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On YouTubeIslam Makhachev News / Total Apex Sports / November 20
Islam Makhachev’s Beef With Craig Jones Just Got Personal
Islam Makhachev didn’t just walk away from UFC 322 with the welterweight belt; he walked away with a mission. After dominating Jack Della Maddalena with a wrestling clinic that looked frankly unfair, Makhachev set his sights on his next opponent: BJJ super-coach and professional troll, Craig Jones.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 20
Dan Hooker Calls Out ‘Suspicious’ Ranking Change as Paddy Pimblett Moves 3 Spots Without Fighting
The lightweight division remains one of the UFC’s most active and competitive weight classes, with top contenders working toward a title shot against Ilia Topuria.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 20
Islam Makhachev Returns to Top of UFC Pound-for-Pound Rankings 
Islam Makhachev reclaimed the top spot in UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings after defeating Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 The Russian won the welterweight
Tom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / November 20
UFC Qatar: Heavyweight Who Beat Tom Aspinall’s Friend Saves Main Card Fight on 2 Days’ Notice
As Dana White & Co. geared up for their long-awaited promotional debut in Qatar with Fight Night 265, everything seemed firmly on track. However, the momentum took a sudden hit yesterday as a result of an unexpected development.
MMA News / The Body Lock / November 20
Vadim Nemkov to Face Renan Ferreira, Cris Cyborg Fights for Title at PFL Lyon
Vadim Nemkov will fight Renan Ferreira for the heavyweight title at PFL Lyon on December 13 Cris Cyborg faces undefeated Sara Collins for the featherweight
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20
Ilia Topuria Told to Focus on UFC Qatar as Dana White Raises Stakes for Tsarukyan vs Hooker
If it was Beneil Dariush in 2023, Charles Oliveira followed in 2024. Now, just two days separate Arman Tsarukyan from adding one more marquee name to his resume.
Ilia Topuria faces new challenge as top-10 UFC featherweight contender plans to move up
The list of contenders lining up to challenge Ilia Topuria at 155 pounds keeps getting longer. ‘El Matador’ is still early in his reign as the UFC lightweight champion, having moved up after a brief spell as featherweight titleholder and quickly claimed gold in his new division.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 20
Georges St-Pierre’s Spot at Risk After Islam Makhachev UFC 322 Win, Says Jon Anik
The debate over the greatest UFC fighter has raged for years, with Georges St-Pierre consistently at the forefront due to his historic dominance. In recent times, Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili have advanced toward a similar status.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 20
PFL Drops Major Update on 2026 Season even as Dana White & UFC Eye Big Star
Former CEO Peter Murray has always employed a traditional sports-like structure, with a season-and-playoffs approach for PFL events. As combat sports fans are well aware, it is something completely different from how the UFC and Dana White run things.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta News / Bloody Elbow / November 20
Waldo Cortes-Acosta overcomes recent eye poke to save UFC Qatar heavyweight fight after withdrawal
Waldo Cortes-Acosta will make an unexpected appearance at UFC Qatar on Saturday night. The premier MMA promotion’s first trip to Doha is set to be headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk News / MMA Weekly / November 20
Joanna Jedrzejczyk would be 'first in line' to return for female BMF fight
Former UFC women's strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk retired from fighting in June 2022 following a knockout loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 275. She made her octagon debut in July 2015 on the UFC on FOX 12 preliminary fight card.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 20
UFC Glorifies Top 15 P4P Fighters as Makhachev, Chimaev, Pereira Fuel Discussion
You can have it the way you like – UFC introduced a few changes to the current pound-for-pound list – or Islam Makhachev forced the UFC to make the alterations.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 20
Paddy Pimblett warns Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria, takes aim at 'proper b*tch' Justin Gaethje
There's no shortage of title contenders in the UFC's lightweight division, and they're all angling for a title shot against champion Ilia Topuria. Top ranked Arman Tsarukyan faces No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 20
Does Rakhmonov Pose The Biggest Challenge For Makhachev?
UFC analyst and Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Shavkat Rakhmonov would be Islam Makhachev’s toughest challenge at welterweight. Rakhmonov has been sidelined for nearly a year since extending his unbeaten record to 7-0, with a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / November 19
Joe Rogan slammed ’embarrassing’ UFC heavyweight fight moments before brutal superman punch KO
On this day in 2005, an incredibly dull fight produced a highlight out of absolutely nowhere. The heavyweight division in MMA has always been a double-edged sword that can produce both devastating knockouts and dull, lethargic contests.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 19
Valentina Shevchenko reveals the one reason that would make her reject another Amanda Nunes fight
Valentina Shevchenko is interested in a trilogy fight against Amanda Nunes — on one condition. Some big fights could await the flyweight champion in 2026 after her successful outing in last Saturday’s UFC 322 co-main event at Madison Square Garden.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / November 19
Ilia Topuria could have a new threat as top-10 UFC featherweight contender announces he is moving up
The group of top fighters hunting Ilia Topuria at 155 pounds is growing. ‘El Matador’ is early into his UFC lightweight title reign, having followed a brief stint as featherweight champion with immediate title glory up a division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 19
Bo Nickal reveals the big White House-related career decision he’s weighing up after UFC 322
Bo Nickal answered his doubters in brutal fashion at Madison Square Garden. While the main talking point to emerge from UFC 322 surrounds Islam Makhachev dominating Jack Della Maddalena to become welterweight champion, plenty of notable names delivered standout performances on the undercard.
Ex-UFC champion booked to defend boxing title after ending historic losing streak
More than eight years removed from his brief reign as interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson will get the chance to finally defend a belt in his next boxing match.
Ex-UFC staffer calls Francis Ngannou a ‘terror’ after Dana White’s recent claim
Francis Ngannou and the UFC split in January 2023 after a long stretch of issues between him and the organisation. Since then, Ngannou hasn’t held back in criticising some of Dana White’s comments about him.
Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA Weekly / November 19
UFC legend on middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev: 'He seems unstoppable'
Undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev hasn't faced a lot of adversity in his seven-year rise to the top of the UFC's 185-pound division. The Chechen has finished 12 of his 15 career opponents.
Dillon Danis News / BoxingNews.com / November 19
The Fallout From The Dillon Danis Brawl
Jorge Masvidal says he planned to confront Dillon Danis just before Danis was involved in a brawl with members of Islam Makhachev’s team at UFC 322, as we look at the wider fallout.
Jack Della Maddalena News / BoxingNews.com / November 19
What’s Next For Jack Della Maddalena?
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach, Ben Vickers, has spoken out after his fighter lost his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. Makhachev secured a unanimous decision victory 50-45 (x3), giving Della Maddalena his first MMA loss.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 18
Dana White Speaks on Jon Jones at UFC White House Event
The upcoming UFC White House card is designed to be a historic spectacle for the promotion. President Donald Trump's announcement of the event has sparked a wave of call-outs from fighters eager to secure a spot on the prestigious card.
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