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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 21
Alex Pereira ‘could barely walk’ ahead of first Magomed Ankalaev fight as UFC star reveals injury
Reportedly battling with some notable injury setbacks ahead of his first fight with Magomed Ankalaev this year, a compatriot of Alex Pereira has claimed a further ailment ruined his performance.
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.
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.
Top Contender Challenged by Surging Bantamweight for Next Fight
Sean O’Malley, like many fighters and fans the world over, sat down to watch UFC Vancouver this past Saturday night. The Rogers Arena card saw Aiemann Zahabi, the No.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Sean O’Malley details what is ‘completely different’ about Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2
Ahead of Merab Dvalishvili’s rematch against Petr Yan, Sean O’Malley believes there is one big difference from their first clash. Last week, UFC boss Dana White announced that Merab Dvalishvili will make history by defending his title for a record fourth time this calendar year when he rematches Petr Yan at UFC 323.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Justin Gaethje reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov title fight in stark assessment
Lightweight favorite Justin Gaethje has made a rather stark admission on his overall chances of toppling Khabib Nurmagomedov, five years after their clash.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / October 20
Watch all of Tom Aspinall's UFC wins in one violent highlight video before UFC 321
With UFC 321 fight week now upon us, fans can get ready for the card’s highly-anticipated main event by watching all of Tom Aspinall’s UFC finishes in one video.
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 / Bloody Elbow / October 20
UFC 321 preview, full fight card as two title fights travel to Abu Dhabi
As part of their recent residency in the Middle East, the Octagon leader brings an impressive title doubleheader with them UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Mackenzie Dern Claims UFC 321 Win Is Key to Beating Zhang Weili at the White House
Is Zhang Weili the greatest strawweight in UFC history? That’s the question fans have been asking ever since ‘Magnum’ moved up a weight class, leaving her belt behind to chase double-champ glory against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Islam Makhachev’s Coach Exposes Ilia Topuria’s Only Weakness – and the Stats Back Him Up
Ilia Topuria has been on a roll in the UFC after winning two titles in two separate divisions. He has steamrolled through almost every opponent, and his last three wins, which came against a few certified UFC legends, have propelled him to the top of the sport.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
Tom Aspinall Calls 4,000-Day Glory Kickboxing Champ His ‘Best’ Sparring Partner to Counter Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
After Jon Jones retired from the UFC, it marked the end of Tom Aspinall’s reign as the longest interim champion in UFC history. Now, as the undisputed heavyweight champion, the Brit is set to make his first title defense against the dangerous Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on October 25, which would also end his year-long hiatus.
Joe Rogan reveals who shaped Jon Jones and his brothers into super athletes
Joe Rogan claims that Jon Jones and his athlete brothers inherited their physical gifts from one specific member of the family. ‘Bones’ is not the only top-level athlete in his family.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Ilia Topuria’s ‘weakest link’ identified by Islam Makhachev’s coach ahead of potential superfight
Renowned MMA coach Javier Mendez believes there’s a glaring weakness in Ilia Topuria’s game. ‘El Matador’ has enjoyed a perfect start to his MMA career, winning 17 consecutive fights and claiming UFC titles in two different divisions.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 20
Alex Pereira’s teammate wants to revisit Israel Adesanya rivalry after UFC debut KO
It seems the rivalry between Israel Adesanya and multiple-fight nemesis Alex Pereira could take a fresh twist in their rather lengthy tale. Followed to the Octagon eventually by former kickboxing rival Alex Pereira, former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya rekindled his feud with the Brazilian in the UFC.
Charles Oliveira News / HITC / October 20
Charles Oliveira reaches dream goal by claiming a title in a different sport
Charles Oliveira’s October was a good one, with the back-to-back wins putting him right back into the thick of things. He made his long-awaited return to Brazil last weekend, where he picked up another career highlight after defeating Mateusz Gamrot by submission.
Drew Dober News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 20
Drew Dober triumphs with emotional TKO at UFC Vancouver after personal tragedy
Drew Dober stood in the center of the octagon at Rogers Arena, microphone in hand, apologizing to a hostile Vancouver crowd whose hometown hero had just been knocked unconscious.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 20
Team Merab Continues Bashing Umar Nurmagomedov for ‘Golden Ticket’ to Title Shot
Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov will go down as one of the most prominent bitter rivals in bantamweight history other than TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt.
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.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 19
Umar Nurmagomedov Selflessly Nominates Rival Merab Dvalishvili as ‘Fighter of The Year’
In discussions about annual MMA honors, activity level, title defenses, and strength of schedule regularly shape the criteria used by media and analysts.
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