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Renato Moicano Points Out Dan Hooker’s 'Terrible' Mistake During Arman Tsarukyan Fight

Renato Moicano Points Out Dan Hooker’s 'Terrible' Mistake During Arman Tsarukyan Fight

Dan Hooker didn’t shy away from the truth after his loss to Arman Tsarukyan. He acknowledged that he was outclassed, joked that he “sucks,” and immediately began looking for a fight with someone he believes is in the same situation as him.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 25

'No Way He’s Making $20 Million': Arman Tsarukyan Shuts Down Ilia Topuria’s Private Jet Flex

Arman Tsarukyan didn’t just question Ilia Topuria’s skills this week, he questioned the image the champion is trying to portray!  And in true Tsarukyan fashion, he did it with a smirk, a jab, and a dose of financial reality that instantly sent fans into debate mode.

Dan Hooker News / MyMMANews / November 25

Hooker’s Upset Path: Is the Veteran’s +285 Line Too Long Given the Five-Round Format?

Dan Hooker sits at a +285-underdog price in a fight scheduled for five rounds, and The post Hooker’s Upset Path: Is the Veteran’s +285 Line Too Long Given the Five-Round Format?

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 25
UFC legend believes Petr Yan beating Merab Dvalishvili is ‘very possible’ with one ‘simple’ change

UFC legend believes Petr Yan beating Merab Dvalishvili is ‘very possible’ with one ‘simple’ change

Petr Yan lost every round when he last faced off with the current UFC bantamweight champion. Merab Dvalishvili was overjoyed to find out that he’d be headlining UFC 323 and receiving the opportunity to break a record.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 25

Massive fight reportedly in the works for UFC 324 as UFC prepares for Paramount era

A massive featherweight contest between top contenders Arnold Allen and Jean Silva is reportedly in the works for UFC 324. Following last weekend’s UFC

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 25

Nate Diaz Unimpressed by Islam Makhachev: “He Ain’t Beaten Nobody Great”

Nate Diaz criticized Islam Makhachev’s claim to be the number one pound-for-pound fighter despite winning two UFC titles Diaz said Makhachev “hasn’t beaten anybody great” and finds his fights boring to watch He named B.J.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 25

Dakota Ditcheva Returns: Undefeated Champion Faces Kielholtz at PFL Dubai

Undefeated PFL flyweight champion Dakota Ditcheva (15-0) will fight Denise Kielholtz on February 7, 2026 in Dubai Kielholtz returns after nearly three

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 25

Pantoja Accepts Horiguchi Title Challenge: “He’s Why I Won This Belt”

Kyoji Horiguchi returned to UFC after eight years and submitted Tagir Ulanbekov in the second round at UFC Fight Night 265 in Qatar Horiguchi called out

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 25

Ian Garry Calls Kamaru Usman “Irrelevant” After Dominating Belal Muhammad at UFC Qatar 7

Ian Machado Garry defeated former champion Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision at UFC Qatar Garry believes he’s the rightful number one contender and

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 25
Jon Jones says he’s willing to do something he hasn’t done in 15 years to ensure UFC White House spot

Jon Jones says he’s willing to do something he hasn’t done in 15 years to ensure UFC White House spot

Jon Jones wants to return at the White House in 2026 even if it means taking a backwards step. Following his retirement earlier this year, the consensus greatest of all time has been inspired to make a return by two key elements.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 25

Khamzat Chimaev Takes Down Jon Jones in Viral Chechnya Street Fight

Jon Jones visited Chechnya, Russia, where he recently purchased property and attended celebrations for Ramzan Kadyrov’s son’s 18th birthday Jones and UFC

Dillon Danis News / HITC / November 25
Dillon Danis and UFC star could face new sanctions after update on UFC 322 brawl

Dillon Danis and UFC star could face new sanctions after update on UFC 322 brawl

The aftermath of the chaos at UFC 322 is still playing out, with new developments continuing to emerge. On November 22, Islam Makhachev secured a historic win over Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden, a moment that added another milestone to his team’s resume.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 25
Ilia Topuria suggests how to make Islam Makhachev super-fight happen without welterweight move

Ilia Topuria suggests how to make Islam Makhachev super-fight happen without welterweight move

Ilia Topuria has explained how he and Islam Makhachev could compete for the pound-for-pound number one spot without a belt on the line. The Georgian and his Russian rival are now both two-weight UFC champions after winning gold at featherweight and welterweight respectively as well as the lightweight belt.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 25
Joe Rogan described the moment he realised Merab Dvalishvili was a ‘scary character’

Joe Rogan described the moment he realised Merab Dvalishvili was a ‘scary character’

When he first joined the UFC, Merab Dvalishvili wasn’t particularly regarded as a future champion in the sport, but things changed over time. On December 6, Merab Dvalishvili will defend his title for the fourth time this year when he takes on former foe Petr Yan in the UFC 323 main event.

MMA News / HITC / November 25
Jon Jones agrees to complete Daniel Cormier trilogy away from UFC cage

Jon Jones agrees to complete Daniel Cormier trilogy away from UFC cage

A third installment of one of MMA’s most significant rivalries may be on the horizon. Jon Jones has made it clear that he wants to return to the UFC, with Alex Pereira as his top choice for an opponent.

Alexandre Pantoja News / Bloody Elbow / November 25
Alexandre Pantoja is willing to break his rule after describing teammate’s callout as a ‘present’

Alexandre Pantoja is willing to break his rule after describing teammate’s callout as a ‘present’

Alexandre Pantoja could soon face a contender that he knows very well following an emphatic UFC return. In June, it was immediately clear that Pantoja’s next flyweight title challenger would be Joshua Van following their face-off inside the Octagon.

Conor McGregor News / Dice City Sports / November 25
Conor McGregor: Ibogaine Treatment 'Saved My Life'

Conor McGregor: Ibogaine Treatment 'Saved My Life'

,Conor McGregor has re-emerged from his social media blackout claiming he’s a changed man mentally, spiritually, and professionally. The former two-division

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 25
UFC Rankings After Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan Cracks P4P; Cortes-Acosta and Ian Garry Move Closer to Title Shots

UFC Rankings After Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan Cracks P4P; Cortes-Acosta and Ian Garry Move Closer to Title Shots

Nobody expected the UFC’s Qatar debut to feel like a turning point. It was supposed to be a scenic experiment, a new market, a clean card, a calm entry into the Middle East.

MMA News / HITC / November 25
Jon Jones reportedly keen on rematch after Khamzat Chimaev handled him on the street

Jon Jones reportedly keen on rematch after Khamzat Chimaev handled him on the street

Jon Jones is said to have accepted a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev after the middleweight champion took him down during an impromptu street grappling session.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 25
Khamzat Chimaev Shoves Ian Garry: A Backstage Scuffle Explained

Khamzat Chimaev Shoves Ian Garry: A Backstage Scuffle Explained

In the chaotic world of the UFC, sometimes the real fights happen when the gloves are off, and the cameras (mostly) aren’t rolling. The latest backstage drama features none other than the boogeyman of the middleweight division, Khamzat Chimaev, and the ever-polarizing welterweight contender, Ian “The Future” Machado Garry.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 24
Nate Diaz snubs 'boring' Islam Makhachev's pound-for-pound top spot claim

Nate Diaz snubs 'boring' Islam Makhachev's pound-for-pound top spot claim

Islam Makhachev has continued to prove the doubters wrong, winning emphatically for the majority of his run to become a two-division world champion. Many consider him the best fighter in the world, but Makhachev's displays have left Nate Diaz unimpressed.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24
Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

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MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

MMA fighter Isaac Johnson dies after fight

An MMA fighter has died after he suffered an injury during an event in the Chicago area over the weekend. Isaac Johnson, a 31-year-old fighter from Chicago, was transported to Loyola University Medical Center on Friday night after he was injured while fighting in an event called the Matador Fighter Challenge at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois.

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