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Following an action-packed stop in Rio de Janeiro, where Charles Oliveira extended his unbeaten record on home soil to an incredible 18-0, the UFC keeps its global momentum rolling.

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7 UFC Fighters With Three Title Defenses in a Single Calendar Year as Merab Dvalishvili Looks to Make History at UFC 323

With Dana White officially unveiling the year-end UFC 323 card during his Instagram Live, it became clear that Merab Dvalishvili is on the verge of making history.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Dana White Ready to Grant Charles Oliveira’s Wish to Face Max Holloway for BMF Title

Charles Oliveira‘s return to the octagon at UFC Rio was more than a fight; it was a statement. With last-minute opponent changes and a ten-year feud simmering, the night promised fireworks.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

UFC Insider Pushes Alex Pereira Fight Despite Dana White’s Stand Against Jon Jones for White House Card

Alex Pereira has made it clear, he’s coming for a bigger game. The newly crowned light heavyweight champion is fresh off a brutal first-round knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, reclaiming his belt in dominant fashion.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 15

Alex Pereira Won’t Wait For Jon Jones Superfight

RIO DE JANEIRO — Alex “Poatan” Pereira is back atop the light heavyweight mountain, and he’s not planning to wait around for Jon Jones or anyone else to decide his next move.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Dana White Hints at Ilia Topuria’s Return on First Paramount Card in 2026

Ilia Topuria might soon be the man to kick off a new chapter in UFC history. With the promotion’s $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount set to begin on January 1, 2026, the buzz is already building.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Dana White Highlights Uncertainty Over Conor McGregor’s White House Fight Amid 18-Month Suspension

Conor McGregor‘s 18-month suspension for three failed whereabouts checks has raised concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming UFC White House card.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Alex Pereira Warned Against Facing UFC Champion Tom Aspinall

Alex Pereira‘s first-round knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 cemented his place among MMA’s best, sparking speculation about a move to heavyweight.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / October 14

Dana White's Contender Series, Week 10 Results: Five UFC contracts awarded

Dana White's Contender Series wrapped up its ninth season on Tuesday with a six-bout fight card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight card was headlined by a light heavyweight match between two undefeated prospects, Freddy Vidal and Levi Rodrigues.

Ronda Rousey News / BoxingNews.com / October 15

Beatriz Mesquita Calls Out Ronda Rousey – ‘I’m A Very Big Fan’

Following her win at UFC Rio, bantamweight Beatriz Mesquita is ready to face Ronda Rousey if the latter returns to the UFC. Mesquita secured a second-round submission victory over Irina Alekseeva at UFC Rio, taking her record to 6-0.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Reinier De Ridder Denies Robert Whittaker’s Serious Allegations Ahead of UFC: Vancouver

Reinier De Ridder is no stranger to tough fights, but few have sparked as much debate as his razor-thin victory against Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi. The July fight left fans divided, not over the outcome, but over an incident in Round 3 in which de Ridder grabbed Whittaker’s gloves.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Tom Aspinall’s teammate was cut from the UFC before becoming MMA’s most dominant current champion

Tom Aspinall has surrounded himself with fighters who all push each other to be better. Last month, Aspinall got emotional when watching Ante Delija make his UFC debut in Paris.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Paddy Pimblett warned he has ‘no chance’ in rumoured Ilia Topuria UFC title clash

Paddy Pimblett has earned fans’ respect with his explosive run into UFC title contention – but his fellow top contenders aren’t so sure. For years, the Liverpool native was something of a gimmick fighter in the lightweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Former world champion rants about ‘stupid’ MMA fans in response to Dana White’s boxing plans

A former boxer with an interesting history with MMA recently slammed the sport’s fans. In recent times, Dana White’s plans for Zuffa boxing have been met with criticism from people who are already involved in the sport.

Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Ronda Rousey returning would be ‘irresponsible’ and a ‘bad look’ for the sport says UFC commentator

In recent weeks, there has been talk about whether Ronda Rousey could be gearing up for a UFC return. This stemmed from a video of Rousey training on Instagram where she spoke about “finding her love” for MMA again.

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Ex-UFC star Matt Brown criticises Conor McGregor’s 18-month retroactive ban

One of the UFC’s most experienced fighters has spoken out against the league’s decision to suspend Conor McGregor. The former lightweight and featherweight champion has received an 18-month suspension from the promotion, but it is retroactive in nature, meaning he is eligible to return in time for next summer’s UFC White House card.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 14

Alibeg Rasulov’s Keys To Victory In Title Fight With Christian Lee At ONE 173

Undefeated Turkish contender Alibeg Rasulov will finally settle his score with two-division ONE World Champion Christian Lee when they meet in a rematch for the ONE Lightweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Tom Aspinall takes shot at Ciryl Gane as he makes bold $50 million claim ahead of first title defense

Tom Aspinall has made an extremely bold claim ahead of his first UFC undisputed heavyweight title defense. On October 25, Tom Aspinall will make the first defense of his heavyweight title since being upgraded to the undisputed champion following Jon Jones‘ retirement.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 14