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Tsarukyan reveals Chimaev was in an earlier UFC Qatar scuffle before Ian Garry clash

Tsarukyan reveals Chimaev was in an earlier UFC Qatar scuffle before Ian Garry clash

Khamzat Chimaev’s confrontation with Ian Machado Garry was not the only incident involving the middleweight champion during UFC Qatar. Although Chimaev was in attendance to support his friend and training partner Arman Tsarukyan, much of the post-fight talk focused on his own actions that night.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 27
Major Blow for Dana White as Ilia Topuria Won’t Kickstart UFC’s $7.7 Billion Deal With Paramount+ in 2026

Major Blow for Dana White as Ilia Topuria Won’t Kickstart UFC’s $7.7 Billion Deal With Paramount+ in 2026

The January UFC card was billed as one of the most anticipated events of next year, serving as the first main card under the new UFC-Paramount+ partnership.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
UFC accused of ‘killing their credibility’ by reportedly booking title fight nobody wants to see

UFC accused of ‘killing their credibility’ by reportedly booking title fight nobody wants to see

Alexander Volkanovski’s likely next fight has not gone down well with the fans. Many have been awaiting news of the next title contest at featherweight, where the legendary Volkanovski occupies the throne for a second time.

MMA News / HITC / November 27
Jon Jones vows to make a move he hasn’t in 15 years to secure UFC’s White House spot

Jon Jones vows to make a move he hasn’t in 15 years to secure UFC’s White House spot

Jon Jones is looking to make his comeback at the White House event in 2026, even if it means taking a step back in terms of status. Despite stepping away from the sport earlier this year, two main factors have driven his interest in returning.

Carlos Prates News / FirstSportz / November 27
Knockout Artist Carlos Prates Has Hilarious Reason to Skip Out on UFC’s First $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal Fight Card

Knockout Artist Carlos Prates Has Hilarious Reason to Skip Out on UFC’s First $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal Fight Card

Carlos Prates has quickly risen to stardom through a mix of highlight-reel knockouts, unusual habits, and the support of his Fighting Nerds group. His blend of power and personality has made him one of the UFC’s most recognizable emerging names.

Amanda Nunes News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Amanda Nunes was hospitalized the morning of super fight before returning with controversial win

Amanda Nunes was hospitalized the morning of super fight before returning with controversial win

Just hours before Amanda Nunes’ scheduled rematch against Valentina Shevchenko in 2017, the Brazilian withdrew from the super fight after being hospitalized.

MMA News / HITC / November 27
Jon Jones vs Conor McGregor debate settled by boxing star ahead of UFC White House event

Jon Jones vs Conor McGregor debate settled by boxing star ahead of UFC White House event

The boxing star sides with the UFC heavyweight champion as Dana White considers his 2026 headliner. The UFC’s landmark card at the White House is still seven months away, but the battle over who should top the bill has already sparked fierce debate.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 27
Arman Tsarukyan: 'Ilia Topuria doesn't want to fight me,' and Paddy Pimblett 'sucks'

Arman Tsarukyan: 'Ilia Topuria doesn't want to fight me,' and Paddy Pimblett 'sucks'

Arman Tsarukyan showed why he's the top contender in the lightweight division in his one-sided win over Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event last weekend.

Sean Strickland News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Sean Strickland Given High-Risk Rebound Fight at UFC 325, Per Reports

Sean Strickland Given High-Risk Rebound Fight at UFC 325, Per Reports

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has received a chance at redemption, with his next fight reportedly booked for UFC 325. Still, the challenge

Umar Nurmagomedov News / Total Apex Sports / November 27
Who Will Step Up At 135 Pounds? Why Either Sean O’Malley Or Umar Nurmagomedov Could Land A Top 5 Bantamweight Bout At UFC 324

Who Will Step Up At 135 Pounds? Why Either Sean O’Malley Or Umar Nurmagomedov Could Land A Top 5 Bantamweight Bout At UFC 324

The buzz around UFC 324, reportedly scheduled for January 24, 2026, is heating up. Among the potential showstoppers are top bantamweight matchups. Recent reports suggest that either Sean O’Malley or Umar Nurmagomedov might be booked against a top 5 bantamweight at UFC 324.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 27
Paddy Pimblett’s Incredible Submission Win of 2024 Gets Ruthlessly Mocked by Arman Tsarukyan

Paddy Pimblett’s Incredible Submission Win of 2024 Gets Ruthlessly Mocked by Arman Tsarukyan

Grappling and wrestling have become a consistent blueprint for MMA success, shaping how elite fighters rise through divisions. Arman Tsarukyan has excelled with relentless takedowns and heavy top pressure across multiple bouts.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Jon Jones’ Wish for Alex Pereira Fight Met With Clear Strategy to Secure White House Card Despite Dana White’s Refusal

Jon Jones’ Wish for Alex Pereira Fight Met With Clear Strategy to Secure White House Card Despite Dana White’s Refusal

Jon Jones might not be the most beloved fighter in the UFC right now. But few dispute that he’s the greatest. Still, he spent years avoiding a showdown with Tom Aspinall—so much so that he reportedly turned down a $30 million offer and walked away from the sport altogether.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Islam Makhachev Warned About 'Scariest' WW Contender Poised to Overshadow His Win Over Jack Della Maddalena

Islam Makhachev Warned About 'Scariest' WW Contender Poised to Overshadow His Win Over Jack Della Maddalena

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight debut couldn’t have gone much better. He dominated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, rarely lost a moment of control, and captured a second UFC belt without dropping a single round.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Daniel Cormier Fires Personal Shot at Jon Jones After Thanksgiving Snub Sparks New Chechnya Trip Drama

Daniel Cormier Fires Personal Shot at Jon Jones After Thanksgiving Snub Sparks New Chechnya Trip Drama

Jon Jones has never lived a quiet offseason, but his latest appearance, eating Chechen food while flanked by local hosts, opened a door Daniel Cormier didn’t hesitate to walk through.

Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Conor McGregor Pays Emotional Tribute to National Guards in Critical Condition After Washington Shooting

Conor McGregor Pays Emotional Tribute to National Guards in Critical Condition After Washington Shooting

Conor McGregor has paid tribute to the West Virginia National Guard members sh*t near the White House on Wednesday, reacting to the developing situation with a message of sympathy and grief.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
First man to beat Jose Aldo before iconic 10-year undefeated run was proved wrong by Conor McGregor

First man to beat Jose Aldo before iconic 10-year undefeated run was proved wrong by Conor McGregor

On this day in 2005, Jose Aldo suffered a loss before bouncing back with one of the greatest runs in the history of the sport. Aldo announced his second UFC retirement earlier this year, with the ‘King of Rio’ receiving one last moment in front of his adoring home fans.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje Denied Ilia Topuria Title Shot as Insider Reveals UFC’s Pick

Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje Denied Ilia Topuria Title Shot as Insider Reveals UFC’s Pick

Ilia Topuria’s first title defense has become the most hotly debated matchmaking question of the lightweight division, and the list of volunteers has been long.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Ilia Topuria out of the running for UFC’s Paramount debut as insider reveals disappointing update

Ilia Topuria out of the running for UFC’s Paramount debut as insider reveals disappointing update

It looks like fans will be waiting a while before seeing the UFC lightweight champion. The 155-pound division is under the spotlight after what unfolded at the UFC’s debut event in Qatar this past Saturday.

MMA News / HITC / November 26
Kamaru Usman and Brendan Schaub question Dana White’s story about Ngannou

Kamaru Usman and Brendan Schaub question Dana White’s story about Ngannou

The former UFC heavyweight says the promotion’s history of behind-the-scenes “bullying” helps explain why tensions may have boiled over. Dana White’s claim

MMA News / Stadium Rant / November 26
3 Non-Headlining Fighters With The Most To Prove in UFC’s Last Two Cards Of 2025

3 Non-Headlining Fighters With The Most To Prove in UFC’s Last Two Cards Of 2025

The UFC is currently on its Thanksgiving break, but it will have a pair of events to end 2025 after that. First off is UFC 323. Bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili looks to record a historic fourth defense in a year when he rematches Petr Yan in the main event.

MMA News / HITC / November 26
Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to Garry’s title push, reminding him who won their last UFC fight

Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to Garry’s title push, reminding him who won their last UFC fight

Shavkat Rakhmonov has responded to Ian Machado Garry’s calls for a UFC title shot, firing back with a stinging post on social media. The Irish welterweight prospect suffered his only professional loss to Rakhmonov last December at UFC 310, dropping a razor-thin decision.

Dillon Danis News / BoxingNews.com / November 25
NYPD Investigates UFC 322 Brawl Involving Dillon Danis

NYPD Investigates UFC 322 Brawl Involving Dillon Danis

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) are investigating the brawl between Dillon Danis and members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322.  The brawl broke out as Danis was in attendance for Makhachev’s fight against Jack Della Maddalena, as Islam won a unanimous decision to become the new welterweight champion.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 25
Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier Rematch Teased in Surprise Trilogy Match

Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier Rematch Teased in Surprise Trilogy Match

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is one of the most personal and heated conflicts in MMA history. Their deeply personal insults during press conferences, out-of-cage brawls, and genuine dislike of each other live in infamy as they defined an era for the UFC light heavyweight division.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24
Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

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