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Coach Assigns Blame a Year After Conor McGregor’s Injury That Forced Michael Chandler Fight Cancellation

For more than a year, fans speculated, theorized, and argued online about the real reason Conor McGregor withdrew from UFC 303. A broken toe was the official diagnosis, but for many, the injury felt like another twist in a saga that had dragged on since he and Michael Chandler coached The Ultimate Fighter 31 back in 2023.

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Tracy Cortez Gets MMA Centel’d After Erin Blanchfield Loss at UFC 322

Tracy Cortez entered UFC 322 hoping to put an end to her rivalry with Erin Blanchfield, but she left with a submission loss and an unexpected online mess.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Conor McGregor’s Coach Reveals Jack Della Maddalena Was 'Shocked' by Islam Makhachev’s Power

John Kavanagh, Conor McGregor‘s longtime coach, had a front-row seat to the emotional aftermath of UFC 322, and he walked away with one insight that surprised even him: Jack Della Maddalena didn’t just lose to Islam Makhachev; he was completely blown away by him.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Arman Tsarukyan Predicts Islam Makhachev’s Fate Against Ilia Topuria

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight debut last Saturday night didn’t thrill everyone, especially those tired of a grappling-heavy main event. But it certainly sparked immediate debate about what comes next for the UFC’s newest double champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Conor McGregor’s Coach Says Dillon Danis Doesn’t Want Beef With Team Khabib to End

Dillon Danis walked into UFC 322 like a man carrying years of grudges on his shoulders, and he left the arena the same way, only this time escorted by security and banned from all future UFC events!

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Khamzat Chimaev Shows Rare Support to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev in Cryptic UFC 322 Response

The night Islam Makhachev became the UFC’s newest double champion, something quiet, subtle, and surprising happened. Khamzat Chimaev, the usually unpredictable middleweight champion, broke a silence that had lingered for years.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 17

Dillon Danis will still fight for MMA title next month despite Dana White’s lifetime UFC ban

The promotion staging Dillon Danis’ return to MMA won’t be honoring any lifetime bans as they confirmed he will be fighting next month in Dubai. Prior to the brawl at UFC 322 on Saturday night that saw him barred from attending any future events by Dana White, Danis had announced he will be fighting Anthony Taylor for the Misfits MMA title.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 17

UFC 322: Here's What Started the Crowd Brawl and Got One Fighter Banned

UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden delivered a night of electrifying action, headlined by Islam Makhachev's successful challenge of the welterweight title against champion Jack Della Maddalena to become a UFC double champion.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 17

UFC 322 results: Shevchenko dominates Zhang Weili, eyes Amanda Nunes rematch

Valentina Shevchenko defeated Zhang Weili by unanimous decision at UFC 322, recording her ninth flyweight title defense The win sets a UFC women’s record

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 17

Dillon Danis was destined for brawl that led to UFC ban as Jorge Masvidal details failed attack plan

Dillon Danis appears to have been cruising for a bruising at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, no matter what happened. The renowned BJJ black belt and current Misfits MMA champion was attacked by a gang of Islam Makhachev’s teammates after goading the two-weight champion for weeks on social media.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / November 17

‘Fully locked in’… Conor McGregor’s coach reveals plan for UFC White House card

Conor McGregor has reunited with his long-time coach after a ‘spiritual journey’, and camp will soon begin for his return to the octagon. The Irishman will have been out of action for the best part of five years by the time the UFC’s White House event rolls around in June.

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.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Henry Cejudo Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov Would Still Beat Islam Makhachev

Khabib Nurmagomedov has remained Islam Makhachev’s mentor for most of his career. However, after Makhachev created history at the Madison Square Garden arena by becoming the first-ever two-division champion, fans started asking: has the Dagestani powerhouse actually surpassed his mentor’s legacy?

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 17

Kamaru Usman Explains Why He’s the Only Fair Challenge for Islam Makhachev After UFC 322

Who’s next for Islam Makhachev? That’s the burning question after UFC 322. Despite the emergence of top contenders like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales on the same card, Makhachev told Paul Felder that if he had his way, he’d pick Kamaru Usman to fight next.

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.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 17

Kamaru Usman reacts after being picked by Islam Makhachev for first welterweight title defense

Despite having only won one fight in his last four, Kamaru Usman looks to be in prime position for the next welterweight title shot. This past Saturday in the UFC 322 main event, Islam Makhachev became the latest fighter to win a title in a second weight class when he dominated Jack Della Maddalena for five rounds.

Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / November 17

Paddy Pimblett clarifies when he expects to be back after UFC 322 disrupted his plans

While the UFC 322 headliner was a pivotal moment for the welterweight division, its impact could also be felt in lightweight. Islam Makhachev moved up to 170 pounds on Saturday to face Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, having already vacated his lightweight belt earlier this year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 17

Tracy Cortez shares defiant first statement after UFC 322 loss to Erin Blanchfield

A difficult loss under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden won’t derail UFC women’s flyweight contender Tracy Cortez’s title aspirations. A highly-anticipated

Jack Hermansson News / BoxingNews.com / November 17

UFC Fight Night – Jack Hermansson vs Myktybek Orolbai: Preview & Betting Tips

The welterweight matchup between Jack Hermansson and Myktybek Orolbai pits a seasoned veteran with top-10 experience against a surging newcomer looking to make a statement, on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 17

UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Shamil Gaziev: Preview & Betting Tips

This Saturday, heavyweights collide as Serghei Spivac versus Shamil Gaziev at UFC Fight Night in Qatar. Spivac (17-6) is the more experienced man, but he enters this bout on the back of two losses in a row, and perhaps his UFC career on the line.

MMA News / HITC / November 17

Dana White discloses private Jon Jones talks following apology for Tom Aspinall U-turn

Dana White has revealed that he and Jon Jones recently spoke for the first time in months, addressing growing speculation among fans. Jones, a former UFC heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion, retired earlier this year instead of taking a unification fight with Tom Aspinall.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 17

Dana White: Dillon Danis banned from UFC after brawl

UFC CEO Dana White said mixed-martial arts fighter Dillon Danis is banned from future events after his involvement in a brawl on Saturday night during UFC 322 in New York.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 17

Arman Tsarukyan Vs. Dan Hooker Preview

Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker in a lightweight clash at UFC Qatar, as we preview the upcoming fight. This bout would mark Tsarukyan’s return to the octagon since his withdrawal from UFC 311 in January with a back injury, a setback that cost him a rematch against Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Valentina Shevchenko Dominates Zhang Weili, Retains Flyweight Title at UFC 322

NEW YORK — So much for “toughest test in years.” Valentina Shevchenko reminded everyone why she’s one of the greatest fighters in women’s MMA history on Saturday night, turning a highly anticipated superfight into a one-sided masterclass.

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.