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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.

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Jean Silva, Diego Lopes refuse to break eye contact for a minute straight as security steps in

Diego Lopes and Jean Silva had one iconic stare-down ahead of Noche UFC. One of the best face-offs of the year took place in San Antonio, Texas, as Brazilian featherweight contenders Jean Silva and Diego Lopes are pitted against each other in the main event of Noche UFC.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 12

Noche UFC: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva full fight card picks & predictions

The UFC heads to San Antonio, TX this week for the third edition of Noche UFC, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 14 fights on the card.

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 12

Dana White urged to cut Kelvin Gastelum after yet another farcical weight miss at Noche UFC

Kelvin Gastelum’s UFC career may hang in the balance after a fifth weight miss, this time at a career-highest. The former middleweight title contender was five pounds over the extended 186lb limit, marking far and away the highest weigh-in of his career for Noche UFC this morning.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 12

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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 12

Jon Jones Apologises To Dana White for Aspinall Issues

Throughout this week’s Canelo vs Crawford build-up, UFC president Dana White has been talking all things ‘Jon Jones’. It appears that it isn’t all over for Jones’ hopes of fighting on the rumoured UFC White House card, however, he won’t be headlining the event.

Ilia Topuria News / HITC / September 12

Ilia Topuria shares update on first UFC lightweight title defence, leaving fans frustrated

UFC fans were hoping to see Ilia Topuria defend his lightweight title in 2025, but he has delivered some disappointing news about his next fight. Ilia Topuria became UFC lightweight champion after a dominant knockout win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, further cementing his status as one of the sport’s rising stars.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 12

Dana White: 'I'm not saying no to Jon Jones' on White House event, but ...

Former two division champion Jon Jones really wants to be on next year's UFC fight card at the White House. He ended his retirement after two weeks when

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 12

Dana White wants Conor McGregor to headline UFC White House event

UFC CEO Dana White is planning to bring a monster fight card to the White House next year during International Fight Week. The event will take place on the South Lawn and White wants the company's biggest star to headline it. "I love one of one type events, like the Sphere last year for UFC Noche," White told The W.A.D.E.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 12

Musk Endorses McGregor For President Of Ireland

Elon Musk has endorsed Conor McGregor for President of Ireland. The endorsement comes as McGregor’s campaign is facing a significant setback. McGregor, 37, is not yet eligible to be on the ballot, and a September 24 deadline is fast approaching.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 12

Electrifying Middleweight Fighter Accepts Second UFC Fight In Just 60 Days

A mere two months out from receiving his UFC contract, middleweight fighter Baisangur Susurkaev will compete for the promotion for a second time at UFC 322.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 12

Dana White reveals when he’ll make UFC White House card, weighs Conor McGregor, Jon Jones

Dana White still has a while to plan out the UFC’s White House event. An idea spoken into existence by President Donald Trump on the Fourth of July, a UFC card at the White House is a go for June 2026.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 11

Jean Silva Adds Paulo Costa to His Enemies List Ahead of Noche UFC

Jean Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) has built a reputation not just for his performances inside the Octagon, but for his unfiltered words outside of it. In a recent interview with Full Send MMA, Silva once again made headlines, reigniting tensions with former opponent Bryce Mitchell before taking aim at another high-profile name.

Jon Jones News / MMA Weekly / September 11

Jon Jones reiterates desire to compete on UFC White House card

Since returning from his two-week retirement, Jon Jones has been vocal about his desire to be added to the UFC White House card. The announcement of a UFC event at the White House has presented a unique opportunity for the company.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Noche UFC’s Exciting Main Card This Weekend in San Antonio

Noche UFC fight week continues. For the third year in a row, the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world commemorates Mexican Independence Day, and this weekend, Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is the setting for this year’s iteration of Noche UFC.

Nathaniel Wood News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 11

Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood joins stacked UFC 321 card in Abu Dhabi

The UFC’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi just got a fresh injection of intrigue as Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood was officially announced for UFC 321 on October 25, 2025, at Etihad Arena.

Angela Hill News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 11

Angela Hill set to take on surging prospect Fatima Kline at UFC 322 at MSG

Angela Hill, the UFC’s storied strawweight mainstay, returns to action on November 15 as she takes on surging prospect Fatima Kline at UFC 322—a card teeming with championship bouts and pivotal matchups.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

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 / Dice City Sports / September 11

Joe Rogan: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Record Has an 'Asterisk'

Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists in history. Retiring in 2020 with a perfect 29-0 record, the former UFC lightweight champion’s resume includes dominant wins over elite names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.

MMA News / HITC / September 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protégé linked with UFC debut shares photo with Dana White

It appears another fighter from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp is preparing to step into the UFC. The former lightweight champion’s team already has a packed schedule heading into late 2025, with several major matchups coming up.

Alex Pereira News / Dice City Sports / September 11

Alex Pereira Reunites with Rival Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch

Alex Pereira is preparing for perhaps the most pivotal fight of his MMA career: a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 for the light heavyweight championship.

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.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 10

Is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Strickland the Fight to Make? Rogan Thinks So

The UFC’s middleweight division is a chaotic mess right now, and honestly, we’re here for it. With the undefeated monster Khamzat Chimaev now sitting on the throne after dismantling Dricus Du Plessis, the question on everyone’s mind is simple: who’s next for “Borz”?

Carlos Prates News / MMA on SI / September 9

Carlos Prates admits UFC career nearly over as he outlines retirement plan

UFC welterweight sniper Carlos Prates doesn't plan on staying around for long, given that his next few fights go to plan. Prates has had a meteoric rise in the welterweight ranks, notching four knockout victories in 2024 before losing a potential title eliminator against Ian Machado Garry in April.