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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.

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Joe Rogan snubs Dana White as he names ‘the greatest promoter of all time’

Joe Rogan believes that there’s a new top promoter in town. Dana White is seemingly confident that Joe Rogan won’t be stepping away from his duties as a UFC commentator anytime soon.

MMA News / HITC / October 23

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.

Mackenzie Dern News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Mackenzie Dern laughs at ‘creepy question’ about her squatting routine ahead of UFC 321

Mackenzie Dern is not only dealing with questions about her next fight. Dern will figure in one of two championship bouts set for UFC 321 this Saturday night, as she looks to succeed the legendary Zhang Weili on the strawweight throne.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Dana White issues challenge to UFC 321 star who asked if win would earn him a title shot

Dana White was put on the spot during the UFC 321 pre-fight press conference. The UFC CEO recently jetted into Abu Dhabi to promote his latest pay-per-view show.

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.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Phil De Fries ready to break bad habit he shares with Conor McGregor after ‘reality check’ knockdown

Phil De Fries is ready to make a big change after being knocked down in his last fight. Tom Aspinall’s teammate chugged beer to celebrate defending his KSW heavyweight title for the 13th time on Saturday night.

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 / Total Apex Sports / October 23

Is Conor McGregor’s Comeback Real This Time? Here’s Why Fans Aren’t Buying It

Look, we’ve all heard this song before. Conor McGregor promising a comeback, teasing a return, getting everyone hyped up—only for it to fizzle out like a flat Guinness.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 23

Paddy Pimblett Goes Off on 'Fake' Ilia Topuria, Calls Him a Conor McGregor Copycat

Paddy Pimblett just went nuclear on Ilia Topuria during a recent interview. The Liverpool scrapper didn’t hold back when raising questions on the lightweight champ’s original nationality.

Daniel Cormier News / MMA Sucka / October 23

Daniel Cormier SLAMS Heavyweight Division in Secret Chat Ahead

It wouldn’t be a UFC fight week without someone catching some heat. Former two-weight world champion and current UFC commentator, Daniel Cormier has been caught discussing the heavyweight division with current champion, Tom Aspinall… and to say that he doesn’t think highly of the division is an understatement.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 23

'Islam is Light Work' – Conor McGregor Advises Jack Della Maddalena Ahead of Islam Makhachev Fight at UFC 322

The buildup to the UFC 322 fight between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena has drawn attention. It is not only because of the competitive implications but also due to the involvement of Conor McGregor, who has publicly inserted himself into the conversation ahead of the bout.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / October 23

Umar Nurmagomedov Responds to ‘First Round KO’ Prediction from Mario Bautista by Exposing Fighting Style

When two athletes of similar caliber face off, outcomes become unpredictable, highlighting the depth of the division. This dynamic often generates anticipation and affects rankings and title trajectories.

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 / Dice City Sports / October 23

Tom Aspinall Brushes Off Favorite Status, Praises Ciryl Gane Ahead of UFC 321

ABU DHABI — Tom Aspinall isn’t buying the narrative that Ciryl Gane is an easy assignment even if the odds say otherwise. The undisputed heavyweight champion (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) defends his title against former interim champ Gane (13-2) on Saturday at UFC 321 inside Etihad Arena.

Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / October 23

Israel Adesanya provides UFC 321 heavyweight title bout prediction

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall puts his title on the line for the first time since being elevated from interim titleholder to undisputed champion in the UFC 321 main event on Saturday.

Alex Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / October 23

Is Alex Pereira The Real BMF Champion?

Joe Rogan believes UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, and not the current titleholder Max Holloway, is the actual BMF champion. Holloway, who won the belt after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024, has had two fights since then.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23

Biggest UFC 321 Upsets: Heavyweights Collide In Exciting Championship Battle

One of the largest UFC pay-per-views of the year is nearly upon, as newly-minted heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall seeks to defend his strap for the first time when he locks horns with French contender Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Mackenzie Dern Admits Envy Toward Ronda Rousey Ahead of Clash With Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321

The storylines leading up to UFC 321 are stacked, but few are as emotionally charged as Mackenzie Dern‘s journey. As she prepares to face Virna Jandiroba for the vacant strawweight title in Abu Dhabi, the 32-year-old finds herself on the same stage where she first established her identity a decade ago.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Merab Dvalishvili to make 4th title defense vs. Petr Yan at UFC 323

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will make his fourth title defense with a rematch against No. 2-ranked Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 in Las Vegas on Dec.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / October 22

Dustin Poirier says retirement after UFC has been difficult for him

Dustin Poirier is a little over three months removed from his final UFC fight, a UFC 318 loss to Max Holloway in their trilogy fight in Poirier's home state of Lousiana.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22

UFC 321 – Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight division takes the spotlight at UFC 321, as Alexander Volkov faces off against Jailton Almeida in a matchup that could have serious implications for the title picture.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Five things to know about UFC 321, including Tom Aspinall's first title defense

UFC 321 is scheduled for Oct. 25 and will provide a different experience for MMA fans thanks to a unique start time. What do you need to know about UFC 321?

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Brendan Allen win over Reinier de Ridder

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

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.

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Allen win over de Ridder