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On YouTubeDana White News / MMA on SI / September 18
UFC contract winner booked for debut fight after 16-second KO impressed Dana White
A little over a week after he earned a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, heavyweight fighter Steven Asplund has been booked for his promotional debut.
UFC Perth hit with major fight cancellation less than two weeks before event
The planned co-main event for UFC Perth between Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan has unfortunately been canceled less than two weeks before the card. Following
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
UFC legend Bas Rutten pitches epic idea for 12-fight White House card with Jon Jones in main event
Bas Rutten wants to see every UFC champion defend their belts on the White House card. MMA’s premier promotion will host a show at President Donald Trump’s official residence in June 2026.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
Dana White urged to ‘just give’ Justin Gaethje the Ilia Topuria fight… ‘He’s earned it in blood’
As the wait for Ilia Topuria’s next matchup goes on, one UFC star has thrown his support behind Justin Gaethje’s claim to the shot. Talk of who could be the first to challenge the new lightweight king has persisted ever since Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 to achieve two-division glory.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / September 18
Conor McGregor’s old friend explains why quitting Irish presidential race was right
According to a former UFC star, Conor McGregor was right to withdraw from the Irish presidential race. The MMA icon generated plenty of buzz around his candidacy, but it appears his political ambitions will be put on hold for now.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18
The Five Worst Referee Decisions in UFC History
Referees in the UFC carry one of the toughest responsibilities in the sport as they have to protect fighters while ensuring fair competition. When they get it right, nobody notices.
Tom Aspinall defends heavyweight division after Joe Rogan and fans voice complaints
Tom Aspinall is confident the UFC heavyweight division is heading in the right direction and will come into its own in the years ahead. For a while now, the 265lb weight class has lacked real star power and depth among contenders.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 18
Roman Kopylov vs. Gregory Rodrigues set for UFC 322 at MSG
Each fall, the UFC delivers one of its most loaded events at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and UFC 322—scheduled for November 15, 2025—shapes up as a blockbuster night for fight fans.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
‘I’d like to’… Tom Aspinall reveals the only thing stopping him fighting twice in 2025
Tom Aspinall hopes he’ll be able to have a quick turnaround after UFC 321. The undisputed heavyweight champion will defend his title against Ciryl Gane on October 25.
Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
5 Memorable UFC moments in Australia including Ronda Rousey’s stunning knockout in a record-breaking show
The UFC returns to Perth on September 27, hoping to create even more incredible memories in the octagon. Australia has always been a hotbed of fandom for the UFC, producing some of the most iconic events in the promotion’s history.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 18
Julianna Pena reveals who she'd rather win between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes
Former two-time women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena has history with current titleholder Kayla Harrison and former two-time champion Amanda Nunes. Harrison and Nunes, former teammates, are expected to meet at some point in 2026.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 18
Wealthy UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Calls Out $200K Private Jet Trips of Ilia Topuria
The UFC lightweight division has some of the most popular fighters in the UFC roster, and the competition remains massive. The division is currently reigned by Ilia Topuria, who recently knocked out Charles Oliveira to successfully capture the vacant lightweight title.
Carlos Ulberg News / Bloody Elbow / September 18
UFC Perth full fight card as Carlos Ulberg headlines against a football player-turned-fighter in Australia
Carlos Ulberg could earn himself a shot at the Light Heavyweight title when the UFC goes “down under” at UFC Perth on September 27. The RAC Arena in Perth plays host to the promotion’s return to Australia this month, just one week before the highly anticipated UFC 320.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 18
Chael Sonnen laughs at Conor McGregor's failed 'phony' presidential campaign
On Monday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor announced that his run for President of Ireland was over. The Irishman, regularly surrounded in controversy, teased a presidential run last year and made an official announcement in March that he intended to be on the Irish presidential ballot.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 18
Watch: Diego Lopes and Jean Silva Squash Beef After Bloody Noche UFC Battle
Last weekend at the main event of Noche UFC, Diego Lopes faced Jean Silva in a highly anticipated featherweight clash. Silva entered the fight with an undefeated UFC record, hoping to secure a title shot by delivering another strong performance.
MMA News / FirstSportz / September 18
Dana White Gives Inside Information About ‘Dead Serious’ Conor McGregor for White House Card
For Dana White, the upcoming White House event represents the most highly anticipated moment in his promotional career so far. He recently traveled to Washington DC to meet Donald Trump, showcasing the initial renderings and highlighting the grand event’s vision.
Ariel Helwani Doubts Dana White’s Sincerity in Hinting at Reconciliation Nearly 9 Years After UFC 200 Fallout
MMA journalism is often criticized for revolving around surface-level questions rather than addressing the deeper issues affecting the sport. Ariel Helwani, however, has long stood out as a voice unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths.
Massive Fan-Favorite Lightweight Competitor Speaks On Possible White House Scrap
Despite the bout falling apart last year, lightweight luminary Michael Chandler is still intent on fighting Conor McGregor, and it may just be happening at the potentially biggest mixed martial arts show of 2026.
BJ Penn News / Athlon Sports / September 17
UFC Legend B.J. Penn Was Arrested Again, Here's Why
Former UFC two-division champion and Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has displayed a disturbing pattern of behavior that began in May when he was arrested on family
Anatoly Malykhin News / MMA Sucka / September 17
Anatoly Malykhin Reflects On First Loss, Vows Revenge Against Reug Reug At ONE 173
Two-division ONE World Champion Anatoly Malykhin is on the hunt for revenge! He is scheduled to challenge the man who handed him his first professional defeat, reigning ONE Heavyweight MMA World Champion “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane, for the belt in a rematch at ONE 173: Superbon vs.
Bo Nickal News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Bo Nickal Returns After First Pro Defeat
Highly touted middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is set to return to action at UFC 322 in New York on Nov. 15, marking his first fight since suffering the first loss of his MMA career.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 16
UFC 322 adds Bo Nickal – Rodolfo Vieira
UFC 322 goes down on November 15th at Madison Square Garden in New York. The promotion announced a few more fights that are going down on that card in November including the return of Bo Nickal (7-1).
Brendan Allen News / Dice City Sports / September 16
Brendan Allen Steps In To Face Reinier de Ridder at UFC Fight Night 262 in Vancouver
UFC Fight Night 262 has a new headliner. With Anthony Hernandez withdrawing from the Oct. 18 main event in Vancouver for undisclosed reasons, the UFC has tapped Brendan Allen to step in against Reinier de Ridder in a five-round middleweight clash at Rogers Arena, live on ESPN+.
MMA News / Yardbarker / September 14
Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva after bout
Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva has concluded, and the UFC matchmakers will be considering who the fighters on the card will take on next. Here are the matchups that make sense for the main event fighters, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.
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