MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 20: Mike Malott, Jena Bishop make big moves

Check out the latest MMA Junkie rankings update coming out of UFC Fight Night 291 and PFL Chicago.
SPORTbible

MMA set for controversial rule change as promotion requests return of move UFC banned

The controversial change could see the return of a move that has even seen a UFC champion stripped of his title.

Dricus du Plessis Teases Moves to UFC Light Heavyweight Division

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis teased a move up to the promotion’s light heavyweight division in the ...
Yardbarker

'I’ve Been Dying': Jorge Masvidal Hints at UFC Return, Zuffa Boxing and Powerslap Move

Jorge Masvidal has given the green light to a possible UFC return, but it might not happen inside the Octagon. The first BMF champion seems to have several options lined up for him, including a foray ...
BJ Penn

Sean Strickland says he’s prepared to vacate UFC title, move to 205 if contract dispute unresolved

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland might be on the verge of vacating his title just months after his all-time upset win.
Yardbarker

Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov faces pay cut in UFC move

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev says teammate Usman Nurmagomedov will take a significant pay cut if he leaves the PFL for the UFC. Nurmagomedov, who holds a 20-1 record, defends his PFL ...
DAZN

What moves are banned in the MMA cage?

One the face of it, it looks more or less like anything goes inside a cage during a mixed martial arts (MMA) contest. With numerous combat ...