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UFC Hall of Famer thinks Islam Makhachev enters GOAT talk if he defeats JDM
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
A pioneer for MMA in Europe believes Islam Makhachev has a chance to enter the GOAT conversation if he emerges victorious at UFC 322. Makhachev is scheduled to move up in weight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Nov. 15. The super fight will headline UFC 322 inside the famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
UFC icons Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz reflect on personal rivalry
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
Urijah Faber has explained why he’s ultimately grateful for Dominick Cruz despite their bitter rivalry. During the prime of their careers, “The California Kid” and “The Dominator” had a heated feud. Faber and Cruz first shared the cage back in 2007 under the WEC banner. Faber secured a first-round submission finish to hand Cruz the first loss of his pro MMA career.
Former UFC star Mike Perry admits BKFC dream fights are drying up
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
Mike Perry has enjoyed success under the BKFC banner, but could the bloom be off the rose in terms of fantasy matchups? Perry has fought a slew of notable names since his UFC run ended. He’s beaten the likes of Eddie Alvarez, Jeremy Stephens, Luke Rockhold, and Michael Page in BKFC. While “Platinum” remains a big star in the world of bare-knuckle boxing, he feels there are less opportunities for marquee attractions.
MMA legend questions Islam Makhachev's effectiveness at welterweight ahead of UFC 322 title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
Will Islam Makhachev run into problems at welterweight during UFC 322? One standout MMA icon turned analyst believes that will end up being the case. Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Nov. 15. The super fight will headline UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
UFC Vegas 111 winner scoffs at those who say TKO win was controversial
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
UFC Vegas 111 is in the books and the main event winner isn’t pleased with some of the reception he’s gotten. Gabriel Bonfim took center stage at the UFC Apex this past Saturday. He went one-on-one with Randy Brown in the UFC Vegas 111 headliner. Bonfim caught Brown with a knee that dropped him to the canvas in the second round. Referee Marc Smith had seen enough and called the fight off, but Brown was none too pleased with the stoppage.
UFC Vegas 111 Bonus Report: Christian Leroy Duncan one of four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a welterweight contest featuring Gabriel Bonfim taking on Randy Brown. The bout proved to be another impressive showing for Gabriel Bonfim. After unloading 19 heavy low kicks on Randy Brown in the opening round, ‘Marretinha’ proceeded to finish the fight with a huge knee at the 1:40 mark of round two. The perfectly timed strike sent Brown crashing to the canvas (see that here), but some fans and fighters were not overly impressed with the referee’s decision to immediately stop the fight. Regardless, Bonfim is definitely a fighter to watch at welterweight.
Pros react after Gabriel Bonfim KO's Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 111: "Bad stoppage"
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Gabriel Bonfim taking on Randy Brown. Bonfim (19-1 MMA) entered the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, his most previous victory coming by way of split decision over Stephen Thompson this past July. Prior to that triumph, ‘Marretinha’ had submitted Khaos Williams in a performance of the night effort back in February of this year.
UFC Vegas 111 Results: Gabriel Bonfim KO's Randy Brown (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 results, including the welterweight main event between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. Bonfim (19-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming by way of split decision over Stephen Thompson this past July. Prior to that triumph, ‘Marretinha’ had submitted Khaos Williams in a performance of the night effort back in February.
UFC Vegas 111 Results: Uros Medic TKO's Muslim Salikhov (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 results, including the welterweight bout between Muslim Salikhov and Uros Medic. Salikhov (22-6 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most previous victory being a performance of the night knockout over Carlos Leal Miranda at July’s UFC Abu Dhabi event. ‘The King of Kung Fu’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Vegas 111: ‘Bonfim vs. Brown’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown. Bonfim (18-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming by way of split decision over Stephen Thompson this past July. Prior to that triumph, ‘Marretinha’ had submitted Khaos Williams in a performance of the night effort back in February.
Dana White reiterates his belief that "Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time”
Dylan Bowker - November 8, 2025
Dana White has clearly picked a proverbial hill to die on with his claims that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight in mixed martial arts history. This is a sentiment that the UFC CEO and president has stated over the last few years, with a recent laying down of a challenge for anyone to outline to him who the best 170-pound fighter in the history of the sport is. This was expressed by the prolific combat sports promoter during an appearance on the Pound 4 Pound podcast, which features co-hosts Henry Cejudo and the aforementioned Usman. Dana White and Kamaru Usman had a playful moment referencing a past comment made by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ that got under the skin of White. Usman infamously made a comment regarding his Emil Weber Meek fight that he fought at only 30 percent of his capabilities.
Sean Strickland is "probably the toughest test for Khamzat" Chimaev, per Luke Rockhold
Dylan Bowker - November 7, 2025
Sean Strickland is the stiffest challenge that Khamzat Chimaev could face during his tenure as UFC middleweight champion. This sentiment was expressed by a former 185-pound titleholder within the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Luke Rockhold was the fighter in question, and he expressed this thought during a recent appearance on the Jaxxon podcast. Expounding upon his thoughts regarding a potential Chimaev vs. Strickland title clash, Rockhold said,
Mike Perry accuses Mark Zuckerberg of cheating his way to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament wins
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry believes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu success is all scripted. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is an avid Martial Arts fanatic. He’s attended numerous high-profile UFC events, including most recently sitting cageside for Alex Pereira’s rematch win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.
WATCH | Muhammad Mokaev continues post-UFC success with brutal head-kick to win Brave CF title
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev made a strong case for a UFC reunion with a brutal head kick knockout. Despite Muhammad Mokaev’s UFC tenure coming to an abrupt end following a win at UFC 304, he remains one of the top flyweights in the world outside of the promotion.
'What's your excuse?'...Ben Askren returns to wrestling mats just months after life-saving double lung transplant
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Former UFC star Ben Askren is motivating hundreds of men and women around the world just months after a life-threatening health battle. Ben Askren was on his literal deathbed earlier this year following a severe case of Pneumonia, sparked by a staph infection, and underwent a double lung transplant. Askren lost a large bulk of weight during the medical emergency, and needed to relearn how to walk and other basic motor skills.
Dominick Cruz reveals he was a 'wreck' in famous UFC title loss to Cody Garbrandt
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz says he was fighting more than merely Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. Dominick Cruz’s legendary return to UFC bantamweight supremacy came to a dramatic end at the hands of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. After reclaiming the UFC bantamweight title over TJ Dillashaw and a dominant performance against three-time rival Urijah Faber, Cruz struggled to deal with Garbrandt’s speed and striking on the Ronda Rousey-headlined card.
Israel Adesanya reveals how JDM can frustrate Islam Makhachev in UFC 322 title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 7, 2025
Israel Adesanya believes there’s a path for Jack Della Maddalena to give Islam Makhachev problems at UFC 322. Maddalena is scheduled to put the UFC Welterweight Championship at stake against Makhachev inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The title is scheduled to take place on Nov. 15. Makhachev was the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, but he vacated the gold in an effort to win a title in a second weight class.
Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria is to blame for UFC lightweight title holdup
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 7, 2025
Paddy Pimblett insists that Ilia Topuria is holding things up as far as the booking of his first UFC lightweight title defense is concerned. Topuria hasn’t fought since June when he knocked Charles Oliveira out to become the 155-pound champion. Top lightweights Pimblett, Justin Gaethje, and Arman Tsarukyan were in attendance to watch the fight. “The Baddy” entered the Octagon following the main event and was shoved by Topuria before security intervened. The two have had beef brewing over the years.