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Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension slammed as ‘just not right’ by ex-UFC star

Conor McGregor’s controversial suspension dished out by the UFC has come under fire from one of the Octagon’s most tenured fighters. Set to return in time to feature on next summer’s UFC White House card, former champion Conor McGregor has been hit with an 18-month retroactive suspension from the promotion.

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Tom Aspinall takes shot at Ciryl Gane as he makes bold $50 million claim ahead of first title defense

Tom Aspinall has made an extremely bold claim ahead of his first UFC undisputed heavyweight title defense. On October 25, Tom Aspinall will make the first defense of his heavyweight title since being upgraded to the undisputed champion following Jon Jones‘ retirement.

Charles Oliveira News / EssentiallySports / October 14

UFC Rankings Update: Charles Oliveira Breaks Into P4P List Amid Massive Multi-Divisional Shakeup

With another UFC event in the books, the rankings have seen a dramatic shake-up. The changes didn’t just happen in one division but across multiple divisions.

Frankie Edgar News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Furious Frankie Edgar breaks his silence on cancelled BKFC fight amidst controversy

UFC legend Frankie Edgar isn’t happy with the way his planned comeback fight has been handled. On October 4, BKFC put on one of their biggest events of the year, which ended with Mike Perry beating Jeremy Stephens to continue his remarkable run.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 14

UFC lightweight division in 2025: Where things stand with Ilia Topuria, Paddy Pimblett and more at 155 pounds

One of the deepest divisions in the sport enters an interesting crossroads with an eye toward next year

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / October 14

'This Is Common': UFC Veteran Sounds the Alarm on Dana White Forcing Fighters Into Weight-Miss Bouts

At UFC 320, bantamweight fighter Yana Santos was not happy about fighting under the circumstances she did against Macy Chiasson. The latter missed weight ahead of the fight, and despite not wanting to compete against an overweight opponent, Santos claimed that she was forced by Dana White and Co.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Paddy Pimblett surprisingly continues to climb lightweight rankings despite six-month break

The newest update to the UFC rankings has produced some changes in the lightweight division. This past weekend featured a big matchup in the 155 pound division, which understandably led to some movement in the top 15 rankings.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 14

Bonus-winning machine returns as UFC 323 reportedly adds another banger fight

Following a batch of fight announcements from UFC CEO Dana White, UFC 323 has reportedly added another huge matchup featuring Grant Dawson and Manuel Torres.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Why Charles Oliveira vs Max Holloway at UFC White House Card Makes the Most Sense

At UFC Rio, Charles Oliveira silenced all the doubters! In the main event, ‘Do Bronxs,’ now calling himself ‘Predador,’ absolutely dominated Mateusz Gamrot, securing a rear-naked choke victory in the second round.

Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili’s record-setting four title defenses in 2025 was done faster by UFC legend

Merab Dvalishvili has been granted his wish to break history later this year. On Monday, Dana White announced that Dvalishvili will headline UFC 323 in a bantamweight title defense against his former opponent Petr Yan.

Anderson Silva News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Anderson Silva began longest UFC title run ever with ‘manhandling’ Knockout of the Year win

Brazilian icon Anderson Silva announced himself to the global mixed martial arts audience with one of the most brutal striking displays in the sport’s history.

Jan Blachowicz News / Stadium Rant / October 14

Jan Blachowicz Faces A Pivotal Moment In His Career At UFC 323

Jan Blachowicz has his next assignment. On Monday, Dana White announced that the former light heavyweight champion would be drawing the fast-rising Bogdan Guskov at UFC 323.

Tom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Tom Aspinall Announces He’ll Vacate Title After UFC 321 Under One Condition

MMA doesn’t just teach athletes how to fight — it also instills values like brotherhood and loyalty toward teammates. This was evident a few years ago

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Dana White News / EssentiallySports / October 14

UFC Star Risks Dana White’s Punishment After Leaking Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight

When Dana White said, “Sean O’Malley isn’t gonna be a star. He is a star,” he firmly believed that he had the next Conor McGregor in his hands after his UFC 292 title win.

Alexandre Pantoja News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 14

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van set for co-main event at UFC 323 on December 6th

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is preparing to defend his throne once again. The Brazilian powerhouse will face surging contender Joshua Van in the co-main event of UFC 323, set to take place in Las Vegas.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan II set to headline UFC 323 on December 6

Merab Dvalishvili’s reign as UFC bantamweight champion has been nothing short of relentless in 2025, and on December 6th he will look to further cement his place atop the division when he faces former champion Petr Yan at UFC 323.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 14

UFC Fight Night – Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC returns to Vancouver, Canada this Saturday for a UFC Fight Night and the co-main event features a fascinating welterweight showdown between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 14

UFC Fight Night – Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips

The middleweight division is the focus this Saturday as Reinier de Ridder makes his long-awaited UFC main event debut against Brendan Allen at the UFC Fight Night in Vancouver, Canada.

Jose Aldo News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Daniel Cormier provides surprise reaction to Jose Aldo’s UFC retirement tour… ‘Throwing something at my TV’

Jose Aldo’s retirement tour continued on Saturday when he made an appearance at UFC Rio. Earlier this year at UFC 315, Jose Aldo suffered his second loss in a row when he was beaten by Aiemann Zahabi, but the result was deemed a controversial one.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 13

Legends Return At ONE Fight Night 38

ONE Championship closes out its 2025 U.S. primetime schedule with the return of two legendary martial artists at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, from Bangkok, Thailand.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 13

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan rematch headlines UFC 323

The Dec. 6 UFC 323 pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will be headlined by two world title bouts. In the main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalilshvili puts his title on the line against former titleholder Petr Yan.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 13

SlapFIGHT: INFLUX crowns Controversy and TKO after a night of thunder at PLN Studios

SlapFIGHT Championship’s “INFLUX” event set the stage for a monumental night, with two tournaments designed to replenish the contender pools for the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions.

Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / October 13

Tom Aspinall reveals which heavyweight champion he would lose to

Many consider Tom Aspinall to be the most skilled MMA heavyweight alive. The UFC champion has bulldozed his way to the sport's peak, but he believes a now-retired Hall-of-Famer would beat him.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / October 13

Ex-UFC star Dustin Poirier shares heartbreaking admission about MMA retirement

Nearly three months removed from his last bout, former UFC star Dustin Poirier is still adjusting to life as a retired fighter. “The Diamond” was one of

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12

Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout

UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.

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