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Robert Whittaker 'would love to fight Sean Strickland'

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has been calling for a fight against fellow former titleholder Sean Strickland most of the year. "I feel like we’ve both been in that top sort of the pond for a while circling each other,” Whittaker said during an appearance on the "On Paper with Anthony Smith" podcast in February.

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Paddy Pimblett Goes Off on 'Fake' Ilia Topuria, Calls Him a Conor McGregor Copycat

Paddy Pimblett just went nuclear on Ilia Topuria during a recent interview. The Liverpool scrapper didn’t hold back when raising questions on the lightweight champ’s original nationality.

Daniel Cormier News / MMA Sucka / October 23

Daniel Cormier SLAMS Heavyweight Division in Secret Chat Ahead

It wouldn’t be a UFC fight week without someone catching some heat. Former two-weight world champion and current UFC commentator, Daniel Cormier has been caught discussing the heavyweight division with current champion, Tom Aspinall… and to say that he doesn’t think highly of the division is an understatement.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 23

Umar Nurmagomedov Responds to ‘First Round KO’ Prediction from Mario Bautista by Exposing Fighting Style

When two athletes of similar caliber face off, outcomes become unpredictable, highlighting the depth of the division. This dynamic often generates anticipation and affects rankings and title trajectories.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Tom Aspinall Brushes Off Favorite Status, Praises Ciryl Gane Ahead of UFC 321

ABU DHABI — Tom Aspinall isn’t buying the narrative that Ciryl Gane is an easy assignment even if the odds say otherwise. The undisputed heavyweight champion (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) defends his title against former interim champ Gane (13-2) on Saturday at UFC 321 inside Etihad Arena.

Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / October 23

Israel Adesanya provides UFC 321 heavyweight title bout prediction

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall puts his title on the line for the first time since being elevated from interim titleholder to undisputed champion in the UFC 321 main event on Saturday.

Alex Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / October 23

Is Alex Pereira The Real BMF Champion?

Joe Rogan believes UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, and not the current titleholder Max Holloway, is the actual BMF champion. Holloway, who won the belt after stopping Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024, has had two fights since then.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Mackenzie Dern Admits Envy Toward Ronda Rousey Ahead of Clash With Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321

The storylines leading up to UFC 321 are stacked, but few are as emotionally charged as Mackenzie Dern‘s journey. As she prepares to face Virna Jandiroba for the vacant strawweight title in Abu Dhabi, the 32-year-old finds herself on the same stage where she first established her identity a decade ago.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Joe Rogan Admits Tom Aspinall’s Heavyweight Skills Are on Another Level Ahead of Ciryl Gane Fight at UFC 321

The lights will be bright in Abu Dhabi this Saturday as UFC 321 brings the heavyweight division back into focus. Tom Aspinall will defend his undisputed title against Ciryl Gane, but the drama surrounding this bout extends beyond who wins the crown.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Only man with a legit win over Tom Aspinall is now training 11-0 heavyweight to take his UFC title

Tom Aspinall could soon get a chance to (sort of) avenge the only real loss he’s suffered. The UFC heavyweight champion officially has three defeats on his 18-fight professional MMA record.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 22

Merab Dvalishvili to make 4th title defense vs. Petr Yan at UFC 323

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will make his fourth title defense with a rematch against No. 2-ranked Petr Yan in the main event of UFC 323 in Las Vegas on Dec.

Virna Jandiroba News / MMA Weekly / October 22

Virna Jandiroba: 'I'm here to take the belt on Saturday'

When Virna Jandiroba made her octagon debut in April 2019, she was undefeated and had just defended the Invicta FC strawweight championship. She made her promotional debut against former two-time champion Carla Esparza and suffered her first career defeat.

Max Holloway News / MyMMANews / October 22

Max Holloway – “I ain’t ever going to bare-knuckle fighting. That’s the most stupidest thing ever in the world”

Don’t look for former UFC featherweight and current UFC BMF champion Max Holloway to compete The post Max Holloway – “I ain’t ever going to bare-knuckle fighting.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Jalin Turner returns from retirement at UFC 323 against KO artist who fought Khabib Nurmagomedov

Jalin Turner will be part of an era-ending UFC event. Turner was once regarded as one of the most promising names at 155 pounds, after he rose through the ranks courtesy of five straight wins between 2020 and 2022.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Tom Aspinall picks Ciryl Gane to beat Brock Lesnar and another legendary ex-UFC heavyweight champion

Tom Aspinall thinks highly of his UFC 321 challenger. Aspinall will make his return to action this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, 15 months after avenging his freak injury loss to Curtis Blaydes.

Alex Pereira News / MMA Weekly / October 22

Former UFC champion has change of heart about 'gangster' Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira has made such an impact since debuting inside the octagon that his old haters are becoming fans, including one former UFC champion. 'Poatan' has been one of the biggest revelations in mixed martial arts history.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / October 22

Dustin Poirier says retirement after UFC has been difficult for him

Dustin Poirier is a little over three months removed from his final UFC fight, a UFC 318 loss to Max Holloway in their trilogy fight in Poirier's home state of Lousiana.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 22

UFC 321: Ciryl Gane Addresses Bad Blood With Tom Aspinall After Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones Setback

Ahead of UFC 321, people are talking about Tom Aspinall making his long-awaited return after over a year on the sidelines. But the case is somewhat the same for his opponent, Ciryl Gane, who also had his last fight in 2024, and he will be opening his account this year on Saturday against the Brit.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 22

UFC 321 – Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight division takes the spotlight at UFC 321, as Alexander Volkov faces off against Jailton Almeida in a matchup that could have serious implications for the title picture.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 22

Ex-UFC champion faces significant layoff following hand surgery

Top-ranked UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez will be sidelined for an extended period after undergoing hand surgery. The UFC’s former interim

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 22

Jack Della Maddalena’s Coach on Makhachev – ‘Easier than Muhammad’

Ahead of next month’s UFC 322 megafight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, the champion’s coach has given his opinion on the fight. The common consensus is that the #2 P4P fighter on the planet, Makhachev, will be the toughest fight of Della Maddalena’s career.

MMA News / NY Fights / October 22

6 UFC Fighters Who Came Up Short in All Three of Their Undisputed Title Fights

It is no secret that the UFC stands as the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. For every fighter who dreams of greatness, the ultimate goal is simple: To have that championship belt strapped around their waist.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Five things to know about UFC 321, including Tom Aspinall's first title defense

UFC 321 is scheduled for Oct. 25 and will provide a different experience for MMA fans thanks to a unique start time. What do you need to know about UFC 321?

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Brendan Allen win over Reinier de Ridder

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 20

Joe Rogan Floats 225-Pound 'BMF Upper Edition' for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira

The superfight isn’t booked yet but the drumbeat for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira is deafening. Fresh off reclaiming his light heavyweight title with a first-round KO of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, Alex “Poatan” Pereira signaled he’d wanted to call out Jones.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 19

Potential matchups for Brendan Allen, Reinier de Ridder after bout

UFC Fight Night in Vancouver is over and the main-event fighters need new opponents. Brendan Allen’s upset win over Reinier de Ridder will shake up the entire middleweight division.

UFC Fight Night: Corner stoppage gives Allen win over de Ridder