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Daniel Cormier: "I can literally fight Jailton [Almeida] and then go and call the next fight”
Dylan Bowker - November 14, 2025
Daniel Cormier continues his saga with Jailton Almeida after making some playful digs at the active Brazilian heavyweight fighter. The saga between the two really made the rounds at UFC 321 when Tom Aspinall’s videography team released a video. A video where Cormier was caught on a hot mic stating that Almeida cannot fight. The situation between the two has spilled over into the next pay-per-view, with Cormier making some comments about Almeida as part of the UFC 322 weigh-in show. The former two-division UFC titleholder was asked who he would fight on the current UFC roster. An excerpt from the weigh-in show posted to X account @mma_orbit, as Cormier said,
Donald Trump not attending UFC 322: "Best event of the year confirmed", per MMA analyst
Dylan Bowker - November 14, 2025
Donald Trump will not be in attendance at UFC 322, and a prominent analyst in mixed martial arts thinks this is ultimately a net positive. The US president not being cageside for this weekend’s UFC pay-per-view offering was revealed by UFC figurehead Dana White. Trump has been featured at multiple events before in a visible cageside spot, but White mentioned that this would not be the case at this weekend’s Madison Square Garden offering. White mentioned this in an interview with Fox Sports Australia, and it made the rounds on social media aggregator accounts.
Jon Anik says Zhang Weili will become UFC's female GOAT and surpass Amanda Nunes with UFC 322 win
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2025
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik believes Zhang Weili and Valentina Shevchenko are fighting to surpass Amanda Nunes. UFC superstars Zhang Weili and Valentina Shevchenko will clash in the UFC 322 co-main event this Saturday in New York City. Weili opted to vacate the UFC strawweight division to challenge the UFC flyweight champion Shevchenko in one of the biggest fights in women’s MMA history.
Shavkat Rakhmonov hits back at Jack Della Maddalena over claims the division has 'moved on' ahead of UFC 322
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2025
Top UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov took notice of Jack Della Maddalena’s recent remarks ahead of UFC 322. UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena is hours away from making his first title defense against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. After winning the belt earlier this year, Maddalena will look to hand Makhachev his second-career setback and kick off a new era in the welterweight division.
UFC 322's Islam Makhachev: 'I still feel I'm the lightweight champion'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2025
As he enters UFC 322, Islam Makhachev proudly displays the lightweight title he won back in 2022. Makhachev brought the title with him to a press conference in New York City before going after the welterweight gold against titleholder Jack Della Maddalena. When asked about his decision to bring the 155-pound gold with him, Makhachev’s answer was clear (via MMAFighting).
UFC signs former Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov in massive addition ahead of UFC 322
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2025
Former Bellator welterweight titleholder Yaroslav Amosov adds to a stacked UFC welterweight division that will showcase this weekend. The UFC’s welterweight division will take center stage this weekend at UFC 322 in New York City. Ahead of the Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev super fight, the UFC has added one of the most dynamic welterweights in the world to the promotion’s roster.
Dana White theorizes reason for fans booing UFC 322 headliner Jack Della Maddalena
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White thinks he knows why fans in New York City are booing Jack Della Maddalena. Maddalena is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion. He’s also known for having a calm personality and he isn’t one to talk trash if he isn’t provoked. That’s why some were puzzled when fans heavily booed the 170-pound king during a public UFC 322 press conference in “The Big Apple.”
UFC 322 headliner between JDM and Islam Makhachev will end in an upset, says beloved lightweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2025
One respected MMA veteran thinks fans might be in for an upset at the conclusion of UFC 322. Islam Makhachev will be challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Saturday. The title fight will headline UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. While Makhachev is the betting favorite entering the weekend, many experts are giving Maddalena a legitimate shot at thwarting the challenger.
Islam Makhachev is under pressure at UFC 322, says Daniel Cormier
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2025
Daniel Cormier believes UFC star Islam Makhachev is under pressure heading into his UFC 322 main event tomorrow night. On Saturday, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. While many people believe that Islam will win and claim a second world title in a second weight class, this is definitely going to be one of the toughest tests of his career – especially considering he’s making a move up from the lightweight division.
Javier Mendez wants Islam Makhachev vs Kamaru Usman if he wins at UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2025
Javier Mendez wants to see Islam Makhachev vs Kamaru Usman if the challenger wins the belt at UFC 322. This weekend, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. While it’s somewhat foolish to look past someone as talented as JDM, there’s also a sense in the air for many that Islam is destined to win a second world title.
Tracy Cortez didn't know the UFC 322 main event: "I’m like what is [Islam Makhachev] doing here?"
Dylan Bowker - November 13, 2025
Tracy Cortez is a featured competitor on UFC 322 but had no idea as to what the headlining fight of the night with Islam Makhachev’s presence becoming a confusing sight for her recently. This was revealed during a pre-fight interview with Nina Drama, with an excerpt from the full interview posted to X account @RedCorner_MMA. Cortez will clash with Erin Blanchfield in one of the more relevant bouts on the preliminary portion of the card. Cortez is trying to claim that number four spot that Blanchfield currently occupies in the flyweight rankings.
Kyle Daukaus eager to fight at MSG, expects to finish Gerald Meerschaert early at UFC 322
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2025
Kyle Daukaus is ecstatic he’s getting the chance to fight at Madison Square Garden at UFC 322. Daukaus returned to the UFC back in August with a 43-second knockout win over Michel Pereira. After the win, Daukaus turned his attention to UFC 322 as he said fighting at Madison Square Garden has been a bucket list item for him.
Isaac Dulgarian handed NSAC suspension amidst FBI's probe into alleged fight fixing
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2025
Former UFC fighter Isaac Dulgarian has been handed a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for alleged fight fixing. Isaac Dulgarian has been handed his first disciplinary action since his controversial loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 110 and his release from the promotion.
Yuya Wakamatsu predicts knockout finish against Joshua Pacio in ONE 173 world title defense
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2025
Championship warfare awaits when Japan’s newly crowned flyweight king defends his throne against a fellow divisional ruler seeking two-division glory. Yuya Wakamatsu has already visualized exactly how his first title defense ends in Tokyo. The 30-year-old champion battles Joshua Pacio for the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The Japanese titleholder makes his first championship defense against the reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion.
Chael Sonnen names UFC 322 star 'the best fighter in the UFC' despite two-fight skid
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen named Leon Edwards the best fighter on the roster despite a two-fight skid entering UFC 322. UFC 322 is just hours away at Madison Square Garden, headlined by a welterweight title matchup between champion Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. The UFC 322 co-main event features a super fight between UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and longtime strawweight titleholder Zhang Weili.
Sean Strickland backs UFC star Brandon Royval's harsh dismissal of fighting at The White House
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland backed Brandon Royval’s viral rant about fighting at The White House. Former UFC flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval made headlines earlier this week during an appearance on the In The Arena MMA podcast.
Bo Nickal explains why he's 'grateful' for his first career loss ahead of UFC 322 return
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2025
Bo Nickal is looking to get back into the win column when he takes on Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322. Nickal is coming off his first career loss as he lost by TKO to Reiner de Ridder earlier this year. Although Nickal never wanted to lose, he admits that losing did help him. Nickal explained why he was grateful for the loss and everything that he learned from it.
Jack Della Maddalena gets advice from champion ahead of UFC 322 clash with Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena has gotten some pointers from a current champion before UFC 322. Maddalena will be defending the UFC Welterweight Championship against Islam Makhachev on Saturday. The two will clash inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’ll be Maddalena’s first fight since winning the 170-pound gold from Belal Muhammad back in May.