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Ciryl Gane’s one win over an ex-UFC champion left defeated legend furious: ‘It’s not OK!’

Ciryl Gane’s one win over an ex-UFC champion left defeated legend furious: ‘It’s not OK!’

Ciryl Gane’s rise toward the top in the UFC was not without controversy. Gane, one of this Saturday’s UFC 321 headliners, has been an ever-present near the top of the heavyweight division since soaring through the rankings with seven straight wins.

MMA News / HITC / October 24
Tom Aspinall’s father drops bold claim about Jon Jones win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285

Tom Aspinall’s father drops bold claim about Jon Jones win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285

Jon Jones is the last man to have defeated Tom Aspinall’s opponent at UFC 321. Ciryl Gane will make his third bid for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saturday’s main event.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 24

Tom Aspinall’s UFC Future in Doubt as Father Andy Aspinall Hints at Big Money Move

Tom Aspinall’s return to the Octagon is officially set after the Englishman successfully made championship weight ahead of his first heavyweight title defense.

Mackenzie Dern News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Mackenzie Dern did something no other woman had in the UFC with history-making submission

Mackenzie Dern did something no other woman had in the UFC with history-making submission

Mackenzie Dern is the strawweight division’s most prolific submission artist. Not many have entered the UFC Octagon with Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials that come close to what Dern achieved in the grappling realm.

MMA News / HITC / October 24

Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones missed perfect timing to face Tom Aspinall, and explains why

Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones made a wrong choice previously, avoiding a potential fight with Tom Aspinall. The 32-year-old Brit will headline UFC 321 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi to face Ciryl Gane, moving on from a highly-anticipated blockbuster fight against ‘Bones’ that never materialised.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Dana White provides positive update on first UFC event in a champion’s home country

Dana White is always trying to take the UFC to new places and locations that they haven’t visited in a while. While this will certainly be the case with the White House event in 2026, the final three PPV cards of this year will be hosted in very familiar locations.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Tom Aspinall warned that he could fall victim to the same thing that led to Ronda Rousey’s downfall

Tom Aspinall warned that he could fall victim to the same thing that led to Ronda Rousey’s downfall

Has Tom Aspinall’s dominance put him in danger? Aspinall will walk to the Octagon as the undisputed UFC heavyweight king for the first time this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, where he will defend the title a few months after being elevated from his status as interim titleholder.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 24

Dana White in Pickle as Tom Aspinall’s Family Persuasion Could Cause Major UFC Loss

The world of combat sports has increasingly seen fighters explore opportunities beyond their primary discipline. This trend has prompted discussions about career longevity, financial incentives, and legacy within multiple fighting arenas.

Patchy Mix News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Patchy Mix declares he’s not a ‘cheat’ after 2024 win still stands following drug test confusion

Patchy Mix defended himself following a wild update regarding his career. The former Bellator bantamweight champion has had a very difficult start to life in the UFC.

Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Conor McGregor Believes This BKFC Fighter Can Become Two-Division Champ in His $400M Promotion

Conor McGregor Believes This BKFC Fighter Can Become Two-Division Champ in His $400M Promotion

In the combat sports world, if anything can turn heads, it has to be bare-knuckle fighting. The youngest entrant in the combat scene is growing by leaps and bounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Glover Teixeira lays into Magomed Ankalaev’s team for getting involved in Alex Pereira feud

Glover Teixeira lays into Magomed Ankalaev’s team for getting involved in Alex Pereira feud

It seems the hatchet was not buried at UFC 320. October kicked off with a pay-per-view event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, headlined by Alex Pereira’s shot at redemption against Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

UFC Announces Punishment for Aspinall vs. Gane Prelims Fighter After Missing Weight

UFC Vancouver was spotless. After back-to-back weekends of fighters missing weight (Saimon Oliveira missed by 8 lbs for UFC Rio!), the Canada Fight Night saw everyone pass the scale test.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Did Ciryl Gane Go to Dagestan? Inside Rumors of Training Invitation From Khabib Nurmagomedov

Did Ciryl Gane Go to Dagestan? Inside Rumors of Training Invitation From Khabib Nurmagomedov

Former interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has already had two chances to claim the undisputed heavyweight crown. First against Francis Ngannou in January 2022, and then against Jon Jones in March 2023.

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Conor McGregor News / FirstSportz / October 24

'I am Saved' – Emotional Conor McGregor Speaks on Spiritual Journey

Conor McGregor’s journey and transformation from a humble plumber in Dublin to global fame was always going to happen. Today, the ‘Notorious’ stands among the highest-paid athletes in the world, symbolizing ambition and unmatched self-belief.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Chael Sonnen Backs 'Insignificant Title Fight' Claim Over Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba as He Details Immediate Problem

Chael Sonnen Backs 'Insignificant Title Fight' Claim Over Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba as He Details Immediate Problem

With former women’s UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili off to chase gold in the flyweight division, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba will have their rematch for the vacant 115-pound title in UFC 321’s co-main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 24

Conor McGregor Weighs In on His Spiritual Journey Ahead of Potential UFC White House Return

It has been a long time since fans have seen Conor McGregor in his prime form, the version who lived and breathed MMA rather than controversy. Since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, the Irish superstar has made headlines more for scandals than fights.

Aiemann Zahabi News / EssentiallySports / October 24
Aiemann Zahabi Responds to Being Mocked for His Callout, Reveals Why Sean O’Malley Should Fight Him Next

Aiemann Zahabi Responds to Being Mocked for His Callout, Reveals Why Sean O’Malley Should Fight Him Next

UFC No. 7-ranked bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi improved his six-fight win streak last weekend at UFC Vancouver. The 37-year-old managed to squeeze out a close split decision win over veteran Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 24
Dana White Says He Hates Tom Aspinall's Potential Championship Decision

Dana White Says He Hates Tom Aspinall's Potential Championship Decision

The UFC is a unique combat sports promotion where champions are defined by their willingness to face all challengers. The current heavyweight titleholder, Tom Aspinall, has taken that path all the way to the undisputed title, much like previous champions before him.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 23
Tom Aspinall attempts to tune out noise entering UFC 321

Tom Aspinall attempts to tune out noise entering UFC 321

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for a championship doubleheader Saturday to headline UFC 321. In the main event, Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC heavyweight title against former interim champion Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 23
UFC Analyst Blasts 'Insignificant' Championship Fight

UFC Analyst Blasts 'Insignificant' Championship Fight

In a move that reshaped the women’s strawweight division, the division’s longtime champion Zhang Weili vacated the 115-pound title back in August. She did so in order to pursue flyweight glory against Valentina Shevchenko in a superfight at UFC 322.

Patchy Mix News / MMA Sucka / October 23
Patchy Mix Fails Drug Test – Past Win Overturned to No Contest

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.

Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / October 23
Only fighter to defeat UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could rejoin UFC after PFL release

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

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 23

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

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

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 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.

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