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Islam Makhachev’s coach pinpoints Ilia Topuria flaw that could decide blockbuster fight
Top MMA trainer Javier Mendez thinks Ilia Topuria has a clear weakness in his game. The former featherweight and current lightweight champion is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to hold three UFC belts.
Mackenzie Dern News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Mackenzie Dern admits she might not have been ready for UFC 321 title shot if ex-champ kept her belt
Mackenzie Dern gets her chance at UFC gold on Saturday night – but admits she might not have been so sure about it if the division still had a champion.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes Ilia Topuria’s Only Weakness – and the Stats Back Him Up
Ilia Topuria has been on a roll in the UFC after winning two titles in two separate divisions. He has steamrolled through almost every opponent, and his last three wins, which came against a few certified UFC legends, have propelled him to the top of the sport.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Tom Aspinall Calls 4,000-Day Glory Kickboxing Champ His ‘Best’ Sparring Partner to Counter Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
After Jon Jones retired from the UFC, it marked the end of Tom Aspinall’s reign as the longest interim champion in UFC history. Now, as the undisputed heavyweight champion, the Brit is set to make his first title defense against the dangerous Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25, which would also end his year-long hiatus.
Joe Rogan reveals who shaped Jon Jones and his brothers into super athletes
Joe Rogan claims that Jon Jones and his athlete brothers inherited their physical gifts from one specific member of the family. ‘Bones’ is not the only top-level athlete in his family.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Ilia Topuria’s ‘weakest link’ identified by Islam Makhachev’s coach ahead of potential superfight
Renowned MMA coach Javier Mendez believes there’s a glaring weakness in Ilia Topuria’s game. ‘El Matador’ has enjoyed a perfect start to his MMA career, winning 17 consecutive fights and claiming UFC titles in two different divisions.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Alex Pereira’s teammate wants to revisit Israel Adesanya rivalry after UFC debut KO
It seems the rivalry between Israel Adesanya and multiple-fight nemesis Alex Pereira could take a fresh twist in their rather lengthy tale. Followed to the Octagon eventually by former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira, former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya rekindled his feud with the Brazilian in the UFC.
Charles Oliveira News / HITC / October 20
Charles Oliveira reaches dream goal by claiming a title in a different sport
Charles Oliveira’s October was a good one, with the back-to-back wins putting him right back into the thick of things. He made his long-awaited return to Brazil last weekend, where he picked up another career highlight after defeating Mateusz Gamrot by submission.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Tom Aspinall says the tallest UFC fighter is even bigger than he claims: ‘Didn’t want to seem like a freak show’
Not the smallest heavyweight himself, Tom Aspinall claims the promotion’s most statuesque fighter is actually even bigger than they are currently billed.
Reinier de Ridder News / HITC / October 20
Reinier De Ridder’s coach breaks silence on disputed UFC Vancouver call to stop the fight
Harun Ozkan, Reinier De Ridder’s coach, has spoken out for the first time since Saturday’s controversial finish. De Ridder, a former ONE FC champion, spent much of four rounds struggling to stay upright in his UFC Vancouver main event against Brendan Allen.
Drew Dober News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 20
Drew Dober triumphs with emotional TKO at UFC Vancouver after personal tragedy
Drew Dober stood in the center of the octagon at Rogers Arena, microphone in hand, apologizing to a hostile Vancouver crowd whose hometown hero had just been knocked unconscious.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 20
Team Merab Continues Bashing Umar Nurmagomedov for ‘Golden Ticket’ to Title Shot
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov will go down as one of the most prominent bitter rivals in bantamweight history other than TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Bruce Buffer Reveals Why Conor McGregor and Jon Jones Keep 'One and Only' Status as Alex Pereira’s Gets Revoked
2024 was a monumental year for Alex Pereira, who successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title three times. Yet, fans were taken by surprise when legendary ring announcer Bruce Buffer bestowed upon ‘Poatan’ a rare honor—introducing him as ‘The One and Only,’ a title previously reserved for just two UFC icons: Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 20
Team Khabib Insider Predicts Jack Della Maddalena to Have Same Outcome as Dricus Du Plessis
Dominant wrestlers have become the most difficult matchups for various fighters in the UFC. Recent fights of Khamzat Chimaev and Merab Dvalishvili have shown as much to the MMA community.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Mackenzie Dern Suggests Zhang Weili Return to Strawweight After Trilogy Prediction vs. Valentina Shevchenko
Since reclaiming her UFC strawweight title from Carla Esparza in November 2022, Zhang Weili has successfully defended her crown three times before deciding it was time for a new challenge.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Diego Lopes Can’t Stop Laughing at Max Holloway’s Response to Jean Silva’s UFC White House Callout
A chance to appear on next year’s UFC White House card has brought a lot of fighters out from the woodwork. From Conor McGregor to Jon Jones, everyone wants a piece of the money pie, including Brazil’s Jean Silva.
Reinier de Ridder News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Reinier De Ridder’s UFC Vancouver Loss Isn’t a Surprise, the More You Look at It
Why did Reinier de Ridder lose at UFC Vancouver? That’s the question fans started asking after Brendan Allen dominated the Dutchman at Rogers Arena, in front of a packed Canadian audience.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 20
Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Preview
Tom Aspinall has his first UFC Heavyweight Title defense when he faces Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 this weekend, as we preview the fight. Aspinall became the full champion once Jon Jones vacated his title, ending hopes of fans seeing the Aspinall-Jones fight.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 20
Dana White’s ‘Concerning’ Stance On McGregor
Dana White had little to say when questioned about Conor McGregor’s 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. The ban was imposed
Kamaru Usman News / BoxingNews.com / October 20
Kamaru Usman Outlines His Retirement Plan
Former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman wants to reclaim his welterweight belt and secure the middleweight title before retiring. Usman, 38, was the welterweight champion from 2019 to 2022, defending the belt five times before losing it to Leon Edwards at UFC 278 in August 2022.
UFC Vancouver Post-Event Tidbits: Middleweight Flourishes in Main Event Showcase
UFC Vancouver proved to be a splendid night of upsets from top to bottom. In the main event, middleweight luminary Brendan Allen defied the massive odds put upon him and broke former two-division champion Reinier de Ridder.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 19
Manon Fiorot Crushes Jasmine Jasudavicius in 74 Seconds, Credits Tristar Move for Revival
VANCOUVER — Former flyweight title challenger Manon Fiorot needed just 74 seconds to stop Jasmine Jasudavicius on the main card of UFC Fight Night 262 at Rogers Arena, a blistering KO that instantly reboots her march back toward a championship shot.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 19
Brendan Allen Breaks Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver, Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Brendan Allen made good on his promise to “break” Reinier de Ridder, scoring a rare TKO by retirement after four grueling rounds in the main event of UFC Fight Night 262 at Rogers Arena.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 19
Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout
UFC Fight Night in Vancouver is over and the main-event fighters need new opponents. Brendan Allen’s upset win over Reinier de Ridder will shake up the entire middleweight division.
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