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On YouTubeCarlos Ulberg News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
UFC Perth full fight card as Carlos Ulberg headlines against a football player-turned-fighter in Australia
Carlos Ulberg could earn himself a shot at the Light Heavyweight title when the UFC goes “down under” at UFC Perth on September 27. The RAC Arena in Perth plays host to the promotion’s return to Australia this month, just one week before the highly anticipated UFC 320.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 18
Chael Sonnen laughs at Conor McGregor's failed 'phony' presidential campaign
On Monday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor announced that his run for President of Ireland was over. The Irishman, regularly surrounded in controversy, teased a presidential run last year and made an official announcement in March that he intended to be on the Irish presidential ballot.
Ariel Helwani Doubts Dana White’s Sincerity in Hinting at Reconciliation Nearly 9 Years After UFC 200 Fallout
MMA journalism is often criticized for revolving around surface-level questions rather than addressing the deeper issues affecting the sport. Ariel Helwani, however, has long stood out as a voice unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths.
Massive Fan-Favorite Lightweight Competitor Speaks On Possible White House Scrap
Despite the bout falling apart last year, lightweight luminary Michael Chandler is still intent on fighting Conor McGregor, and it may just be happening at the potentially biggest mixed martial arts show of 2026.
BJ Penn News / Dice City Sports / September 18
Fifth Arrest Since May For Former UFC Legend
Former UFC two-division champion B.J. Penn was arrested Tuesday in Hilo, Hawaii, marking his fifth arrest since late May. Police charged the 46-year-old UFC Hall of Famer with violating a restraining order filed by his mother, Lorraine Shin, who has accused Penn of repeated abuse and erratic behavior linked to an alleged psychological disorder.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Merab Dvalishvili’s coach shares ‘almost jaw-dropping’ breakthrough ahead of UFC 320 title fight
Cory Sandhagen might have his hands full with this version of Merab Dvalishvili. We’re weeks away from the next bantamweight title fight between champion Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen, which co-headlines UFC 320 on Oct.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Usman Nurmagomedov had blunt response to Khabib Nurmagomedov, saying he’s better than Ilia Topuria
Usman Nurmagomedov had an interesting reaction to Khabib Nurmagomedov saying he’s superior to Ilia Topuria. Having compiled an impressive 19-0 (1) record, the PFL lightweight champion is quickly cementing his status as a truly fantastic operator.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Conor McGregor could fight MMA legend who’s not in the UFC, says an icon… ‘Not off the table’
Conor McGregor could have an interesting challenge on his hands. ‘The Notorious’ hasn’t competed since his second loss to Dustin Poirier back in 2021. However, the appetite among fans to see him return remains rife, with Dana White claiming he’s talking to McGregor non-stop about a fight on the UFC White House Card.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Contender Series star Mandel Nallo names Ilia Topuria among his four UFC dream fights
Mandel Nallo is excited to prove himself against the best fighters in the world. At 36 years old, the Bellator veteran is the oldest contract winner in Dana White’s Contender Series history.
BJ Penn News / Athlon Sports / September 17
UFC Legend B.J. Penn Was Arrested Again, Here's Why
Former UFC two-division champion and Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has displayed a disturbing pattern of behavior that began in May when he was arrested on family
Kelvin Gastelum News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Coach says UFC need to take some of the blame for Kelvin Gastelum’s disastrous Noche UFC weight miss
Kelvin Gastelum received a lot of criticism this past weekend in San Antonio. Gastelum missed weight by five pounds ahead of Noche UFC, coming in at a career-high of 191 pounds for his middleweight bout.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
5 fighters who could earn UFC contracts on episode 7 of Dana White’s Contender Series including a 9-0 Featherweight
10 more hopefuls battle for UFC contracts in episode 7 of the 9th season of Dana White’s Contender Series Four fighters were handed UFC contracts by Dana White in the last episode, including one fighter who recently lost his father.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Merab Dvalishvili says ‘most deserving’ contender hasn’t fought him because his cousin isn’t Khabib
Merab Dvalishvili hopes Umar Nurmagomedov gets ‘whooped’ in his next fight. If you know the UFC Bantamweight Champion, you know he wasn’t really a fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Umar Nurmagomedov getting a title opportunity against him at UFC 311.
Anatoly Malykhin News / MMA Sucka / September 17
Anatoly Malykhin Reflects On First Loss, Vows Revenge Against Reug Reug At ONE 173
Two-division ONE World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is on the hunt for revenge! He is scheduled to challenge the man who handed him his first professional defeat, reigning ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane, for the belt in a rematch at ONE 173: Superbon vs.
Mark Hunt News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Mark Hunt flattened a UFC legend in Australia to set up the Brock Lesnar fight that saved UFC 200 card
Mark Hunt was a late addition to the UFC 200 card after a disaster saw the main event get removed from the show at short notice. The card was originally supposed to feature Conor McGregor taking on Nate Diaz in a rematch from Notorious’s shock defeat at UFC 196.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division amid ‘shallow’ criticism from Joe Rogan and UFC fans
Tom Aspinall believes the UFC heavyweight division will flourish in the next few years. The 265lb weight class has been bereft of stars and top contenders for quite some time.
Ben Askren News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
‘I just realized’… Ben Askren criticizes UFC star after finding out huge result that happened while he was ‘sleeping’
Ben Askren posted his initial reaction to a fight that happened months ago. 2025 has been an incredibly difficult year for the former UFC star and his loved ones.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Dana White hints one of MMA’s most successful stars could return to the UFC after being banned in 2016
Dana White could allow one of the biggest names in MMA to attend UFC events again. The President of the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization is never afraid to express how he feels.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Michael Johnson slammed Conor McGregor for ‘sparring match’ immediately after brutally knocking out UFC legend
Michael Johnson had some harsh words for Conor McGregor after landing the biggest knockout of his professional career. “The Menace” had a mixed record going into his bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night 94, losing his last two fights against Nate Diaz and Beneil Dariush via judges’ decision.
Tatiana Suarez News / Empire Sports Media / September 17
Is a title shot next for Tatiana Suarez after Noche UFC?
A fight that flew under the radar at Noche UFC was a big time matchup in the strawweight division with potential title implications. Former title challengers squared off as Tatiana Suarez (11-1) returned to face Amanda Lemos (15-5-1).
'Dead serious:' Dana White's huge Conor McGregor update sets off UFC White House hype
When it comes to the relationship between UFC CEO Dana White and former two-division champion Conor McGregor, things couldn't be more copesetic. Just days
Bo Nickal News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Bo Nickal Returns After First Pro Defeat
Highly touted middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is set to return to action at UFC 322 in New York on Nov. 15, marking his first fight since suffering the first loss of his MMA career.
Brendan Allen News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Brendan Allen Steps In To Face Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night 262 in Vancouver
UFC Fight Night 262 has a new headliner. With Anthony Hernandez withdrawing from the Oct. 18 main event in Vancouver for undisclosed reasons, the UFC has tapped Brendan Allen to step in against Reinier de Ridder in a five-round middleweight clash at Rogers Arena, live on ESPN+.
MMA News / Yardbarker / September 14
Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva after bout
Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva has concluded, and the UFC matchmakers will be considering who the fighters on the card will take on next. Here are the matchups that make sense for the main event fighters, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.
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