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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev the biggest fight in history will collapse if he loses at UFC 322
It may be more than just the welterweight title on the line for Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. After making his final defense of the lightweight belt this past January, a new chapter in Makhachev’s career will finally get underway in New York City on November 15.
Brendan Allen News / MMA on SI / October 17
UFC Fight Night Vancouver full picks & predictions for de Ridder vs. Allen
The UFC returns to Vancouver, Canada on Saturday (October 18) for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fights on the card.
Ronda Rousey News / Dice City Sports / October 17
Ronda Rousey Returns to Training But Says a Comeback Isn’t the Goal
Ronda Rousey is back on the mats but not necessarily back on the comeback trail. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, the former UFC bantamweight champion said training again has been about health, joy, and rediscovering her identity as a martial artist, not plotting a dramatic return.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
UFC prospect who claimed he’d submit Khabib Nurmagomedov hits back at haters after two KO losses
Anshul Jubli has fallen on hard times inside the cage since he made some controversial comments about a UFC legend. Jubli’s second-round TKO victory over Jeka Saragih at UFC Vegas 68 in early 2023 made him India’s very first winner in the promotion and only the nation’s second fighter to compete inside the Octagon.
Ilia Topuria Calls Potential Islam Makhachev Clash at UFC White House The Biggest Fight in History
It seems that Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev are destined to feud forever, without ever actually settling things inside the Octagon. After Makhachev
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Ilia Topuria predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs Alexander Volkanovski after trying to make super fight happen
Two of the UFC’s most impressive champions both represent Georgia. While Ilia Topuria and Merab Dvalishvili both became UFC champions for the first time last year, they have very different goals right now.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Islam Makhachev’s coach did something he never has to prepare for Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322
The threat posed by Jack Della Maddalena has driven Islam Makhachev’s team to new extremes. Once the UFC completes its annual October visit to Abu Dhabi for a pay-per-view topped by Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight title defense against Ciryl Gane on October 25, all eyes will turn to the prestigious Madison Square Garden.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Five fights the UFC should book to kick off their Paramount deal with ‘incredible’ event
The UFC’s event at the White House isn’t the only major priority on their calendar. Dana White has already spoken about the importance of putting together a massive event at the start of next year.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Merab Dvalishvili’s 2025 Run Draws Comparisons to Jon Jones’ UFC Takeover 14 Years Ago
Is Merab Dvalishvili the best fighter of 2025? Well, after three title defenses against top contenders, fans don’t seem to doubt it. After dominating Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, ‘The Machine’ is now back to chase the record of defending a UFC belt for the fourth time in a single year against Petr Yan at UFC 323.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Daniel Cormier Echoes Cory Sandhagen: Merab Dvalishvili Benefits From MMA’s Broken Takedown System
At the UFC 320 co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili delivered a record-breaking performance against Cory Sandhagen. After five rounds of total domination, ‘The Machine’ shattered the 100-takedown mark while scoring 20 takedowns of his own in this matchup.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Dricus Du Plessis labels Khamzat Chimaev ‘crazy’ as he predicts potential clash against Alex Pereira
Having shared the Octagon with the current UFC middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis has given his insight into how a fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Pereira would go down.
Paddy Pimblett – Out in the Cold and Being Passed By
The Baddy, Paddy Pimblett, was scheduled to end 2025 with a huge fight. Entering the year, he was riding a six fight winning run and was beginning to silence the doubters.
Alex Pereira Confirms Plans to Enter Boxing After Potential Jon Jones Superfight
Fresh off his light heavyweight title fight at UFC 320, Alex Pereira already has his eyes set on what’s next, and his ambitions couldn’t be higher. After knocking out Magomed Ankalaev in just 80 seconds, the three-time UFC champion made it clear that the light heavyweight division might no longer offer enough challenges for him.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Khamzat Chimaev Should Learn From These Two UFC Champs After 'Insanely Premature' Alex Pereira Callout
For a while, fans were clamoring for a superfight, and they finally have it at UFC 322 when Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena butt heads for the coveted welterweight title.
Cory Sandhagen News / HITC / October 17
Sean O’Malley’s coach expects Cory Sandhagen to avoid striking battle after UFC 320 defeat
O’Malley and Sandhagen have yet to face each other inside the Octagon, but they do share several common opponents, including Merab Dvalishvili, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan and Chito Vera.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
‘Forget about Amanda’… Kayla Harrison’s manager makes Ronda Rousey pitch
Kayla Harrison is on the cusp of the biggest fight of her career. Following their stare down at UFC 316, fans are still waiting to find out when Kayla Harrison will face a returning Amanda Nunes.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Ilia Topuria is targeting history-making UFC White House fight despite Dana White’s recent comments
The current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is planning an epic return on the upcoming event at the White House. Earlier this year after shockingly vacating his featherweight title, Ilia Topuria went on to continue showing his greatness by knocking out Charles Oliveira to become the new lightweight champion.
Ronda Rousey News / HITC / October 17
Ronda Rousey says she’s the ‘greatest ever’ after explaining MMA comeback
The former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion played a huge part in raising the profile of women’s MMA. She broke new ground as the first woman to headline a UFC event, sharing that milestone with Liz Carmouche in 2013.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
UFC commentator surprisingly picks Tom Aspinall over UFC legend he’s convinced would’ve beaten him
Tom Aspinall believes that a former UFC champion would’ve been a ‘nightmare’ for him. Aspinall is set to collide with Ciryl Gane later this month in his first defense of the undisputed heavyweight title.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / October 17
Alexander Volkanovski could be set for title fight rematch in controversial matchmaking
The UFC featherweight division is arguably in the best position it has been in for a while, but there are no signs of progression. Earlier this year, Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the featherweight title when he took on Diego Lopes in the UFC 314 main event for the vacant title following Ilia Topuria‘s shock title vacation.
Joe Rogan News / Dice City Sports / October 16
UFC 321 Broadcast Booth Set: Laura Sanko Replaces Joe Rogan for Abu Dhabi Card
Abu Dhabi — The UFC has finalized its on-air team for UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, with Laura Sanko stepping into the commentary booth while Joe Rogan sits out the international event.
UFC Vancouver’s Must-See Undercard Saturday Night in BC
UFC Vancouver fight week is here. After a trip to Rio de Janeiro last weekend, Dana White and company head back to North America for this week’s edition of UFC Fight Night.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 16
Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vancouver
UFC Rio: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen continues on the main card with the main event fight between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen in the middleweight division on Saturday.
MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12
Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout
UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.
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