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Jorge Masvidal protects Hasbulla during brawl as Jon Jones and Yoel Romero watch on in shock
Former UFC star Jorge Masvidal stepped in to protect popular online personality Hasbulla after a wild brawl broke out in the Russian Ultimate Fighter house.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Justin Gaethje Risks Sabotaging UFC Career as Ali Abdelaziz Calls for Ilia Topuria Again
Justin Gaethje’s team has only one demand from the UFC, and that’s to give him a title shot. He doesn’t want to entertain any other fights unless the money’s good, believing that he’s done enough to get a lightweight title fight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13
Kamaru Usman reveals plans to replicate Conor McGregor feat before UFC retirement
Kamaru Usman has laid out some rather lofty goals he hopes to accomplish before his UFC career is in the books. Making a triumphant return to action in a headliner earlier this year, Kamaru Usman snapped a three-fight losing skid in a main event turnaround.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane Card Gets Major Addition After Rio de Janeiro Debacle
Virna Jandiroba will lead the Brazilian charge at the Etihad Arena next weekend, alongside her opponent, Brazilian-American Mackenzie Dern, Jalton Almeida, Matheus Camilo, and Jaqueline Amorim.
Tom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Tom Aspinall Reveals How He Turned Fear Into Fuel Ahead of First Title Defense at UFC 321
Tom Aspinall became the UFC heavyweight champion after Jon Jones announced his surprise retirement. Even though he had been the interim champion since beating Sergei Pavlovich in 2023, being the undisputed and only champion in the heavyweight division comes with its own pressure, especially when you are about to defend it for the first time.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Paddy Pimblett Not a Threat to Ilia Topuria, Predicts Top Lightweight Contender
Ilia Topuria has become one of the most sought-after fighters in the promotion. After claiming the vacant UFC lightweight title by knocking out Charles Oliveira earlier this year, a wave of contenders is lining up to challenge the undefeated Georgian.
Charles Oliveira News / MMA Weekly / October 13
Charles Oliveira calls for rematch with 'BMF' Max Holloway, Holloway responds
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira got back in the win column in the UFC Rio main event this past Saturday. "Do Bronxs" added another submission win to his record holding resume by tapping out Mateusz Gamrot.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 13
Alex Pereira Hater Luke Rockhold Finally Eats Own Words After UFC 320 ‘Gangster’ Performance
At UFC 320, Alex Pereira successfully reclaimed his UFC light heavyweight title after defeating former champion Magomed Ankalaev. He entered the fight as a major betting underdog, but shocked everyone by finishing the Russian within just 80 seconds.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Beneil Dariush Hints at Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje While Endorsing Arman Tsarukyan Over His Teammate
Late last year, Ilia Topuria defended the UFC featherweight title against Max Holloway at UFC 308 and decided to move up to lightweight. He then managed to land a title shot against Charles Oliveira and snatched the vacant UFC lightweight title in June 2025 at UFC 317.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 13
Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen Preview
Middleweight Reinier de Ridder faces Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver this weekend, as we preview the upcoming fight. De Ridder is coming off a win over former champion Robert Whittaker.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 13
Deiveson Figueiredo Eyes to Expose Dominant Champ Merab Dvalishvili’s Only Weakness
The world of mixed martial arts continues to evolve with each event, as fighters constantly adjust strategies and set their sights on future matchups. Every win and loss not only impacts rankings but also shapes potential challenges that lie ahead.
Alex Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / October 13
Alex Pereira Suffers A Massive Setback
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira’s injury fears have been confirmed with the news of a fractured foot. The injury occurred during his first-round TKO win at UFC 320 against Magomed Ankalaev, which allowed him to reclaim his light heavyweight belt.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Beneil Dariush Accuses Dana White & Co. of Protecting Paddy Pimblett After UFC Matchmakers’ Unfair Refusal
“I truly believe these two guys, they are best in the world. This is the two best lightweights in the world right now, and it’s going to be a very, very exciting fight for me, for us, for Islam.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 13
Max Holloway Calls Out Legend, But Wants to Fight on His Terms
In Rio de Janeiro's Farmasi Arena, former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira further cemented his legacy with a masterful performance against Mateusz Gamrot.
Michael Page News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
UFC’s Michael ‘Venom’ Page reveals where he got his iconic nickname and fighting style from
There’s only one Michael ‘Venom’ Page. The former Bellator fighter has quickly become a star in the UFC. Across four Octagon appearances, Page has proven himself as one of the best strikers on the roster with back-to-back wins at middleweight over perennial contender Jared Cannonier and then undefeated Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Top UFC contender says he never saw title shot coming despite impressive 8-fight win streak
Title fights have been hard to come by in the UFC lightweight division. Over the years, we’ve seen several streaking contenders like Tony Ferguson and Arman Tsarukyan go without an opportunity at the undisputed title.
Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA on SI / October 12
Merab Dvalishvili drops warning to ex-UFC flyweight champ for UFC title fight
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili was watching UFC Rio intently Saturday night, exactly one week after defending his title in the co-main event of UFC 320 against Cory Sandhagen.
UFC Rio Post-Event Tidbits: Lightweight Juggernaut Makes Exciting Return
UFC Rio is in the books, and with it, a former champion has reclaimed his place in the win column in exciting fashion. Returning to action after previously being knocked out at UFC 317 by Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira dazzled audiences in his home country of Brazil by tapping out Mateusz Gamrot.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12
Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout
UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.
Paddy Pimblett Responds to Ronda Rousey Praising Him as One of UFC’s True Entertainers
It is no secret that the UFC has long been not just a sport but also a spectacle. While elite fighters showcase their skills inside the Octagon, the company’s foundation rests just as much on showmanship as it does on athleticism.
When 21-year-old Conor McGregor caused a leg injury similar to Anderson Silva’s
Before he was a household name, Conor McGregor found himself on the other side of an injury like the one that would later define his career. It’s been a long time since the Irishman was last seen in action.
Joel Alvarez News / HITC / October 12
Joel Alvarez’s controversial win over Marc Diakiese draws criticism before UFC Rio
A fighter returning to the Octagon on Saturday night once found himself on the right side of a controversial referee decision. UFC 301 heads to Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, with plenty of familiar faces ready to put on a show.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 11
Deiveson Figueiredo decisions Montel Jackson in UFC Rio co-main event
A bantamweight bout between contenders served as Saturday's UFC Rio co-main event in Rio de Janeiro. Former two-time flyweight champion and No. 6 ranked bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo took on No.
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