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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14
Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Major Sponsor in Talks With Dana White to Bring UFC to Georgia
Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, has already defended his title three times in 2025 and is soon set to make a record-breaking fourth defense against Petr Yan at UFC 323.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14
Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Breaking Title Record Wasn’t the Goal for Facing Petr Yan in UFC 323 Main Event
Most champions slow down after a grueling year. They take a breather, enjoy their moment in the spotlight, and prepare for the next big payday. But Merab Dvalishvili is not wired that way.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / October 14
Trouble Strikes Dana White Again as Rising Prospect Withdraws From UFC 322: JDM vs. Islam
Putting together fights is sometimes a thankless job, often involving risks that could derail whole events. Just ask Dana White, the man who’s had to deal with more withdrawals and setbacks than perhaps any organizer out there, given the volume and scale of events he puts together.
Dana White News / NY Fights / October 13
Dana White Unveils Blockbuster Main and Co-Main Events for UFC 323
UFC’s year-end schedule was already stacked with UFC 322 set for Madison Square Garden in November. But Dana White just made things even bigger, announcing several blockbuster fights for December’s UFC 323 as the final pay-per-view event of the year.
Legends Return At ONE Fight Night 38
ONE Championship closes out its 2025 U.S. primetime schedule with the return of two legendary martial artists at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, from Bangkok, Thailand.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Charles Oliveira warned Conor McGregor could ruin UFC White House plan with wildcard fight
Brazilian star Charles Oliveira may have his immediate plans post-UFC Rio scuppered already. Turning in a spectacular victory to extend his undefeated run in his native Brazil, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira made light work of his short-notice foe.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
UFC Vancouver preview, full fight card as middleweights clash for title shot
The Octagon returns to ‘The Great White North’ this weekend, bringing with it a pivotal middleweight clash at UFC Vancouver. Set to throw down on October 18, surging divisional star Reinier de Ridder makes a quickfire turnaround from his latest win to draw a short-notice pairing.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends Islam Makhachev emotional message ahead of ‘historic’ UFC 322
Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t exactly known for his sentimental moments, but he surprised fans with a message of support for his charge today. For years, Khabib has been best friends with Islam Makhachev, with the pair helping to guide each other to UFC lightweight gold.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 13
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan rematch headlines UFC 323
The Dec. 6 UFC 323 pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will be headlined by two world title bouts. In the main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalilshvili puts his title on the line against former titleholder Petr Yan.
UFC champion seeks historic win as Dana White announces two title fights for UFC 323
The UFC's event calendar is nearing its conclusion, as Saturday, Dec. 6, will see the promotion return to its home base of Las Vegas, Nevada, with the T-Mobile Arena playing host to UFC 323 and a pair of title fights to top the bill.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Conor McGregor Could Ruin Charles Oliveira vs. Max Holloway Plans for UFC White House, Warns Veteran
Conor McGregor could be facing an 18-month suspension period, but he’s expected to be available by the time the UFC White House event takes place. Scheduled to take place on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, speculation has taken shape about who his potential opponent will be.
Henry Cejudo News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Henry Cejudo set to face unranked bantamweight as he looks to snap 3-fight losing skid
Former two-weight champion Henry Cejudo is not done with MMA yet, it seems, booking a surprise end-of-year comeback. In the midst of a three-fight losing skid for the first time in his career, former dual-weight champion Henry Cejudo has been sidelined since his controversial loss to Song Yadong earlier this year.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Routes to victory for Tom Aspinall against UFC legend he doesn’t think he can beat
Tom Aspinall is widely regarded as one of, if not the most unique heavyweight fighters of all time, but even he thinks he’d have struggled with a certain heavyweight legend.
Dana White News / MMA Sucka / October 13
DWCS 86 Weigh-In Results: Flawless Session on Scales Before Finale Tuesday
DWCS 86, the final episode of the ninth season on Dana White’s Contender Series, is almost here. Tuesday night, the midweek MMA promotion ends its first decade of action inside the UFC Apex facility from Enterprise, NV.
SlapFIGHT: INFLUX crowns Controversy and TKO after a night of thunder at PLN Studios
SlapFIGHT Championship’s “INFLUX” event set the stage for a monumental night, with two tournaments designed to replenish the contender pools for the heavyweight and super heavyweight divisions.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Duncan Debunks Major Myth About UFC Stars Dustin Poirier & Jorge Masvidal
Very few teams in the MMA world have supplied stars like Dan Lambert’s American Top Team. Names like Dustin Poirier, Amanda Nunes, Kayla Harrison, and Jorge Masvidal, with whom Scottish fighter Chris Duncan has trained in the past, graduated from the Florida-based outlet.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Charles Oliveira Just Kept Ilia Topuria’s Wildest Stat Alive With UFC Rio Win
How good is Ilia Topuria, really? That’s the question fans have been asking since ‘El Matador’ rose to the pinnacle of this sport. At first, he defeated two legends—Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway—back-to-back in the featherweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Ronda Rousey suffered gruesome injury in historic UFC fight Joe Rogan called a ‘cultural moment’
Emerging with her bantamweight championship in tow, Ronda Rousey was forced to deal with one of the most brutal injuries one can suffer in combat sports.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / October 13
Tom Aspinall reveals which heavyweight champion he would lose to
Many consider Tom Aspinall to be the most skilled MMA heavyweight alive. The UFC champion has bulldozed his way to the sport's peak, but he believes a now-retired Hall-of-Famer would beat him.
Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / October 13
Ex-UFC star Dustin Poirier shares heartbreaking admission about MMA retirement
Nearly three months removed from his last bout, former UFC star Dustin Poirier is still adjusting to life as a retired fighter. “The Diamond” was one of
Charles Oliveira News / MMA Weekly / October 13
Charles Oliveira calls for rematch with 'BMF' Max Holloway, Holloway responds
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira got back in the win column in the UFC Rio main event this past Saturday. "Do Bronxs" added another submission win to his record holding resume by tapping out Mateusz Gamrot.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 13
Alex Pereira Hater Luke Rockhold Finally Eats Own Words After UFC 320 ‘Gangster’ Performance
At UFC 320, Alex Pereira successfully reclaimed his UFC light heavyweight title after defeating former champion Magomed Ankalaev. He entered the fight as a major betting underdog, but shocked everyone by finishing the Russian within just 80 seconds.
Tom Aspinall News / FirstSportz / October 13
Tom Aspinall Shockingly Reveals to Vacate Heavyweight Title for Rising Contender
Earlier this year, Tom Aspinall was officially promoted to the position of UFC heavyweight champion after Jon Jones‘ retirement. Aspinall became the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history, proving his patience and perseverance finally paid off with the undisputed title.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12
Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout
UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.
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