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On YouTubeTom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / December 3
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall shares scary update on eye injuries
Tom Aspinall still doesn’t even have a clear timetable on when he can return to active training following his last fight at UFC 321. The UFC’s heavyweight champion kicked off his undisputed title reign in anticlimactic fashion when he met Ciryl Gane in October.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Henry Cejudo tells Dana White to ‘man up’ during impassioned rant ahead of UFC 323 retirement fight
Ahead of his final fight in the sport this Saturday, Henry Cejudo has launched an impassioned rant aimed at Dana White and the athletic commissions. This coming Saturday, the premier promotion returns to Las Vegas with UFC 323 for what is the final event of the year and the final event under the UFC’s partnership with ESPN.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 3
Old Rival Says Justin Gaethje Totally Deserving of Interim Title Fight Against Paddy Pimblett
Dana White announced the first Paramount+ card headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett competing for the UFC interim lightweight championship. This matchup was created after Ilia Topuria decided to take a break, leaving the division temporarily without an active defending champion.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 3
UFC Legend believes glove change is key to fixing MMA's eye poke problem
Mixed martial arts has had an eye poke problem since the sport began. Eye pokes seem to occur on every fight card. The issue became amplified when the
Petr Yan News / EssentiallySports / December 3
Why Is Petr Yan Called ‘No Mercy’? Origin and Meaning Behind the Nickname
Petr Yan has never been the biggest bantamweight, the loudest, or even the flashiest. Yet as he enters UFC 323 to challenge Merab Dvalishvili again, he remains one of the most feared technicians in the division.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 3
Tom Aspinall Contemplates Boxing Move as Dana White Disappoints Him Over Eye Poke Controversy
Heading into UFC 321 in October, Tom Aspinall was preparing to defend his heavyweight title for the first time. Meanwhile, his father and long-time trainer, Andy Aspinall, was already thinking ahead to a potential switch to boxing.
Merab Dvalishvili News / EssentiallySports / December 3
Merab Dvalishvili Breaks Rules’: UFC 323 Star Breaks Down Bantamweight Champ’s Legendary Title Run
In a sport defined by strategy and discipline, Merab Dvalishvili’s title reign is a masterclass in pure, unfiltered chaos. And it’s working. The Machine is set to run it back with Petr Yan on December 6 at UFC 323.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
Jon Jones ruined Dana White’s planned super fight which eventually led to his rival outdoing him
Jon Jones has had a love/hate relationship with the UFC for a long time. In a bid to convince the promotion to let him return at the White House in 2026, Jones recently apologized to Dana White for how their negotiations played out earlier this year.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 2
Jon Jones Uses Khabib's Name to Reignite Beef with Daniel Cormier
The bitter, decade-long feud between UFC legends Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier has once again exploded onto social media. The latest chapter began over
Dana White News / Dice City Sports / December 2
Dana White Weighs Eye-Poke Fallout: 'Harder Penalties' May Be Only Answer
Tom Aspinall is still recovering from the eye poke. That abruptly ended his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion against Ciryl Gane in October, and the incident has reignited a long-running debate in MMA: what can actually be done about eye pokes?
Song Yadong News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
Sean O’Malley names the ‘easier’ fight that he asked the UFC for that was declined in favor of Song Yadong
Sean O’Malley had a different opponent in mind for his upcoming return to the Octagon in 2026. O’Malley had hinted that he wasn’t sure if he’d fight again, let alone when, after suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in his career.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
UFC legend who handed Justin Gaethje his first loss says Paddy Pimblett must make one change before UFC 324
The man who ended Justin Gaethje’s undefeated run shared his thoughts on the main event of UFC 324. On January 24, Gaethje will face Paddy Pimblett at the T-Mobile Arena as he looks to become a two-time interim lightweight champion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
‘You’re retired’… Tom Aspinall responds to Jon Jones’ criticism while sharing latest return update
Tom Aspinall has finally addressed the comments that were made by the former UFC heavyweight champion. This past Sunday, Aspinall shared medical reports regarding the eye injuries that he suffered in his first defense of the undisputed UFC heavyweight title.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 2
Michael Chandler says Conor McGregor fight is happening
Conor McGregor's return is filled with intrigue, having spent four years on the sidelines. As his comeback talks begin to grow stronger, McGregor's next opponent has been all but confirmed in the form of Michael Chandler.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
Gina Carano returns to training just hours after Ronda Rousey’s comeback news
Just hours after news broke that Ronda Rousey is in talks for a controversial comeback to combat sports, Gina Carano posted footage of her hitting the pads with her coach.
Cris Cyborg News / HITC / December 2
Cris Cyborg confirms retirement timeline ahead of PFL Lyon clash with Sara Collins
MMA legend Cris Cyborg is set to retire next year after a long and storied career at the top of the sport, beginning her farewell tour in Lyon. Over the years, the iconic featherweight has built a reputation as one of MMA’s most consistent champions, with title reigns spanning several generations.
Jon Jones takes sly dig at Khabib Nurmagomedov amid ongoing feud with Daniel Cormier
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have reignited their long-standing rivalry, with Jones now pulling in one of Cormier’s old training partners. The two light heavyweight legends had one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history, both inside and outside the Octagon.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 2
UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Jalin Turner at UFC 323 is one of the most fascinating matchups on the card. Barboza’s (24-13) late-career years have been uneven, but he remains one of the cleanest, sharpest outside strikers the UFC has ever seen.
Why Kayla Harrison is concerned Amanda Nunes may not make weight for UFC 324 Title Fight
Kayla Harrison has one big worry ahead of her UFC 324 super fight which will see her defend her title for the first time. Kayla Harrison should be heading into UFC 324 focused solely on defending her bantamweight belt for the first time.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 2
Michael Chandler Confirms Conor McGregor Fight Signed and Sealed for White House Event
After years away from the Octagon, former UFC double champion Conor McGregor is finally eyeing a massive comeback in 2026, just in time for the historic UFC White House event.
MMA News / Field Level Media / December 1
Charles Oliveira: Max Holloway rematch won't be in January but 'will happen'
Charles Oliveira insisted Monday that the much-anticipated rematch between himself and Max Holloway will happen in the first half of 2026 but said it will not happen in January.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Sean O’Malley Shares His Take on Ilia Topuria’s Divorce Rumors
A top UFC champion’s divorce rumors unexpectedly became a topic on O’Malley’s show. Sean O’Malley shared sympathy and personal perspective while preparing for UFC 324.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 1
Arman Tsarukyan Blindsided as UFC Books Pimblett–Gaethje Interim Title Fight: 'Nobody on My Level'
The UFC’s January pay-per-view just dropped a bomb on the lightweight division — and no one felt the explosion harder than Arman Tsarukyan. Despite being the No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 1
UFC 323 – Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira: Preview & Betting Tips
On a night when the flyweight title is on the line, Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira meet in a pivotal clash that could determine the next man to challenge for UFC gold at UFC 323.
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