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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 28
‘Hurt’ Lerone Murphy says Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 proves UFC is a popularity contest
Dana White’s 2026 fight announcements have left a couple of contenders less than pleased. The UFC president revealed a slew of big-name fights for the start of 2026 during halftime of the Cowboys vs Chiefs football game on CBS.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 28
Arman Tsarukyan shares furious four-word reaction to Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett UFC 324 fight
Dana White caused a stir with his latest round of big fight announcements. The UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount will kick off in 2026, and fans now know the huge matchups that will kickstart the new era in Las Vegas on January 24.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 28
Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes collide in UFC 324 co-main event
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett will be the first UFC broadcast under the new media rights agreement with Paramount and two title fights headlined the event.
Ilia Topuria News / Total Apex Sports / November 28
Ilia Topuria Takes a Break: Is the Lightweight Division on Fire?
Just when you thought the UFC’s lightweight division couldn’t get any more chaotic, the man at the very top decides to take a little vacation. Ilia Topuria, the electrifying two-division champ who’s been leaving a trail of unconscious legends in his wake, has announced he’s stepping away from the octagon for a bit.
Shavkat Rakhmonov News / BoxingNews.com / November 28
Shavkat Rakhmonov On His Return
UFC Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is ready to return to the Octagon after recovering from a knee injury, but has revealed that his desired opponent, Kamaru Usman, previously “turned him down.” Rakhmonov, who holds a 7-0 record in the UFC, last fought in December 2024 when he secured a win over Ian Machado Garry to cement his spot as the No.
Arnold Allen News / BoxingNews.com / November 28
What’s Next For Arnold Allen?
UFC featherweight Arnold Allen will face Jean Silva in his Octagon return at UFC 324, which will be under the first card of the UFC’s new broadcasting deal with Paramount+, with the card to take place on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 28
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 28
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 28
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 28
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.
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 / MMA Weekly / November 27
Arman Tsarukyan: 'Ilia Topuria doesn't want to fight me,' and Paddy Pimblett 'sucks'
Arman Tsarukyan showed why he's the top contender in the lightweight division in his one-sided win over Dan Hooker in the UFC Qatar main event last weekend.
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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