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On YouTubeAlex 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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Conor McGregor praises Islam Makhachev for what he did after UFC 322 title win
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on the UFC’s latest two-weight champion. Islam Makhachev recently became the 11th fighter to win MMA’s greatest prize in more than one division.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / November 26
McGregor reignites feud by calling Khabib a ‘stain on his father’s name’ in explosive rant
Days after declaring a spiritual rebirth, the former UFC champion returns to old hostilities with a blistering attack on his long-time rival. Conor McGregor’s attempt at a fresh start didn’t last long.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Conor McGregor says Khabib Nurmagomedov is a ‘stain on his father’s name’ during bitter rant
Just days after announcing his spiritual journey to his fans, Conor McGregor has once again taken aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ahead of his potential comeback to the UFC in 2026, Conor McGregor took a while off of social media earlier this year in an attempt to get himself into a better mindset.
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.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
Tony Ferguson Details How Conor McGregor Almost Turned Rival Khabib Nurmagomedov Into His Friend
The saga of Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov is truly stranger than fiction. No two fighters in UFC history have been booked against each other so many times, only for the fight to fall apart every single time.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 26
Arman Tsarukyan vs. The World: Is a Conor McGregor 'Nightmare' a Better Bet Than a Title Shot?
Arman Tsarukyan just put Dan Hooker away in Qatar, and he did it with the kind of swagger that screams “I’m the guy.” A slick arm-triangle submission, a dominant performance from bell to bell, and one simple, undeniable statement: he’s the number one contender for the lightweight strap.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
‘No bigger bullies than the UFC’… Ex-fighter reacts to Dana White’s claim Francis Ngannou pushed him
Brendan Schaub has shared his thoughts on Dana White’s ongoing feud with Francis Ngannou. Last week, the UFC CEO claimed Francis Ngannou ‘put his hands on’ him during a discussion about bonuses.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / November 26
Conor McGregor offered new comeback fight that could earn him a title shot
Ahead of his potential comeback to the sport, a new opponent has put his name in the hat to fight Conor McGregor. Although it seemed as though Conor McGregor would never step into the UFC Octagon again following his brutal leg break in 2021, the Irishman is gearing up for a comeback.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
Ilia Topuria Given No Choice but to Move Up for Historic Clash With Islam Makhachev
Ilia Topuria is still searching for his next opponent as he prepares for his first lightweight title defense. Arman Tsarukyan strengthened his case as the No.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals UFC Security Called Police on Khamzat Chimaev Even Before Ian Garry Altercation
At UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan went for Dan Hooker‘s head, quite literally! After a headbutt that helped heat up the Fight Night right during the face-offs, we all knew Doha wasn’t playing around.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 26
Paddy Pimblett: 'I'm already in Ilia Topuria's head, I'm his kryptonite'
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria would like his first title defense to be against No. 5 ranked contender Paddy Pimblett. It's a match Pimblett has lobbied to get.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 26
Arman Tsarukyan Calls Out UFC for Protecting Ilia Topuria: 'Trying to Make Him Superstar'
The conversation around divisional activity has grown as the UFC continues to navigate a busy 2025 schedule. Champions and contenders across multiple weight classes are being evaluated for timing and momentum.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
Tony Ferguson Plans UFC Return With Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov Callout for White House Card
Next year, at the White House, could we see a fight we never thought we would see? Tony Ferguson just made some bold claims for the June 14, 2026, event, and if he has his way, we could get one of the two best fights that never happened.
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.
Massive fight reportedly in the works for UFC 324 as UFC prepares for Paramount era
A massive featherweight contest between top contenders Arnold Allen and Jean Silva is reportedly in the works for UFC 324. Following last weekend’s UFC
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.
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