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McGregor Wasn’t In 'Right Frame of Mind' For Presidency

McGregor Wasn’t In 'Right Frame of Mind' For Presidency

Following Conor McGregor’s withdrawal from the Irish presidential race, his former training partner, Artem Lobov, says the Irishman was not in the right frame of mind to run for President.

Magomed Ankalaev News / Bloody Elbow / September 19
Magomed Ankalaev used a ‘video game combination’ to maul ex-UFC title challenger he called his easiest fight

Magomed Ankalaev used a ‘video game combination’ to maul ex-UFC title challenger he called his easiest fight

UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev did not hold back while reflecting on one fight during his rise to the title. Ankalaev is gearing up for his return to action at UFC 320 in Las Vegas, as the 205-pound king defends his newly won belt for the very first time.

Rampage Jackson News / 5 GOATs / September 19
Raja Jackson, son of Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, arrested for violent attack on pro wrestler

Raja Jackson, son of Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, arrested for violent attack on pro wrestler

Raja Jackson, the son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, was arrested Thursday for repeatedly punching a professional wrestler unconscious during an event last month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 19
Dominick Reyes began his run to controversial Jon Jones title fight with a devastating 29-second knockout

Dominick Reyes began his run to controversial Jon Jones title fight with a devastating 29-second knockout

UFC Perth star Dominick Reyes announced his Octagon arrival in style with a brutal and fast finish eight years ago. The Octagon will soon be back on Australian soil, as mixed martial arts’ leading promotion closes out its September schedule with a UFC Fight Night in Perth.

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
UFC 320 star was the victim of a never-before-seen finish that Joe Rogan said could have changed ‘the game’

UFC 320 star was the victim of a never-before-seen finish that Joe Rogan said could have changed ‘the game’

There have been some sudden and shocking finishes inside the cage, but this one featuring a UFC 320 fighter may have been the rarest of them all. Once a September absent of a pay-per-view comes to an end, all eyes will turn to UFC 320 in Las Vegas on October 4.

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA on SI / September 18

Fighter dubbed 'heavyweight Paddy Pimblett' is taking the MMA world by storm

There's no UFC this weekend, but that means more time to shine for budding European MMA promotion OKTAGON MMA, which returns with one of its biggest and brightest stars, Frederic Vosgröne.

Joe Rogan News / MMA on SI / September 18
Joe Rogan offers radical solution to fix ‘crazy’ issue hurting UFC fighters

Joe Rogan offers radical solution to fix ‘crazy’ issue hurting UFC fighters

UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes he has it all figured out, offering his hot take on the promotion's issue with fighter weight classes. Currently, the UFC has eight men's weight divisions, with most of them being separated by 10 lbs.

Jake Ellenberger News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Jake Ellenberger landed one of the scariest body kicks in UFC history with the help of a dangerous striker

Jake Ellenberger landed one of the scariest body kicks in UFC history with the help of a dangerous striker

Jake Ellenberger landed a vicious body kick with the help of a UFC and Glory star. Now retired from MMA, ‘The Juggernaut’ has taken up acting, with Ellenberger recently revealing behind-the-scenes stories with Michael Bisping from filming Atlas King.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Alexander Volkanovski’s ‘biggest challenge’ surprisingly named as UFC contender he’s already beaten

Alexander Volkanovski’s ‘biggest challenge’ surprisingly named as UFC contender he’s already beaten

When it comes to the biggest threat to Alexander Volkanovski’s second UFC featherweight reign, one analyst does not expect it to be his likely next fight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Justin Gaethje dismantled fighter that made history in Conor McGregor’s BKFC in chaotic classic rematch

Justin Gaethje dismantled fighter that made history in Conor McGregor’s BKFC in chaotic classic rematch

Justin Gaethje has so many incredible fights under his belt that some classics, like the one that happened on this day a decade ago, may be forgotten. There isn’t a nickname that would suit the former interim UFC lightweight champion better than ‘The Highlight’.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Security guard turned UFC fighter reveals story of Jon Jones drinking until 5am during title fight camp

Security guard turned UFC fighter reveals story of Jon Jones drinking until 5am during title fight camp

Despite going on to arguably become the greatest fighter of all time, there were several times in Jon Jones’ career when he didn’t take it too seriously.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / September 18

UFC contract winner booked for debut fight after 16-second KO impressed Dana White

A little over a week after he earned a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, heavyweight fighter Steven Asplund has been booked for his promotional debut.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 18

UFC Perth hit with major fight cancellation less than two weeks before event

The planned co-main event for UFC Perth between Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan has unfortunately been canceled less than two weeks before the card. Following

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
UFC legend Bas Rutten pitches epic idea for 12-fight White House card with Jon Jones in main event

UFC legend Bas Rutten pitches epic idea for 12-fight White House card with Jon Jones in main event

Bas Rutten wants to see every UFC champion defend their belts on the White House card. MMA’s premier promotion will host a show at President Donald Trump’s official residence in June 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Dana White urged to ‘just give’ Justin Gaethje the Ilia Topuria fight… ‘He’s earned it in blood’

Dana White urged to ‘just give’ Justin Gaethje the Ilia Topuria fight… ‘He’s earned it in blood’

As the wait for Ilia Topuria’s next matchup goes on, one UFC star has thrown his support behind Justin Gaethje’s claim to the shot. Talk of who could be the first to challenge the new lightweight king has persisted ever since Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to achieve two-division glory.

Conor McGregor News / HITC / September 18
Conor McGregor’s old friend explains why quitting Irish presidential race was right

Conor McGregor’s old friend explains why quitting Irish presidential race was right

According to a former UFC star, Conor McGregor was right to withdraw from the Irish presidential race. The MMA icon generated plenty of buzz around his candidacy, but it appears his political ambitions will be put on hold for now.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18

The Five Worst Referee Decisions in UFC History

Referees in the UFC carry one of the toughest responsibilities in the sport as they have to protect fighters while ensuring fair competition. When they get it right, nobody notices.

MMA News / HITC / September 18
Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division after Joe Rogan and fans voice complaints

Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division after Joe Rogan and fans voice complaints

Tom Aspinall is confident the UFC heavyweight division is heading in the right direction and will come into its own in the years ahead. For a while now, the 265lb weight class has lacked real star power and depth among contenders.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 18
Roman Kopylov vs. Gregory Rodrigues set for UFC 322 at MSG

Roman Kopylov vs. Gregory Rodrigues set for UFC 322 at MSG

Each fall, the UFC delivers one of its most loaded events at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and UFC 322—scheduled for November 15, 2025—shapes up as a blockbuster night for fight fans.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
‘I’d like to’… Tom Aspinall reveals the only thing stopping him fighting twice in 2025

‘I’d like to’… Tom Aspinall reveals the only thing stopping him fighting twice in 2025

Tom Aspinall hopes he’ll be able to have a quick turnaround after UFC 321. The undisputed heavyweight champion will defend his title against Ciryl Gane on October 25.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 18
Julianna Pena reveals who she'd rather win between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes

Julianna Pena reveals who she'd rather win between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes

Former two-time women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena has history with current titleholder Kayla Harrison and former two-time champion Amanda Nunes.  Harrison and Nunes, former teammates, are expected to meet at some point in 2026.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 18
Chael Sonnen laughs at Conor McGregor's failed 'phony' presidential campaign

Chael Sonnen laughs at Conor McGregor's failed 'phony' presidential campaign

On Monday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor announced that his run for President of Ireland was over.  The Irishman, regularly surrounded in controversy, teased a presidential run last year and made an official announcement in March that he intended to be on the Irish presidential ballot.

Bo Nickal News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Bo Nickal Returns After First Pro Defeat

Bo Nickal Returns After First Pro Defeat

Highly touted middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is set to return to action at UFC 322 in New York on Nov. 15, marking his first fight since suffering the first loss of his MMA career.

Brendan Allen News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Brendan Allen Steps In To Face Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night 262 in Vancouver

Brendan Allen Steps In To Face Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night 262 in Vancouver

UFC Fight Night 262 has a new headliner. With Anthony Hernandez withdrawing from the Oct. 18 main event in Vancouver for undisclosed reasons, the UFC has tapped Brendan Allen to step in against Reinier de Ridder in a five-round middleweight clash at Rogers Arena, live on ESPN+.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 14
Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva

Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva after bout

Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva has concluded, and the UFC matchmakers will be considering who the fighters on the card will take on next. Here are the matchups that make sense for the main event fighters, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

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