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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.

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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.

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 / EssentiallySports / November 3

Valentina Shevchenko Slams Ronda Rousey for Speaking Against Joe Rogan

Ronda Rousey was once the crowning jewel of the UFC. The former bantamweight champion was front and center on UFC’s marketing. After all, her rise to the top was the stuff of legends.

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.

Steve Garcia News / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Steve Garcia boosts remarkable KO percentage – the stats behind UFC Vegas 110’s best performance

Saturday night at the Apex saw a rising featherweight make another statement to demand attention. Both the main and co-main event at UFC Vegas 110 ended in first-round finishes on November 1.

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

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Things we learned from UFC Vegas 110 as Dana White has a lot to answer for following more controversy

Despite the quality of the UFC Vegas 110 card, there are several things to take away from the evening. On Saturday, the premier promotion returned to the Apex for UFC Vegas 110, headlined by featherweight hopefuls Steve Garcia and David Onama.

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 / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Two UFC title shots? – What’s next for UFC Vegas 110’s biggest winners

Several ranked fighters produced notable wins at the UFC Apex on Saturday night. With just five UFC events left to take place in 2026, November 1st marked the second to last trip to the Apex this year.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Dana White’s UFC quality comment proves very wrong after disastrous night of controversy

Dana White may be forced to eat his words after telling UFC fans to hold their judgement on a slate of fights at the Apex. The promotional boss was in Saudi Arabia during the week for a rare Power Slap event that was completely independent of a UFC fight week.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 2

Steve Garcia doubles down on Max Holloway callout following UFC Vegas 110 win

UFC Vegas 110 ended in dramatic fashion as featherweight Steve Garcia found an opening to finish David Onama 3:34 into Round 1 with a flurry of strikes against the fence.

Ante Delija News / Bloody Elbow / November 2

Ante Delija’s scathing pre-fight comments about eye pokes come back to bite him following UFC Vegas 110

Ante Delija was extremely defensive of his teammate Tom Aspinall before his fight this Saturday, but his comments have aged like old milk. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to the Apex for UFC Vegas 110, headlined by a featherweight contender fight between Steve Garcia and David Onama.