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Arman Tsarukyan Poised to Fight Outside UFC After Dana White’s Title Snub

Arman Tsarukyan continues to stay sharp while Dana White and the UFC matchmakers play games around him. With gold on his mind, the UFC’s top lightweight contender stepped into the Octagon last month in Qatar, not only winning his fight but finishing Dan Hooker in the second round.

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Tom Aspinall Warned About Beefing With Dana White: 'Don’t Fight Him'

Tom Aspinall has found himself in the spotlight following the controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321. The event strained his relationship with UFC CEO Dana White, raising questions about his standing within the promotion.

MMA News / HITC / December 5

Joe Rogan urges Dana White to reconsider Jon Jones as he unveils dream White House card

Joe Rogan is backing the idea of the biggest stars in the sport fighting at the White House. With more than half a year still to go until the UFC event marking 250 years since American independence, there has already been plenty of noise from fighters putting their hands up for a spot on the card.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Kamaru Usman Hit With Islam Makhachev Setback as Reality Behind UFC Welterweight Title Shot Emerges

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight move was anticipated to lead to a major first defense, and Team Khabib immediately mentioned Kamaru Usman as the “dream” contender.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Henry Cejudo Surprises Brandon Moreno With Unexpected Gesture in UFC 323 Twist

Back in January 2022, Henry Cejudo and Brandon Moreno were practically at each other’s throats. Fast forward to UFC 323, the former friends/training partners seem to have had an unexpected reconciliation.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Alex Pereira Teases Historic Return With Ominous Warning, Sparking Jon Jones Speculation

Alex Pereira had been dropping hints. The dust had barely settled after Tom Aspinall’s first title defense as undisputed heavyweight champion collapsed almost as soon as it began.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 5

Michael Bisping reveals his UFC 323 main event prediction

A bantamweight championship rematch headlines the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 fight card. Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili takes on former titleholder Petr Yan in the event's marquee match. The two first fought at UFC Fight Night 221 in March 2023.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan

LAS VEGAS -- UFC 323, the promotion's final numbered event on the 2025 calendar, will be held in a familiar place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by a pair of title fights in which the champion enters as a decisive favorite against the challenger.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 5

Sean O'Malley: 'I've been ready to go, UFC wanted me on Paramount card'

Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley returns to the octagon on Jan. 24 on the UFC 324 main card against No. 5 ranked Song Yadong. "Suga" would have liked to be back in action sooner, but the fight promotion had other plans. "I've been ready to fight, November, December.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shut Down Islam Makhachev Quick Turn Around Fight in January

A few weeks ago, Islam Makhachev made history by becoming the UFC welterweight champion after defeating Jack Della Maddalena. He became the eleventh fighter ever to hold belts in two different UFC weight classes, further strengthening his growing legendary reputation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Tom Aspinall warned to not ‘fight’ with Dana White by UFC legend who experienced a similar scenario

Tom Aspinall aired some grievances when speaking for the first time since UFC 321. The UFC heavyweight champion recently posted his first video and did his first interview since the disappointing end to his title defense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

Dana White News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Dana White’s UFC Commitment Questioned

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Merab Dvalishvili Slams Petr Yan With Fierce Declaration as Trilogy-Talk Heats Up Ahead of UFC 323

The UFC 323 media day was meant to be routine, with the champion on one side and the challenger on the other, both pretending they hadn’t watched their first fight a thousand times.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4

Hilarious Khabib Nurmagomedov–Tony Ferguson Phone Call Sparks Fight Demand

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have once again accomplished the impossible: they broke the internet without even entering a cage. A resurfaced recording

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4

Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey Make Views Clear on Female UFC Star’s Knockout of Male Sparring Partner

Jacqueline Cavalcanti did not throw just any knee; she threw one that shook the entire sport. One clean, precisely timed strike in a usual sparring bout at Syndicate MMA left her partner stumbling, the gym silent, and a viral video circulating the internet.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the main card with a fight between Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira in the flyweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

The UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Main Card is finally here as we kick things off with a betting prediction and pick inside the Light Heavyweight (205) Division.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 4

Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped

The civil lawsuit filed against MMA fighter Conor McGregor for an alleged sexual assault at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami has been dropped. The anonymous complainant voluntary filed for dismissal of the suit earlier this week in U.S.

Colby Covington News / HITC / December 4

After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

Colby Covington is set to go for his first win since March 2022. Covington remains one of the few ranked UFC fighters who has not stepped into the Octagon at any point in 2025.

Henry Cejudo News / HITC / December 4

Cejudo names the only matchup that tempts him out of retirement to end a UFC-sparked feud

Henry Cejudo plans to walk away from the sport for good this weekend in Las Vegas, marking what he says will be his final appearance. Given that he has already retired once before only to return a few years later, many fans were not surprised by the scepticism around his latest announcement.

Natalia Silva News / Stadium Rant / December 4

Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva has her next fight – but alas, it is not for the title. On Wednesday, the streaking flyweight contender was announced to be replacing Alexa Grasso against Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.