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On YouTubeMMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 18
Brendan Allen scores upset win after Reinier de Ridder quits on his stool
In Vancouver, Allen spoiled De Ridder's hopes of challenging UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Khamzat Chimaev shares savage five-word reaction to Reinier de Ridder ‘giving up’ at UFC Vancouver
Khamzat Chimaev was quick to share his thoughts on the UFC Vancouver main event. Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen squared off in a middleweight title eliminator on Saturday night.
Reinier de Ridder News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Who’s Next for Reinier De Ridder After Losing Brendan Allen Fight at UFC Vancouver?
Reinier De Ridder’s UFC journey hit its first roadblock in Vancouver. After a dominant start, ‘The Dutch Knight’ faded late and never made it off the stool for Round 5.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
UFC Vancouver star argues with referee after doing the ‘Chicken Dance’ in quick TKO loss
A former title challenger got back on track at UFC Vancouver. Months after losing to women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 315, France’s Manon Fiorot is fighting in Canada once again.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Daniel Cormier Forced to Address Merab Dvalishvili Takedown Remarks While Commentating Live on UFC Vancouver Broadcast
The UFC Vancouver is heating up, as all eyes aren’t just on the cage. Daniel Cormier, a veteran commentator, took a moment during the live program to address the firestorm he started just two days ago about Merab Dvalishvili’s takedown stats.
Charles Jourdain News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Charles Jourdain drops veteran with ‘perfect’ flying knee before UFC Vancouver finish
Charles Jourdain lived up to his nickname at UFC Vancouver. The Canadian fighter is 2-0 since dropping down to the UFC bantamweight division. Born in Montreal, Charles Jourdain showed out for his home country on the main card of UFC Vancouver where he battled ‘Dangerous’ Davey Grant.
Drew Dober News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Drew Dober ‘unleashes hell’ to overcome point deduction and grim cut to win by KO at UFC Vancouver
The UFC Vancouver prelims had a violent ending. The UFC returns to Canada with a 13-fight card headlined by a top contender fight at middleweight between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Tom Aspinall’s teammate chugs beer after surviving knockdown in 13th heavyweight title defense
Phil De Fries continued his incredible run as heavyweight champion at KSW 111. Tom Aspinall’s teammate was cut from the UFC in 2012 after going 2-3 in the Octagon.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 18
Ilia Topuria Sends Savage Warning to Islam Makhachev Ahead of UFC 322
Highlights: Ilia Topuria stirs headlines with a ruthless new comment aimed at Islam Makhachev. The timing of his message fuels tension as UFC 322 approaches.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
6ft 5in middleweight who beat Alex Pereira debuts with upset KO at UFC Vancouver
Yousri Belgaroui is an interesting new addition to the UFC’s middleweight division. ‘Baby Face Assassin’ enjoyed an elite-level career in kickboxing before transitioning to MMA in 2021.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
UFC legend claims UFC 323 was set to be headlined by Alexander Volkanovski before major U-turn
According to former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo, the recently announced UFC 323 main event was originally set to be headlined by Alexander Volkanovski.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Justin Gaethje reveals the one UFC opponent that he was ‘scared’ of and it’s not Khabib Nurmagomedov
Over his astonishing career in the UFC, Justin Gaethje has faced a plethora of elite opponents, but one stands out to him as the scariest. Longtime UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje is sitting waiting to find out what his next challenge will be after returning to the win column earlier this year at UFC 313.
Alex Pereira News / Athlon Sports / October 18
Alex Pereira Confirms Huge Post-UFC Plan
Alex Pereira gets revenge on Magomed Ankalaev in a dominant first-round finish. The win backs up his claims of injury from their first meeting at UFC 313.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Umar Nurmagomedov is predicting a ‘mauling’ in Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2
Umar Nurmagomedov is not expecting the bantamweight title to end up in Russia after UFC 323. Closing out 2026 and the UFC’s pay-per-view era this December will be a historic outing for Merab Dvalishvili in Las Vegas.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / October 18
Reinier de Ridder sees one advantage helping him win ‘three-man race’ to challenge Khamzat Chimaev
Reinier de Ridder expects to have an edge after UFC Vancouver. Following De Ridder’s main event win over Robert Whittaker this past July, many put the Dutchman up there with Nassourdine Imavov and Anthony Hernandez as one of three potential middleweight title challengers.
Reinier de Ridder News / Athlon Sports / October 18
UFC Tonight: What Time Does UFC Fight Night Reinier De Ridder vs. Brendan Allen Start?
The UFC returns tonight, Oct. 18, to the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, for UFC Fight Night 262: de Ridder vs. Allen. A pivotal middleweight clash headlines the card, as former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder takes on the proven UFC veteran, Brendan Allen.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 18
Revenge or Belt? Umar Nurmagomedov Sets Priorities Straight for Future
In January at UFC 311, Umar Nurmagomedov faced Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight championship. The Dagestani fighter entered the Octagon as the betting favorite, carrying huge expectations, but lost the bout via unanimous decision.
MMA 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.
UFC Vancouver: de Ridder vs. Allen preview, full card, odds
The UFC is back on the road this Saturday in Vancouver, Canada, for yet another Fight Night card. The stakes couldn't be bigger, though, regarding Saturday's main event.
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.
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.
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.
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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