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On YouTubePatchy Mix News / MMA Sucka / October 23
Patchy Mix Fails Drug Test – Past Win Overturned to No Contest
2025 has been a year to forget for Patchy Mix. It would have started with Mix being pleased to have finally got the UFC contract every fighter craves. Having spent what felt like a lifetime in Bellator, Mix finally made it to the big leagues.
'Has there ever been a more insignificant title fight in the history?' Din Thomas on the UFC 321 Co-Main Event
The UFC 321 co-main event has the caveat of having the vacant strawweight belt on the line. Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba clash in a rematch to determine who will be crowned the #1 115lbs fighter on the planet.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23
Daniel Cormier Reveals the Biggest Advantage Ciryl Gane Has Over Tom Aspinall at UFC 321
Is Tom Aspinall the scariest UFC heavyweight ever? The Brit currently holds the record for the shortest average fight time, which is just 2:02. On top of that, he boasts the highest knockdown average per 15 minutes (4.09) on the active UFC roster.
Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / October 23
Only fighter to defeat UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could rejoin UFC after PFL release
Now a full year removed from her last fight, former two-division PFL Champion Larissa Pacheco is officially a free agent. The 28-fight MMA veteran has
Cain Velasquez News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Cain Velasquez beat Brock Lesnar so badly he lost interest in MMA and did not answer UFC phone calls
Brock Lesnar’s time as an intimidating force in the Octagon was ended in brutal fashion. After transitioning to MMA from professional wrestling, Lesnar knocked out Randy Couture to become the UFC heavyweight champion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Dana White calls Tom Aspinall ‘absolutely insane’ for refusing to fight one UFC heavyweight
Dana White isn’t a fan of Tom Aspinall’s recent comments. The undisputed UFC heavyweight title is on the line for the first time this year as champion Tom Aspinall defends against Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event this Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Ex-UFC star wins first fight since being cut after losing with Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev in his corner
It was a winning return to action for the ‘Georgian Viking’. Guram Kutateladze was among the wave of fighters from Georgia who arrived in the UFC and began to make a splash.
UFC star ends retirement for return fight against fan favorite at UFC 323
Formerly top-ranked UFC lightweight Jalin Turner is set to end his brief retirement and return to fight at UFC 323 in December. Scheduled as the UFC’s
Nathaniel Wood News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23
Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Delgado prediction, odds, pick for UFC 321
We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC 321 as we turn attention towards the Featherweight (145) Division for this next Prelim bout.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23
Chris Barnett vs. Hamdy Abdelwahab prediction, odds, pick for UFC 321
UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane continues on the prelims with a fight between Chris Barnett and Hamdy Abdelwahab in the heavyweight division on Saturday.
Umar Nurmagomedov Potentially Locks In Key Agreement with Dana White for Next 135-Pound Title Shot
Aside from Tom Aspinall’s long-awaited return to defend his undisputed heavyweight title after 14 months, UFC 321 will also mark the comeback of Umar Nurmagomedov, who returns to action after a 10-month layoff.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Conor McGregor’s protégé accused of last-second refusal to fight after strange backstage issue
One of the strangest fight cancellations in some time just took place in Dubai. Joe Rogan recently suggested that Conor McGregor might be the greatest promoter of all time when watching clips of ‘The Notorious’ at work in BKFC.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 23
Tom Aspinall’s UFC legend lookalike had a hilarious reaction to his 45-second debut knockout
Tom Aspinall’s UFC doppelgänger once embraced the comparisons. After a record-long stint as interim champion, Aspinall was elevated to undisputed status when Jon Jones opted to retire this past summer instead of unifying the titles against the dominant Englishman.
UFC 321 – 3 Underdogs to Watch out for in Abu Dhabi
UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.
5 Active UFC Fighters With the Most Ground Control Time Percentage in Company History
When the UFC launched in late 1993, its earliest days were ruled by American wrestlers who brought the fight to the mat and dominated with raw grappling power.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera
Fresh off the biggest win of his UFC career, Aiemann Zahabi disclosed he fought through a broken forearm to edge Marlon Vera by split decision at UFC Fight Night 262 then underwent surgery less than 48 hours later.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Jailton Almeida Says Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Plans Won’t Block His Title Path
Jailton Almeida isn’t sweating the Alex Pereira-to-heavyweight chatter. Ahead of his pivotal showdown with Alexander Volkov at UFC 321 on Yas Island, the Brazilian contender said a potential Pereira move won’t derail his run to a title shot.
Conor McGregor shares strategy with Jack Della Maddalena for Islam Makhachev clash
One of the most anticipated fights of 2025 is now just weeks away from lighting up Madison Square Garden. Islam Makhachev has caught fans by surprise after showing off a clear size increase as he prepares to make the jump up to welterweight.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23
Dana White Sets Condition for Umar Nurmagomedov to Earn Merab Dvalishvili Rematch at UFC 321 Presser
In January, Umar Nurmagomedov suffered his first professional defeat against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311. Since then, ‘The Young Eagle’ has been on the path of vengeance, and that’s why he took the fight against No.9-ranked bantamweight Mario Bautista at UFC 321 to earn a rematch with ‘The Machine’ in the future.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / October 23
UFC Star Blasts Ilia Topuria in Fiery Rant: ‘Sign the Contract!’
All eyes remain on the UFC’s newest double champ after UFC 317. Speculation grows over who will headline the UFC and Paramount deal. The rivalry talk is heating up again between two familiar foes.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23
Jalin Turner ends retirement to fight Edson Barboza at UFC 323
The lightweight division just got another explosive addition to close out the year. UFC veteran Edson Barboza will face Jalin Turner at UFC 323 on December 6, setting up a dynamic matchup between a seasoned striker and one of the most dangerous finishers in the division.
Bo Nickal News / FirstSportz / October 23
'I Was Arrogant' – Bo Nickal Makes Humble Admission Ahead of Comeback Fight at UFC 322
The UFC routinely ushers in waves of new prospects whose pre-UFC resumes and early results create rapid expectations. Among those newer additions is Bo Nickal, a wrestler-turned-middleweight contender whose name entered the promotion with unusual momentum for a debutant.
Dustin Poirier News / HITC / October 23
Dustin Poirier opens up on future after heartbreaking comments about retirement
Dustin Poirier’s UFC 318 main event in July almost turned into the ideal farewell. While ‘The Diamond’ lost a decision to Max Holloway, he still put on a memorable fight in front of his hometown fans in Louisiana, a state that had not hosted a UFC event in a decade.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 23
Robert Whittaker 'would love to fight Sean Strickland'
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has been calling for a fight against fellow former titleholder Sean Strickland most of the year. "I feel like we’ve both been in that top sort of the pond for a while circling each other,” Whittaker said during an appearance on the "On Paper with Anthony Smith" podcast in February.
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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