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Islam Makhachev reveals huge fight he wants after dethroning Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322

Islam Makhachev already knows who he wants to face in his first welterweight title defense. The former lightweight champion will fight at 170lbs for the first time at UFC 322 in New York on Saturday night.

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Jiri Prochazka opens up on the mental duel he had with Alex Pereira at iconic UFC face-off

Few UFC moments have captured the crowd quite like the intense stare-down between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. The two light heavyweights have faced off twice in the Octagon, with Pereira coming out on top both times by TKO.

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Chael Sonnen praises former NFL prospect who stole the show in UFC debut

Chael Sonnen has given his approval to a new UFC heavyweight who used several of his lines after winning his octagon debut. Josh Hokit made an immediate impact by knocking out Max Gimenis inside the first minute at UFC Vegas 111, picking up a $50,000 bonus for the performance and establishing himself as a serious contender in the division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

UFC 322 – Valentina Shevchenko vs Weili Zhang: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 322 co-main event in Madison Square Garden brings fans a true superfight in the women’s divisions as flyweight queen Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko takes on strawweight champion Weili Zhang.

MMA News / HITC / November 11

Islam Makhachev lists four fighters he believes outrank Ilia Topuria right now

Islam Makhachev has admitted that he is still not happy about how the UFC pound-for-pound rankings have played out. The former lightweight champion used to be the consensus number one on a list meant to sort out the best fighters in the sport, regardless of division.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 11

Francis Ngannou Backs Tom Aspinall: “You Can’t Fight With Compromised Vision”

Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 ended in no contest after double eye poke in first round Francis Ngannou supports Aspinall’s decision to stop fighting

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 11

Islam Makhachev: Magomed Ankalaev ‘Deserves’ a Trilogy Fight with Alex Pereira

It feels like ages ago that Alex “Poatan” Pereira knocked out Magomed Ankalaev in less time than it takes to make popcorn, but the chatter just won’t die down.

Islam Makhachev News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Why Doesn’t Islam Makhachev Have a Nickname? UFC Champ’s Decision to Stay Unique

Khabib Nurmagomedov wasn’t just known as ‘The Eagle’, he embodied it. The name wasn’t just a catchy tag, it reflected his essence. Born in the rugged, eagle-soaring mountains of Dagestan, his fighting style mirrored the bird’s sharp focus and strength.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s touching moment with Daniel Cormier as pair reminisce on legendary UFC runs

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier shared a sweet moment in a video where they reminisced on their legendary careers. The duo are two of the greatest pound-for-pound UFC fighters in history, with Cormier a double champion and Nurmagomedov the unbeaten, most dominant lightweight of all time.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 11

Islam Makhachev Shocks Fans by Pitching Unexpected Opponent for His Next Potential Welterweight Bout

Islam Makhachev is closing in on his long-awaited welterweight debut this Saturday at UFC 322, where he will challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena in a blockbuster title fight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 11

Francis Ngannou Questions Dana White’s Dream of ‘Biggest Fight of All Time’

The UFC’s upcoming event at the White House is already being billed as one of the most ambitious cards in the promotion’s history. With the organization set to make history by staging an event at such a prestigious location, speculation has begun regarding which fighters could feature on the card.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Why Ilia Topuria Super Fight at 155 Pounds is Not Possible

Weight cutting plays a significant role in shaping a fighter’s career, often pushing their bodies to the limit. As athletes age, these drastic cuts become harder to manage and risk long-term damage.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

Pros Predict Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Zhang Weili – ‘She’s A Beast’

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko prepares to defend her title against Zhang Weili, as pros gave their predictions. Shevchenko (25-4-1) is now in the midst of her second reign as flyweight division, a position she regained after beating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy bout at UFC 306 in September 2024.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

Pros Predict Jack Della Maddalena Vs. Islam Makhachev – ‘He’s A Monster’

UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena faces Islam Makhachev at UFC 322, as pros gave their predictions. This marks the first defense of the welterweight crown for JDM, who captured the belt against the Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May, winning a decisive upset via unanimous decision.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 11

UFC 205: A Look Back on Historic Night Nine Years Later from MSG

UFC 205, the November 2016 pay-per-view from the No. 1 MMA promotion in the world was, without a doubt, a most-historic evening of action in New York City.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 10

Francis Ngannou on the biggest possible fight: 'It can only happen with Jon Jones'

Asked to choose between Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira or Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou for the UFC’s planned White House card, “The Predator” didn’t hesitate.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 10

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reflects on Conor McGregor Fight: 'It Was My Vacation'

It’s been more than six years since Khabib Nurmagomedov mauled Conor McGregor at UFC 229, but “The Eagle” still speaks about that night with a surprising sense of calm even joy.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 10

UFC 322 preview, full fight card as two huge title fights head to New York

This coming Saturday, the premier promotion returns to The Big Apple for a huge UFC 322 card including an exciting title fight double header. This weekend, the premier promotion returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC 322, which is headlined by a mammoth welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.

Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / November 10

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev's MMA lookalike stays undefeated with violent 32-second KO

An MMA fighter that bears a striking resemblance to current UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev added another knockout to his undefeated record over the weekend.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 10

Luke Rockhold Plays Down Kevin Holland’s Injury

Luke Rockhold has taken aim at fan-favourite Kevin Holland following the latter’s recent loss. Speaking on the Jaxxon Podcast, the former middleweight champion was asked about Holland’s recent loss to Mike Malott, where he suffered multiple low blows and was clearly affected as a result.

Gabriel Bonfim News / MMA on SI / November 9

Gabriel Bonfim vows to 'retire' ex-UFC champion after main event win

UFC welterweight Gabriel Bonfim maintained his momentum Saturday night with a second-round TKO, set up by a devastating flying knee to defeat Randy Brown (20-7 MMA) in the main event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas to cap off UFC Vegas 111.

MMA News / Field Level Media / November 8

UFC Fight Night: Gabriel Bonfim uses flying knee to TKO Randy Brown

A flying knee from Gabriel Bonfim capped off a fast-paced welterweight main event at the expense of Randy Brown via second-round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas Saturday night.