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Joe Rogan still bothered by how Francis Ngannou’s UFC career ended… ‘A real tragedy’

Joe Rogan still bothered by how Francis Ngannou’s UFC career ended… ‘A real tragedy’

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan wishes the promotion could have come to terms with Francis Ngannou. Ngannou left the UFC in early 2023 amid a lengthy contractual dispute that followed his successful title defense against Ciryl Gane 12 months prior.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Tom Aspinall says Ciryl Gane has worked on ‘holes in his ground game’, could try to take him down at UFC 321

Tom Aspinall says Ciryl Gane has worked on ‘holes in his ground game’, could try to take him down at UFC 321

Ciryl Gane’s two UFC losses exposed a glaring weakness in his MMA skillset. The French heavyweight was surprisingly outwrestled by Francis Ngannou at UFC 270 in January 2022.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Dana White hands heartfelt note to new UFC star who fought and won 72 hours after family tragedy

Dana White hands heartfelt note to new UFC star who fought and won 72 hours after family tragedy

Dana White’s Contender Series this past Tuesday ended with an emotional moment between White and a new UFC star. Over the last month, Dana White’s Contender Series has seen a new batch of UFC hopefuls fighting in live job interviews as they look to earn contracts into the premier promotion.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 17
Ilia Topuria Destroys Ducking Accusations with Dana White Hint: 'Fight Whoever They Want'

Ilia Topuria Destroys Ducking Accusations with Dana White Hint: 'Fight Whoever They Want'

Ilia Topuria shocked the world when he destroyed Charles Oliveira and became the UFC lightweight champion. After all, the quick knockout win solidified his dominance immediately.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 17

'Dead serious:' Dana White's huge Conor McGregor update sets off UFC White House hype

When it comes to the relationship between UFC CEO Dana White and former two-division champion Conor McGregor, things couldn't be more copesetic. Just days

Carlos Ulberg News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Top 5 MMA fighters from New Zealand ranked including Carlos Ulberg and ‘The Hangman’

Top 5 MMA fighters from New Zealand ranked including Carlos Ulberg and ‘The Hangman’

For a country that is so small, New Zealand has produced well above its fair share of top MMA fighters who have graced the UFC in the past. The UFC’s return to Australia this month for UFC Perth gives the opportunity for not just the best Australian fighters, but also some of the finest Kiwis to battle at the event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 17
Sean O'Malley says,'Hell yeah,' to potential Song Yadong fight

Sean O'Malley says,'Hell yeah,' to potential Song Yadong fight

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley is ready to get back in the octagon. Against whom, when and where remains up in the air.   Rumors have O'Malley linked to a possible showdown with No.

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16
Dana White signs 4 fighters to UFC including Daniel Cormier and Ilia Topuria teammates

Dana White signs 4 fighters to UFC including Daniel Cormier and Ilia Topuria teammates

Dana White's Contender Series Week 6 has concluded, and four fighters have received UFC contracts. The night capped off with four finishes and one decision, and White was spoiled for choice with some of the prospects on display.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / September 16
Dana White's Contender Series - Week 6 Results: Four UFC contracts awarded

Dana White's Contender Series - Week 6 Results: Four UFC contracts awarded

The sixth week of this season's Dana White's Contender Series took place on Tuesday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.  Headlining the five-bout fight card was a bantamweight bout between Hecher Sosa and Mackson Lee.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16
Petr Yan named the best striker by UFC veteran who fought 7 world champions across two sports

Petr Yan named the best striker by UFC veteran who fought 7 world champions across two sports

Petr Yan’s striking is respected by many. Ranked #3 in the world, the former UFC champion is arguably the best boxer the bantamweight division has ever seen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16
Justin Gaethje left Joe Rogan stunned with a crazy admission about his MMA career

Justin Gaethje left Joe Rogan stunned with a crazy admission about his MMA career

Joe Rogan couldn’t believe what Justin Gaethje had to say. In his time in combat sports, the popular broadcaster has been shocked on many occasions. Rogan was blown away when Mark Hunt finished an undefeated boxer, and has given fans many exceptional memories through his reactions to crazy moments.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16
Chael Sonnen wrote Anderson Silva a bizarre letter before their rematch… ‘PS I changed my mind’

Chael Sonnen wrote Anderson Silva a bizarre letter before their rematch… ‘PS I changed my mind’

Chael Sonnen addressed Anderson Silva with a letter live on air. In his career, ‘The American Gangster’ cemented his status as one of the most entertaining fighters of all time.

Diego Lopes News / Empire Sports Media / September 16
After his win at Noche UFC, what’s next for Diego Lopes?

After his win at Noche UFC, what’s next for Diego Lopes?

This past Saturday at Noche UFC, we saw a highly anticipated featherweight matchup in the main event. Former title challenger Diego Lopes (27-7) took on surging top contender Jean Silva (16-3).

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

UFC adds banger 'Fight of the Night' candidate to stacked UFC 322 card

Middleweight contenders Roman Kopylov and Gregory Rodrigues are set to meet in an incredible addition to UFC 322. Set to take place at Madison Square Garden

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 16
Kyle Daukaus vs. Gerald Meerschaert Set for UFC 322 at MSG

Kyle Daukaus vs. Gerald Meerschaert Set for UFC 322 at MSG

Kyle Daukaus and Gerald Meerschaert are set to collide at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, as part of a spectacular lineup returning to Madison Square Garden.

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+.

Jean Silva News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Jean Silva’s Emotional Breakdown: Fighting Nerds’ Undefeated Streak Comes Crashing Down at Noche UFC

Jean Silva’s Emotional Breakdown: Fighting Nerds’ Undefeated Streak Comes Crashing Down at Noche UFC

Well, well, well. Look who’s eating humble pie after all that trash talk. Jean Silva, the once-cocky featherweight who seemed unstoppable, just got a reality check courtesy of Diego Lopes at Noche UFC.

Derek Brunson News / MMA Sucka / September 16

Tommy Gantt: On The Doorstep To Greatness

On the doorstep of the world’s biggest MMA organization, the UFC, another star stand in the midst, waiting for his moment to walk through and shock the world.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 15
Aljamain Sterling Calls for Diego Lopes Clash, Eyes Featherweight Title Shot

Aljamain Sterling Calls for Diego Lopes Clash, Eyes Featherweight Title Shot

Former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling has set his sights on one of the UFC featherweight division’s hottest names. After watching Diego Lopes stop Jean Silva in spectacular fashion at Noche UFC, Sterling said he wants Lopes next with the winner advancing to a title shot.

Reinier de Ridder News / Empire Sports Media / September 15
UFC Vancouver gets new main event as Brendan Allen steps in to face Reinier De Ridder

UFC Vancouver gets new main event as Brendan Allen steps in to face Reinier De Ridder

UFC Vancouver goes down on October 18th and today, we learned that there will be a new main event. The promotion announced that Brendan Allen (25-7) would be stepping in to face Reinier De Ridder (21-2) in the main event.

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
Yoel Romero News / HITC / September 14
BKFC debut sees Yoel Romero score emphatic KO after flooring his rival several times

BKFC debut sees Yoel Romero score emphatic KO after flooring his rival several times

Yoel Romero’s entry into BKFC was not exactly subtle. The former UFC and Bellator contender made his Squared Circle debut to salsa music, blowing a horn as he walked out.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 13
Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

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

Featherweight Diego Lopes caught Jean Silva with a spinning back elbow, followed by strikes to TKO Silva in Round 2 to cap off the main event of Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas.

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