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Islam Makhachev Gets Surprising Praise from Rival For Taking on a Challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov Never Did

Mixed martial arts continues to evolve as fighters explore new opportunities across different weight classes. The upcoming superfight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight championship is one of the most talked-about bouts in the MMA community.

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UFC 321 reportedly adds surprise 'Fight of the Night' contender on very short notice

UFC 321 has reportedly received a very late addition in the form of a lightweight bout between Nasrat Haqparast and Quillan Salkilld. Scheduled to take

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 16

Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman boxing match added to Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis undercard

Silva and Weidman run back their iconic UFC rivalry on the Paul vs. 'Tank' card

Charles Oliveira News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

UFC lightweight admits he ‘dodged a bullet’ by not fighting Charles Oliveira at UFC Rio

Charles Oliveira looked back to his best during his recent homecoming in Brazil. The likes of Joe Rogan have praised Oliveira after he returned to winning ways with an impressive performance against Mateusz Gamrot.

Khamzat Chimaev News / CBSSPorts.com / October 16

Reinier de Ridder thinks he can take down, choke out UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev

De Ridder could earn a crack at UFC champion Chimaev with a win over Brendan Allen in Vancouver

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 16

Khamzat Chimaev would 'love' to fight for second UFC belt

Champions chasing titles in two divisions didn't used to be so common. There was B.J. Penn, Randy Couture, and then Conor McGregor happened. Since the McGregor era, Amanda Nunes, Georges St-Pierre, Daniel Cormier, Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, Henry Cejudo and Ilia Topuria have accomplished the feat. Islam Makhachev will try at UFC 322.

Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Islam Makhachev draws surprising support from top lightweight ahead of UFC 322 title fight

Islam Makhachev’s former opponent Dan Hooker has changed his tune on the Russian, and is now crediting him for pursuing history next month. The ex-lightweight champion had a record-breaking run before deciding to give up his belt earlier this year.

MMA News / HITC / October 16

Khamzat Chimaev hits back at Petr Yan over comments about his nationality

Petr Yan’s recent comments about Khamzat Chimaev’s nationality haven’t gone unnoticed by the newly crowned middleweight champion. Chimaev clinched the title at UFC 319 in August with a decision win over Dricus du Plessis, marking a significant moment in his career.

Alexander Volkov News / MyMMANews / October 16

Alexander Volkov appears as playable hero in Ludus: Merge Arena

Top App Games has announced a special in-game collaboration between Ludus: Merge Arena and UFC The post Alexander Volkov appears as playable hero in Ludus: Merge Arena first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16

Valter Walker rebooked against Louie Sutherland at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi

After the last-minute cancellation of his UFC Rio bout, fast-rising Brazilian heavyweight Valter Walker has wasted no time rebooking his return. The surging prospect will face promotional newcomer Louie Sutherland at UFC 321 on October 25 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 16

Khamzat Chimaev’s Confrontation with Sean Strickland Led to Increasing ‘Gun Presence’ in MMA Gym

The UFC landscape has often seen rivalries extend beyond the Octagon, and the latest revelation involving Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland has once again brought attention to the sport’s volatile personalities.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 16

BKFC Hammond’s Must-See Card From Horseshoe Casino Saturday

BKFC Hammond fight week is ongoing. This Saturday night, David Feldman’s bare-knuckle boxing promotion can cross another US state off of locations it has yet to visit.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Joe Rogan praises Charles Oliveira’s ‘tour de force’ bounce back win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio

Joe Rogan has shared his first thoughts on the UFC Rio main event. The UFC commentator didn’t make the trip to Brazil for Charles Oliveira‘s homecoming fight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 16

Dana White Slyly Deflects Question About Conor McGregor’s Suspension from Testing Violation

UFC CEO Dana White continues to steer the promotion through turbulent times as questions swirl around Conor McGregor’s fighting future. The organization has been working toward assembling a landmark White House card for next year, but White now faces renewed scrutiny following McGregor’s recent suspension from competition.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 16

Cory Sandhagen Wants Sean O’Malley Superfight at White House After Years of Waiting

Cory Sandhagen has maintained a consistent presence near the top of the bantamweight rankings, building a record that showcases a combination of technical striking and strategic versatility.

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Belal Muhammad News / MMA Weekly / October 16

Ian Machado Garry: 'I'm going to finish Belal Muhammad'

Welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry may be one fight away from a title shot. That's what he believes. Garry (16-1) takes on former champion and top contender Belal Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) in the UFC Qatar co-main event on Nov.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 16

Middleweight Standout Looking To Make Resounding Case For Title Shot

In the tight race to see which top contender will earn the next middleweight title shot, former ONE Championship double belt-holder Reinier de Ridder is aiming to make himself the next undeniable man in line.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 16

Jan Blachowicz Vs. Bogdan Guskov – How Does It Play Out?

UFC 323 will feature a light heavyweight fight between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov on December 6, as we look at how a fight could play out. Blachowicz is desperate to return to winning ways after failing to secure a victory in his last three outings.

Roger Gracie News / MMA Sucka / October 15

Examining ONE Championship Legend’s Thrilling Highlights After Retirement

Aung La N Sang’s exciting moments in the sport of MMA have been many. In a career that spanned over 20 years of activity, N Sang has seen just about everything, ranging from a lengthy run as champion in ONE Championship which included a stint as a double-champ and a thrilling trilogy with Vitaly Bigdash, he had a career to remember.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 16

UFC: Renier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen Preview and Predictions

Since his arrival in the UFC, Reinier de Ridder has been on a meteoric rise, seamlessly transitioning from his status as a former two-division champion

MMA News / HITC / October 15

Kevin Holland jokes about Dana White panicking after his post-fight pasta incident

Kevin Holland, a fan favourite in the welterweight division, seems to have found a way to amuse himself at Dana White’s expense. Holland returns to action this weekend at UFC Vancouver, stepping into enemy territory to face Canadian prospect Mike Malott in the co-main event.