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Ciryl Gane’s striking will be ‘exposed’ by Tom Aspinall in ‘one-sided’ clash predicts UFC legend
There are huge stakes at play for Ciryl Gane heading into this weekend in Abu Dhabi. On Saturday night, UFC 321 will finally see an undisputed heavyweight champion defend their title for the first time since March of 2021.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 21
Umar Nurmagomedov Sets Rivalry Aside, Supports Dana White’s Admiration for ‘Fighter of the Year’ Merab Dvalishvili
18 wins without any losses. That was Umar Nurmagomedov’s record prior to UFC 311, and he was being hyped as the second coming of his cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 21
Alexander Volkanovski Sees Comfortable Win for Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 After Spotting Key Similarity in Their Camps
Tom Aspinall did not get to become the undisputed heavyweight champion on his own terms. Jon Jones decided to snub him and retire briefly, which saw him stripped of the title, leading to Aspinall’s elevation as the new undisputed champ.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Nate Diaz made pro MMA debut with same technique he used in X-rated UFC win
Stockton megastar Nate Diaz has been circling the combat sports game for a staggering 21 years, kicking off his career with a memorable win — one he would later repeat.
Joe Rogan wants to see Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira Fight for the BMF Title
Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira for the BMF title? It’s the fight that UFC commentator Joe Rogan wants to see. Speaking on his ‘Joe Rogan Experience‘ podcast this past weekend, he discussed the potential of the former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, returning to action to face the current 205lbs champion, Alex Pereira.
Max Holloway doesn’t hold back on Conor McGregor’s BKFC, it’s not a path he’ll take
Max Holloway has made it clear he will not be following the path of other UFC legends who moved to BKFC after their MMA careers. While the current BMF champion is not planning on stepping away from fighting anytime soon, he has said that once he calls it a day, there will not be any comeback attempts or side ventures like bare-knuckle boxing.
MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / October 21
UFC 321: Pressure on Tom Apsinall, a new era at strawweight begins among top storylines to follow
UFC is back in Abu Dhabi this weekend with a pair of title fights on deck
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Khabib Nurmagomedov offers opportunity of a lifetime to young MMA star after gruelling tryouts
Khabib Nurmagomedov can be seen welcoming a young 4-1 hopeful to come into his fight team during a new social media video. The legendary former UFC lightweight champion retired atop the sport back in 2020, and has since become one of the most renowned coaches in the world.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Five things to know about UFC 321, including Tom Aspinall's first title defense
UFC 321 is scheduled for Oct. 25 and will provide a different experience for MMA fans thanks to a unique start time. What do you need to know about UFC 321?
UFC legend Dustin Poirier teams up with Bruce Buffer for iconic UFC 322 surprise
Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Dustin Poirier is back in the combat sports spotlight once again. This time, however, it's for a unique reason, with the help of UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer and one of the promotion's lead sponsers, Bud Light.
Ciryl Gane News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Ciryl Gane was victim of $150,000 robbery during career best performance at UFC Paris
When Ciryl Gane returned to UFC Paris in 2023, despite picking up a huge win he was victim of a terrifying $150,000 house robbery. This coming Saturday, longtime heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane returns to the Octagon to take on Tom Aspinall for the title in the UFC 321 main event.
Brazilian reveals Alex Pereira’s injury issue before Magomed Ankalaev clash at UFC 313
Going into his first fight of the year against Magomed Ankalaev, there were already reports of Alex Pereira dealing with injuries. Now, another Brazilian fighter has added to that narrative, saying an additional issue affected Pereira’s performance.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Ciryl Gane can match unwanted Chael Sonnen stat in title fight return at UFC 321
Just days out from another charge at heavyweight gold, Ciryl Gane risks landing himself an unwanted stat in his UFC 321 comeback. A former interim heavyweight champion, French contender Ciryl Gane, will finally throw down with undisputed kingpin Tom Aspinall in a pairing years in the making.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / October 21
Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall wants to be as active as possible
It's been 15 months since UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall last stepped foot inside the octagon. After winning the interim championship at UFC 295 and defending it at UFC 304, Aspinall was sidelined waiting for then-champion Jon Jones to accept a title unification bout.
Mike Malott News / EssentiallySports / October 21
UFC Vancouver Winner Mike Malott Issues Medical Update After Sustaining Injury During Kevin Holland Fight
The UFC Vancouver bout between Mike Malott and Kevin Holland was one of the night’s most talked-about fights. In the very first round, Holland took a brutal shot to the groin and another later in the round that sent him crashing to the canvas in agony.
Maycee Barber News / MMA Weekly / October 21
Maycee Barber's medical issues are behind her
Entering 2025, UFC women's flyweight contender Maycee Barber was riding a six-fight winning streak and looked to be one win away from earning a title shot. She was lined up in pivotal match in the division against No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 21
Aspinall Vs. Gane Breakdown
The heavyweight division will see Tom Aspinall make his first official title defense this weekend at UFC 321 against Ciryl Gane, as we see how the fight will play out. Aspinall was elevated to the full championship status after Jon Jones vacated the belt.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 20
Joe Rogan Floats 225-Pound 'BMF Upper Edition' for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira
The superfight isn’t booked yet but the drumbeat for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira is deafening. Fresh off reclaiming his light heavyweight title with a first-round KO of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Alex “Poatan” Pereira signaled he’d wanted to call out Jones.
Champ Vows ‘Perfect Victory’ in Title Unification Against Masaaki Noiri at ONE 173
Reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon will seek to prove his divisional supremacy when he faces interim titleholder Masaaki Noiri in a title unification bout that headlines ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Islam Makhachev’s coach pinpoints Ilia Topuria flaw that could decide blockbuster fight
Top MMA trainer Javier Mendez thinks Ilia Topuria has a clear weakness in his game. The former featherweight and current lightweight champion is aiming to make history by becoming the first fighter to hold three UFC belts.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 20
Alex Pereira believes now is the perfect time for Jon Jones fight
Adding fuel to the ongoing fire surrounding a potential Jon Jones superfight, Alex Pereira has detailed why now is the perfect time for both of them to meet inside the octagon.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 19
Manon Fiorot Crushes Jasmine Jasudavicius in 74 Seconds, Credits Tristar Move for Revival
VANCOUVER — Former flyweight title challenger Manon Fiorot needed just 74 seconds to stop Jasmine Jasudavicius on the main card of UFC Fight Night 262 at Rogers Arena, a blistering KO that instantly reboots her march back toward a championship shot.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 19
Brendan Allen Breaks Reinier de Ridder in Vancouver, Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Brendan Allen made good on his promise to “break” Reinier de Ridder, scoring a rare TKO by retirement after four grueling rounds in the main event of UFC Fight Night 262 at Rogers Arena.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 19
Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout
UFC Fight Night in Vancouver is over and the main-event fighters need new opponents. Brendan Allen’s upset win over Reinier de Ridder will shake up the entire middleweight division.
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