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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.

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Conor McGregor ends Irish presidential campaign

Conor McGregor will not be the next president of Ireland. The former two-division UFC champion announced he's ending his presidential campaign. "Notorious" made the announcement in a social media post on X "Following careful reflection, and after consulting with my family, I am withdrawing my candidacy from this presidential race," McGregor wrote.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

Dana White signs 4 fighters to UFC including Daniel Cormier and Ilia Topuria teammates

Dana White's Contender Series Week 6 has concluded, and four fighters have received UFC contracts. The night capped off with four finishes and one decision, and White was spoiled for choice with some of the prospects on display.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / September 16

Dana White's Contender Series - Week 6 Results: Four UFC contracts awarded

The sixth week of this season's Dana White's Contender Series took place on Tuesday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Headlining the five-bout fight card was a bantamweight bout between Hecher Sosa and Mackson Lee.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Petr Yan named the best striker by UFC veteran who fought 7 world champions across two sports

Petr Yan’s striking is respected by many. Ranked #3 in the world, the former UFC champion is arguably the best boxer the bantamweight division has ever seen.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Justin Gaethje left Joe Rogan stunned with a crazy admission about his MMA career

Joe Rogan couldn’t believe what Justin Gaethje had to say. In his time in combat sports, the popular broadcaster has been shocked on many occasions. Rogan was blown away when Mark Hunt finished an undefeated boxer, and has given fans many exceptional memories through his reactions to crazy moments.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Chael Sonnen wrote Anderson Silva a bizarre letter before their rematch… ‘PS I changed my mind’

Chael Sonnen addressed Anderson Silva with a letter live on air. In his career, ‘The American Gangster’ cemented his status as one of the most entertaining fighters of all time.

Diego Lopes News / Empire Sports Media / September 16

After his win at Noche UFC, what’s next for Diego Lopes?

This past Saturday at Noche UFC, we saw a highly anticipated featherweight matchup in the main event. Former title challenger Diego Lopes (27-7) took on surging top contender Jean Silva (16-3).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Ilia Topuria could be the architect of his own UFC downfall just like Conor McGregor

Ilia Topuria is one of the most confident sports stars on the planet, but ultimately, that could result in his downfall. Since his emergence in the UFC in 2020, it was immediately clear that Ilia Topuria had the skills to become a future champion in the sport.

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).

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

UFC adds banger 'Fight of the Night' candidate to stacked UFC 322 card

Middleweight contenders Roman Kopylov and Gregory Rodrigues are set to meet in an incredible addition to UFC 322. Set to take place at Madison Square Garden

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

UFC 322 books showdown between seasoned veteran and returning prospect

UFC 322 is taking shape with reports of a banger middleweight matchup being added to the card. The November 15 PPV, taking place at Madison Square Garden in New York, is headlined by the highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 16

Kyle Daukaus vs. Gerald Meerschaert Set for UFC 322 at MSG

Kyle Daukaus and Gerald Meerschaert are set to collide at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, as part of a spectacular lineup returning to Madison Square Garden.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Khabib Nurmagomedov names his 3 favorite fighters and admits meeting them was ‘very emotional’ for him

Khabib Nurmagomedov revealed which three fighters he liked to watch the most when coming up in the sport. While Joe Rogan has disputed Nurmagomedov’s undefeated status, the former UFC lightweight champion has still left behind an incredible legacy.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

UFC title hopeful dismisses Diego Lopes' case for Alexander Volkanovski rematch

Lerone Murphy doesn’t believe that Diego Lopes’ performance at Noche UFC was enough to change the title picture at 145 lbs. Taking place on the same night

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+.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Anthony Hernandez thanks former rival in statement after withdrawing from title eliminator to face Khamzat Chimaev

Anthony Hernandez spoke after missing out on the biggest fight of his career to date. We still don’t know who will be the first middleweight to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the title.

Cain Velasquez News / Bloody Elbow / September 16

Cain Velasquez had one eye on Brock Lesnar when he knocked out a legend at UFC’s Australia debut

Cain Velasquez was preparing for his fight against Brock Lesnar, even when he was training to face another UFC Heavyweight legend. The two-time UFC Heavyweight champion took on Brock Lesnar in one of the great fights in UFC history back in October 2010.

Jean Silva News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

Jean Silva’s Emotional Breakdown: Fighting Nerds’ Undefeated Streak Comes Crashing Down at Noche UFC

Well, well, well. Look who’s eating humble pie after all that trash talk. Jean Silva, the once-cocky featherweight who seemed unstoppable, just got a reality check courtesy of Diego Lopes at Noche UFC.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 15

Aljamain Sterling Calls for Diego Lopes Clash, Eyes Featherweight Title Shot

Former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling has set his sights on one of the UFC featherweight division’s hottest names. After watching Diego Lopes stop Jean Silva in spectacular fashion at Noche UFC, Sterling said he wants Lopes next with the winner advancing to a title shot.

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.

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

Yoel Romero News / HITC / September 14