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UFC star Justin Gaethje relives having 5 amateur fights before his first striking class

Justin Gaethje wasn’t always a knockout artist. The former UFC interim lightweight champion and BMF titleholder is one of the most dangerous and exciting fighters on the UFC roster today.

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Ex-UFC star Muhammad Mokaev wins BRAVE CF title, names himself MMA's best flyweight

Muhammad Mokaev added to his case for being considered the best flyweight fighter in MMA with a title-winning performance at BRAVE CF 100. Poised for a flyweight title shot against Alexandre Pantoja after taking a unanimous decision over Manel Kape at UFC 304, Mokaev unexpectedly exited the promotion during the immediate aftermath of the event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Dana White snubs Georges St-Pierre in surprise ranking of UFC’s greatest welterweight ever

UFC leader Dana White is sure to ruffle some feathers with his latest ranking of the greatest welterweight to ever compete. Sharing a rather topsy-turvy relationship with both current and all-time rankings in the promotion, Dana White tirelessly campaigned for Jon Jones to top the pound-for-pound list before his retirement.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Jon Jones offered blueprint for Alex Pereira super fight in ‘favorable’ clash

Hoping to secure a summer return to action against Alex Pereira, Jon Jones has been gifted a rather straightforward game plan to topple the Brazilian. Confirming plans to potentially fight one more time in the UFC, former two-weight champion Jon Jones has been vocal about his willingness to share the Octagon with Alex Pereira.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Muhammad Mokaev lands massive head kick to defy Dana White’s UFC chop and become Brave champion

On Friday night, Muhammad Mokaev finally got the chance to compete for flyweight gold, albeit outside of the UFC. Mokaev was booked to compete for the inaugural Brave flyweight title at the promotion’s 100th event on November 7.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Islam Makhachev told what he must do to surpass Jon Jones as the UFC GOAT

Jon Jones’ status as top dog could be at risk. The UFC’s annual Madison Square Garden pay-per-view is just around the corner, and this time around, a couple of new two-division champions could be crowned in New York City.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Islam Makhachev receives big warning on Jack Della Maddalena’s key skill from UFC legend

According to a former champion, Islam Makhachev would be more than wise to avoid one key attribute of Jack Della Maddalena in their massive UFC 322 headliner.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 7

Best One-Off Performances in UFC History

The best one off performances in UFC history. The performances that shocked fans, surprised many and ultimately were out of character by the fighter putting in the performance.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Dana White hints at new UFC policy for fight-fixing suspicions after letting Isaac Dulgarian compete

The UFC looks set to change their approach. MMA and the sport’s leading promotion have become embroiled in a serious scandal after the events that unfolded at UFC Vegas 110 at the Apex last Saturday.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Paddy Pimblett Hints at UFC 324 Return, Calls Out Ilia Topuria for 'Stalling' Their Next Fights

In less than two months, the UFC will enter its groundbreaking $7.7 billion Paramount+ and CBS era, and they’re looking to kick off the year with a bang.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 7

UFC Vegas 111: Bonfim vs. Brown full card, odds

For the second consecutive week, the UFC remains status quo with a Fight Night card from the UFC APEX. Amid a betting scandal rocking the MMA world from last week's event, the promotion pushes forward with a 12-fight card before taking a near month-long break from its home state.

MMA News / HITC / November 7

Jon Jones apologises to Dana White and admits mistake in Tom Aspinall saga for first time

Jon Jones wants to make amends with Dana White. White’s announcement this past June that Jones was retiring ended a long period of confusion and debate over the UFC heavyweight title picture.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 7

UFC Fight Night – Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC returns with an intriguing welterweight main event as seasoned contender Randy Brown faces off against fast-rising Brazilian prospect Gabriel Bonfim.

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Valentina Shevchenko’s double champion ambitions reignited by one ‘rumor’ ahead of UFC 322

The flyweight queen is not closing the door on a move up. Valentina Shevchenko is just a week away from her latest defense of the UFC women’s flyweight gold at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

MMA News / HITC / November 7

Dana White offers exciting news on Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 eye injury

Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane might be squaring off again in the near future. The undisputed UFC heavyweight title was up for grabs last month as Tom Aspinall defended against top contender Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Only UFC fighter to beat Jon Jones on a scorecard was choked out by Alex Pereira’s coach

Glover Teixeira did what Jon Jones could not five years ago today. Jones is widely considered a leading contender in the UFC GOAT debate following a career that has seen him win gold at both heavyweight and light heavyweight, and win every fight aside from a controversial disqualification and one no contest.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 7

Alistair Overeem names legend Joe Rogan called the ‘overlooked GOAT’ as his most underrated opponent

The heavyweight division in combat sports has always produced some of the most legendary fighters. Despite never fighting in the UFC, Fedor Emelianenko is considered by many to be the best heavyweight to have ever competed in mixed martial arts.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 7

Jon Jones accuses Tom Aspinall of being quick to quit

When Jon Jones held the undisputed UFC heavyweight championship, the fight promotion aggressively worked to book a title unification bout between Jones and interim titleholder Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 7

UFC Vegas 111: Preview And Full Fight Card

For a second consecutive week, top-level mixed martial arts makes its home at the Apex for UFC Vegas 111. In the main event, welterweight standouts Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown tango in a thrilling striking matchup.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Islam Makhachev Given Craig Jones’ Cheat Code to Beat Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322

Islam Makhachev is riding an incredible 15-fight win streak in the UFC. Nobody appears to have the answer to the Dagestani’s sambo, as the 35-year-old heads into UFC 322 on November 25 at Madison Square Garden in New York, against Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 7

Is Paddy Pimblett Overrated?

Paddy Pimblett has fired back at Islam Makhachev after the former lightweight champion played down his career achievements. Pimblett, who is being linked with a title shot against current UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria next, is 7-0.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 7

ONE Fight Night 37: Preview And Full Fight Card

Back for another round of incredible fights, ONE Championship delivers on an exciting card packed with some of the best competitors in the world with ONE Fight Night 37.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 6

Jon Jones says Tom Aspinall is 'a one-trick pony' after UFC 321 no-contest

Jon Jones didn’t see enough from Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 to change his mind about the heavyweight titleholder. Speaking on the NoScripts Podcast, the former two-division UFC champion said he “learned a lot” watching Aspinall’s no-contest with Ciryl Gane but came away unconvinced the Brit brings a multi-layered threat.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 5

Mike Perry Eyes UFC Return and a White House Fight Card

“Platinum” Mike Perry may have reinvented himself as one of combat sports’ most unpredictable stars. But he’s not done chasing big moments and few would be bigger than a return to the UFC for its historic White House event in 2026.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2