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On YouTubeTom Aspinall News / Total Apex Sports / December 30
Tom Aspinall Breaks Silence on ‘Knuckle-Deep’ Eye Injury and Fake Friends After UFC 321 Disaster
If you were glued to your screen for UFC 321 back in October, expecting a heavyweight clash for the ages, you probably ended up throwing your remote across the room.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30
Daniel Cormier: 'They’re Already Getting More Money'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier says a major financial shift is already underway for fighters and he insists it’s a fact, not a theory.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Khabib Nurmagomedov criticises the UFC for a recent ‘change in politics’ that he claims ‘isn’t fair’
Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t happy with the UFC for their recent change in politics regarding signing and cutting fighters. Since Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s retirement from the sport in 2020, several things have changed, especially in the UFC.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Justin Gaethje’s coach explains ‘unique situation’ that put dent in UFC 324 fight camp
During his UFC 324 fight camp, Justin Gaethje has had to navigate through a quite ‘unique situation’. On January 24, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will compete in the first main event of the new UFC era when they clash at UFC 324 for the interim lightweight title.
Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Israel Adesanya: 'My career is going to end in the UFC'
Combat sports has seen several former UFC fighters transition into boxing once their mixed martial arts career is over. Former UFC champions Anderson
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Tom Aspinall proposes radical plan to deal with fouls in MMA
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall sits on the sidelines recovering from a brutal double eye poke from his UFC 321 title bout against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane.
Robert Whittaker News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Robert Whittaker considering moving up to the light heavyweight division in 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in 11 years. "The Reaper" last fought in July, dropping a split decision to Reinier de Ridder in the UFC on ABC 9 main event.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Valentina Shevchenko Urged to Issue Dana White an Ultimatum After Best Female Fighter of 2025 Win
Valentina Shevchenko‘s 2025 didn’t feel particularly loud. There were no viral outbursts, manufactured rivalries, or frantic attempts for attention. Instead, it was a year based on something harder to market but far more difficult to sustain: control.
Israel Adesanya News / EssentiallySports / December 30
'Nothing Lasts Forever': Israel Adesanya Opens Up on Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
Even the most powerful individuals in combat sports have moments when they sound like your everyday people rather than champions. Israel Adesanya‘s recent conversation in Thailand had this very tone.
Don Frye News / BoxingNews.com / December 30
UFC Legend Don Frye Hospitalized With Heart Complications
UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye was hospitalized due to serious cardiovascular complications, specifically a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The 60-year-old
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Johnny Walker’s UFC 326 Fight Delayed as Dominick Reyes Makes Personal Plea – Reports
Back in August, Johnny Walker had just rewritten his own story by snapping a disappointing string of outcomes and lifting an entire country’s mood in the process.
Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Gives Eye Opening Update
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is still dealing with lingering eye issues months after his controversial no-contest with Ciryl Gane and the road back to full health is proving longer than expected.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Arman Tsarukyan Adds $250,000+ Stakes for Shara Magomedeov With Bold Bet Before Grappling Match
UFC fans are leaving 2025 with one good matchup to watch out for, featuring lightweight star Arman Tsarukyan. The Armenian star is closing the year by headlining a grappling match at Hype FC by taking on none other than UFC’s middleweight prospect Shara Magomedov.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / December 29
Ilia Topuria shows off blistering hand speed as fans wait on UFC champ's return fight
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria isn’t missing out on training sessions during his ongoing hiatus from the Octagon. A perfect 17-0 in his professional
Petr Yan News / MMA on SI / December 29
UFC Champion Petr Yan targets Sean O'Malley rematch for major UFC event in 2026
Petr Yan apparently wants to avenge his controversial loss to Sean O’Malley as part of the UFC’s planned White House event next year. Currently on a four-fight
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Daniel Cormier reveals what he’d do differently against Jon Jones if he could relive their rematch
Daniel Cormier believes he was the root of his own downfall. Not many UFC fighters have been involved in rivalries as heated as Cormier’s feud with Jon Jones.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / December 29
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall shares grim medical update on eye injuries
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall is still feeling the effects of the eye poke that brought his first title defense to a premature end at UFC 321.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Ex-UFC star mocks Joe Rogan for ‘really pretty girl’ remarks about 15-0 Dakota Ditcheva
A former UFC fighter has taken a shot at the promotion’s most legendary commentator. Joe Rogan recently heaped praise on PFL star Dakota Ditcheva during an episode of his popular podcast.
UFC star signs off on new fight offer just days after withdrawing from UFC 326
It looks Paulo Costa may already have his next fight all lined up even after reportedly withdrawing from UFC 326. We’re still several weeks away from the
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
UFC star goes in on Arman Tsarukyan for ‘getting personal’ just days out from their title clash
Just days out from their title clash, UFC star Shara Magomedov has gone in on Arman Tsarukyan. After being continuously snubbed of a UFC lightweight title fight, Arman Tsarukyan made the decision to keep himself busy by competing in grappling.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 29
Makhachev Gives Topuria His Final Warning
Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Ilia Topuria, making it clear that he will have to pay for his trash talk eventually. The pair have been linked with a fight, although they are currently at different weight classes.
Michael Page News / Dice City Sports / December 28
Michael ‘Venom’ Page Disappearing Act At 170 Is Still A Mystery
After a standout 2025 campaign, Michael Page has a pretty good sense of when he’ll be back in action. The problem is everything else. Page doesn’t know who he’ll be fighting and he doesn’t even know what weight class the bout will take place in.
Jon Jones News / HITC / December 28
The UFC legend Jon Jones says hit him harder than anyone else
Many consider Jon Jones to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time. The legendary career of the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is nearing its conclusion.
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