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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 15
Conor McGregor rumored to coach on Russian The Ultimate Fighter with Ilia Topuria targeted as opposing coach
Ahead of his potential return to the UFC, Conor McGregor has been rumored to take part in the Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter. After over four years out of action, Conor McGregor is gearing up to make his return to the UFC in 2026 after the announcement of a one-of-a-kind event at the White House.
Dominick Cruz News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
Dominick Cruz explains why he didn’t retire on top after pulling off all-time UFC comeback
Dominick Cruz asked himself why he didn’t walk away when he was still UFC champ. The former UFC and WEC champion is up there with current titleholder Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling as one of the greatest fighters in UFC bantamweight history.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
‘He knew…’ Robert Whittaker reacts to Kelvin Gastelum’s fifth weight miss at Noche UFC
Robert Whittaker feels bad for Kelvin Gastelum’s opponent Dustin Stoltzfus. For the fifth time in his career, former UFC title challenger Kelvin Gastelum came into a fight heavy, weighing in at 191 lbs the day before his middleweight bout at Noche UFC on Saturday.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
Tom Aspinall hilariously crushes two YouTubers at the same time after they tried to ‘rob’ UFC champ
It’s going to take more than a couple of YouTubers to beat Tom Aspinall. The UFC Heavyweight Champion has looked unstoppable in the Octagon as of late, having finished all eight of his UFC opponents by knockout.
Jean Silva News / Athlon Sports / September 14
After Jean Silva's Brutal TKO, Have The Fighting Nerds Been Officially 'Fraud Checked' Or Are They Still Legit?
The Fighting Nerds are one of the UFC’s most viral MMA collectives from Brazil. The team captured fan imaginations with their unique aesthetic of prop eyeglasses, their wild personalities, and most importantly, their penchant for spectacular finishes.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 14
Diego Lopes Stops Jean Silva in Thrilling Main Event at Noche UFC
San Antonio, Texas — The UFC’s annual Noche UFC celebration of Mexican Independence Day once again delivered fireworks. Featherweight contender Diego Lopes closed the show in style at the Frost Bank Center, stopping Jean Silva with a spectacular spinning elbow and follow-up punches late in the second round.
Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
UFC star calls Michael Chandler for ‘sexy fight’ as he nears Paddy Pimblett’s win streak
Michael Chandler received yet another call-out at Noche UFC on Saturday night. The former Bellator Lightweight Champion has been hearing more and more of them following his TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 in April.
Yoel Romero News / HITC / September 14
BKFC debut sees Yoel Romero score emphatic KO after flooring his rival several times
Yoel Romero’s entry into BKFC was not exactly subtle. The former UFC and Bellator contender made his Squared Circle debut to salsa music, blowing a horn as he walked out.
Bryce Mitchell News / HITC / September 14
19-year-old prospect submits UFC star Bryce Mitchell in under a minute in grappling bout
Bryce Mitchell’s latest appearance did not go according to plan. Just a couple of months after his last fight in the UFC, Mitchell returned to action looking to stay active in the sport.
Daniel Cormier explains his doubts about interviewing Kelvin Gastelum at Noche UFC
Kelvin Gastelum returned to the win column at Noche UFC, but not everyone was convinced it was a step forward for his career. He missed weight by five pounds ahead of his middleweight bout against Dustin Stoltzfus, which led many to call for the UFC to cut him.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
Former UFC champ demands Alexander Volkanovski fight, claims top contender not next in line
There’s more than one option for Alexander Volkanovski’s next title defense. It’s an interesting time at 145 lbs as Volkanovski rules over the featherweight division once again, with new contenders emerging.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
Daniel Cormier admits he had second thoughts about interviewing Kelvin Gastelum at Noche UFC due to weight miss
Daniel Cormier was left with questions following Kelvin Gastelum’s Noche UFC win. Fans called for the UFC to cut Gastelum after he widely missed the middleweight mark by five pounds ahead of September 13.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 14
Pereira Not Interested In A Third Ankalaev Fight
Alex Pereira has made it clear that he does not expect another fight with Magomed Ankalaev after their upcoming UFC 320 rematch. Pereira lost his light heavyweight belt at UFC 313 via a unanimous decision in March, his first defeat at the weight class: 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14
Adin Ross compared Jean Silva to Ilia Topuria right before shock KO in ‘craziest fight’ he’s ever seen
Noche UFC 3 ended on an insanely high note. The UFC fans went wild in San Antonio, Texas, and for good reason, as featherweight contenders Diego Lopes and Jean Silva both put on a fight of the year contender on Saturday night.
MMA News / Field Level Media / September 13
Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC
Featherweight Diego Lopes caught Jean Silva with a spinning back elbow, followed by strikes to TKO Silva in Round 2 to cap off the main event of Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas.
Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev Fire Verbal Shots Ahead of UFC 320 Title Rematch
The UFC’s next pay-per-view blockbuster arrives this October with UFC 320, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13
Demetrious Johnson And Merab Dvalishvili’s Sparring
Demetrious Johnson and Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a sparring session, sparking a lot of discussion in the MMA community. Johnson walked away from MMA in May 2023.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13
Is Khabib Nurmagomedov Really Undefeated?
Joe Rogan has suggested that Khabib Nurmagomedov should have a loss on his record, pointing to his fight against Gleison Tibau in 2012. Khabib officially retired with a 29-0 record.
Arman Tsarukyan News / MMA on SI / September 12
Arman Tsarukyan booked for grappling match while next UFC fight remains unclear
UFC fans are baffled with Arman Tsarukyan accepting another professional grappling match rather than stepping back into the Octagon. While Tsarukyan has kept his name in the headlines, champing at the bit for a shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, it's a shocking reality that he hasn't fought since April 2024.
MMA News / Fights Around The World / September 12
Dana White Hopes to Fix ‘Busted’ Sport of Boxing
The sport of boxing is broken, according to UFC boss Dana White, and he is the only one who can fix it. While he had previously spoken about coming in and revamping the sport, he often had to put a pause on these plans.
UFC Noche 3: How To Watch and Full Fight Card
UFC Noche three goes down this weekend, and the UFC is offering fans a superb night of fights, with featherweight contenders Diego Lopes and Jean Silva duking it out with possible title implications on the line.
Ranking the Next Four UFC Fight Nights
UFC Fight Nights, much like pay-per-view events from the No. 1 promotion in the world, are hit and miss. While some shows may look attractive on paper on a given Saturday night, when the cage door actually shuts and the fight happens, it could potentially be a long evening devoid of highlights.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11
185lbs Paulo Costa Warned About Street Fight by Featherweight Fighting Nerd: 'I Don’t Like You'
Jean Silva, representing the Brazilian Fighting Nerds, has quickly become one of the most entertaining, unapologetic, and rising UFC fighters today. The undefeated featherweight holds the #10 ranking in his division and has already set his sights on securing an eventual title shot.
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