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Chael Sonnen Backs 'Insignificant Title Fight' Claim Over Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba as He Details Immediate Problem

With former women’s UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili off to chase gold in the flyweight division, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba will have their rematch for the vacant 115-pound title in UFC 321’s co-main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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'I am Saved' – Emotional Conor McGregor Speaks on Spiritual Journey

Conor McGregor’s journey and transformation from a humble plumber in Dublin to global fame was always going to happen. Today, the ‘Notorious’ stands among the highest-paid athletes in the world, symbolizing ambition and unmatched self-belief.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 24

Conor McGregor Weighs In on His Spiritual Journey Ahead of Potential UFC White House Return

It has been a long time since fans have seen Conor McGregor in his prime form, the version who lived and breathed MMA rather than controversy. Since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the Irish superstar has made headlines more for scandals than fights.

Aiemann Zahabi News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Aiemann Zahabi Responds to Being Mocked for His Callout, Reveals Why Sean O’Malley Should Fight Him Next

UFC No. 7-ranked bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi improved his six-fight win streak last weekend at UFC Vancouver. The 37-year-old managed to squeeze out a close split decision win over veteran Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Dana White Says He Hates Tom Aspinall's Potential Championship Decision

The UFC is a unique combat sports promotion where champions are defined by their willingness to face all challengers. The current heavyweight titleholder, Tom Aspinall, has taken that path all the way to the undisputed title, much like previous champions before him.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / October 24

MMA World Pressure Dana White to Cut Ties With UFC 321 Fighter After Fourth Career Cancellation 48 Hours Before Event

UFC CEO Dana White is no stranger to making tough roster decisions, and several fighters have already felt the axe this year—including André Muniz, Justin Tafa, Irina Alekseeva, and Brogan Walker.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 23

UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Live Weigh-In Results

UFF 321: Aspinall vs. Gane takes place on Saturday at Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates. The fight card is headlined by two world title bouts. In the main event, heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall faces former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 24

UFC 321’s Awesome Main Card Saturday Night

UFC 321 fight week continues. This week, Dana White’s promotion heads to the United Arab Emirates for the second pay-per-view event of the 10th month of 2025.

Kayla Harrison News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Kayla Harrison on High Alert as MMA Experts Pressure UFC to Sign PFL-Released Fighter Who Beat Her

Kayla Harrison’s reign in the UFC’s bantamweight division may soon face a serious threat, and not from Amanda Nunes! The former PFL standout, now UFC champion,

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Conor McGregor Turns to God Amid Suspension Ahead of Potential UFC White House Fight

Conor McGregor is back in the headlines, but this time, not for a knockout or a controversy. The Irishman, currently suspended by the UFC’s anti-doping body, has revealed a spiritual awakening.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Daniel Cormier tells Tom Aspinall why Jon Jones made ‘huge mistake’ not fighting him now

Daniel Cormier thinks the time is now to fight Tom Aspinall. The UFC Heavyweight Champion headlines UFC 321 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, moving on from a highly-anticipated super-fight that never transpired with Jon Jones to a title defense against Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Can Jalin Turner Turn Things Around at UFC 323 Against Edson Barboza?

Jalin Turner hung up his gloves after a crushing loss to Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 313. Following the heartbreaking defeat, ‘The Tarantula’ poured his

Tom Aspinall News / Field Level Media / October 23

Tom Aspinall attempts to tune out noise entering UFC 321

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for a championship doubleheader Saturday to headline UFC 321. In the main event, Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC heavyweight title against former interim champion Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 23

UFC Analyst Blasts 'Insignificant' Championship Fight

In a move that reshaped the women’s strawweight division, the division’s longtime champion Zhang Weili vacated the 115-pound title back in August. She did so in order to pursue flyweight glory against Valentina Shevchenko in a superfight at UFC 322.

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UFC 321 prelim fight card picks & predictions for Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi, UAE on Saturday (October 25) for UFC 321, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 8 of the card’s prelim fights.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 23

Conor McGregor confirms White House return

The UFC White House card could be close to confirming its first fight, with Conor McGregor at the helm of the rumors. Dana White has promised that the UFC White House card will be the best in company history, but will the card be complete without McGregor's presence?