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Khabib Nurmagomedov Partners With Company Overseeing $29B in Assets

Khabib Nurmagomedov Partners With Company Overseeing $29B in Assets

After defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA, honoring a promise he made to his mother. Though his fighting days are behind him, the 37-year-old remains a powerful presence in the world of mixed martial arts.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Tom Aspinall’s idol Georges St-Pierre snubs him when naming his lock of the night for UFC 321

In a matter of hours, Tom Aspinall will make the first defense of his undisputed heavyweight title. Comments from his father during UFC 321 fight week suggest that Aspinall might not stay at the top for a long time even if he keeps winning.

Kamaru Usman News / FirstSportz / October 25

Kamaru Usman Creates Tension on Stage After Boldly Claiming Next Shot at Middleweight Title

In the upper weight divisions of the UFC, movement between classes has become increasingly common as former champions look for renewed stakes and legacy opportunities.

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

Where is Joe Rogan? UFC 321 absence explained as legendary commentator replaced by Laura Sanko

Joe Rogan has been nowhere to be seen throughout this week in Abu Dhabi, and won’t be commentating on the UFC heavyweight title fight. While hardcore MMA fans will know that Rogan, one of the most famous podcasters in the world, only commentates on UFC shows in the United States.

Merab Dvalishvili News / Bloody Elbow / October 25

UFC legend claims Merab Dvalishvili is ‘not respecting the sport’ in shock assessment

UFC legend Michael Bisping has made a bold claim regarding the biggest threat to Merab Dvalishvili’s title reign. At UFC 320 at the beginning of October, Merab Dvalishvili once again showcased why he is the greatest bantamweight of all time, dominating Cory Sandhagen on the way to another decision win.

Dana White News / HITC / October 25

Dana White’s Contender Series rising star released by UFC after two straight defeats

There has been another change to the UFC roster. Last weekend’s UFC Vancouver event featured a 13-fight card. The main event showcased a bout between top middleweight contenders Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 25

UFC 321 Walkout Songs: What Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, Mackenzie Dern and Others Jammed To

The music in the octagon always matters, especially the UFC 321 walkout songs, which set the vibe before fists fly. They pump your inner hormone, rattle opponents, and never take a backseat to get the crowd buzzing.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 25

Demetrious Johnson Advises UFC 321 Star to Ignore ‘Nurmagomedov Aura’ Ahead of Title Contender Fight

The upcoming bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista at UFC 321 represents a clash between a fighter returning from injury and a rising contender.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 25

Kamaru Usman Verbally Buries Belal Muhammad And Reaffirms His Focus on Regaining the Welterweight Title

The welterweight division is more stacked than ever, with Jack Della Maddalena set to defend his title against Islam Makhachev, who’s moving up a weight class.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 25

Umar Nurmagomedov Shakes Hands with Dana White on Electric Deal at UFC 321

High-stakes matchmaking in the UFC often serves as an informal filter when the promotion signals that a particular fight has advancement implications. Umar Nurmagomedov and Mario Bautista enter UFC 321 in such conditions, positioned in a bout that carries consequences beyond a win or loss.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25
Justin Gaethje Pressures UFC for White House Fight Despite Ilia Topuria’s Snub

Justin Gaethje Pressures UFC for White House Fight Despite Ilia Topuria’s Snub

Justin Gaethje has been one of the UFC’s most loyal and exciting fighters for years. All that the former interim lightweight champion wants in return is a shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 25

Tom Aspinall Vs. Ciryl Gane Stats – Who Wins?

Tom Aspinall makes the first defense of his UFC Heavyweight Title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 on Saturday, as we look at the stats.  Aspinall faces the pressure to perform, given it is his first defense.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24
Kamaru Usman heaps praise on 23-year-old UFC prospect who is ‘just as impressive’ as Francis Ngannou

Kamaru Usman heaps praise on 23-year-old UFC prospect who is ‘just as impressive’ as Francis Ngannou

Kamaru Usman is keeping an eye on a fellow African in the UFC. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is arguably the greatest MMA fighter to come out of the continent of Africa.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 24
UFC 321: What Time Does Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Start?

UFC 321: What Time Does Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Start?

The heavyweight throne is up for grabs this weekend as the champion, Tom Aspinall, looks to solidify his reign against a former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

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Chris Camozzi Ready To Play 'Hometown Spoiler' Against Alessio Sakara At BKFC 83

Chris Camozzi Ready To Play 'Hometown Spoiler' Against Alessio Sakara At BKFC 83

Chris Camozzi always imagined himself fighting Alessio Sakara one day, but he did not always anticipate it being in the BKFC. Camozzi, 38, defends the BKFC cruiserweight title against Sakara in the main event of BKFC 83.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 24
Dana White Pumps the Brakes on Ilia Topuria’s Next Fight, Calls Spain Title Defense a 'No-Brainer'

Dana White Pumps the Brakes on Ilia Topuria’s Next Fight, Calls Spain Title Defense a 'No-Brainer'

Las Vegas — UFC CEO Dana White isn’t ready to lock in Ilia Topuria’s first lightweight title defense just yet despite growing speculation and a very public faceoff with Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / HITC / October 24
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones missed perfect timing to face Tom Aspinall, and explains why

Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones missed perfect timing to face Tom Aspinall, and explains why

Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones made a wrong choice previously, avoiding a potential fight with Tom Aspinall. The 32-year-old Brit will headline UFC 321 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi to face Ciryl Gane, moving on from a highly-anticipated blockbuster fight against ‘Bones’ that never materialised.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

Aiemann Zahabi Reveals Broken Forearm Suffered Mid-Fight in Win Over Marlon Vera

Fresh off the biggest win of his UFC career, Aiemann Zahabi disclosed he fought through a broken forearm to edge Marlon Vera by split decision at UFC Fight Night 262 then underwent surgery less than 48 hours later.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23
Jailton Almeida Says Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Plans Won’t Block His Title Path

Jailton Almeida Says Alex Pereira’s Heavyweight Plans Won’t Block His Title Path

Jailton Almeida isn’t sweating the Alex Pereira-to-heavyweight chatter. Ahead of his pivotal showdown with Alexander Volkov at UFC 321 on Yas Island, the Brazilian contender said a potential Pereira move won’t derail his run to a title shot.

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