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Alex Volkanovski lays out UFC return plan as he reveals four names on his radar

Alexander Volkanovski's return timeline could see him step in the Octagon this December. Four names sit on the tongue of 'The Great' as he looks to make a first title defense in his second reign as featherweight king.

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Jon Jones’ Jiu-Jitsu champion training partner makes bold claim about steroid use in MMA

Jon Jones’ champion training partner, Gordon Ryan, has claimed that all top MMA athletes are bending the rules of the sport. Throughout his dazzling career in the UFC, Jon Jones‘ issues with performance enhancing drugs are well documented and many fans believe that is the reason why he can’t go down as the greatest of all time.

MMA News / HITC / September 15

Joe Rogan calls on Dana White for drastic UFC regulation change

Joe Rogan thinks Dana White needs to make a big change to the UFC. The podcast host is a huge fan of the top MMA promotion, but that does not stop him from speaking out about what he thinks could be improved.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Jean Silva reveals brutal aftermath of Diego Lopes clash and clears air on loss

A brutalized Jean Silva took to Instagram on Sunday, where he showcased is brutal injuries following his two round war with Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3.

Conor McGregor News / MyMMANews / September 15

Conor McGregor withdraws, no longer running for President of Ireland

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has withdrawn as a candidate for President of Ireland. The post Conor McGregor withdraws, no longer running for President of Ireland first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Conor McGregor teases UFC return fight on White House card

A potentially five-year hiatus could be coming to an end if former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor actually decides to return to the promotion.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Dana White gives grim update on possible UFC White House fight for Jon Jones

UFC CEO Dana White has had about a month to digest his latest comments regarding former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and whether he will fight on the promotion's White House event next summer: the odds don't look great.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Conor McGregor rumored to coach on Russian The Ultimate Fighter with Ilia Topuria targeted as opposing coach

Ahead of his potential return to the UFC, Conor McGregor has been rumored to take part in the Russian version of The Ultimate Fighter. After over four years out of action, Conor McGregor is gearing up to make his return to the UFC in 2026 after the announcement of a one-of-a-kind event at the White House.

Dominick Cruz News / Bloody Elbow / September 14

Dominick Cruz explains why he didn’t retire on top after pulling off all-time UFC comeback

Dominick Cruz asked himself why he didn’t walk away when he was still UFC champ. The former UFC and WEC champion is up there with current titleholder Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling as one of the greatest fighters in UFC bantamweight history.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva after bout

Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva has concluded, and the UFC matchmakers will be considering who the fighters on the card will take on next. Here are the matchups that make sense for the main event fighters, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14

‘He knew…’ Robert Whittaker reacts to Kelvin Gastelum’s fifth weight miss at Noche UFC

Robert Whittaker feels bad for Kelvin Gastelum’s opponent Dustin Stoltzfus. For the fifth time in his career, former UFC title challenger Kelvin Gastelum came into a fight heavy, weighing in at 191 lbs the day before his middleweight bout at Noche UFC on Saturday.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / September 14

Tom Aspinall hilariously crushes two YouTubers at the same time after they tried to ‘rob’ UFC champ

It’s going to take more than a couple of YouTubers to beat Tom Aspinall. The UFC Heavyweight Champion has looked unstoppable in the Octagon as of late, having finished all eight of his UFC opponents by knockout.

Jean Silva News / Athlon Sports / September 14

After Jean Silva's Brutal TKO, Have The Fighting Nerds Been Officially 'Fraud Checked' Or Are They Still Legit?

The Fighting Nerds are one of the UFC’s most viral MMA collectives from Brazil. The team captured fan imaginations with their unique aesthetic of prop eyeglasses, their wild personalities, and most importantly, their penchant for spectacular finishes.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 14

Diego Lopes Stops Jean Silva in Thrilling Main Event at Noche UFC

San Antonio, Texas — The UFC’s annual Noche UFC celebration of Mexican Independence Day once again delivered fireworks. Featherweight contender Diego Lopes closed the show in style at the Frost Bank Center, stopping Jean Silva with a spectacular spinning elbow and follow-up punches late in the second round.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / September 14

UFC star calls Michael Chandler for ‘sexy fight’ as he nears Paddy Pimblett’s win streak

Michael Chandler received yet another call-out at Noche UFC on Saturday night. The former Bellator Lightweight Champion has been hearing more and more of them following his TKO loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 in April.

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Yoel Romero News / HITC / September 14

BKFC debut sees Yoel Romero score emphatic KO after flooring his rival several times

Yoel Romero’s entry into BKFC was not exactly subtle. The former UFC and Bellator contender made his Squared Circle debut to salsa music, blowing a horn as he walked out.

Bryce Mitchell News / HITC / September 14

19-year-old prospect submits UFC star Bryce Mitchell in under a minute in grappling bout

Bryce Mitchell’s latest appearance did not go according to plan. Just a couple of months after his last fight in the UFC, Mitchell returned to action looking to stay active in the sport.

MMA News / HITC / September 14

Daniel Cormier explains his doubts about interviewing Kelvin Gastelum at Noche UFC

Kelvin Gastelum returned to the win column at Noche UFC, but not everyone was convinced it was a step forward for his career. He missed weight by five pounds ahead of his middleweight bout against Dustin Stoltzfus, which led many to call for the UFC to cut him.

MMA News / Sporting News / September 14

Alex Volkanovski weighs next opponent after Diego Lopes' 'wild' UFC Noche win

Alex Volkanovski is closely watching the featherweight division after Diego Lopes' wild UFC Noche win over Jean Silva.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 13

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

Featherweight Diego Lopes caught Jean Silva with a spinning back elbow, followed by strikes to TKO Silva in Round 2 to cap off the main event of Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 13

Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev Fire Verbal Shots Ahead of UFC 320 Title Rematch

The UFC’s next pay-per-view blockbuster arrives this October with UFC 320, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Demetrious Johnson And Merab Dvalishvili’s Sparring

Demetrious Johnson and Merab Dvalishvili recently shared a sparring session, sparking a lot of discussion in the MMA community. Johnson walked away from MMA in May 2023.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Is Khabib Nurmagomedov Really Undefeated?

Joe Rogan has suggested that Khabib Nurmagomedov should have a loss on his record, pointing to his fight against Gleison Tibau in 2012. Khabib officially retired with a 29-0 record.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 12

UFC Noche 3: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

UFC Noche three goes down this weekend, and the UFC is offering fans a superb night of fights, with featherweight contenders Diego Lopes and Jean Silva duking it out with possible title implications on the line.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Ranking the Next Four UFC Fight Nights

UFC Fight Nights, much like pay-per-view events from the No. 1 promotion in the world, are hit and miss. While some shows may look attractive on paper on a given Saturday night, when the cage door actually shuts and the fight happens, it could potentially be a long evening devoid of highlights.