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Daniel Cormier made UFC history in final MMA win after suffering shock injury on fight day

Daniel Cormier defended his UFC heavyweight title for the last time, seven years ago today. The UFC Hall of Famer and commentator is one of the greatest fighters to ever enter the Octagon.

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Sean O’Malley Details How He’ll Avoid Feeling Lost After UFC Retirement Like Dustin Poirier

Retirement hasn’t really sunk in for Dustin Poirier, who, after almost three months of hanging up his gloves, said, “A part of me has died.” All he knew for the better part of the last couple of decades was fighting, and even though he has transitioned into an analyst full-time, ‘The Diamond’ still finds himself missing out on what he does best.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 3

Waldo Cortes-Acosta calls on Dana White to grant his record-tying wish after UFC Vegas 110 KO

This charging heavyweight does not want to waste time. This past Saturday’s UFC Vegas 110 card was largely absent of major names and contenders, as the promotion’s first event since the pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi fell flat.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 3

UFC Champion Pushes Back After Ronda Rousey Criticizes Joe Rogan

Former UFC star’s latest podcast appearance sparks debate. A fellow champion weighs in with a strong message. Conversation reignites over expertise and credibility in the sport.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Kayla Harrison Sets Eyes on UFC 322 for White House Opponent as Amanda Nunes Fight Will Happen 'Sooner Rather Than Later'

“This is the greatest fighter of all time. For a long time, I’ve said, I want what she wants. She has the legacy, I have the belt. Let’s put them on the table,” said Kayla Harrison as she stood eye to eye with former champ Amanda Nunes in a face-off right after defeating Julianna Peña at UFC 316.

Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / November 3

Insider says welterweight Islam Makhachev is ‘making everyone feel like an amateur’ ahead of UFC 322

The best Islam Makhachev to date is apparently headed for Madison Square Garden. All eyes will soon turn to the MMA leader’s annual pay-per-view event in New York City, as UFC 322 takes place from the iconic venue on November 15.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Dana White Should Return Magomed Ankalaev’s UFC 320 Favor, Says Manager

Magomed Ankalaev could not replicate the dominating performance he showcased against Alex Pereira in their first fight when they locked horns for a second time at UFC 320.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Manager Says Ronda Rousey Wouldn’t Crack the Top 10 in Today’s UFC

“I think the only reason why MMA fans have their lips so firmly planted at the base of Khabib’s c–k is because he retired before he reached his limit,” Ronda Rousey unapologetically fired off a few days ago to Bert Kreischer.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 3

Norma Dumont Edges Ketlen Vieira, Demands Quick Turnaround Instead of Waiting for Title Shot

LAS VEGAS — Norma Dumont isn’t hanging around for a phone call. In a top-5 women’s bantamweight showdown tucked onto the prelims of UFC Fight Night 263, Dumont (13–2 MMA, 9–2 UFC) outpointed Ketlen Vieira over three competitive rounds, earning a split decision to extend her win streak to six.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Justin Gaethje’s UFC Retirement Talk Heats Up After His Manager Slams Paddy Pimblett’s Padded Record

More than four months have passed since Ilia Topuria captured the UFC lightweight title, yet questions about his first title defense remain unanswered.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 3

Paddy Pimblett insists he will bring Ilia Topuria ‘crashing back down’ in rumored UFC title fight

Rumors continue to swirl regarding a potential UFC lightweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett. After winning the vacant lightweight strap earlier this year after knocking Charles Oliveira out cold, fans have continued to discuss what could be next for Ilia Topuria.

Ronda Rousey News / MMA Weekly / November 3

Ronda Rousey doubles down on being the greatest and explains why

No one can deny the impact on women's mixed marital arts that Ronda Rousey had. The inaugural UFC women's bantamweight champion famously changed UFC CEO Dana White's mind about women competing in the sport's biggest promotion paving the way for those that followed. She was a dominant champion who defended her title six consecutive times.

Muhammad Mokaev News / MyMMANews / November 3

Muhammad Mokaev Ready To Etch His Name In BRAVE CF History On Bahraini Soil

From dominating the amateur scene to carving his name among the elite flyweights of the The post Muhammad Mokaev Ready To Etch His Name In BRAVE CF History On Bahraini Soil first appeared on My MMA News.

Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / November 3

Justin Gaethje’s manager warns lightweight will stand firm on retirement threat

The UFC’s plan regarding the lightweight division is still currently unknown, but it could see the end of Justin Gaethje’s time in the promotion. Earlier this year, the lightweight division crowned a new champion following the title vacation of Islam Makhachev, when Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 3

Eye Pokes in MMA – How to Eradicate a Major Issue

Eye Pokes in MMA. A pandemic that has gripped the sport for a number of years and an issue that is still rife today. After UFC 321’s main event was deemed a no contest due to an ‘unintentional’ eye poke to the champion, Tom Aspinall, by the challenger, Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 3

Charles Oliveira Eyes Ilia Topuria Rematch if He Fulfills One Condition in Potential BMF Title Fight vs. Max Holloway

“Hey Hunter, Charles Oliveira, and Max Holloway, BMF—let’s make that happen.” At Rio de Janeiro’s Farmasi Arena, when Michael Bisping echoed Oliveira’s words, the crowd erupted into a loud roar.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Max Holloway Responds To Steve Garcia’s Call Out

Max Holloway delivered a humorous response to featherweight Steve Garcia’s callout, using a popular internet meme from 50 Cent. Garcia, fresh off his first-round TKO win over David Onama at UFC Vegas 110, used his post-fight interview to name-check both Josh Emmett and Holloway.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 3

Jake Paul’s Opponent Carousel Spins Again, Somehow We’re All Still Watching

Jake Paul is once again shopping for an opponent, and somehow we’ve all been dragged back into the circus tent. The Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul fight — bizarre from day one — looks like it’s collapsing under legal controversy and a reality check.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 2

Steve Garcia Stuns David Onama, Calls Out Max Holloway for BMF Showdown

Steve Garcia made a thunderous statement in his first UFC main event and he did it in emphatic fashion. The Albuquerque native lived up to his “Mean Machine” moniker on Saturday night, finishing David Onama via first-round TKO (3:34) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 263.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 2

Waldo Cortes-Acosta Eats an Eye Poke, Scores Wild KO Seconds Later Then Calls Out Tom Aspinall

LAS VEGAS — Heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta turned chaos into a career highlight at UFC Fight Night 263, surviving a nasty, illegal eye poke from Ante Delija before starching the Croatian with a right hand moments after the restart.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 2

Potential matchups for main-event, co-main-event fighters after UFC Vegas 110

Here’s who the winners and losers could fight next.

UFC Vegas 110: Steve Garcia calls out Max Holloway after TKO win

Ante Delija News / MMA on SI / November 2

Ante Delija rips NSAC & UFC officiating after shocking UFC Vegas 110 loss

UFC Vegas 110 was anything but a typical card for the promotion to begin a stretch of four consecutive events in November. In the co-headliner, Tom Aspinall's

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 2

Islam Makhachev Admits Alexander Volkanovski Cannot Be Intimidated by Opponents

In the world of elite mixed martial arts, respect among fighters often stands out as much as their rivalries. Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski exemplify this dynamic, consistently displaying professionalism and admiration for one another.