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Tom Aspinall reveals why he broke down in tears after receiving $50,000 for breakthrough win

Tom Aspinall has gone through plenty of ups and downs throughout his short career in the UFC. In just a few weeks’ time, Tom Aspinall will make the first official defense of his undisputed heavyweight title when he takes on Ciryl Gane in the UFC 321 main event in Abu Dhabi.

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Tom Aspinall Announces He’ll Vacate Title After UFC 321 Under One Condition

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Dana White News / EssentiallySports / October 14

UFC Star Risks Dana White’s Punishment After Leaking Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight

When Dana White said, “Sean O’Malley isn’t gonna be a star. He is a star,” he firmly believed that he had the next Conor McGregor in his hands after his UFC 292 title win.

Alexandre Pantoja News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 14

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van set for co-main event at UFC 323 on December 6th

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is preparing to defend his throne once again. The Brazilian powerhouse will face surging contender Joshua Van in the co-main event of UFC 323, set to take place in Las Vegas.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan II set to headline UFC 323 on December 6

Merab Dvalishvili’s reign as UFC bantamweight champion has been nothing short of relentless in 2025, and on December 6th he will look to further cement his place atop the division when he faces former champion Petr Yan at UFC 323.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 14

UFC Fight Night – Kevin Holland vs Mike Malott: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC returns to Vancouver, Canada this Saturday for a UFC Fight Night and the co-main event features a fascinating welterweight showdown between Kevin Holland and Mike Malott.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 14

UFC Fight Night – Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips

The middleweight division is the focus this Saturday as Reinier de Ridder makes his long-awaited UFC main event debut against Brendan Allen at the UFC Fight Night in Vancouver, Canada.

Jose Aldo News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Daniel Cormier provides surprise reaction to Jose Aldo’s UFC retirement tour… ‘Throwing something at my TV’

Jose Aldo’s retirement tour continued on Saturday when he made an appearance at UFC Rio. Earlier this year at UFC 315, Jose Aldo suffered his second loss in a row when he was beaten by Aiemann Zahabi, but the result was deemed a controversial one.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Joe Rogan Challenges the Celebrity Mindset as He Dismantles Conor McGregor and Will Smith’s Popular Belief

On a recent podcast, Joe Rogan took aim at a widespread celebrity belief: that thinking or visualizing might help you achieve your goals. While many believe in the law of attraction, the UFC commentator has questioned its exaggerated claims, disputing the notion that thinking alone causes success.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Major Sponsor in Talks With Dana White to Bring UFC to Georgia

Merab Dvalishvili, the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, has already defended his title three times in 2025 and is soon set to make a record-breaking fourth defense against Petr Yan at UFC 323.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Breaking Title Record Wasn’t the Goal for Facing Petr Yan in UFC 323 Main Event

Most champions slow down after a grueling year. They take a breather, enjoy their moment in the spotlight, and prepare for the next big payday. But Merab Dvalishvili is not wired that way.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Trouble Strikes Dana White Again as Rising Prospect Withdraws From UFC 322: JDM vs. Islam

Putting together fights is sometimes a thankless job, often involving risks that could derail whole events. Just ask Dana White, the man who’s had to deal with more withdrawals and setbacks than perhaps any organizer out there, given the volume and scale of events he puts together.

Dana White News / NY Fights / October 13

Dana White Unveils Blockbuster Main and Co-Main Events for UFC 323

UFC’s year-end schedule was already stacked with UFC 322 set for Madison Square Garden in November. But Dana White just made things even bigger, announcing several blockbuster fights for December’s UFC 323 as the final pay-per-view event of the year.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 13

Legends Return At ONE Fight Night 38

ONE Championship closes out its 2025 U.S. primetime schedule with the return of two legendary martial artists at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, from Bangkok, Thailand.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13

Charles Oliveira warned Conor McGregor could ruin UFC White House plan with wildcard fight

Brazilian star Charles Oliveira may have his immediate plans post-UFC Rio scuppered already. Turning in a spectacular victory to extend his undefeated run in his native Brazil, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira made light work of his short-notice foe.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13

UFC Vancouver preview, full fight card as middleweights clash for title shot

The Octagon returns to ‘The Great White North’ this weekend, bringing with it a pivotal middleweight clash at UFC Vancouver. Set to throw down on October 18, surging divisional star Reinier de Ridder makes a quickfire turnaround from his latest win to draw a short-notice pairing.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Petr Yan Pinpoints Crazy Stat From First Merab Dvalishvili Fight to Fuel His Redemption at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2.0 is no longer just a rumor! UFC CEO Dana White took to social media with his “What’s up everyone” announcement, confirming one of 2025’s biggest matchups.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 13

Khabib Nurmagomedov sends Islam Makhachev emotional message ahead of ‘historic’ UFC 322

Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t exactly known for his sentimental moments, but he surprised fans with a message of support for his charge today. For years, Khabib has been best friends with Islam Makhachev, with the pair helping to guide each other to UFC lightweight gold.

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 13