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On YouTubeJoe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Joe Rogan says 9-1 UFC prospect who is ‘built like a Greek god’ is the future
Joe Rogan is extremely high on this middleweight powerhouse. The longtime UFC color commentator has had a close view of some top prospects across his lengthy tenure cageside.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Conor McGregor drops huge hint that UFC White House return is booked against longtime rival
Conor McGregor’s return to action is seemingly imminent, and the Irish star has teased who it will take place against. 2025 marked the fourth year in a row that Conor McGregor has been out of action with his last fight having come against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
10 Fights in 2025 That Reminded Us Why We Love MMA
In 2024, UFC and MMA fans got to witness some really astonishing moments that left every combat sports lover jaw-dropped. From Max Holloway’s last-minute knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 to Alex Pereira putting on career-best performances, there were some unforgettable moments.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Israel Adesanya names one win that was more satisfying than his revenge KO against Alex Pereira
One win stands above the rest on Israel Adesanya’s record. ‘The Last Stylebender’ added a number of memorable performances to his mixed martial arts résumé en route to becoming a two-time UFC middleweight champion.
Ex-UFC champion reveals unexpected plan for UFC future after third-straight loss
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is taking an unexpected approach to what may be the final phase of his illustrious combat sports career.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Islam Makhachev breaks down fantasy fight between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria as he provides rare praise
The former UFC lightweight champion has broken down a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria. Earlier this year, Islam Makhachev relinquished his UFC lightweight title when he announced he was moving up to 170lbs.
Joe Rogan News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Golden Globes Snub Fuels Hollywood Star’s Explanation of Why Legacy Media Resents Joe Rogan
The Golden Globes finally opening their doors to podcasts was supposed to be seen as validation. Instead, it fell clumsily, prompting more questions than applause.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Report Denies Dana White’s UFC Threatened to Cut Title Contender Over Fight Negotiations
Amid the growing debate about fighter scheduling and internal pressure within the UFC, undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev has apparently found himself at the center of a controversy.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Bloody Elbow predicts who will be the UFC champion in every division at the end of 2026
Several UFC titles changed hands, and 2025 was another big year for wrestlers in the sport. One of the biggest current stars in the sport, Alex Pereira, lost his title against Magomed Ankalaev but regained it just months later when they rematched at UFC 320.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Were Conor McGregor’s UFC Weight Cuts Legal? Joe Rogan Revives IV Debate Once Sparked by Mayweather
Almost five years have passed since Conor McGregor last stepped inside the Octagon, yet fans still can’t stop obsessing over his featherweight ‘skeleton’ days like the one at UFC 194.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 26
Dana White was badly wrong when he predicted Ronda Rousey’s return would outdo Conor McGregor
Dana White was always one to big up Ronda Rousey’s star power in the UFC. Rousey is undeniably a pioneer of women’s mixed martial arts. After transitioning to the sport following Olympic success in judo, ‘Rowdy’ became Strikeforce bantamweight champion before competing in the very first women’s fight in UFC history.
MMA fans torch Volkanovski vs. Lopes title fight after UFC 325 poster reveal
The arrival of the official poster for UFC 325 encouraged some MMA fans to sound off on the card’s headlining rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
UFC 326 reportedly takes major hit ahead of Holloway vs. Oliveira fight card
UFC 326 has reportedly taken a major hit with the loss of former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa. The new year is now just around the corner,
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 26
YouTuber SteveWillDoIt ‘accidentally’ wins $1.2million with Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili bet
YouTube star SteveWillDoIt placed a whopping $300,000 bet when he saw that Petr Yan was an underdog at UFC 323 – without knowing why he was poorly favored.
Israel Adesanya News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Israel Adesanya Explains Why He Calls Himself ‘Retired’ Amid UFC Return Speculation
What is next for Israel Adesanya? This is one of the biggest question marks in MMA right now. The former 2-time UFC middleweight champion had a dramatic fall after dropping the belt at UFC 293.
Joe Rogan explains why Dakota Ditcheva’s fighting skills are often overlooked
Joe Rogan offers Dakota Ditcheva praise He’s not often found looking outside the UFC, but Dakota Ditcheva earned a mention on the latest episode of his popular podcast.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 26
Joe Rogan Hints Alex Pereira’s Next Fight Could Be a Heavyweight Surprise
According to Joe Rogan Experience host Joe Rogan, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira may be headed in a direction few fans anticipated. Pereira currently has no shortage of contenders at 205 pounds.
Dana White News / HITC / December 26
Dana White’s $2.5m UFC bonus decision left him frustrated for months after angry fallout
Dana White’s attempt at generosity didn’t exactly work out as planned. In the final months of the year, UFC president Dana White faced criticism for not awarding post-fight bonuses to some fighters who felt they deserved them.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Daniel Cormier Pushes for Ilia Topuria vs Arman Tsarukyan as He Weighs In on Best Lightweight Debate
The UFC may have overlooked Arman Tsarukyan, but former heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier isn’t making the same mistake. The Armenian lightweight defeated Dan Hooker last month, leading many to expect he would earn a title shot against Ilia Topuria next.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 24
Amanda Nunes Reveals Training Glimpse Ahead of Kayla Harrison Superfight at UFC 324
Former two-division champion Amanda Nunes has largely stayed out of the spotlight while preparing for her return from retirement, but with fight night drawing closer, “The Lioness” has finally offered a glimpse into her camp.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 23
Ilia Topuria And Merab Dvalishvili Spar
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and former Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili were seen sparring, as they prepare for what hopes to be a big 2026.
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