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Jon Jones releases impassioned promo video pleading for UFC White House fight

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has made his intentions for the White House card clear: he wants an opportunity. Jones (28-1, 1 NC MMA) stunned the MMA world this past year when he returned to the UFC following a torn pectoral muscle injury.

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Criticism Pours In After Dana White’s 'Insensitive' Comment on Khabib Nurmagomedov & Conor McGregor

“I mean, money ruins everything,” Dana White stated in a recent appearance on the Prince St. Pizza podcast, shaking the entire UFC world. According to the CEO, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov didn’t continue fighting in his promotion because they had already achieved their financial goals.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Henry Cejudo is reversing his UFC 322 prediction because of one worrying comment from Islam Makhachev

Henry Cejudo’s confidence in Islam Makhachev’s victory is thinning. The ex-lightweight champion will enter the cage as a welterweight for the first time at UFC 322, where he is set to mark the first challenge in the reign of Jack Della Maddalena.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 13

UFC 322’s Carlos Prates Reveals Champion He Believes Is P4P No. 1 Over Islam Makhachev & Ilia Topuria

Ilia Topuria currently has the #1 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. Islam Makachev is a close second, as debates rage on his #1 spot contention. However, according to Carlos Prates, who is set to face Leon Edwards at UFC 322, there’s a third candidate who just might be more deserving than the current and former lightweight champions.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 13

UFC 322 Dariush vs Saint Denis: Veteran Battles Rising Contender at Madison Square Garden

Beneil Dariush (23-6-1) faces Benoit Saint Denis (15-3, 1 NC) at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City Saint Denis enters

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 13

Kamaru Usman Eyes UFC 322 Main Event Winner: 'That’s Where I Rightfully Belong'

NEW YORK — Former welterweight king Kamaru Usman has unfinished business at the top of the UFC mountain. As Jack Della Maddalena prepares to defend his title against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 322 main event at Madison Square Garden, Usman’s eyes are locked on the winner whoever it may be.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 13

Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach Reveals Unique Connection to Conor McGregor While Breaking Down His UFC 322 Advice

“He will be light work at this weight… He is a backpack at best. Nothing to fear. Fear not! Patience, fitness, and ferocity, and he is sparked unconscious inside the 5.” Conor McGregor issued these tips to reigning welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena ahead of his upcoming title defense against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.

Jon Jones News / MyMMANews / November 13

Jon Jones shares UFC White House promo video

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is proving to be relentless in The post Jon Jones shares UFC White House promo video first appeared on My MMA News.

Islam Makhachev News / HITC / November 13

Islam Makhachev out to do at UFC 322 what no one has managed in over 20 years

Islam Makhachev makes his long-anticipated welterweight debut this weekend at UFC 322, where he will be looking to break a drought that has lasted more than 20 years.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Islam Makhachev said UFC journeyman he KO’d in one round was a harder fight than Conor McGregor would be

Islam Makhachev thinks he would do what Khabib Nurmagomedov did — but quicker. Before rising to the top and putting himself in a position to challenge for two-division glory at this Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view, Makhachev watched on as his mentor forged a path to greatness inside the Octagon.

Daniel Cormier News / FirstSportz / November 13

Viral Internet Meme Comes True as Daniel Cormier Actually Sends Kids ‘2-3 Years to Dagestan’

Dagestan has become a global symbol of excellence in mixed martial arts, renowned for producing elite wrestlers who dominate the UFC. Champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, and Usman Nurmagomedov have showcased the effectiveness of this system.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 13

Joe Rogan responds to Ronda Rousey's personal attacks

Earlier this month, Joe Rogan was subject to some questionable abuse by global star Ronda Rousey. Despite the attack on his character, Rogan hailed Rousey as a legend of the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Zhang Weili’s controversial list of the top-three UFC women’s champions has Ronda Rousey in first

Zhang Weili chose against Amanda Nunes and her UFC 322 opponent for the top spot. After establishing herself as an all-time strawweight great in the UFC, Weili has the chance to achieve further greatness at this Saturday’s pay-per-view.

MMA News / HITC / November 13

Khamzat Chimaev fires back with short but sharp reply to Alex Pereira’s grappling callout

Alex Pereira has thrown down a grappling challenge to Khamzat Chimaev, who wasted no time in accepting. On October 4th, Chimaev called out ‘Poatan’ just after the Brazilian reclaimed his light heavyweight title with a knockout win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.

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Leon Edwards News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Leon Edwards burst onto the scene with one of the fastest KOs in UFC history

Despite a close loss in his first-ever Octagon outing, just a fight later, Leon Edwards would have his UFC breakout performance in a spectacular victory.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 13

UFC contender trashes 'Hunger Games' White House event

When it was announced that a UFC event at the White House was being planned, fighters immediately began requesting to be part of the historic event. High profile fighters threw their names in the hat, including Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, Alex Pereira, Sean O'Malley, Kayla Harrison, among others.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 13

Jorge Masvidal Wants ‘Special’ Reward for JDM if He Beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 322

The UFC pound-for-pound rankings have grown into one of the sport’s most important measures of greatness. Fighters and fans treat it as the ultimate gauge of skill beyond divisions.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

UFC 322 Features Exciting Prelims Saturday Night in The Big Apple

UFC 322 fight week is here. Every November, MMA’s top promotion in the world heads to New York City for one of the year’s most-anticipated premium live events.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

Former Lightweight Champ’s Thrilling Current UFC Championship Bouts Ranked

In the annals of the UFC’s lightweight division, Islam Makhachev has cemented his place at the top. Following his the first defeat of his career to Adriano

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Zhang Weili Embraces New Weight Class Ahead of UFC 322 Showdown With Valentina Shevchenko

NEW YORK — As Zhang Weili prepares for her next championship test, there’s a different energy surrounding the former strawweight queen. For the first time in years, she enters fight week not as a defending champion and not as a drained, weight-cutting machine.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 12