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Islam Makhachev Throws Major Shade at Dricus du Plessis’ Wrestling Skills

In the world of UFC, compliments from fellow fighters can be rare, but insults? They’re a dime a dozen. Lightweight king Islam Makhachev just added his two cents, and it’s a scathing review of former middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis’s ground game—or lack thereof—following his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

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What Happened to Jack Della Maddalena’s Nose? Real Reason It’s Crooked

Jack Della Maddalena is headed into one of the toughest tests of his career. But it’s hardly the only battle he’s endured. Since turning professional in 2016, the Australian standout has fought through some of the sport’s harshest proving grounds, grinding his way through multiple promotions before finally breaking into the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 14

Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili predicted by the Bloody Elbow staff ahead of UFC 322

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight clash with Jack Della Maddalena will take center stage at UFC 322. However, MMA’s premier promotion has chosen to back it up with a super fight co-main event.

Bo Nickal News / FirstSportz / November 14

Bo Nickal Exposes Biggest Secret About UFC Fighters

UFC fighters as some of the most outspoken athletes in combat sports, yet their boldness sometimes hides unspoken secrets. The organization’s freedom to speak openly allows fighters to express themselves, often leading to headlines and controversies.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 14

How Many Losses Does Zhang Weili Have? MMA Fight History Including Rose Namajunas

Zhang Weili’s record has always looked like a fortress: 26 wins, multiple title reigns, and some of the most violent finishes ever produced by a UFC strawweight.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 14

Dana White Gets Scared on Stage After Leaving Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena Alone

The stage is set for UFC 322’s main event, featuring Islam Makhachev battling Jack Della Maddalena in an electrifying showdown. With the UFC welterweight

Islam Makhachev News / MMA Weekly / November 14

Islam Makhachev 'feeling comfortable' at welterweight heading into UFC 322

Islam Makhachev vacated his 155-pound championship to move up to the welterweight division in pursuit of a second UFC division title. The Khabib Nurmagomedov

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

Shavkat Rakhmonov Claps Back at Jack Della Maddalena, Reminds Him of His Own Injury Troubles Ahead of UFC 322

UFC 322 is shaping up to be the biggest test of Jack Della Maddalena’s career as he prepares to defend his welterweight title against Islam Makhachev at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 14

UFC 322 Final Presser: Della Maddalena, Makhachev Face Off

The final presser for UFC 322 took place, as UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena makes his first defense against former Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev (27-1-0) Della Maddalena became the champion by upsetting Makhchev’s close friend Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May via a unanimous decision.

Chael Sonnen News / BoxingNews.com / November 14

Sonnen On The UFC Fight-Fixing Allegations

Chael Sonnen has urged the FBI to not bring up fighter and coach James Krause into their UFC fight-fixing probe, as the authorities undertake an investigation into claims of suspicious betting.

Leon Edwards News / BoxingNews.com / November 14

Edwards Slams Machado Garry: Losing to Shavkat Is His ‘Biggest Achievement’

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards hit out at Ian Machado Garry, as speculation increases over a fight between the former teammates, although Leon does not appear too keen on the fight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 14

Alex Pereira’s Grappling Callout to Khamzat Chimaev Branded 'Perfect' Move Amid Jon Jones White House Buzz

Alex Pereira has been in that unique spot where every move he makes feels like much more than just another callout. With all the discussion about a potential

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 14

Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena: Bloody Elbow staff predict the UFC 322 main event

Islam Makhachev will look to become a two-weight UFC champion on Saturday night. The former lightweight king will challenge welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 14

Fighter Steps In on 2-Day Notice to Save Dana White’s UFC 322 After Malcolm Wellmaker Fight Cancellation

The curse continues to haunt the UFC. Like many times before in the promotion, just days before UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden, the card has been struck by bad news.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Dana White praised a returning UFC star for doing something ‘unheard of’ in brutal war with Max Holloway

One of the best fights Dana White has ever seen took place four years ago today. Max Holloway’s UFC résumé is not short on memorable moments and all-time classics, but not much can top his main event at the Apex on this day, November 13, in 2021.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Kamaru Usman reveals who he favors in Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates at UFC 322

Leon Edwards will look to avoid a three-fight losing skid at UFC 322. The former UFC Welterweight Champion had never lost back-to-back fights up until UFC London in March, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to Sean Brady.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 13

UFC Legend Hilariously Butchers Khabib Nurmagomedov's Name

Since retiring from mixed martial arts, Tito Ortiz has navigated a varied and often tumultuous post-fight career. After his final MMA bout in 2019 and

Jarred Brooks News / MMA Sucka / November 13

Champs Exchange Verbal Shots Before Title Showdown

Reigning ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Yuya Wakamatsu and strawweight titleholder Joshua Pacio have traded verbal jabs ahead of their champion versus champion showdown at ONE 173: Superbon vs.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

3 Must-See Reasons to Watch ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri Live

ONE Championship delivers its biggest event of 2025 when ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri takes over Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, November 16, featuring an unprecedented five world championship fights and a dozen of explosive non-title bouts across kickboxing, MMA, submission grappling, and Muay Thai.

Israel Adesanya News / HITC / November 13

Israel Adesanya makes daring UFC 322 prediction that’s sparking major debate

Israel Adesanya has given his take on the upcoming UFC 322 main event, and he sees things playing out differently than most. ‘The Last Stylebender’ suggests that the welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev this weekend might hold a surprise for fans.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Jon Jones Leans Into Patriotism in Push for UFC White House Return

It’s no secret that Jon Jones wants back in and he’s pulling out all the stops to make it happen. The former UFC heavyweight champion has gone full-throttle.

Angela Hill News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 13

Angela Hill vs. Fatima Kline prediction, odds, pick for UFC 322

UFC 322 is underway and we’re set to continue coverage of the Early Prelims with a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming bout in the Women’s Strawweight (115) Division.

Baisangur Susurkaev News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 13

Baisangur Susurkaev vs. Eric McConico prediction, odds, pick for UFC 322

UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev continues on the prelims with a fight between Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric McConico in the middleweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Kamaru Usman Eyes UFC 322 Main Event Winner: 'That’s Where I Rightfully Belong'

NEW YORK — Former welterweight king Kamaru Usman has unfinished business at the top of the UFC mountain. As Jack Della Maddalena prepares to defend his title against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 322 main event at Madison Square Garden, Usman’s eyes are locked on the winner whoever it may be.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 14

Alex Pereira Calls Out Jon Jones for White House Superfight

Jon Jones wants it and now Alex Pereira says he does, too. In a brief Instagram video alongside influencer Nina Drama, the reigning two-division UFC champion kept his message short and unmistakable: “Jon Jones.