MMA News

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2025

UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has revealed why he isn’t a big fan of former foe Umar Nurmagomedov. Right now, there are few better fighters in mixed martial arts than Merab Dvalishvili. He is carving out quite the legacy for himself and at this point, you could already argue that he is the greatest bantamweight of all time. He will attempt to cement that legacy for himself when he goes head to head with Petr Yan next month in the main event of UFC 323.

Harry Kettle - November 27, 2025

Khabib Nurmagomedov has invited Conor McGregor to a rehabilitation facility in Dagestan as their feud continues. For the longest time now, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor have been bitter enemies. It dates back almost a decade, with their one and only sanctioned fight taking place at UFC 229 in late 2018. On that night, it was Nurmagomedov who was able to pick up the win, and he did so in fairly dominant fashion, dropping Conor on his way to a submission victory.

Dylan Bowker - November 26, 2025

Keith Jardine is an acclaimed ex-UFC vet who also had a role doing some stunt work in John Wick. ‘The Dean of Mean’ has recently delved into some of his on-set experiences and the connection he had with the actor portraying the titular character, Keanu Reeves, even prior to filming. Also of note, Reeves has previously gotten in some training with world-renowned jiu-jitsu practitioner Jean Jacques Machado, working on the gentle art. When asked if there was any direct jiu jitsu training done with Keanu Reeves in terms of whether they ever got a roll in together on the mats, Jardine said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Dylan Bowker - November 26, 2025

Daniel Cormier recently weighed in on Jon Jones’ travel efforts in Chechnya and wondered why his long-time rival was not on home soil for a popular American holiday. A video was circulating around social media of Jones enjoying some Chechen cuisine during his recent foray in Russia, which has seen him utilize exotic weapons with Ramzan Kadyrov and get into some wrestling-related hijinks with Khamzat Chimaev. A comment came up on the referenced video with Jones enjoying some Chechnyan food that saw a former two-time opponent of Jones’ offer up their thoughts. With an accompanying screenshot captured by X user @ChampRDS along with the video of Jones eating, Daniel Cormier said,

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2025

If Jon Jones is a part of the UFC White House card but he doesn’t get the main event spot, he won’t complain about it. Jones has been pounding the table for a spot at the historic event. UFC CEO Dana White has expressed hesitancy in making that a reality. White has told reporters that he doesn’t exactly trust Jones in big situations given his legal history. There was also the debacle surrounding “Bones” pulling out of a verbal agreement to fight reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2025

Islam Makhachev would be in for an interesting test against Michael Morales if one UFC icon is to be believed. Morales had an eye-opening performance against Sean Brady on the main card of UFC 322. Morales didn’t allow the fight to get to the ground, as he scored a first-round TKO finish. The win has elevated Morales’ stock, and now some are wondering if he’ll be next to challenge Makhachev for the UFC Welterweight Championship.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 26, 2025

Shavkat Rakhmonov doesn’t believe Ian Machado Garry should be the No. 1 contender for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Rakhmonov was in attendance for UFC Qatar. In the co-main event, Machado Garry took on Belal Muhammad in a pivotal 170-pound clash. “The Future” defeated Muhammad via unanimous decision. After the fight, Machado Garry called for a shot at Islam Makhachev’s welterweight gold.

Harry Kettle - November 26, 2025

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why Arman Tsarukyan is a scary fight for Ilia Topuria fans to contend with. In the main event of UFC Qatar last weekend, Arman Tsarukyan really reached the next level in his career. He dominated and finished Dan Hooker inside two rounds before making a clear statement of intent: he wants to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight championship.

Dylan Bowker - November 25, 2025

Michael Morales and Carlos Prates are some of the major players at welterweight following their UFC 322 victories, with the former expressing a willingness to fight the latter if neither gets the title shot next. During an appearance on Death Row MMA with Jorge Masvidal, the current number four-ranked contender in the weight category covered several subjects regarding his rise into the top five hierarchy. Another individual who found himself in a strong spot in the rankings hierarchy post-Madison Square Garden is Carlos Prates, who now sits at number six in the 170-pound division.

Dylan Bowker - November 25, 2025

Jon Jones had some recent interactions with the widely controversial Ramzan Kadyrov, and the former two-division UFC champion described what the experience was like on social media. Kadyrov is the Head of the Chechen Republic and has been accused of several human rights violations, with Kadyrov having close proximity to many big-name MMA fighters over the years. When X user @Patrickbatman11 asked ‘Bones’ how Chechnya was, Jones said,

Curtis Calhoun - November 25, 2025

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz envisions Petr Yan defeating Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323; if he follows on specific path. UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will defend his belt for the fourth time in 2025 next month at UFC 323 against Petr Yan. Two years after Dvalishvili put on a record-setting performance against Yan in their first clash, the two bantamweights will run it back as Yan looks to reclaim the 135-pound throne.

Curtis Calhoun - November 25, 2025

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman suffered another catastrophic injury ahead of his planned boxing debut. Former UFC rivals Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva were supposed to clash in a boxing match on December 19th on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua undercard. But weeks before the event, it was reported that Weidman was forced out of the fight due to injury, and was quickly replaced by former UFC champ Tyron Woodley.

Curtis Calhoun - November 25, 2025

Dillon Danis and several members of Islam Makhachev’s team could face charges from the NYPD stemming from a crowd brawl at UFC 322. UFC CEO Dana White revealed at the UFC 322 press conference that Dillon Danis was permanently banned from all future UFC events after his involvement in a viral brawl cageside with members of Islam Makhachev’s team. The incident occurred after months of bad blood brewing between Danis, Makhachev, and their respective sides on social media.

Cole Shelton - November 25, 2025

Shavkat Rakhmonov is ready to fight again after dealing with an injury. Rakhmonov hasn’t fought since last December when he beat Ian Machado Garry by decision to become the No. 1 contender at welterweight. He was set to face Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title at UFC 315, but he was forced out of the bout due to an injury.

Cole Shelton - November 25, 2025

Volkan Oezdemir is excited to watch a potential light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Carlos Ulberg. Pereira reclaimed his light heavyweight title with a first-round TKO win over Ankalaev. It was a solid performance from Pereira, and his first title defense will likely be against Ulberg.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 25, 2025

Arman Tsarukyan has taken exception to UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria preferring a fight with Paddy Pimblett. Tsarukyan believes he has earned No. 1 contender status after submitting Dan Hooker in the main event of their UFC Qatar fight. Tsarukyan has insisted that Topuria is avoiding him. “El Matador” has been beefing with Pimblett for years, but the general consensus is that Tsarukyan is the most deserving contender at 155 pounds.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 25, 2025

Jon Jones is back in Russia and he had a humorous grappling exchange with UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev. Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, while Chimaev has been building his reputation as being one of the most dominant fighters today. “Bones” and Chimaev have long wanted to meet each other, so naturally, their greeting involved a grappling exchange.

Harry Kettle - November 25, 2025

UFC veteran Volkan Oezdemir has got his eyes set on another run at the light heavyweight title after UFC Qatar. As we know, Volkan Oezdemir has been around in the UFC’s light heavyweight division for quite some time. He has had some incredible moments along the way, and he’s even been able to fight for a world championship against Daniel Cormier. While he didn’t get the win, and while he’s suffered setbacks ever since then, he hasn’t stopped in his pursuit of gold.