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 - October 31

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 - October 29

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 - October 27

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 - October 26

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 - October 27

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 - October 26

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 - October 27

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 - October 26

UFC 309: Jon Jones is only interested in Alex Pereira after fighting Stipe Miocic, not Tom Aspinall

Jones continues to downplay the accomplishments of interim heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

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 - October 26

MMA divisional rankings: Where does Jon Jones fit among the top heavyweights?

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

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

'Chama': Roman Reigns, Alex Pereira meet at WWE SmackDown, exchange merchandise

Pereira sat ringside for SmackDown with friends and family and spent time backstage, posing with WWE titles and meeting Paul "Triple H" Levesque.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

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 - October 26

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 - October 26

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 - October 29

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 - October 26

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 - October 26

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 - October 27

UFC real or not: Title shot stakes this weekend? Topuria for Fighter of the Year?

Assessing what's real and what's not in the UFC, including whether anyone can contend with Khamzat Chimaev.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

MMA fighter Conor McGregor raped woman in Dublin hotel, court told

Woman claims civil damages against McGregor and another man, alleging she was sexually assaulted in 2018. Warning: this article contains descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assault The ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

UFC 309 fight card -- Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: Jones' legacy among biggest storylines to follow in New York

One of the sport's biggest stars returns with in title defense bout Saturday at Madison Square Garden

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

UFC Fight Night odds, predictions, time, UFC Vegas 100 fight card: Magny vs. Prates picks by proven MMA expert

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani reveals his picks for the UFC Fight Night: Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

MMA star Conor McGregor says sexual assault claim is 'full blown lie among many lies'

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has testified that he had consensual sex with a woman who is suing him for sexual assault and claimed she had told nothing but lies

Sports - ABC News - November 13