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On YouTubeAlexandre Pantoja News / FirstSportz / November 30
'Merab Changes Everything' – UFC 323 Star Alexandre Pantoja Reveals Condition for Double Champ Dreams
The flyweight landscape continues to evolve as athletes weigh future options and assess challenges in neighboring divisions. Alexandre Pantoja, established at the top of the 125-pound class, remains central to discussions about potential movement across weight categories.
Larissa Pacheco helping train Amanda Nunes for Kayla Harrison 
The only woman to defeat Kayla Harrison in mixed martial arts is helping to prepare The post Larissa Pacheco helping train Amanda Nunes for Kayla Harrison first appeared on My MMA News.
Dana White News / HITC / November 30
UFC co-founder questions how Dana White’s focus may shift after Paramount+ deal
One of the sport’s founding figures believes “a lot of things are going to change” for the UFC in the near future. 2026 will mark the start of the promotion’s new $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount+, replacing their long-standing pay-per-view model with a subscription-based approach.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 30
Ilia Topuria breaks his silence on the UFC 324 interim title fight with a message for Paddy Pimblett
Ilia Topuria has picked a side in the UFC 324 main event. The UFC will kick off 2026 on January 24 with its first event under the Paramount banner, and that new era for the promotion will begin with two title fights.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 30
Bo Nickal vs Yoel Romero: Top prospect booked to face 48-year-old former contender in title bout
UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal is set to compete again before 2025 is over. The three-time NCAA Division I wrestler scored a vicious head kick knockout at UFC 322 on November 15.
Alex Pereira News / FirstSportz / November 30
Watch:: Alex Pereira Sleeps Sparring Partner with Signature Left Hook Despite Barely Landing
Training footage has become increasingly common as fighters share glimpses of their preparation behind the scenes. These clips often highlight technique, conditioning, and raw striking strength.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Alex Pereira’s Sparring With 6′7″ Heavyweight Fuels Excitement for Potential Jon Jones White House Fight
Alex Pereira has one goal in mind after avenging his loss to Magomed Ankalaev. And that’s moving up to heavyweight for a showdown with Jon Jones. The UFC hasn’t officially signed off on Pereira’s bid to compete in a third weight class, but the buzz is already electric.
Alexander Volkanovski reveals who he eyed next before UFC pushed for a Diego Lopes rematch
If it were up to Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes would not be getting a second title shot. Dana White’s recent slate of fight announcements has drawn plenty of criticism, and the reasons are not hard to find.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Alexandre Pantoja Reveals Only Condition for Chasing Second Belt as Merab Dvalishvili Blocks UFC Ambition
“I really want to fight with Merab now, to get the second belt. If I have the opportunity, it’s gonna be nice for me. People have put this in my mind, and now I start to think that’s a good idea,” Alexandre Pantoja exclaimed.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Legacy Belt Against Fighter Who Beat Gaethje and Poirier After UFC 324 Snub
Lightweight No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan is not having the week he hoped for. Despite dominating Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, the promotion stunned fans by overlooking him for Ilia Topuria’s first title defense.
Ilia Topuria News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Ilia Topuria Pressed to Fulfill His UFC Career Obligation as He Steps Aside Due to Personal Issues
What is going on with UFC matchmaking? Ilia Topuria has stepped aside from competition for the first quarter of 2026 to resolve some personal issues. So, Dana White chose to keep the division running with an interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett while more deserving contenders are sidelined.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Paddy Pimblett Warned About Ilia Topuria Mismatch Despite Justin Gaethje Booking at UFC 324
The recent UFC 324 announcements have generated major attention across the MMA community. The main event was booked as Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Kamaru Usman and Rising Welterweight Contender Spotted in Training as Islam Makhachev Awaits First Challenger
The UFC welterweight division has seen several major developments since UFC 322, driven by the sheer number of talented fighters competing for position.
MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Dana White’s Polarizing Decision to Book Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje Defended by UFC Legend
UFC CEO Dana White‘s recent announcement for UFC 324 has stirred conversation about who deserves a shot at the interim lightweight belt. At the center of the debate is Arman Tsarukyan, a top-ranked lightweight contender who many believed would be next in line.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / November 30
$43.5M Gambler Slams Dana White, Reveals Evidence Disproving His Casino Ban Denial
Dana White might be the guy who helped turn the UFC from a dying $2 million company into a multi-billion dollar machine, but that doesn’t mean the company president is free from vices.
Alex Pereira News / BoxingNews.com / November 30
Alex Pereira Slammed For Knocking Out Sparring Partner
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has been slammed after knocking out a sparring partner in the gym. Pereira is considered one of the leading knockout artists in the division.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Ian Garry and Another WW Contender Tipped to Solve Dana White’s Islam Makhachev Problem
Islam Makhachev‘s move to welterweight was intended to make Dana White‘s life easier—new champion, new matches, and a hungry division. Instead, as soon as the Dagestani grabbed the belt, things turned messy.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Ilia Topuria Achieves 12 Million-Plus Milestone to Beat Islam Makhachev in a Fight Beyond the Octagon
Ilia Topuria is no stranger to big moments, but this one did not occur in a cage or on a poster. It arrived silently overnight, while the lightweight champion was not training or promoting.
Alexander Volkanovski News / EssentiallySports / November 30
Huge Alexander Volkanovski Rumor Emerges Ahead of UFC 325 Fueling Major Speculation
“I don’t know how much longer I have left in this,” Alexander Volkanovski said on The Ariel Helwani Show back in February. “I probably could go a few more years.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 30
‘I hate him’… Arman Tsarukyan picks his side in UFC 324 main event as he shreds Paddy Pimblett
Arman Tsarukyan has verbally let loose on Paddy Pimblett after losing out to the Brit for a chance at interim gold. The Armenian is the clear top contender for Ilia Topuria’s lightweight title, particularly after his return to action last week.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 29
Diego Lopes Fires Back At Critics After Shock Volkanovski Rematch Booking
Diego Lopes is smiling his way straight into a second crack at UFC gold and he has zero time for anyone complaining about it. On Thursday, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Lopes will challenge featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 325 on Jan.
How UFC 324 booking impacted a heavyweight’s pursuit of Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC record
Waldo Cortes-Acosta had a historic plan in motion before the UFC 324 announcement dropped. A heavyweight contender had his eyes on history just as the UFC unveiled its first Paramount+ era main events.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 28
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes Set for UFC 324 in Las Vegas
One of the biggest and most anticipated matchups in the history of women’s MMA is officially set. UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Kayla Harrison will defend her bantamweight title against the returning GOAT, Amanda Nunes, in the co-main event of UFC 324 on Saturday, Jan.
Ilia Topuria News / Dice City Sports / November 27
Ilia Topuria delays title defense, tells UFC to move on without him for now
Ilia Topuria won’t be back in the octagon anytime soon, and it’s not because of injuries, negotiations or matchmaking dram. It’s life outside the cage.
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