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Dana White Slammed for 'Small' Act Against Jon Jones Amid Alex Pereira White House Backing

For months, fans have been raving about the possibility of Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones, a match that might redefine the term “superfight.” The idea was given new life this week when ‘Poatan’ called out Jones once more, this time for the UFC’s rumored White House event in 2025.

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Makhachev Looks ‘Huge’ Ahead Of Welterweight Debut

Former Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev looks noticeably bigger, as he prepares to make his debut in the welterweight division against the champion Jack Della Maddalena on November 15 at UFC 322. Makhachev relinquished his lightweight title in a bid to become a two-division UFC champion.

Herb Dean News / Dice City Sports / November 11

Herb Dean: Stricter, Enforced Penalties Coming for Eye Pokes in MMA

Longtime referee Herb Dean says the days of leniency on eye-poke fouls are ending. Appearing on Believe You Me, Dean explained that officials intend to enforce existing rules and begin taking points proactively after the fallout from UFC 321’s Tom Aspinall vs.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

Alex Pereira Calls Out Jon Jones In Front Of The Rome Coliseum

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has put the pressure on Jon Jones to face him following another call-out. Pereira recently reclaimed his light heavyweight title by stopping Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in the first round in October.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Dana White Issues Major Update on Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Super Fight

For months, it felt like a fantasy. A matchup created on social media and fueled by fan hype. Islam Makhachev versus Ilia Topuria. One is a methodical Dagestani who dismantles opponents with surgical precision, while the other is a fiery Spaniard-Georgian who demolishes names once thought invincible.

Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Dustin Poirier landed one of rarest UFC submission wins after bizarre grappling scramble

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is the proud owner of one of the most bizarre submission wins in the history of the sport. Honing his analyst skills since his retirement this summer, Dustin Poirier has weighed in on this weekend’s UFC 322 headliner between former opponent Islam Makhachev and champion Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Ranked UFC heavyweight disagrees with key Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane narrative ahead of rematch

Despite the fight ending in the first round, there have been several big talking points from the main event of UFC 321. It doesn’t look like any permanent damage was done to Tom Aspinall after his first undisputed title defense ended due to simultaneous eye pokes.

Zhang Weili News / MMA Sucka / November 11

Dominant Strawweight Champion Aims To Conquer Flyweight

Returning to the flyweight division for the first time in nearly a decade, previous strawweight queen Zhang Weili moves up for the first time in her UFC tenure to challenge for both a second championship, and a special spot in the sport’s history.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 11

UFC 322: Why Poirier Thinks Makhachev Will Beat Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden

Dustin Poirier predicts Islam Makhachev will beat Jack Della Maddalena by decision at UFC 322 Poirier says the fight depends on Della Maddalena’s takedown

Tom Aspinall News / The Body Lock / November 11

UFC Finally Tackles Eye Poke Crisis After Aspinall vs Gane Disaster

UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Cyril Gane ended in a no-contest after Gane poked Aspinall’s eyes Referee Herb Dean announced officials will

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 11

Sean O'Malley gives his UFC 322 main event prediction

In one of the most anticipated fights of the year, former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev moves up to the welterweight division to challenge 170-pound titleholder Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC 322 main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov names UFC fight that’s bigger than Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira

Khabib Nurmagomedov believes the UFC have a bigger fight on the horizon than a massive pairing of Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. Seemingly going against the grain, former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be in attendance at UFC 322 this weekend, watching on as his close teammate Islam Makhachev headlines.

Joe Rogan News / EssentiallySports / November 11

Joe Rogan Returns to Commentary This Weekend – Full UFC 322 Brodcast Team Revealed

As the year winds down, UFC fans are feeling a mix of excitement and nostalgia, especially as it also marks the final chapter of the UFC-ESPN partnership.

MMA News / HITC / November 11

Islam Makhachev names who he wants next if he beats Jack Della Maddalena

Islam Makhachev already has an opponent in mind for his first defence of the welterweight title, should he get through Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday.