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Dana White: UFC met with FBI over suspicious betting activity

With the UFC potentially facing its second betting scandal in the past three years, CEO Dana White told TMZ on Tuesday that the promotion is in close contact with the FBI after heavily favored featherweight Isaac Dulgarian lost on Saturday at UFC Vegas 110.

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Rival says he'd 'smash' lightweight champion Ilia Topuria's face in

Former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria relinquished the 145-pound title and moved up to the lightweight division to compete for the undisputed 155-pound crown against former champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 last June. He knocked out "do Bronxs" in the first round to capture the lightweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 5

UFC’s KO king lost after being ‘tricked’ into main event in one country he vowed to never fight in

Derrick Lewis did not realize what he was getting himself into. 2023 did not close out how ‘The Black Beast’ had hoped. After Lewis landed a flying knee knockout at UFC 291 to bounce back from a losing skid, he answered a short-notice call in the hopes of his first winning streak in years.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 5

Justin Gaethje Might Retire as Stablemate Claims Arman Tsarukyan 'More Deserving' of Ilia Topuria Title Shot

Justin Gaethje has never been shy about the fire that fuels him, or the line he’s willing to draw when that fire dims. Twenty-six wins, fourteen UFC bonuses, and one BMF title run later, ‘The Highlight’ now finds himself staring at a crossroads.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 5

Dustin Poirier And Michael Chandler To Star In ‘Road House 2’

Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will appear in the ‘Road House 2’ sequel alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. The film follows up on the 2024 release, which featured Conor McGregor, as the rivals put aside their differences to join forces in the movie screens.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 4

Dana White may have regretted breaking golden rule after Georges St-Pierre’s UFC comeback title win

When Georges St-Pierre returned to the sport at UFC 217, Dana White broke his golden rule after the legend put on a sensational performance. After UFC 167 when Georges St-Pierre picked up the most controversial win of his career against Johny Hendricks, which UFC boss Dana White thinks was the wrong decision, he walked away from the sport.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 4

UFC rankings shakeup offers new fight for Kayla Harrison during wait for Amanda Nunes

If a highly-anticipated superfight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes fails to materialize, there might be a clear next challenger for Harrison following UFC Vegas 110.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 4

Dustin Poirier beats Conor McGregor again as he replaces bitter rival in major non-UFC project

Dustin Poirier’s new career venture may not please his ‘Notorious’ UFC enemy. During Conor McGregor’s ongoing layoff from UFC competition, the former featherweight and lightweight champion made his acting debut in the Road House remake.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Jiri Prochazka Reverses Middleweight Move Claim With New Clarification on Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones

Since making his way into the UFC in 2020, Jiri Prochazka has only lost twice, and that too, only against Alex Pereira. After the second loss, he regrouped with two impressive knockout wins.

Norma Dumont News / MMA Sucka / November 4

'She’s not normal' – Norma Dumont Calls Out Former Champion

Norma Dumont is enjoying a rich vein of form, which she continued on Saturday night. The Brazilian clashed with fellow countrywoman, Ketlen Vieira, this time winning via split decision.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 4

Paddy Pimblett threatens ‘little bum’ Islam Makhachev after being recently mocked by Russian

Paddy Pimblett has clapped back at former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after the Russian recently blasted his title credentials. Earlier this year after Ilia Topuria won the vacant lightweight title after knocking out Charles Oliveira, the Spaniard had an impromptu face-off with Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 4

Khabib Nurmagomedov uses Dana White catchphrase while sharing decade-old Islam Makhachev prediction

Khabib Nurmagomedov knew his protégé was special. Since hanging up his gloves in 2020, Nurmagomedov has focused his attention on building up the next generation of Dagestani stars.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / November 4

Surging UFC newcomer gets ranked opponent for banger fight at final UFC event of 2025

Kevin Vallejos will look to cap off an incredible first year in the UFC when he takes on top-ranked contender Giga Chikadze at the promotion’s final card of the year.

Kayla Harrison News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Infamous UFC Vegas 110 Event Shakes Up Rankings to Give Kayla Harrison a New Challenger

Heading into UFC Vegas 110, the buzz around the event was noticeably lower than usual. However, much like an unexpected storm, the card made plenty of noise once it arrived, though not for the right reasons.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 4

UFC Fight Night – Chris Padilla vs Ismael Bonfim: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC returns with a lightweight showdown that could serve as a litmus test for both fighters’ futures in the promotion. Brazilian striker Ismael Bonfim looks to rebound from recent setbacks as he takes on Chris Padilla.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 4

UFC Fighter Vince Morales Claims He Was Offered $70K To ‘Take a Dive’

The UFC, long viewed as the pinnacle of MMA, is expected to maintain honesty, transparency, and integrity in every competition. However, recent controversies involving alleged fight-fixing have forced both fans and analysts to question the organization’s fairness and ethical standards.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 4

Francis Ngannou Just Did Something Rare: He Said No to the Jake Paul Machine

Jake Paul has built a career weaponizing yes. Yes from legends as big as Francis Ngannou, yes from skeptics, yes from fighters who once swore they’d never play by someone else’s rules.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

UFC fighter released amid suspicious betting activity on his fight

The UFC has released fighter Isaac Dulgarian amid a sudden surge of bets on his recent bout against Yadier del Valle. Dulgarian was cut on Sunday, according to Uncrowned reporter Ariel Helwani.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 3

Norma Dumont Edges Ketlen Vieira, Demands Quick Turnaround Instead of Waiting for Title Shot

LAS VEGAS — Norma Dumont isn’t hanging around for a phone call. In a top-5 women’s bantamweight showdown tucked onto the prelims of UFC Fight Night 263, Dumont (13–2 MMA, 9–2 UFC) outpointed Ketlen Vieira over three competitive rounds, earning a split decision to extend her win streak to six.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 2

Steve Garcia Stuns David Onama, Calls Out Max Holloway for BMF Showdown

Steve Garcia made a thunderous statement in his first UFC main event and he did it in emphatic fashion. The Albuquerque native lived up to his “Mean Machine” moniker on Saturday night, finishing David Onama via first-round TKO (3:34) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 263.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 2

Waldo Cortes-Acosta Eats an Eye Poke, Scores Wild KO Seconds Later Then Calls Out Tom Aspinall

LAS VEGAS — Heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta turned chaos into a career highlight at UFC Fight Night 263, surviving a nasty, illegal eye poke from Ante Delija before starching the Croatian with a right hand moments after the restart.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2