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Alexander Volkanovski reveals who he eyed next before UFC pushed for a Diego Lopes rematch
If it were up to Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes would not be getting a second title shot. Dana White’s recent slate of fight announcements has drawn plenty of criticism, and the reasons are not hard to find.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Legacy Belt Against Fighter Who Beat Gaethje and Poirier After UFC 324 Snub
Lightweight No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan is not having the week he hoped for. Despite dominating Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, the promotion stunned fans by overlooking him for Ilia Topuria’s first title defense.
Ilia Topuria News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Ilia Topuria Pressed to Fulfill His UFC Career Obligation as He Steps Aside Due to Personal Issues
What is going on with UFC matchmaking? Ilia Topuria has stepped aside from competition for the first quarter of 2026 to resolve some personal issues. So, Dana White chose to keep the division running with an interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett while more deserving contenders are sidelined.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Paddy Pimblett Warned About Ilia Topuria Mismatch Despite Justin Gaethje Booking at UFC 324
The recent UFC 324 announcements have generated major attention across the MMA community. The main event was booked as Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Kamaru Usman and Rising Welterweight Contender Spotted in Training as Islam Makhachev Awaits First Challenger
The UFC welterweight division has seen several major developments since UFC 322, driven by the sheer number of talented fighters competing for position.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Dana White’s Polarizing Decision to Book Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje Defended by UFC Legend
UFC CEO Dana White‘s recent announcement for UFC 324 has stirred conversation about who deserves a shot at the interim lightweight belt. At the center of the debate is Arman Tsarukyan, a top-ranked lightweight contender who many believed would be next in line.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 30
$43.5M Gambler Slams Dana White, Reveals Evidence Disproving His Casino Ban Denial
Dana White might be the guy who helped turn the UFC from a dying $2 million company into a multi-billion dollar machine, but that doesn’t mean the company president is free from vices.
Alex Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / November 30
Alex Pereira Slammed For Knocking Out Sparring Partner
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has been slammed after knocking out a sparring partner in the gym. Pereira is considered one of the leading knockout artists in the division.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Ian Garry and Another WW Contender Tipped to Solve Dana White’s Islam Makhachev Problem
Islam Makhachev‘s move to welterweight was intended to make Dana White‘s life easier—new champion, new matches, and a hungry division. Instead, as soon as the Dagestani grabbed the belt, things turned messy.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Ilia Topuria Achieves 12 Million-Plus Milestone to Beat Islam Makhachev in a Fight Beyond the Octagon
Ilia Topuria is no stranger to big moments, but this one did not occur in a cage or on a poster. It arrived silently overnight, while the lightweight champion was not training or promoting.
Alexander Volkanovski News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Huge Alexander Volkanovski Rumor Emerges Ahead of UFC 325 Fueling Major Speculation
“I don’t know how much longer I have left in this,” Alexander Volkanovski said on The Ariel Helwani Show back in February. “I probably could go a few more years.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Arman Tsarukyan Casts Doubt on Ilia Topuria With His Offer to Ruin Dana White’s Paddy Pimblett Plans
Arman Tsarukyan does not believe the story that the UFC is selling. To him, Ilia Topuria’s stepping away, Justin Gaethje’s stepping in, and Paddy Pimblett
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / November 29
UFC 323 star blamed Joe Rogan for interview ‘mistake’ that led to fury over a rare title fight result
Joe Rogan’s words left one former UFC champion less than pleased. Two current titleholders and a number of ex-divisional kings will be in action at UFC 323 on December 6, as the promotion closes out its pay-per-view era with a stacked lineup at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 29
Islam Makhachev told what he could learn from Merab Dvalishvili’s more enjoyable style
Islam Makhachev has reached the top of two UFC mountains with his Dagestani wrestling. After vacating the lightweight throne to pursue two-division glory, Makhachev dominantly beat Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322 on November 15.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 29
UFC 324 Leak Hints at Potential Title Fight Joining Paddy Pimblett–Justin Gaethje Card
“Hey Hunter [Campbell], Charles Oliveira versus Max Holloway, BMF. Let’s make that happen,” Charles Oliveira called out from the octagon after his win against Mateusz Gamrot in UFC Rio.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 29
Michael Chandler Vows to Dominate Conor McGregor at White House Amid America’s UFC Concern
“I think if you’re making White House fights, it has to be more American fighters,” Dagestani ace Khabib Nurmagomedov predicted the environment of the White House event next year in June.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 29
Ex-UFC Star Promises Major Style Change to Regain Dana White’s Trust in Comeback Bid
UFC CEO Dana White has doubled down on his no-nonsense approach to running the promotion. In his effort to keep the multibillion-dollar organization competitive, he has not hesitated to part ways with controversial or underperforming fighters.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / November 29
Alex Pereira viciously knocks out sparring partner after UFC icon was challenged in the gym
Alex Pereira looks as ready as ever for his return to the octagon as new footage showed him brutalizing a man who challenged him to a spar. The two-weight UFC champion is currently preparing to defend his newly reclaimed light-heavyweight title against Carlos Ullberg early next year.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 29
Diego Lopes Fires Back At Critics After Shock Volkanovski Rematch Booking
Diego Lopes is smiling his way straight into a second crack at UFC gold and he has zero time for anyone complaining about it. On Thursday, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Lopes will challenge featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 325 on Jan.
MMA News / Stadium Rant / November 29
UFC 324 and 325: Paddy Pimblett And Diego Lopes Do Not Deserve Their Title Shots
UFC president Dana White was busy on Thanksgiving, announcing multiple fights for UFC 324 and 325, the first two events of the promotion’s Paramount era.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / November 29
UFC 324 marks Paramount+ debut with stacked Las Vegas lineup
UFC and Paramount+ are wasting no time making history. The partnership’s inaugural event, UFC 324, takes place Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by an explosive interim lightweight title clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
How UFC 324 booking impacted a heavyweight’s pursuit of Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC record
Waldo Cortes-Acosta had a historic plan in motion before the UFC 324 announcement dropped. A heavyweight contender had his eyes on history just as the UFC unveiled its first Paramount+ era main events.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 28
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes Set for UFC 324 in Las Vegas
One of the biggest and most anticipated matchups in the history of women’s MMA is officially set. UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Kayla Harrison will defend her bantamweight title against the returning GOAT, Amanda Nunes, in the co-main event of UFC 324 on Saturday, Jan.
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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