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On YouTubeSean Strickland News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Sean Strickland Given High-Risk Rebound Fight at UFC 325, Per Reports
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has received a chance at redemption, with his next fight reportedly booked for UFC 325. Still, the challenge
Umar Nurmagomedov News / Total Apex Sports / November 27
Who Will Step Up At 135 Pounds? Why Either Sean O’Malley Or Umar Nurmagomedov Could Land A Top 5 Bantamweight Bout At UFC 324
The buzz around UFC 324, reportedly scheduled for January 24, 2026, is heating up. Among the potential showstoppers are top bantamweight matchups. Recent reports suggest that either Sean O’Malley or Umar Nurmagomedov might be booked against a top 5 bantamweight at UFC 324.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 27
Paddy Pimblett’s Incredible Submission Win of 2024 Gets Ruthlessly Mocked by Arman Tsarukyan
Grappling and wrestling have become a consistent blueprint for MMA success, shaping how elite fighters rise through divisions. Arman Tsarukyan has excelled with relentless takedowns and heavy top pressure across multiple bouts.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Jon Jones’ Wish for Alex Pereira Fight Met With Clear Strategy to Secure White House Card Despite Dana White’s Refusal
Jon Jones might not be the most beloved fighter in the UFC right now. But few dispute that he’s the greatest. Still, he spent years avoiding a showdown with Tom Aspinall—so much so that he reportedly turned down a $30 million offer and walked away from the sport altogether.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Islam Makhachev Warned About 'Scariest' WW Contender Poised to Overshadow His Win Over Jack Della Maddalena
Islam Makhachev’s welterweight debut couldn’t have gone much better. He dominated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, rarely lost a moment of control, and captured a second UFC belt without dropping a single round.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Daniel Cormier Fires Personal Shot at Jon Jones After Thanksgiving Snub Sparks New Chechnya Trip Drama
Jon Jones has never lived a quiet offseason, but his latest appearance, eating Chechen food while flanked by local hosts, opened a door Daniel Cormier didn’t hesitate to walk through.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Conor McGregor Pays Emotional Tribute to National Guards in Critical Condition After Washington Shooting
Conor McGregor has paid tribute to the West Virginia National Guard members sh*t near the White House on Wednesday, reacting to the developing situation with a message of sympathy and grief.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
First man to beat Jose Aldo before iconic 10-year undefeated run was proved wrong by Conor McGregor
On this day in 2005, Jose Aldo suffered a loss before bouncing back with one of the greatest runs in the history of the sport. Aldo announced his second UFC retirement earlier this year, with the ‘King of Rio’ receiving one last moment in front of his adoring home fans.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje Denied Ilia Topuria Title Shot as Insider Reveals UFC’s Pick
Ilia Topuria’s first title defense has become the most hotly debated matchmaking question of the lightweight division, and the list of volunteers has been long.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 26
Conor McGregor hits out at 'dumbass' Khabib Nurmagomedov amid NFT controversy
With Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov butting heads on social media, one of the most infamous feuds in MMA history has been reignited. The Irishman takes any opportunity to fire shots at a man many believe to be the biggest rival throughout his career.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Ilia Topuria out of the running for UFC’s Paramount debut as insider reveals disappointing update
It looks like fans will be waiting a while before seeing the UFC lightweight champion. The 155-pound division is under the spotlight after what unfolded at the UFC’s debut event in Qatar this past Saturday.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
‘Call me crazy’… UFC legend pitches ‘phenomenal’ Alex Pereira fight against former title challenger
A former UFC champion made a bold suggestion for a matchup he’d like to see Alex Pereira in. This past weekend, several notable fights at UFC Qatar led to discussions about what could be next at the top of the lightweight and welterweight divisions.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Islam Makhachev’s UFC welterweight rivals receive a lesson on how to counter his ‘Team Khabib’ style
There’s a new UFC ruler at 170 pounds who has proven to be almost impossible to beat. Islam Makhachev ascended to the top of a second division on MMA’s biggest stage in the main event of UFC 322 on November 15.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / November 26
Ilia Topuria Shares a Disappointing Update on His UFC Return
Outside commentary fuels timeline concern. Potential opponents mentioned as preferences only. Return window remains uncertain. Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira delivered fireworks the last time they stepped into the octagon at UFC 317, a chaotic June night in Las Vegas that had fans buzzing long after the final horn.
Umar Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Either Sean O’Malley or Umar Nurmagomedov will fight this top-5 bantamweight at UFC 324
The stakes could be high at 135 pounds when the UFC arrives on Paramount+ in 2026. While the promotion still has one final pay-per-view this year before adopting a new model as part of the UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcast deal, many have already been discussing the first big card of the new year.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Arman Tsarukyan reveals Ian Machado Garry push was Khamzat Chimaev’s second backstage Qatar scuffle
Ian Machado Garry was not the only one with whom Khamzat Chimaev got physical. While the UFC middleweight champion was in Qatar to support his friend and frequent training partner, Arman Tsarukyan, much of the post-fight conversation surrounded ‘Borz’ himself.
Kamaru Usman and Brendan Schaub question Dana White’s story about Ngannou
The former UFC heavyweight says the promotion’s history of behind-the-scenes “bullying” helps explain why tensions may have boiled over. Dana White’s claim
MMA News / Stadium Rant / November 26
3 Non-Headlining Fighters With The Most To Prove in UFC’s Last Two Cards Of 2025
The UFC is currently on its Thanksgiving break, but it will have a pair of events to end 2025 after that. First off is UFC 323. Bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili looks to record a historic fourth defense in a year when he rematches Petr Yan in the main event.
Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to Garry’s title push, reminding him who won their last UFC fight
Shavkat Rakhmonov has responded to Ian Machado Garry’s calls for a UFC title shot, firing back with a stinging post on social media. The Irish welterweight prospect suffered his only professional loss to Rakhmonov last December at UFC 310, dropping a razor-thin decision.
Dillon Danis News / BoxingNews.com / November 25
NYPD Investigates UFC 322 Brawl Involving Dillon Danis
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) are investigating the brawl between Dillon Danis and members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322. The brawl broke out as Danis was in attendance for Makhachev’s fight against Jack Della Maddalena, as Islam won a unanimous decision to become the new welterweight champion.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 25
Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier Rematch Teased in Surprise Trilogy Match
The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is one of the most personal and heated conflicts in MMA history. Their deeply personal insults during press conferences, out-of-cage brawls, and genuine dislike of each other live in infamy as they defined an era for the UFC light heavyweight division.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 24
Nate Diaz snubs 'boring' Islam Makhachev's pound-for-pound top spot claim
Islam Makhachev has continued to prove the doubters wrong, winning emphatically for the majority of his run to become a two-division world champion. Many consider him the best fighter in the world, but Makhachev's displays have left Nate Diaz unimpressed.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24
Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar
UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.
MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23
MMA fighter Isaac Johnson dies after fight
An MMA fighter has died after he suffered an injury during an event in the Chicago area over the weekend. Isaac Johnson, a 31-year-old fighter from Chicago, was transported to Loyola University Medical Center on Friday night after he was injured while fighting in an event called the Matador Fighter Challenge at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois.
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