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On YouTubeIlia Topuria News / EssentiallySports / November 18
UFC Raises Eyebrows With Push to Market Ilia Topuria’s Brother Ahead of UFC Qatar
Aleksandre Topuria has only had one fight in the UFC, but the promotion’s behavior around him suggests they’re already thinking big. Ahead of his second appearance at UFC Qatar, the UFC made a rare move for newcomers.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Joe Rogan and Theo Von Slam American Healthcare Over Ben Askren’s Treatment
Ben Askren nearly died multiple times in a couple of hours when his heart stopped for 10-20 seconds at a time. The former ONE Championship and UFC champion needed a lung transplant after being hospitalised in early 2025 for a staph infection, which developed into a necrotizing pneumonia.
Jack Della Maddalena News / BoxingNews.com / November 18
What’s Next For Jack Della Maddalena?
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has spoken out after his fighter lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory 50-45 (x3), giving Della Maddalena his first MMA loss.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Dana White Uses Conor McGregor Example to Refuse Jon Jones a UFC White House Fight
The White House card has only recently been announced, and Jon Jones has already turned it into his own campaign trail. ‘Bones’ is making a major push for the Alex Pereira fight, cutting promos, hinting at drug-testing pool entries, and making it obvious he wants to headline the UFC’s biggest show ever.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Dana White Vows to 'Bury' Fighters Over Fight-Fixing as FBI Continues UFC Gambling Probe
Nobody expected the UFC Vegas 110 undercard to ignite one of the biggest betting controversies since the James Krause scandal. But when Isaac Dulgarian walked to the Octagon, something strange was already happening behind the scenes.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Arman Tsarukyan Hits Back at Dan Hooker and Critics for 'Spoiled Little Rich Kid' Remarks
Arman Tsarukyan has had a lot of things said about him throughout his rise up the lightweight ladder, but the most recent one, that he’s a “spoiled little rich kid” fighting for attention, didn’t land the way Dan Hooker undoubtedly hoped.
Kai Kara-France News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Truth Behind Kai Kara-France’s Silent Exit From UFC Rankings Revealed
Confusion swept across the flyweight division as fans recently noticed a strange absence on the updated UFC rankings. Just days earlier, UFC 322 reshuffled the sport’s entire landscape.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Rose Namajunas reacts to former rival Zhang Weili’s one-sided loss to Valentina Shevchenko
‘Thug Rose’ had a vested interest in the UFC 322 co-main event. Before Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-division UFC champion, Valentina Shevchenko prevented another legend from achieving the same feat.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 18
Dana White Gives His Honest Opinion on Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, parted ways with the promotion in January 2023 after a contract dispute, making him the first reigning champion to leave the organization since B.J.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Dana White claims Francis Ngannou ‘put his hands on’ him and another UFC boss in multiple outbursts
Dana White has spoken out about an alleged altercation that got physical between him and Francis Ngannou. UFC boss White hasn’t been a particularly big fan of heavyweight champion Ngannou, who left the promotion without losing his belt, for a long time.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Nick Diaz used relentless ground and pound to batter UFC star who ‘beat’ Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nick Diaz ended his brief second UFC stint with an impressive performance 19 years ago today. The Stockton star became a leading fan favorite in MMA’s leading promotion, where he challenged for gold and figured in a number of memorable fights.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 18
O’Malley Feels Bad for Della Maddalena After Islam Makhachev UFC 322 Defeat 
Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 to become the new UFC welterweight champion Makhachev became one of 11 fighters
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
11-0 UFC heavyweight will keep training with Tom Aspinall despite targeting his title — here’s why
An undefeated heavyweight is not worried about giving the champion insight into his game. The heavyweight division has been going through a difficult period in the UFC.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 18
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan Returns After 589 Days to Face Hooker for Title Shot
Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will fight in the main event at UFC Qatar on November 22, 2025, to determine the next lightweight title challenger Tsarukyan
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Dana White Becomes Biggest Roadblock for Dustin Poirier vs. Nate Diaz
Who wouldn’t want to end their fighting career with a boxing matchup that guarantees a “red panty night”? For Dustin Poirier, that itch never went away.
Conor McGregor News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 18
John Kavanagh offers surprising update on Conor McGregor’s future
For the first time in months, fans have something concrete to grasp in the ever-evolving saga of Conor McGregor’s next move. His longtime coach, John Kavanagh, has revealed fresh details about the Irish superstar’s training regimen, hinting that a genuine return to competition could be underway by mid-2026.
Islam Makhachev retakes UFC’s P4P crown from Ilia Topuria after UFC 322 masterclass
Following a dominant showing at UFC 322, Islam Makhachev once again sits atop the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings. The world’s leading MMA promotion
Daniel Cormier flags overlooked contender as a possible nightmare for Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev could face a real challenge at welterweight. At UFC 322 this past Saturday, the former lightweight champion added another title to his collection.
Dillon Danis headed for trouble as Jorge Masvidal reveals failed plan before UFC 322 brawl
No matter the outcome, Dillon Danis seemed destined for trouble on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Misfits MMA champion has been handed a lifetime ban from UFC events by Dana White after being attacked by several members of Islam Makhachev’s team.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 18
Kamaru Usman makes his case for title shot against Islam Makhachev
Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would like to face former titleholder Kamaru Usman next. “If you give me the choice and ask me who I want to fight, I will take Kamaru,” Makhachev said during the UFC 322 Post-Fight Press Conference.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 18
'It Hurts Like Hell' – Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach on Islam Makhachev’s UFC 322 Title Loss
Well, UFC 322 has come and gone, and with it, Jack Della Maddalena’s shot at welterweight glory. The highly anticipated title fight against the formidable Islam Makhachev in New York City ended just how many feared it would: with Makhachev’s hand raised and a new belt around his waist.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17
Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322
UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.
Amanda Nunes News / MMA on SI / November 17
MMA legend Amanda Nunes plots historic triple-champ bid after UFC return fight
Details of a planned return fight haven’t even been finalized yet, but Amanda Nunes apparently already has her sights set on triple-champ glory following UFC 322.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16
Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322
NEW YORK —Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in his professional career until he ran into Carlos Prates. On the UFC 322 main card Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
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