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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Arman Tsarukyan Demands Answers After Paddy Pimblett Trolls Him Over Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub
Arman Tsarukyan believed he had done everything right. He walked into UFC Qatar as the favorite, dismantled Dan Hooker with a second-round submission, and left with a Performance of the Night bonus around his waist.
MMA News / Field Level Media / November 27
Justin Gaethje-Paddy Pimblett fight opens UFC's Paramount+ deal
The UFC will kick off its new partnership with Paramount+ with a bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship on Jan.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Potential Ronda Rousey MMA Comeback Hyped as Kayla Harrison’s Post-UFC 324 Move Surfaces
Kayla Harrison is living in a moment many fighters spend a lifetime chasing. She’s co-headlining the UFC’s first Paramount-era card on January 24, defending her bantamweight crown against Amanda Nunes, the woman widely regarded as the GOAT of women’s MMA.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA Weekly / November 27
Ilia Topuria taking extended break, interim title created
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria vacated his featherweight title to move up to the 155-pound weight class at UFC 317 last June. He faced former titleholder Charles Oliveira in the fight card's main event and viciously knocked the Brazilian out in the first round to capture the lightweight crown.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Jon Jones Brutally Claps Back at Daniel Cormier as Chechnya ‘Concern’ Sparks Thanksgiving Drama
Jon Jones has the ability to make a lot of noise without throwing a single punch, and this Thanksgiving weekend was no exception. While most of MMA had settled into a quiet Christmas rhythm, Jones’ name resurfaced—not because of a bout announcement, but because of where he chose to spend the holiday and who noticed.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Biggest Grudge With Umar Nurmagomedov He Can’t Let Go Of
Merab Dvalishvili has moved past most rivalries, such as former Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley. But when it comes to Umar Nurmagomedov, things are a lot more personal.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Paddy Pimblett Trolls Arman Tsarukyan After Dana White’s UFC 324 Interim Title Snub
Arman Tsarukyan didn’t whisper his frustration, he made it clear with a roar. Fresh off a dominant submission win over Dan Hooker, the Armenian contender made it clear he sees a massive gap between himself and the man now fighting for the interim lightweight title.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Ariel Helwani Calls Out Dana White’s Hypocrisy After UFC 324 Announcement Sparks Backlash
The UFC wanted a spectacle to launch its $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, and boss Dana White made sure fans heard about it in the loudest way possible.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Max Holloway sends message of support to Ilia Topuria after rival opens up on ‘difficult moment’
Max Holloway responded to his former opponent’s recent social media statement. It was reported on Wednesday that Ilia Topuria wouldn’t be making his return early in 2026 like many fans had hoped for.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
2 Title Fights Can’t Save Dana White as Ilia Topuria Cancels UFC 324 Fight
For weeks, UFC 324 was hyped as Paramount’s big swing—the first true pay-per-view event of the new streaming deal, and the card meant to usher in a new era.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Kayla Harrison says ‘all my dreams are coming true’ as Amanda Nunes fight is made official
Kayla Harrison couldn’t be happier with how her life and career are going right now. It’s just been announced that she’ll co-headline the first UFC-Paramount event on January 24.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Dana White announces Alexander Volkanovski’s next opponent and fight date
The UFC is set to put on back-to-back numbered events to kick off their Paramount+ deal. On Thursday, Dana White announced the promotion’s huge plans for UFC 324, the first major event on the calendar for 2026.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Paddy Pimblett to headline stacked UFC 324 title fight double-header
The first major UFC event of 2026 is taking shape following Dana White’s announcement. While huge names like Jon Jones are targeting the UFC’s event at the White House next June, there are still plenty of fights that need to happen before this one-of-a-kind card takes place.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Khamzat Chimaev names his next opponent days after providing return timeframe
Khamzat Chimaev has named who he will face in the first defense of his middleweight title. Chimaev recently got into an altercation with Ian Machado Garry this past weekend at UFC Qatar.
Ilia Topuria News / Dice City Sports / November 27
Ilia Topuria delays title defense, tells UFC to move on without him for now
Ilia Topuria won’t be back in the octagon anytime soon, and it’s not because of injuries, negotiations or matchmaking dram. It’s life outside the cage.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Arman Tsarukyan names the exact move he would use to knock out Ilia Topuria
Arman Tsarukyan knows how he will put the UFC lightweight champion down. The Armenian cemented himself as the division’s No. 1-ranked contender in the main event of last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Qatar.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Islam Makhachev Snubbed as ‘Toughest’ Welterweight Title Challenger Fires Off Wild P4P Claim
After Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, he didn’t just check off his dream of becoming a double champ. The Dagestani legend also reclaimed the pound-for-pound number one spot, which Ilia Topuria had briefly snatched away.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27
Dana White Told to Betray Conor McGregor in UFC White House Twist Amid Renewed Khabib Rivalry
The UFC White House event is still seven months away, but the buildup has already become a major challenge for UFC CEO Dana White. Active fighters like Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev are pushing to get on the card, while global superstars such as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are also eyeing their chance to compete.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Record-breaking UFC champ admits Jon Jones ‘deserves’ to headline the White House event more than him
Jon Jones’ claim to the UFC White House main event has another prominent supporter. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion has been making more noise than any other fighter when it comes to securing a spot on the June 14 card in Washington D.C.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27
Tony Ferguson eyes UFC return, promises ‘fireworks’ if he fights bitter rival at the White House
Tony Ferguson is the latest fighter to call for a spot on the UFC White House card. Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are currently vying for the main event slot on June 14, 2016.
Fans furious as UFC pushes surprise Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes rematch
Alexander Volkanovski’s next opponent hasn’t exactly excited the fanbase. Alexander Volkanovski’s expected next move inside the UFC featherweight division has sparked fierce backlash among fans.
Tsarukyan reveals Chimaev was in an earlier UFC Qatar scuffle before Ian Garry clash
Khamzat Chimaev’s confrontation with Ian Machado Garry was not the only incident involving the middleweight champion during UFC Qatar. Although Chimaev was in attendance to support his friend and training partner Arman Tsarukyan, much of the post-fight talk focused on his own actions that night.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 27
Major Blow for Dana White as Ilia Topuria Won’t Kickstart UFC’s $7.7 Billion Deal With Paramount+ in 2026
The January UFC card was billed as one of the most anticipated events of next year, serving as the first main card under the new UFC-Paramount+ partnership.
Carlos Prates News / FirstSportz / November 27
Knockout Artist Carlos Prates Has Hilarious Reason to Skip Out on UFC’s First $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal Fight Card
Carlos Prates has quickly risen to stardom through a mix of highlight-reel knockouts, unusual habits, and the support of his Fighting Nerds group. His blend of power and personality has made him one of the UFC’s most recognizable emerging names.
MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24
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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