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Contender Series star Mandel Nallo names Ilia Topuria among his four UFC dream fights

Contender Series star Mandel Nallo names Ilia Topuria among his four UFC dream fights

Mandel Nallo is excited to prove himself against the best fighters in the world. At 36 years old, the Bellator veteran is the oldest contract winner in Dana White’s Contender Series history.

BJ Penn News / Athlon Sports / September 17
UFC Legend B.J. Penn Was Arrested Again, Here's Why

UFC Legend B.J. Penn Was Arrested Again, Here's Why

Former UFC two-division champion and Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has displayed a disturbing pattern of behavior that began in May when he was arrested on family

Kelvin Gastelum News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Coach says UFC need to take some of the blame for Kelvin Gastelum’s disastrous Noche UFC weight miss

Coach says UFC need to take some of the blame for Kelvin Gastelum’s disastrous Noche UFC weight miss

Kelvin Gastelum received a lot of criticism this past weekend in San Antonio. Gastelum missed weight by five pounds ahead of Noche UFC, coming in at a career-high of 191 pounds for his middleweight bout.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
5 fighters who could earn UFC contracts on episode 7 of Dana White’s Contender Series including a 9-0 Featherweight

5 fighters who could earn UFC contracts on episode 7 of Dana White’s Contender Series including a 9-0 Featherweight

10 more hopefuls battle for UFC contracts in episode 7 of the 9th season of Dana White’s Contender Series Four fighters were handed UFC contracts by Dana White in the last episode, including one fighter who recently lost his father.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Merab Dvalishvili says ‘most deserving’ contender hasn’t fought him because his cousin isn’t Khabib

Merab Dvalishvili says ‘most deserving’ contender hasn’t fought him because his cousin isn’t Khabib

Merab Dvalishvili hopes Umar Nurmagomedov gets ‘whooped’ in his next fight. If you know the UFC Bantamweight Champion, you know he wasn’t really a fan of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin Umar Nurmagomedov getting a title opportunity against him at UFC 311.

Anatoly Malykhin News / MMA Sucka / September 17

Anatoly Malykhin Reflects On First Loss, Vows Revenge Against Reug Reug At ONE 173

Two-division ONE World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is on the hunt for revenge! He is scheduled to challenge the man who handed him his first professional defeat, reigning ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane, for the belt in a rematch at ONE 173: Superbon vs.

Mark Hunt News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Mark Hunt flattened a UFC legend in Australia to set up the Brock Lesnar fight that saved UFC 200 card

Mark Hunt flattened a UFC legend in Australia to set up the Brock Lesnar fight that saved UFC 200 card

Mark Hunt was a late addition to the UFC 200 card after a disaster saw the main event get removed from the show at short notice. The card was originally supposed to feature Conor McGregor taking on Nate Diaz in a rematch from Notorious’s shock defeat at UFC 196.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division amid ‘shallow’ criticism from Joe Rogan and UFC fans  

Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division amid ‘shallow’ criticism from Joe Rogan and UFC fans  

Tom Aspinall believes the UFC heavyweight division will flourish in the next few years.  The 265lb weight class has been bereft of stars and top contenders for quite some time.

Ben Askren News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
‘I just realized’… Ben Askren criticizes UFC star after finding out huge result that happened while he was ‘sleeping’

‘I just realized’… Ben Askren criticizes UFC star after finding out huge result that happened while he was ‘sleeping’

Ben Askren posted his initial reaction to a fight that happened months ago. 2025 has been an incredibly difficult year for the former UFC star and his loved ones.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Dana White hints one of MMA’s most successful stars could return to the UFC after being banned in 2016

Dana White hints one of MMA’s most successful stars could return to the UFC after being banned in 2016

Dana White could allow one of the biggest names in MMA to attend UFC events again. The President of the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization is never afraid to express how he feels.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Michael Johnson slammed Conor McGregor for ‘sparring match’ immediately after brutally knocking out UFC legend

Michael Johnson slammed Conor McGregor for ‘sparring match’ immediately after brutally knocking out UFC legend

Michael Johnson had some harsh words for Conor McGregor after landing the biggest knockout of his professional career. “The Menace” had a mixed record going into his bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night 94, losing his last two fights against Nate Diaz and Beneil Dariush via judges’ decision.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Kayla Harrison sparred Amanda Nunes before she even had her first MMA fight… ‘It was sketchy’

Kayla Harrison sparred Amanda Nunes before she even had her first MMA fight… ‘It was sketchy’

Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes have a well documented history with each other, ahead of their suspected fight in the UFC. This past June at UFC 316, Kayla Harrison proved once again why she is one of the greatest athletes in the world when she won the UFC bantamweight title, submitting Julianna Pena in round two.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17
Michael Chandler confident Conor McGregor fight will happen on UFC White House event after talking to ‘inside sources’

Michael Chandler confident Conor McGregor fight will happen on UFC White House event after talking to ‘inside sources’

Having waited several years for his fight against Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler has gone through all of the emotions. When it was announced that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler would coach against each other on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, it was almost guaranteed that Chandler would be set for his biggest payday yet.

Tatiana Suarez News / Empire Sports Media / September 17
Is a title shot next for Tatiana Suarez after Noche UFC?

Is a title shot next for Tatiana Suarez after Noche UFC?

A fight that flew under the radar at Noche UFC was a big time matchup in the strawweight division with potential title implications. Former title challengers squared off as Tatiana Suarez (11-1) returned to face Amanda Lemos (15-5-1).

Jean Silva News / Empire Sports Media / September 17
After falling short at Noche UFC, what’s next for Jean Silva?

After falling short at Noche UFC, what’s next for Jean Silva?

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 / Bloody Elbow / September 17
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.

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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

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.

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 / 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.

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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