey says she’s the ‘greatest ever’ after explaining MMA comeback
The former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion played a huge part in raising the profile of women’s MMA. She broke new ground as the first woman to headline a UFC event, sharing that milestone with Liz Carmouche in 2013.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 17
Daniel Cormier Highlights Major Hiccup for Khamzat Chimaev in Pursuit of Alex Pereira Fight
A few weeks ago at UFC 320, Alex Pereira recaptured the light heavyweight title with a victory over Magomed Ankalaev. Following the win, the Brazilian was unexpectedly called out by current middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, leaving fans stunned.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 17
Team Merab Dvalishvili Laughs Off Petr Yan’s ‘Excuses’ for Terrible Defeat in First Fight
Merab Dvalishvili’s recent dominance inside the Octagon has placed him at the forefront of the UFC bantamweight division, and discussions around his previous bouts continue to draw attention.
Joe Rogan News / Dice City Sports / October 16
UFC 321 Broadcast Booth Set: Laura Sanko Replaces Joe Rogan for Abu Dhabi Card
Abu Dhabi — The UFC has finalized its on-air team for UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, with Laura Sanko stepping into the commentary booth while Joe Rogan sits out the international event.
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