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On YouTubeJoe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / October 8
‘Most gruesome injury’ Joe Rogan’s ever seen left doctors thinking KO victim had been in a car crash
Joe Rogan has named the ‘most gruesome injury’ he’s seen as a lifelong martial artist. The popular podcaster has been working with the UFC as a commentator and interviewer since 1997.
Charles Oliveira News / Bloody Elbow / October 8
Charles Oliveira seemingly names dream retirement fight as he targets two goals after UFC Rio
Charles Oliveira is motivated to compete in the biggest fights possible following his return this weekend. Fans raised concerns about Oliveira competing again so soon after he suffered a knockout loss in the main event of UFC 317.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8
Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett predicted by contender who believes the UFC is protecting its P4P #1
Ilia Topuria has yet to officially book an opponent for his first lightweight title defense. ‘El Matador’ brutally knocked out ex-champion Charles Oliveira to take the 155lb belt at UFC 317 in June.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / October 8
Conor McGregor’s Missed Test Violations Would’ve Stayed Secret Without CSAD’s Disciplinary Actions – UFC Insider
For Conor McGregor, his spot in June’s UFC White House card is a “done deal.” He confidently claims that he will fight Michael Chandler, an opponent he was supposed to face some years ago.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8
Justin Gaethje Turned Down UFC Qatar Bout, Says Arman Tsarukyan Amid Title Shot Rumor
Arman Tsarukyan has been out of action for over a year, leaving fans waiting for his highly anticipated UFC return. His previous appearance came at UFC 300, where the Armenian defeated former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira via split decision.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8
Mateusz Gamrot Sacrifice in Pursuit of Greatness Revealed Ahead of Charles Oliveira Test
This Saturday, Mateusz Gamrot will face former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the UFC Rio main event. Going into the fight, the Polish contender remains the underdog, yet his confidence has shown absolutely no signs of fading.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / October 8
Arman Tsarukyan Clarifies 'Women Should Stay Home' Remark, Explains Why Mom Won’t Attend UFC Qatar
Arman Tsarukyan is stepping into the UFC Qatar spotlight next month, headlining a crucial one-on-one against Dan Hooker. The fight is high-stakes, as ‘Ahalkalakets’ continues his quest for a lightweight title shot, having nearly lost opportunities against Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.
Ilia Topuria News / FirstSportz / October 8
Amidst Break-up Rumors Ilia Topuria Sends Terrifying Message to UFC Roster
Something unusual is unfolding around UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, whose recent social media activity has set the MMA community abuzz. What began as online changes has now escalated into a wave of speculation, linking his personal life.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 8
Jiri Prochazka Explains Reason Behind Emotional Reaction to Alex Pereira’s UFC 320 Win
The UFC light heavyweight division has experienced notable shifts recently, with several pivotal fights reshaping the competitive landscape. This comes after the highly anticipated UFC 320 card, which took place at the T-Mobile Arena.
Merab Dvalishvili News / FirstSportz / October 8
Sean O’Malley Strongly Believes He Can be Unbeatable Merab Dvalishvili’s Kryptonite
Last weekend at UFC 320, Merab Dvalishvili showcased his dominance by defending his bantamweight title for the third time. The Georgian outclassed top contender Cory Sandhagen with relentless pressure, securing a decisive unanimous victory in the co-main event.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 8
Arman Tsarukyan Claims UFC Keeping Ilia Topuria Away in Blunt Message on Paddy Pimblett
Arman Tsarukyan isn’t impressed with the UFC’s matchmaking, and he’s not hiding it any longer. While Ilia Topuria appreciates his championship spotlight and growing popularity, the Armenian lightweight believes the promotion is making a deliberate attempt to keep them apart.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8
Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Conor McGregor’s 18-month UFC anti-doping suspension
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t want to leave alone the news that Conor McGregor has been banned for 18 months due to an anti-doping violation. The former lightweight world champions have one of the most bitter feuds in MMA history, which hasn’t cooled at all since their UFC 229 fight in 2018.
Sean Strickland News / BoxingNews.com / October 8
Sean Strickland Vs. Anthony Hernandez – How Does It Play Out?
Sean Strickland is targeting Anthony Hernandez as the name who will prepare him to face the middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev. Strickland has suffered two defeats in his last three bouts.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8
PFL champion Corey Anderson believes he could beat Alex Pereira to earn UFC GOAT status
PFL light-heavyweight champion Corey Anderson has been out of the UFC for over half a decade – but still feels he could take on their top dogs. The former octagon contender believes that he was ‘ducked’ by the legendary Jon Jones at the peak of his powers, and ended up losing his shot at gold to Jan Blachowicz in February of 2020.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / October 8
UFC Insider Questions Conor McGregor Over Doping Test Ploy to Avoid White House Card
Conor McGregor‘s absence from the Octagon has been felt for years, but the revelation of his 18-month suspension for missing doping tests has added an unexpected layer of intrigue.
The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever For This Electrifying Lightweight Icon
In his upcoming main event showcase in Rio de Janeiro, former lightweight champion and UFC icon Charles Oliveira has a lot riding on the line in terms of both his place as a UFC top contender, and his career as a whole.
Dana White News / MMA Weekly / October 7
Dana White's Contender Series, Week 9 Results: Six contracts and two bonuses awarded
Ten UFC hopefuls filled Tuesday's Dana White's Contender Series fight card. The five-bout fight card was headlined by a lightweight bout between undefeated Magomed Zaynukov (7-0) and Lucas Caldas (6-1) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira White House Superfight May Happen, But Not How People Expect
Highlights Chael Sonnen reveals how Jon Jones could challenge Alex Pereira for the 205-pound title in a historic superfight Alex Pereira tributed his post-fight speech to Jones’ family tragedy, holding a moment of silence at UFC 320 UFC CEO Dana White expresses hesitation about Pereira's heavyweight move despite fighter's confidence.
MMA News / Field Level Media / October 7
Conor McGregor accepts 18-month suspension for missed doping tests
Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month suspension for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy after missing three attempted tests in 2024, Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) announced Tuesday.
Alex Pereira News / Dice City Sports / October 7
Alex Pereira Fears For The Worst After UFC 320 Win
Newly crowned light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira says his spectacular first-round finish of Magomed Ankalaev may have come at a cost: a potentially broken foot.
Sean Strickland highlights ideal opponent for return to pave way to fight Khamzat Chimaev
As Sean Strickland gets closer to stepping back into the Octagon, he has made it clear who he is interested in facing. The former UFC middleweight champion has not fought since February, but his name has continued to come up throughout 2025, with a number of fighters expressing interest in a matchup.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 6
Khalil Rountree releases statement after UFC 320 knockout loss to Jiri Prochazka
After two rounds, Khalil Rountree looked to be well on his way to victory at UFC 320 until former champion Jiri Prochazka came from behind to score a knockout in the final round. The two fought on Saturday's pay-per-view main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Magomed Ankalaev News / Dice City Sports / October 6
Magomed Ankalaev breaks silence after UFC 320 loss: 'If Allah tested me with defeat, then He wants to toughen me'
One day after dropping the UFC light heavyweight title to Alex Pereira in their UFC 320 rematch, Magomed Ankalaev issued his first public statement thanking supporters and framing the setback as a test he’ll grow from.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 5
Potential matchups for main-card winners after UFC 320
Here’s who the winners on the main card could fight next.
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