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Alex Pereira Hater Luke Rockhold Finally Eats Own Words After UFC 320 ‘Gangster’ Performance
At UFC 320, Alex Pereira successfully reclaimed his UFC light heavyweight title after defeating former champion Magomed Ankalaev. He entered the fight as a major betting underdog, but shocked everyone by finishing the Russian within just 80 seconds.
Tom Aspinall News / FirstSportz / October 13
Tom Aspinall Shockingly Reveals to Vacate Heavyweight Title for Rising Contender
Earlier this year, Tom Aspinall was officially promoted to the position of UFC heavyweight champion after Jon Jones‘ retirement. Aspinall became the longest-reigning interim champion in UFC history, proving his patience and perseverance finally paid off with the undisputed title.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Beneil Dariush Hints at Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje While Endorsing Arman Tsarukyan Over His Teammate
Late last year, Ilia Topuria defended the UFC featherweight title against Max Holloway at UFC 308 and decided to move up to lightweight. He then managed to land a title shot against Charles Oliveira and snatched the vacant UFC lightweight title in June 2025 at UFC 317.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 13
Reinier de Ridder Vs. Brendan Allen Preview
Middleweight Reinier de Ridder faces Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver this weekend, as we preview the upcoming fight. De Ridder is coming off a win over former champion Robert Whittaker.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 13
Deiveson Figueiredo Eyes to Expose Dominant Champ Merab Dvalishvili’s Only Weakness
The world of mixed martial arts continues to evolve with each event, as fighters constantly adjust strategies and set their sights on future matchups. Every win and loss not only impacts rankings but also shapes potential challenges that lie ahead.
Charles Oliveira News / BoxingNews.com / October 13
Charles Oliveira Vs. Max Holloway – How Does It Play Out?
Charles Oliveira called out Max Holloway after beating Mateusz Gamrot, as we look at how a fight could play out. Oliveira submitted Gamrot in the second round at UFC Rio, which was the perfect response to his last fight.
Alex Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / October 13
Alex Pereira Suffers A Massive Setback
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira’s injury fears have been confirmed with the news of a fractured foot. The injury occurred during his first-round TKO win at UFC 320 against Magomed Ankalaev, which allowed him to reclaim his light heavyweight belt.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13
Beneil Dariush Accuses Dana White & Co. of Protecting Paddy Pimblett After UFC Matchmakers’ Unfair Refusal
“I truly believe these two guys, they are best in the world. This is the two best lightweights in the world right now, and it’s going to be a very, very exciting fight for me, for us, for Islam.
Michael Page News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
UFC’s Michael ‘Venom’ Page reveals where he got his iconic nickname and fighting style from
There’s only one Michael ‘Venom’ Page. The former Bellator fighter has quickly become a star in the UFC. Across four Octagon appearances, Page has proven himself as one of the best strikers on the roster with back-to-back wins at middleweight over perennial contender Jared Cannonier and then undefeated Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Top UFC contender says he never saw title shot coming despite impressive 8-fight win streak
Title fights have been hard to come by in the UFC lightweight division. Over the years, we’ve seen several streaking contenders like Tony Ferguson and Arman Tsarukyan go without an opportunity at the undisputed title.
Merab Dvalishvili drops warning to ex-UFC flyweight champ for UFC title fight
UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili was watching UFC Rio intently Saturday night, exactly one week after defending his title in the co-main event of UFC 320 against Cory Sandhagen.
Charles Oliveira News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
UFC Champ says Charles Oliveira would’ve had ‘rough’ fight against original UFC Rio opponent
Charles Oliveira made it look easy at UFC Rio. The former UFC Lightweight Champion went from fighting a top striker to a fellow grappler in the five-round main event of UFC Rio on Saturday night.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Jose Aldo’s best UFC fight took place in Rio right before he lost the title to Conor McGregor
Jose Aldo is one of the greatest Brazilian fighters of all time. There are only a few UFC champions who defended their title more than ‘The King of Rio’.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12
Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout
UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Tom Aspinall would rather vacate the UFC heavyweight title than fight one top-10 contender
There is one UFC heavyweight who Tom Aspinall has no plans to share the cage with. Aspinall’s reign as undisputed heavyweight king will finally get underway at UFC 321 on October 25.
Tom Aspinall Names Prime Daniel Cormier as His Ultimate Stylistic Nightmare
Joe Rogan once described Tom Aspinall as the next step in the evolution of heavyweights, praising his rare combination of speed and power. And the UFC commentator wasn’t wrong.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 12
Former UFC title challenger fights back tears in emotional reaction to UFC Rio TKO
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is 0-3 fighting at UFC Rio. Poland’s former title challenger had hoped the third time would be the charm for her in Saturday’s fight against the much younger Julia Polastri.
Paddy Pimblett Responds to Ronda Rousey Praising Him as One of UFC’s True Entertainers
It is no secret that the UFC has long been not just a sport but also a spectacle. While elite fighters showcase their skills inside the Octagon, the company’s foundation rests just as much on showmanship as it does on athleticism.
When 21-year-old Conor McGregor caused a leg injury similar to Anderson Silva’s
Before he was a household name, Conor McGregor found himself on the other side of an injury like the one that would later define his career. It’s been a long time since the Irishman was last seen in action.
Joel Alvarez News / HITC / October 12
Joel Alvarez’s controversial win over Marc Diakiese draws criticism before UFC Rio
A fighter returning to the Octagon on Saturday night once found himself on the right side of a controversial referee decision. UFC 301 heads to Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, with plenty of familiar faces ready to put on a show.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 11
Deiveson Figueiredo decisions Montel Jackson in UFC Rio co-main event
A bantamweight bout between contenders served as Saturday's UFC Rio co-main event in Rio de Janeiro. Former two-time flyweight champion and No. 6 ranked bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo took on No.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 11
Joel Alvarez successful in welterweight debut with dominant decision over Vicente Luque at UFC Rio
Spanish finisher Joel Alvarez made an emphatic statement in his welterweight debut, cruising to his first unanimous decision victory over veteran Vicente Luque at UFC Rio on Saturday night.
UFC Rio: Preview, Full Fight Card
Back for their 13th visit to Rio de Janeiro, the UFC offers the city its first Fight Night card in over a decade for UFC Rio. Taking top billing for the occasion, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira confronts short notice opponent Mateusz Gamrot.
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