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Francis Ngannou weighs in on Tom Aspinall’s UFC 321 eye poke drama with a bold take

Francis Ngannou weighs in on Tom Aspinall’s UFC 321 eye poke drama with a bold take

Tom Aspinall’s frustrating night at UFC 321 has been getting plenty of support across the sport, and Francis Ngannou is among those backing him. The title fight between Aspinall and Ciryl Gane looked like it was shaping up to be a memorable one, but just before the end of the first round, an eye poke from Gane completely changed the tone.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 10
Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals how he wants Islam Makhachev to proceed following UFC 322

Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals how he wants Islam Makhachev to proceed following UFC 322

Ahead of his welterweight debut this Saturday, Islam Makhachev’s head coach Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed which weight class he would like him to compete in going forward.

Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / November 10

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev's MMA lookalike stays undefeated with violent 32-second KO

An MMA fighter that bears a striking resemblance to current UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev added another knockout to his undefeated record over the weekend.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10

Arman Tsarukyan Alleges UFC Bias in Forcing Punishment Against Russian Fighters

With 2025 drawing to a close, all eyes are turning to the calendar’s penultimate marquee event. At Madison Square Garden, Islam Makhachev will attempt to capture Jack Della Maddalena’s welterweight title at UFC 322.

Islam Makhachev News / MMA Weekly / November 10

Islam Makhachev looking huge ahead of UFC 322 welterweight title fight

Former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will move up to the welterweight division to challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC 322 main event on Nov.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10
Khamzat Chimaev Predicts Islam Makhachev’s Fate Against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322

Khamzat Chimaev Predicts Islam Makhachev’s Fate Against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322

How do you know a big fight is around the corner? Simple—everyone starts making predictions. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has now joined that

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10
Alex Pereira Told to Ignore Khamzat Chimaev’s Callout Using Georges St-Pierre’s Example

Alex Pereira Told to Ignore Khamzat Chimaev’s Callout Using Georges St-Pierre’s Example

“Of course, brother, I could beat him with his coach [Glover] Teixeira together. I will beat them both sometime.” With that bold declaration, Khamzat Chimaev once again made it clear that he wants to lure Alex Pereira into the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 10

Paddy Pimblett taunts Ilia Topuria: 'Sign the contract'

Rising lightweight star Paddy Pimblett and lightweight champion Ilia Topuria have history. The two do not like each other, and both would like to settle it inside the octagon.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 10
'Same Way as Belal' – Jack Della Maddalena Makes Bold Prediction About UFC 322 War Against Islam Makhachev

'Same Way as Belal' – Jack Della Maddalena Makes Bold Prediction About UFC 322 War Against Islam Makhachev

The highly anticipated showdown between Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena edges closer with each passing day, shaping up to be one of the most significant UFC bouts in recent memory.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 10

Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Zhang Weili Breakdown

Valentina Shevchenko defends her UFC flyweight title against Zhang Weili, as we preview this upcoming fight.  Shevchenko defended her title against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315, which was the first defense of her belt during her second reign.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10
Coach Javier Mendez Predicts Ilia Topuria’s Fate Against Islam Makhachev in Potential Welterweight Fight

Coach Javier Mendez Predicts Ilia Topuria’s Fate Against Islam Makhachev in Potential Welterweight Fight

There are plenty of fighters eager to test their skills against Ilia Topuria. But the matchup fans dream about most is Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. While ‘El Matador’ has shown interest in the fight, it isn’t happening next.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 10
Jack Della Maddalena Vs. Islam Makhachev Breakdown

Jack Della Maddalena Vs. Islam Makhachev Breakdown

A welterweight title fight is set to headline UFC 322 on November 15, as the champion Jack Della Maddalena faces off against Islam Makhachev.  This marks JDM’s first defense of his belt, which he won against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in May in an upset unanimous decision win.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10
Alex Pereira Given Clear Strategy to Cement Undisputed GOAT Status Amid Tom Aspinall, Khamzat Chimaev Fight Talks

Alex Pereira Given Clear Strategy to Cement Undisputed GOAT Status Amid Tom Aspinall, Khamzat Chimaev Fight Talks

The buzz surrounding Alex Pereira has always been loud, but recently it has shifted from admiration to awe. Every division he enters, every champion he dethrones—it all feels like a part of something bigger.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / November 10
Khabib Nurmagomedov made his father ‘nervous’ during one UFC fight with legend

Khabib Nurmagomedov made his father ‘nervous’ during one UFC fight with legend

Barely touched during his marvellous Octagon run, Khabib Nurmagomedov did plant some seeds of doubt in his late father’s mind during a memorable title fight.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10
UFC Insider Debates Ilia Topuria Didn’t Earn P4P Rankings by Beating Islam Makhachev

UFC Insider Debates Ilia Topuria Didn’t Earn P4P Rankings by Beating Islam Makhachev

The days leading up to a title fight are usually all about hype, including highlight reels, interviews, and predictions. However, as Islam Makhachev prepares to face Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at Madison Square Garden, a different type of debate has taken center stage.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 9
UFC 322 star once went on incredible 8-fight win streak in the UFC’s toughest division

UFC 322 star once went on incredible 8-fight win streak in the UFC’s toughest division

A title hopeful is fighting down the ladder at UFC 322. This weekend, the UFC returns to Madison Square Garden with one of the best fight cards of the year.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / November 9
Khamzat Chimaev lookalike lands terrifying one-punch KO in same promotion UFC champ fought in

Khamzat Chimaev lookalike lands terrifying one-punch KO in same promotion UFC champ fought in

Khamzat Chimaev’s doppelgänger has got hands. It wasn’t that long ago that a fighter who looked like a mix of ex-UFC Champion Brock Lesnar and Paddy Pimblett made MMA headlines with back-to-back submissions inside the cage.

Gabriel Bonfim News / MMA on SI / November 9
Gabriel Bonfim vows to 'retire' ex-UFC champion after main event win

Gabriel Bonfim vows to 'retire' ex-UFC champion after main event win

UFC welterweight Gabriel Bonfim maintained his momentum Saturday night with a second-round TKO, set up by a devastating flying knee to defeat Randy Brown (20-7 MMA) in the main event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas to cap off UFC Vegas 111.

MMA News / HITC / November 9
Merab Dvalishvili tells Jon Jones how he can repair his relationship with Dana White

Merab Dvalishvili tells Jon Jones how he can repair his relationship with Dana White

Jon Jones appears to be making progress in mending his relationship with Dana White, a dispute that could jeopardize a potentially massive fight for ‘Bones’ next year.

Gabriel Bonfim News / Dice City Sports / November 9
Gabriel Bonfim knees Randy Brown cold in Round 2, captures first UFC main event

Gabriel Bonfim knees Randy Brown cold in Round 2, captures first UFC main event

LAS VEGAS — Gabriel “Marretinha” Bonfim delivered a brutal statement in his first UFC headliner, stopping Randy Brown with a crushing knee at 1:20 of Round 2 in the UFC Fight Night 264 main event at the APEX.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 8
Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Kayla Harrison – How Does It Play Out?

Valentina Shevchenko Vs. Kayla Harrison – How Does It Play Out?

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has responded to bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison’s desire for a future fight. Shevchenko is currently preoccupied with defending her flyweight title against former strawweight Champion Zhang Weili at UFC 322 on November 15.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 7
Cormier Pushes Back on Jon Jones’ Aspinall Take: 'Four Minutes Isn’t Enough to Judge'

Cormier Pushes Back on Jon Jones’ Aspinall Take: 'Four Minutes Isn’t Enough to Judge'

Jon Jones wasted no time clowning Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 ended in a no contest from an eye poke calling the interim champ overrated and even a quitter.

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