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UFC 322 KO victim reveals his wife was also hospitalized by Bo Nickal’s head kick

UFC 322 KO victim reveals his wife was also hospitalized by Bo Nickal’s head kick

Rodolfo Vieira has broken his silence for the first time since losing at UFC 322. The Brazilian submission specialist squared off against Bo Nickal in New York on Saturday night.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19
Francis Ngannou Hit With New 'Bullying' Accusations From Ex-UFC Employee After Dana White’s Assault Claims

Francis Ngannou Hit With New 'Bullying' Accusations From Ex-UFC Employee After Dana White’s Assault Claims

It’s no secret that Dana White is not a fan of former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The Cameroonian star left the promotion in 2023 before signing with the PFL, and ever since, the tension between the two has played out publicly.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 19

'That Scares Me' – Islam Makhachev Gets UFC Legend Kamaru Usman ‘Nervous’ Ahead of Potential Matchup

The welterweight division shifted dramatically after UFC 322, leaving a crowded field of contenders chasing a clear route to the title. New names emerged, established fighters repositioned themselves, and the hierarchy changed overnight.

Valentina Shevchenko News / EssentiallySports / November 19
Valentina Shevchenko Reveals Why She Doesn’t Call Herself Best Female Fighter In the World

Valentina Shevchenko Reveals Why She Doesn’t Call Herself Best Female Fighter In the World

“I’m very happy that I surrounded myself with people who don’t let me be lazy and start to think that I’m the best.” Valentina Shevchenko said this in a UFC interview back in 2020, and her mindset hasn’t shifted an inch since.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19
Valentina Shevchenko Rejects Ronda Rousey Fight but Rallies for UFC Return: 'Good for the Sport'

Valentina Shevchenko Rejects Ronda Rousey Fight but Rallies for UFC Return: 'Good for the Sport'

The MMA world has been buzzing ever since Ronda Rousey stepped back onto the mats in the past few months, posting training clips that sent fans into a frenzy and reignited rumors of a comeback nearly a decade after her last UFC fight.

Ilia Topuria News / EssentiallySports / November 19
UFC Raises Eyebrows With Push to Market Ilia Topuria’s Brother Ahead of UFC Qatar

UFC Raises Eyebrows With Push to Market Ilia Topuria’s Brother Ahead of UFC Qatar

Aleksandre Topuria has only had one fight in the UFC, but the promotion’s behavior around him suggests they’re already thinking big. Ahead of his second appearance at UFC Qatar, the UFC made a rare move for newcomers.

Dillon Danis News / BoxingNews.com / November 19
The Fallout From The Dillon Danis Brawl

The Fallout From The Dillon Danis Brawl

Jorge Masvidal says he planned to confront Dillon Danis just before Danis was involved in a brawl with members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322, as we look at the wider fallout.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19
Paddy Pimblett Reveals Why Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje 'Can’t Just Demand' Title Shot for First UFC Paramount Card

Paddy Pimblett Reveals Why Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje 'Can’t Just Demand' Title Shot for First UFC Paramount Card

The UFC’s first-ever Paramount card in 2026 is already shaping into a historic night as boss Dana White has hinted that lightweight champion Ilia Topuria could headline the January debut.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 19
Joe Rogan and Theo Von Slam American Healthcare Over Ben Askren’s Treatment

Joe Rogan and Theo Von Slam American Healthcare Over Ben Askren’s Treatment

Ben Askren nearly died multiple times in a couple of hours when his heart stopped for 10-20 seconds at a time. The former ONE Championship and UFC champion needed a lung transplant after being hospitalised in early 2025 for a staph infection, which developed into a necrotizing pneumonia.

Conor McGregor News / BoxingNews.com / November 19
McGregor Focused In Training – ‘He’s Showing Up Again’

McGregor Focused In Training – ‘He’s Showing Up Again’

Conor McGregor is back in training, showing he is dedicated to making a return.  McGregor has said he wants to fight at the UFC White House card in June 2026, which would mark his first fight since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.

Jack Della Maddalena News / BoxingNews.com / November 19
What’s Next For Jack Della Maddalena?

What’s Next For Jack Della Maddalena?

Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has spoken out after his fighter lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.  Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory 50-45 (x3), giving Della Maddalena his first MMA loss.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 19

Paddy Pimblett questions why Ilia Topuria UFC title showdown still hasn’t been made official

Paddy Pimblett is beginning to get frustrated in the wait for his lightweight title opportunity being confirmed. It appears that there is some jostling between Pimblett and Justin Gaethje over who will be Ilia Topuria’s first title defence at 155lb.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Dana White Vows to 'Bury' Fighters Over Fight-Fixing as FBI Continues UFC Gambling Probe

Dana White Vows to 'Bury' Fighters Over Fight-Fixing as FBI Continues UFC Gambling Probe

Nobody expected the UFC Vegas 110 undercard to ignite one of the biggest betting controversies since the James Krause scandal. But when Isaac Dulgarian walked to the Octagon, something strange was already happening behind the scenes.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Arman Tsarukyan Hits Back at Dan Hooker and Critics for 'Spoiled Little Rich Kid' Remarks

Arman Tsarukyan Hits Back at Dan Hooker and Critics for 'Spoiled Little Rich Kid' Remarks

Arman Tsarukyan has had a lot of things said about him throughout his rise up the lightweight ladder, but the most recent one, that he’s a “spoiled little rich kid” fighting for attention, didn’t land the way Dan Hooker undoubtedly hoped.

Kai Kara-France News / EssentiallySports / November 18
Truth Behind Kai Kara-France’s Silent Exit From UFC Rankings Revealed

Truth Behind Kai Kara-France’s Silent Exit From UFC Rankings Revealed

Confusion swept across the flyweight division as fans recently noticed a strange absence on the updated UFC rankings. Just days earlier, UFC 322 reshuffled the sport’s entire landscape.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 18
Dana White Speaks on Jon Jones at UFC White House Event

Dana White Speaks on Jon Jones at UFC White House Event

The upcoming UFC White House card is designed to be a historic spectacle for the promotion. President Donald Trump's announcement of the event has sparked a wave of call-outs from fighters eager to secure a spot on the prestigious card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Rose Namajunas reacts to former rival Zhang Weili’s one-sided loss to Valentina Shevchenko

Rose Namajunas reacts to former rival Zhang Weili’s one-sided loss to Valentina Shevchenko

‘Thug Rose’ had a vested interest in the UFC 322 co-main event. Before Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-division UFC champion, Valentina Shevchenko prevented another legend from achieving the same feat.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 18
Dana White Gives His Honest Opinion on Francis Ngannou

Dana White Gives His Honest Opinion on Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight Champion, parted ways with the promotion in January 2023 after a contract dispute, making him the first reigning champion to leave the organization since B.J.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Dana White claims Francis Ngannou ‘put his hands on’ him and another UFC boss in multiple outbursts

Dana White claims Francis Ngannou ‘put his hands on’ him and another UFC boss in multiple outbursts

Dana White has spoken out about an alleged altercation that got physical between him and Francis Ngannou. UFC boss White hasn’t been a particularly big fan of heavyweight champion Ngannou, who left the promotion without losing his belt, for a long time.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18
Nick Diaz used relentless ground and pound to batter UFC star who ‘beat’ Khabib Nurmagomedov 

Nick Diaz used relentless ground and pound to batter UFC star who ‘beat’ Khabib Nurmagomedov 

Nick Diaz ended his brief second UFC stint with an impressive performance 19 years ago today. The Stockton star became a leading fan favorite in MMA’s leading promotion, where he challenged for gold and figured in a number of memorable fights.

Conor McGregor News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 18
John Kavanagh offers surprising update on Conor McGregor’s future

John Kavanagh offers surprising update on Conor McGregor’s future

For the first time in months, fans have something concrete to grasp in the ever-evolving saga of Conor McGregor’s next move. His longtime coach, John Kavanagh, has revealed fresh details about the Irish superstar’s training regimen, hinting that a genuine return to competition could be underway by mid-2026.

MMA News / HITC / November 18
Dillon Danis headed for trouble as Jorge Masvidal reveals failed plan before UFC 322 brawl

Dillon Danis headed for trouble as Jorge Masvidal reveals failed plan before UFC 322 brawl

No matter the outcome, Dillon Danis seemed destined for trouble on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and Misfits MMA champion has been handed a lifetime ban from UFC events by Dana White after being attacked by several members of Islam Makhachev’s team.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 18
Kamaru Usman makes his case for title shot against Islam Makhachev

Kamaru Usman makes his case for title shot against Islam Makhachev

Newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would like to face former titleholder Kamaru Usman next.  “If you give me the choice and ask me who I want to fight, I will take Kamaru,” Makhachev said during the UFC 322 Post-Fight Press Conference.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17
Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16
Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322

Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322

NEW YORK —Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in his professional career until he ran into Carlos Prates. On the UFC 322 main card Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

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