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Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria is to blame for UFC lightweight title holdup BJPENN.COM18:43UFC 317 MMA UFC

Arman Tsarukyan claims that he ‘fights at a loss’ in shocking admission about fighter pay Bloody Elbow21:08UFC 317 MMA UFC

Morning Report | Paddy Pimblett insists he will ‘absolutely smash’ Ilia Topuria MMAFighting13:10Ilia Topuria UFC 317 UFC

Paddy Pimblett accuses Ilia Topuria of stalling Sherdog17:33Ilia Topuria UFC 317 UFC

Photos | Islam Makhachev looks absolutely huge ahead of UFC 322 title fight BJPENN.COM00:44Jack Della Maddalena Islam Makhachev UFC

Goat? Islam ‘in that conversation’ with UFC 322 win, but Jack Della Maddalena plans to ‘put him … MMA Mania (Weblog)15:02Jack Della Maddalena Islam Makhachev UFC

Michael Bisping reveals greatest boxer in the UFC — Shuns Ilia Topuria Give Me Sport05:18Michael Bisping UFC MMA

Michael Bisping explains why he views Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev as a ‘coin toss’ BJPENN.COM21:18Michael Bisping UFC MMA

Paddy Pimblett waiting on green light for Ilia Topuria fight as ‘possible date’ emerges talkSPORT19:50Ilia Topuria UFC 317 UFC

Justin Gaethje’s teammate addresses rumors of Ilia Topuria title bout BJPENN.COM04:58Ilia Topuria UFC 317 UFC

Manager claims Dana White ‘waiting’ for UFC 322 to book Ilia Topuria, confirms Justin Gaethje… MMAmania.com15:18Justin Gaethje Ilia Topuria Dana White

Watch: Paddy Pimblett calls Islam Makhachev a ‘Bum’ in tirade about UFC superstar Sportsnaut14:02Paddy Pimblett UFC MMA

Paddy Pimblett sends warning to Ilia Topuria as he meets Liverpool hero for the first time talkSPORT11:30Paddy Pimblett UFC MMA

Beneil Dariush reacts to taking Bo Nickal’s UFC 322 main card slot LowKick MMA18:56Bo Nickal MMA UFC

Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira demoted from main card to prelims at UFC 322 MMAFighting19:08Bo Nickal MMA UFC

UFC star Justin Gaethje relives having 5 amateur fights before his first striking class Bloody Elbow23:11Justin Gaethje UFC US Sports

Paddy Pimblett makes big prediction for possible Ilia Topuria title fight BJPENN.COM16:55Ilia Topuria UFC 317 MMA

Ilia Topuria’s mystery announcement confirmed as Adolfo Dominguez deal LowKick MMA13:43Ilia Topuria UFC 317 MMA

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

Islam Makhachev Regrets Not Being Able to Hand Belt to Late Coach Sherdog18:48

Islam Makhachev Says He Would Quit Fighting at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Request Sherdog18:28

In the last 6 hours

Top 5: Islam Makhachev Submissions Sherdog14:58

Earlier today

Dan Hooker claims he had front tooth smashed out ahead of Arman Tsarukyan bout BJPENN.COM02:05

Photos | Islam Makhachev looks absolutely huge ahead of UFC 322 title fight BJPENN.COM00:44

Yesterday

Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains Emotional Toll of Coaching Sherdog18:53 10-Nov-25

Watch: 11 Islam Makhachev Knockouts and Submissions in the UFC LowKick MMA15:09 10-Nov-25

Goat? Islam ‘in that conversation’ with UFC 322 win, but Jack Della Maddalena plans to ‘put him … MMA Mania (Weblog)15:02 10-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Arman Tsarukyan claims that he ‘fights at a loss’ in shocking admission about fighter pay Bloody Elbow21:08 9-Nov-25

Arman Tsarukyan on UFC Earnings: 'You’re Fighting At a Loss Most of the Time' Sherdog16:55 9-Nov-25

Arman Tsarukyan on UFC pay: ‘You’re fighting at a loss most of the time’ MMA Mania (Weblog)14:16 9-Nov-25

Exclusive: Michael Chandler Clears the Air on His Feud with Conor McGregor Heavy.com21:10 8-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett Accuses Ilia Topuria of Stalling Sherdog17:33 8-Nov-25

UFC star Justin Gaethje relives having 5 amateur fights before his first striking class Bloody Elbow23:11 7-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett waiting on green light for Ilia Topuria fight as ‘possible date’ emerges talkSPORT19:50 7-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria is to blame for UFC lightweight title holdup BJPENN.COM18:43 7-Nov-25

Exclusive: Michael Chandler Opens Up About His Career Longevity Heavy.com17:59 7-Nov-25

Pimblett given ‘possible date’ for Topuria grudge match The Independent17:28 7-Nov-25

Michael Bisping reveals greatest boxer in the UFC — Shuns Ilia Topuria Give Me Sport05:18 7-Nov-25

Michael Bisping explains why he views Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev as a ‘coin toss’ BJPENN.COM21:18 6-Nov-25

Michael Chandler and Phorm Energy Join Forces to Support Veterans Heavy.com20:57 6-Nov-25

Popular UFC lightweight reveals who should challenge Ilia Topuria next BJPENN.COM20:17 6-Nov-25

Beneil Dariush reacts to taking Bo Nickal’s UFC 322 main card slot LowKick MMA18:56 6-Nov-25

Michael Chandler shares ‘cordial’ interactions with former rival Dustin Poirier on Road House 2 … BJPENN.COM22:57 5-Nov-25

UFC star Beneil Dariush says FBI investigation into betting scandal could ‘ruin the sport’ BJPENN.COM21:25 5-Nov-25

Jack Della Maddalena told ‘rude awakening’ awaits at UFC 322 after bold warning to Islam… Bloody Elbow16:53 5-Nov-25

WATCH: Paddy Pimblett Calls Islam Makhachev a ‘Bum’ In Tirade About UFC Superstar Sportsnaut14:02 5-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett sends warning to Ilia Topuria as he meets Liverpool hero for the first time talkSPORT11:30 5-Nov-25

Charles Oliveira: How ‘I Was Stupid’ Against Ilia Topuria Sherdog01:33 5-Nov-25

Heated rivals Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler set to reunite in Road House film sequel BJPENN.COM20:35 4-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett slams ‘little bum’ Islam Makhachev over questioning his UFC resume BJPENN.COM20:25 4-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett threatens ‘little bum’ Islam Makhachev after being recently mocked by Russian Bloody Elbow19:21 4-Nov-25

UFC Qatar fight against Arman Tsarukyan will be a nightmare for Dan Hooker, says popular manager BJPENN.COM19:04 4-Nov-25

‘Road House 2’ Adds Rico Verhoeven, Michael Chandler & Four Others, Sets Jay Hieron To Return Deadline Hollywood18:22 4-Nov-25

Ali Abdelaziz Firmly Believes Justin Gaethje Will Retire if Denied a Title Shot Sherdog17:35 4-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett: I’ll Smash Ilia Topuria’s Face For Him Sherdog14:21 4-Nov-25

Morning Report | Paddy Pimblett insists he will ‘absolutely smash’ Ilia Topuria MMAFighting13:10 4-Nov-25

Justin Gaethje’s Manager Warns He’ll Retire If Denied UFC Title Shot Heavy.com00:02 4-Nov-25

In the last month

Paddy Pimblett Predicts He’ll Humble Ilia Topuria if They Meet for UFC Gold MiddleEasy.com19:57 3-Nov-25

UFC’s Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett becomes Wirral mental health programme ambassador Wirral Globe19:29 3-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett makes big prediction for possible Ilia Topuria title fight BJPENN.COM16:55 3-Nov-25

Justin Gaethje is serious about MMA retirement threat, says manager BJPENN.COM16:35 3-Nov-25

Fans are split after Charles Oliveira declares his audacious future goal that includes Bmf… Bloody Elbow16:23 3-Nov-25

Manager claims Dana White ‘waiting’ for UFC 322 to book Ilia Topuria, confirms Justin Gaethje… MMAmania.com15:18 3-Nov-25

Pimblett warns he will bring Topuria 'crashing back down to Earth' TNT Sports15:13 3-Nov-25

Paddy Pimblett insists he will bring Ilia Topuria ‘crashing back down’ in rumored UFC title… Bloody Elbow13:40 3-Nov-25

Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira demoted from main card to prelims at UFC 322 MMAFighting19:08 2-Nov-25

Former UFC Champ Not Counting Out Paddy Pimblett’s Chances Against Ilia Topuria Sherdog23:22 1-Nov-25

Max Holloway Calls for ‘BMF’ Tilt, Rematch with Former Opponent Sherdog20:49 1-Nov-25

Max Holloway takes issue with Paddy Pimblett as he claims ‘UFC love drama’ Bloody Elbow14:08 31-Oct-25

Michael Chandler Breaks Silence on Shutting Down Critics After Joining the UFC Heavy.com23:21 30-Oct-25

Arman Gets Me There, Justin Doesn’t: Dan Hooker Explains Why Tsarukyan Fight Leads to Title LowKick MMA21:13 30-Oct-25

Dan Hooker Takes Aim at Colby Covington’s Fake Persona “You don’t want to be Colby Covington.” LowKick MMA21:03 30-Oct-25

Dan Hooker explains why he preferred Arman Tsarukyan fight over Justin Gaethje BJPENN.COM20:35 30-Oct-25

UFC Star Claims WWE ‘Interested’ In Signing Him, Wants Throwdown With Logan Paul Sportsnaut18:58 30-Oct-25

Former UFC star claims rule change is imminent after Tom Aspinall eye poke debacle Bloody Elbow15:05 30-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett leads new UFC venture to improve mental health through MMA The Mirror11:37 30-Oct-25

Hooker on why he’ll make ‘super-freak’ athlete Tsarukyan look ‘like an idiot’ The Independent11:20 30-Oct-25

I've fought Poirier and Khabib - but no UFC fighter give me a harder punch than 'Blessed' talkSPORT18:19 28-Oct-25

Islam Makhachev: Paddy Pimblett Not a 'Big Challenge' for Ilia Topuria Sherdog16:41 28-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria’s Mystery Announcement Confirmed as Adolfo Dominguez Deal LowKick MMA13:43 28-Oct-25

Islam Makhachev Adamant Ilia Topuria Shouldn’t Fight Paddy Pimblett Next MMA Insight (Weblog)10:27 28-Oct-25

Makhachev Weighs in on Who Should Be Topuria’s Next Opponent: Is it Pimblett? Sportsnaut22:53 27-Oct-25

Islam Makhachev questions Paddy Pimblett’s UFC resume: ‘Nobody’s checked him’ BJPENN.COM19:13 27-Oct-25

Islam Makhachev not sure who’s next for Ilia Topuria, but ‘not Paddy Pimblett’ MMAFighting18:05 27-Oct-25

Michael Chandler gets first fight since Paddy Pimblett defeat against Conor McGregor rival talkSPORT17:43 27-Oct-25

Makhachev details ideal opponent to star on White House card The Independent17:27 27-Oct-25

Michael Chandler set to face UFC legend in different sport as wait for Conor McGregor clash… Bloody Elbow16:54 27-Oct-25

‘Agitated’ Jim Miller Rages Over Ciryl Gane’s Eye Poke on Tom Aspinall at UFC 321: ‘Not an Accident’ MiddleEasy.com13:09 27-Oct-25

Disappointed Paddy Pimblett dubs UFC 321 ‘one of the worst PPVs in the UFC’s history’ MMA Mania (Weblog)11:52 27-Oct-25

UFC 322 full fight card announced MMAFighting18:09 26-Oct-25

Four fighters transported to hospital following UFC 321, including Tom Aspinall MMA Mania (Weblog)10:06 26-Oct-25

UFC 321: Ludovit Klein Wrecks Ankle in Win Over Mateusz Rębecki Cageside Press18:30 25-Oct-25

Anthony Joshua asks Paddy Pimblett for advice as he plans historic world title victory Bloody Elbow17:34 25-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje Wants to Represent U.S. at the White House Against Ilia Topuria Sherdog15:01 25-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje’s teammate addresses rumors of Ilia Topuria title bout BJPENN.COM04:58 25-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett Verbally Assaults Ilia Topuria: “He’s just a Conor McGregor copycat and I’m… LowKick MMA02:49 25-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje says he could be out of the Octagon for 15 months in latest UFC fight update Bloody Elbow23:15 24-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje responds to Paddy Pimblett’s recent Ilia Topuria callouts as he makes his case… BJPENN.COM22:00 24-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria reveals preference for next UFC opponent after addressing return rumors Bloody Elbow20:53 24-Oct-25

Dana White responds to early reports of Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett for UFC Paramount+ MMAmania.com17:55 24-Oct-25

Dana White Clears the Air on Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett Speculation: ‘We Haven’t Made That Fight’ MiddleEasy.com02:49 24-Oct-25

Dana White shoots down Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett rumors: ‘We haven’t made that fight’ MMAFighting21:10 23-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett admits he’s ‘struggling to get a fight’ after angling for title eliminator Bloody Elbow17:05 23-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett Frustrated Over Ilia Topuria Contract Delay: ‘He’s Stalling’ MiddleEasy.com16:37 23-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett slams 'fake' Ilia Topuria as UFC star calls for title fight The Mirror16:26 23-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria is “stalling” over a potential title fight BJPENN.COM15:59 23-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett claims Ilia Topuria won’t sign contract to fight him: ‘He’s stalling’ MMAmania.com13:07 23-Oct-25

“He Won’t Sign the Contract!” – Paddy Pimblett Blasts Ilia Topuria for Dodging Fight Fighters Only Magazine12:04 23-Oct-25

Jalin Turner, 30, ends premature retirement, gets booked against 31-fight Octagon killer at UFC … MMA Mania (Weblog)00:08 23-Oct-25

UFC 323 adds Edson Barboza – Jalin Turner Empire Sports Media23:04 22-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett trashes Ilia Topuria, questions his nationality: ‘He’s the fakest person ever’ MMAFighting22:07 22-Oct-25

Dustin Poirier provides comeback update after his heartbreaking admission about life in… Bloody Elbow11:14 22-Oct-25

UFC Legend: Paddy Pimblett Needs ‘One More Big Win’ For Title Shot Sportsnaut23:06 21-Oct-25

Dustin Poirier Already Rethinking UFC Retirement? Sportsnaut19:53 21-Oct-25

Javier Mendez Reveals Ilia Topuria’s 'Weakest Link' Sherdog17:24 21-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje gets honest about UFC 254 defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov BJPENN.COM09:04 21-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje reflects on Khabib Nurmagomedov title fight in stark assessment Bloody Elbow21:35 20-Oct-25

UFC champion Ilia Topuria can be tested with one key strategy, says renowned coach BJPENN.COM19:47 20-Oct-25

Javier Mendez: Ilia Topuria has ‘the best boxing in MMA,’ outlines how to test him MMAFighting19:04 20-Oct-25

Charles Oliveira wins horse racing championship in Argentina MMAmania.com18:05 19-Oct-25

Charles Oliveira accomplishes his ‘dream’ by becoming a champion in a second sport Bloody Elbow13:23 19-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett Possible For January, But Doubts Remain MMA Insight (Weblog)11:19 19-Oct-25

Paddy Pimblett Reveals Setback In Ilia Topuria Fight Talks Sportsnaut02:52 19-Oct-25

Kyle Nelson Reacts to Phantom Stoppage at UFC Vancouver: 'I Just Blew All My Gas' Sherdog01:08 19-Oct-25

Kyle Nelson Dominates Frevola at UFC Vancouver Despite Referee Controversy Cageside Press00:59 19-Oct-25

Justin Gaethje reveals the one UFC opponent that he was ‘scared’ of and it’s not Khabib… Bloody Elbow17:54 18-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria Drops Update on Next Fight News & Observer, North Carolina17:29 18-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria Picks Merab Dvalishvili to Defeat Alexander Volkanovski in a Battle of Champions LowKick MMA12:35 18-Oct-25

Islam Makhachev Is Seeking New Haters After Old Rivals Become Fans Or Is He? LowKick MMA12:35 18-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria Vows to ‘Move Up, Definitely’ After Islam Makhachev Bout at UFC 322, Calls It a Fight of ‘Giant Magnitude’ … MiddleEasy.com01:15 18-Oct-25

Mailbag: Whose career is better, Charles Oliveira or B.J. Penn? MMAFighting21:05 17-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria tells Islam Makhachev the biggest fight in history will collapse if he loses at… Bloody Elbow20:35 17-Oct-25

UFC 321: Surging lightweights collide in late edition to Aspinall vs. Gane fight card MMAFighting20:35 17-Oct-25

Ilia Topuria predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs Alexander Volkanovski after trying to make super… Bloody Elbow18:12 17-Oct-25

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Latest news on the Lightweight weight division of the UFC including fight reports, UFC athlete ranking updates, upcoming bouts and all the build-up to fight night.

The current UFC Lightweight champion is Islam Makhachev, who defeated Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 to defend his title for the first time.

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