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Former UFC champion didn’t regret decision that cost him his title because he was ‘happy’ about losing

Former UFC champion didn’t regret decision that cost him his title because he was ‘happy’ about losing

On this day ten years ago, a UFC champion cost himself his title with a baffling decision inside the Octagon. UFC 194 in Las Vegas ended with Conor McGregor comforting Jose Aldo after ending his iconic featherweight title reign in 13 seconds.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Is Arman Tsarukyan Being Blackballed From A Title Shot?

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for the lightweight title following the news that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett will be an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24.

Conor McGregor News / MMA Weekly / December 12

Conor McGregor weds longtime partner Dee Devlin

Conor McGregor and longtime partner Dee Devlin were married on Friday. TMZ Sports first reported the news. The two were wed at the historic Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in Vatican City.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 12
Paddy Pimblett Needs Only One Thing From Conor McGregor Blueprint to Beat Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett Needs Only One Thing From Conor McGregor Blueprint to Beat Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett doesn’t need to reinvent himself to beat Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. He doesn’t need to become a different fighter, chase a new identity, or suddenly turn into a grinding technician.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12
UFC Fight Night picks & predictions for Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape

UFC Fight Night picks & predictions for Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape

The UFC closes out its 2025 schedule at the UFC Apex this Saturday (December 13), and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 of the card’s fights.

Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / December 12
Khamzat Chimaev Receives $50,000 Challenge to Abandon His Professional MMA Identity

Khamzat Chimaev Receives $50,000 Challenge to Abandon His Professional MMA Identity

When Khamzat Chimaev, the middleweight champion, steps into the Octagon, everyone knows what’s coming. The wrestling, the pressure, and the inevitable takedown.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 12
Conor McGregor splashed the majority of his salary on one thing after beating Jose Aldo in 13 seconds

Conor McGregor splashed the majority of his salary on one thing after beating Jose Aldo in 13 seconds

On this day ten years ago, Conor McGregor produced maybe the most iconic win in the history of the sport. Not even the first man to beat Jose Aldo believed that the Brazilian icon would lose to anyone that wasn’t able to control him on the ground.

CM Punk News / Bloody Elbow / December 12
CM Punk admits massive mistake that meant his UFC career was destined to fail

CM Punk admits massive mistake that meant his UFC career was destined to fail

CM Punk recently reflected on the two fights that he had inside the Octagon. It’s a common occurrence to see new faces make the walk to the Octagon for the very first time.

Belal Muhammad News / MMA on SI / December 12
Ex-UFC champion Belal Muhammad calls out divisional 'cowherd' for return fight

Ex-UFC champion Belal Muhammad calls out divisional 'cowherd' for return fight

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has extra motivation following back-to-back losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry to remain a factor at 170 pounds next year.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 12

Dana White Reveals Hidden Truth Behind Arman Tsarukyan’s Missing Title Shot

Dana White says behind-the-scenes issues are affecting Arman Tsarukyan’s title shot, partly related to his late withdrawal from the Islam Makhachev fight

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12
UFC star returns to training less than a week after nasty injury cost him UFC title

UFC star returns to training less than a week after nasty injury cost him UFC title

Less than a week after a gruesome arm injury cost him his flyweight belt, former UFC titleholder Alexandre Pantoja is already back in the gym. The penultimate UFC card of the year and final PPV offering of the ESPN era took place last Saturday when UFC 323 went down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

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Fabian Edwards News / MyMMANews / December 12

PFL Madrid headlined by Costello van Steenis defending middleweight title against Fabian Edwards

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will become the first global MMA organization to host an The post PFL Madrid headlined by Costello van Steenis defending middleweight title against Fabian Edwards first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 12

UFC Vegas 112 Weigh-In Results and Video: All fighters officially make weight

On Saturday, the final UFC event of the year, UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape, takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event is headlined by a flyweight bout between former title challenger and No.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12

UFC fan favorite returns for rematch nearly 10 years in the making at UFC Houston

Kevin Holland will try to snap a two-fight skid at UFC Houston when he meets top-ranked welterweight contender Geoff Neal for the second time. The UFC’s

Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 12
Conor McGregor offered blockbuster boxing showdown with reigning UFC champion in 2026

Conor McGregor offered blockbuster boxing showdown with reigning UFC champion in 2026

Conor McGregor is reportedly set to step back into the Octagon next year. The former UFC champion has not competed since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier back in July 2021.

Francis Ngannou News / Stadium Rant / December 12
The PFL Desperately Needs Francis Ngannou To Return, But Will He?

The PFL Desperately Needs Francis Ngannou To Return, But Will He?

This Saturday, the PFL has its final big event of 2025 in Lyon, France. In the main event, Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira compete for the inaugural heavyweight title.

MMA News / HITC / December 12
Dan Hardy pours cold water on Dakota Ditcheva UFC speculation

Dan Hardy pours cold water on Dakota Ditcheva UFC speculation

There’s been plenty of discussion lately about how the UFC might be able to bring in a top fighter who isn’t currently on their roster. Over the past year, we’ve seen several fighters from Bellator and PFL make their way into the Octagon, with mixed results.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 12
Henry Cejudo Regrets Missing Out on Khabib Nurmagomedov-Style Ending to MMA Career

Henry Cejudo Regrets Missing Out on Khabib Nurmagomedov-Style Ending to MMA Career

UFC fighters hope to end their careers as decorated veterans with achievements that stand the test of time. Khabib Nurmagomedov managed that goal by leaving the sport undefeated and securing a rare perfect record.

Dan Hooker News / FirstSportz / December 12
Dan Hooker Ready to Shatter Dreams of Upcoming Talents After Accepting Role in Lightweight Roster

Dan Hooker Ready to Shatter Dreams of Upcoming Talents After Accepting Role in Lightweight Roster

The UFC lightweight division experienced dramatic shifts in 2025, featuring a newly crowned champion and surging contenders. Fresh rivalries and unpredictable stylistic clashes have kept audiences invested throughout the year.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 11
Khabib Nurmagomedov Warned Islam Makhachev About White House Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov Warned Islam Makhachev About White House Fight

This year, Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. After vacating his lightweight title, he dominated welterweight

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 11

Dana White doubles down on Francis Ngannou dismissal, thanks PFL for taking him

Amid the clear problems that remain with the UFC, Francis Ngannou wants to make a sensational return to the octagon for the White House card in June. With his contract about to expire with the PFL, nothing is stopping him signing back with his former promotion and rejoining the surging heavyweight division, aside from Dana White.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
Justin Gaethje Teases Surprise Grappling Plan for Paddy Pimblett: 'Maybe I’ll Sub Him'

Justin Gaethje Teases Surprise Grappling Plan for Paddy Pimblett: 'Maybe I’ll Sub Him'

Justin Gaethje may be the most reliable bonus-hunter in UFC history, but ahead of UFC 324 he’s hinting at a twist that nobody saw coming. “The Highlight” returns on Jan.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
Alexander Volkanovski Acknowledges Evloev Deserved UFC 325 Title Shot, Explains Why Diego Lopes Got the Rematch

Alexander Volkanovski Acknowledges Evloev Deserved UFC 325 Title Shot, Explains Why Diego Lopes Got the Rematch

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski understands why many were surprised when the UFC announced that he would defend his title in a rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325  including the champion himself.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

The UFC’s first international event of 2026 continues to take shape, with multiple high-profile lightweight matchups added to UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streaming globally on Paramount+.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 11
The Final UFC Card of 2025 and ESPN Deal: Preview

The Final UFC Card of 2025 and ESPN Deal: Preview

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas will not only be the final fight card of the year; it is also the last event under the UFC's broadcast agreement with ESPN.

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