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Conor McGregor Believes This BKFC Fighter Can Become Two-Division Champ in His $400M Promotion

Conor McGregor Believes This BKFC Fighter Can Become Two-Division Champ in His $400M Promotion

In the combat sports world, if anything can turn heads, it has to be bare-knuckle fighting. The youngest entrant in the combat scene is growing by leaps and bounds.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 24

Dana White in Pickle as Tom Aspinall’s Family Persuasion Could Cause Major UFC Loss

The world of combat sports has increasingly seen fighters explore opportunities beyond their primary discipline. This trend has prompted discussions about career longevity, financial incentives, and legacy within multiple fighting arenas.

Patchy Mix News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Patchy Mix declares he’s not a ‘cheat’ after 2024 win still stands following drug test confusion

Patchy Mix defended himself following a wild update regarding his career. The former Bellator bantamweight champion has had a very difficult start to life in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Glover Teixeira lays into Magomed Ankalaev’s team for getting involved in Alex Pereira feud

Glover Teixeira lays into Magomed Ankalaev’s team for getting involved in Alex Pereira feud

It seems the hatchet was not buried at UFC 320. October kicked off with a pay-per-view event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, headlined by Alex Pereira’s shot at redemption against Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

UFC Announces Punishment for Aspinall vs. Gane Prelims Fighter After Missing Weight

UFC Vancouver was spotless. After back-to-back weekends of fighters missing weight (Saimon Oliveira missed by 8 lbs for UFC Rio!), the Canada Fight Night saw everyone pass the scale test.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 24

'I Hate That' – Dana White Visibly Upset Over Champion Tom Aspinall’s Wild Claim

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is currently scheduled to defend his championship belt against top contender Ciryl Gane. The high-stakes bout is set to take place in the main event of UFC 321, creating massive excitement among fans worldwide.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Did Ciryl Gane Go to Dagestan? Inside Rumors of Training Invitation From Khabib Nurmagomedov

Did Ciryl Gane Go to Dagestan? Inside Rumors of Training Invitation From Khabib Nurmagomedov

Former interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has already had two chances to claim the undisputed heavyweight crown. First against Francis Ngannou in January 2022, and then against Jon Jones in March 2023.

Conor McGregor News / FirstSportz / October 24

'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 / EssentiallySports / October 24
Chael Sonnen Backs 'Insignificant Title Fight' Claim Over Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba as He Details Immediate Problem

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.

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

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.

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

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 and Video

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.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 24
UFC 321’s Awesome Main Card Saturday Night

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 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 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 / EssentiallySports / October 24
Can Jalin Turner Turn Things Around at UFC 323 Against Edson Barboza?

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

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 23
Tom Aspinall attempts to tune out noise entering UFC 321

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

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.

Patchy Mix News / MMA Sucka / October 23
Patchy Mix Fails Drug Test – Past Win Overturned to No Contest

Patchy Mix Fails Drug Test – Past Win Overturned to No Contest

2025 has been a year to forget for Patchy Mix. It would have started with Mix being pleased to have finally got the UFC contract every fighter craves. Having spent what felt like a lifetime in Bellator, Mix finally made it to the big leagues.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23
'Has there ever been a more insignificant title fight in the history?' Din Thomas on the UFC 321 Co-Main Event

'Has there ever been a more insignificant title fight in the history?' Din Thomas on the UFC 321 Co-Main Event

The UFC 321 co-main event has the caveat of having the vacant strawweight belt on the line. Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba clash in a rematch to determine who will be crowned the #1 115lbs fighter on the planet.

Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / October 23
Only fighter to defeat UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could rejoin UFC after PFL release

Only fighter to defeat UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could rejoin UFC after PFL release

Now a full year removed from her last fight, former two-division PFL Champion Larissa Pacheco is officially a free agent. The 28-fight MMA veteran has

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 23

UFC star ends retirement for return fight against fan favorite at UFC 323

Formerly top-ranked UFC lightweight Jalin Turner is set to end his brief retirement and return to fight at UFC 323 in December. Scheduled as the UFC’s

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

Fresh off the biggest win of his UFC career, Aiemann Zahabi disclosed he fought through a broken forearm to edge Marlon Vera by split decision at UFC Fight Night 262 then underwent surgery less than 48 hours later.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Jailton Almeida Says Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Plans Won’t Block His Title Path

Jailton Almeida Says Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Plans Won’t Block His Title Path

Jailton Almeida isn’t sweating the Alex Pereira-to-heavyweight chatter. Ahead of his pivotal showdown with Alexander Volkov at UFC 321 on Yas Island, the Brazilian contender said a potential Pereira move won’t derail his run to a title shot.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 19
Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

UFC Fight Night in Vancouver is over and the main-event fighters need new opponents. Brendan Allen’s upset win over Reinier de Ridder will shake up the entire middleweight division.

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Allen win over de Ridder

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