MMA news roundup: UFC in court; Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira and Francis Ngannou among top stories in October

October was a pivotal month in the sport

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 hours ago

UFC 308 fight rankings: Does any matchup top Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway?

High stakes and drama are all over the card -- but none of them top the featherweight title fight main event.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

UFC news, rumors: Paddy Pimblett, Aljamain Sterling think they can beat Ilia Topuria; Jon Jones case dismissed

Pimblett and Sterling assess their chances against Topuria after UFC 308

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

MMA divisional rankings: How high among heavyweights does Ngannou land?

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, time, Las Vegas fight card: Hernandez vs. Pereira picks by proven expert

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night card featuring Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Why Francis Ngannou's return to MMA feels like a make-or-break moment in PFL's future

PFL gave Ngannou everything he asked for, but the 'Predator' has yet to deliver for them in a huge year for the promotion

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

UFC 308: Ilia Topuria gets the chance to fill the void of UFC's star problem in first title defense

Topuria has all the ingredients to become a household name if he can continue to roll through competition

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

UFC 308 odds, predictions, time, Abu Dhabi fight card: Topuria vs. Holloway picks from proven MMA expert

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC 308: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway card from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Ilia Topuria says Max Holloway is scared to risk relevance as BMF champion ahead of UFC 308 showdown

Topuria doubled down on his claim that Holloway was avoiding a fight with him

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

UFC 308 fight card -- Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway: Five biggest storylines to watch in Abu Dhabi

The promotion is back in the Middle East with a loaded fight card set for Saturday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

UFC 308 predictions -- Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway: Fight card, odds, expert picks, start time, preview

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the title fight scheduled for Saturday night in Abu Dhabi

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

UFC 308 -- Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway: Results, highlights, fight card, winners, complete guide

The promotion's return to Abu Dhabi saw a tremendous main event as well as an incredible performance in the co-main event

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Ilia Topuria makes good on his promise, becomes first man to stop Max Holloway at UFC 308

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria vowed to become the first man to knock out Max Holloway

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

UFC 308 results, takeaways: Ilia Topuria deserves all accolades and praise, Khamzat Chimaev earns title shot

Topuria showed why he carries himself in such a boisterous manner with his performance on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

UFC Pound-for-Pound Fighter Rankings: Ilia Topuria moves up to No. 2 with Islam Makhachev superfight looming

Topuria has been nothing short of spectacular in his run to the title and first defense of the featherweight crown

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira fight explained: Why 'The Predator' is not competing in UFC on Saturday

Ngannou returns for his first MMA fight since January 2022 when he takes part in PFL's Battle of the Giants in Saudi Arabia

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Dana White and Francis Ngannou continue war of words as UFC CEO says former champion 'isn't a good guy'

Ngannou and White's relationship continues to deteriorate

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: How far does Topuria rise? Is Khamzat top-10-worthy?

How did spectacular victories at UFC 308 elevate two unbeaten stars in ESPN's rankings?

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

UFC 308 start time -- Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway: Live stream, PPV price, where to watch, TV channel

Here's everything you need to know to catch the UFC 308 event on Saturday in Abu Dhabi

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Can Francis Ngannou still be the baddest man on the planet?

Returning to MMA for the first time since 2022 is nothing compared to Ngannou's latest personal challenge.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Ranking the PFL Super Fights: Is Ngannou's MMA return No. 1?

Ngannou-Ferreira? Cyborg-Pacheco? Eblen-Edwards 2? Which title bout is the best matchup?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Emotional Ngannou stops Ferreira in first round on MMA return

An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.

UFC 308 predictions, best bets, odds: Max Holloway, Khamzat Chimaev prop among top picks to consider

The main card offers an interesting mixed bag of options to look at for a wager or two

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

How to watch or stream UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira

Here's everything you need to know about watching the middleweight main event on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Real Madrid fan Topuria emerges as UFC's 'Galactico'

Ilia Topuria - a big Real Madrid fan - emerges as a UFC 'Galactico' after stunning Max Holloway to retain his featherweight title.

After UFC 308: What's next for Topuria, Holloway and Chimaev?

After a changing of the guard at featherweight and two title contenders emerging, what should be next for the top stars from UFC 308?

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Francis Ngannou doesn't disappoint in his long-awaited PFL debut

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou didn't disappoint in his long-awaited PFL debut against 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

What's next for title winners Francis Ngannou, Cris Cyborg and Johnny Eblen?

After an emotional PFL debut, what's next for Francis Ngannou and other champions in Riyadh?

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Ngannou: UFC's White still holding up Jones fight

Former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says the only thing standing between himself and a megafight with Jon Jones is UFC CEO Dana White.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

UFC 308 live updates: Topuria knocks out Holloway

Featherweight champ Ilia Topuria stops Max Holloway in the third round to retain his UFC belt.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

UFC 308 takeaways: Topuria delivers on promise, Chimaev ready for middleweight

Big wins by Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev anchored a drama-filled card in Abu Dhabi.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

UFC Fight Night prediction -- Anthony Hernandez vs. Michel Pereira: Fight card, odds, start time, live stream

Dynamic middleweights look for their shot at the division's elite

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

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