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UFC Insider Pushes to Strip Ilia Topuria of His Title Despite Personal Stand

UFC Insider Pushes to Strip Ilia Topuria of His Title Despite Personal Stand

The lightweight picture was supposed to feel settled. Ilia Topuria had recently finished one of the division’s most impressive championship runs in years.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 16

Topuria Puts His Pimblett Feud To One Side – ‘We All Learn From Our Mistakes’

UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria appears to have put his feud with Paddy Pimblett to one side. Topuria is currently taking a break from fighting due to personal and family issues.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 16
Joaquin Buckley Challenges Khamzat Chimaev: 'Stay on Your Feet for One Round and I’ll Give You $50,000'

Joaquin Buckley Challenges Khamzat Chimaev: 'Stay on Your Feet for One Round and I’ll Give You $50,000'

Joaquin Buckley isn’t just calling out the best fighters in the world he’s putting cash on the line to prove a point. The rising welterweight contender (21-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) has aimed his latest challenge directly at UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, daring the undefeated star to stand with him for a single round without wrestling.

Cris Cyborg News / Dice City Sports / December 16
Cris Cyborg Extends Her Legacy, Submits Sara Collins to Claim PFL Women’s Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg Extends Her Legacy, Submits Sara Collins to Claim PFL Women’s Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg reminded the MMA world once again why her name belongs in the all-time great conversation. The 40-year-old legend delivered another vintage performance Saturday, dominating previously unbeaten judo specialist Sara Collins to win the PFL women’s featherweight title in the co-main event of PFL Europe 4 at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 16

UFC fighter that Dana White thanked for ‘making his night’ fails drug test for contract-winning bout

A UFC fighter’s future in the promotion is now up in the air following an update from his manager. This year’s season of Dana White’s Contender Series produced some memorable highlights and plenty of additions to the UFC’s roster.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
UFC Heavyweight Highlights Alex Pereira Pressure on Dana White After White House Plan Denied

UFC Heavyweight Highlights Alex Pereira Pressure on Dana White After White House Plan Denied

Jon Jones is desperate to land a spot on the UFC White House card. He’s been looking for a “legacy fight” and wants to butt heads against 2-time light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 16

Henry Cejudo Breaks Down Why Usman Presents Problems for Makhachev

Henry Cejudo believes Kamaru Usman would present serious stylistic problems for Islam Makhachev Cejudo points to Usman’s wrestling pedigree, size, and

Daniel Cormier News / The Body Lock / December 16

Daniel Cormier Opens Up About What He Misses Most From His Fighting Days

Daniel Cormier recently revealed what part of mixed martial arts he misses most since retiring from competition The former two-division UFC champion now

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 16

Tom Aspinall seeking Francis Ngannou boxing match

Tom Aspinall is ready to make an all too familiar step for UFC fighters in the modern era. Not only is Aspinall eyeing a move over to boxing as it becomes a popular move among new-age martial artists, but he also has his sights planted on fellow MMA powerhouse Francis Ngannou as a potential opponent.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 16

Belal Muhammad Accuses Islam Makhachev of Dodging Top Contenders for Kamaru Usman Fight

TLDR Belal Muhammad accuses Islam Makhachev of wanting an easier title defense against Kamaru Usman instead of top contenders Muhammad argues Michael Morales

Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / December 16
Arman Tsarukyan reveals unexpected career plan after UFC fighting

Arman Tsarukyan reveals unexpected career plan after UFC fighting

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has shared an unexpected plan for his life after MMA. UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has outlined a surprising vision for life after mixed martial arts, despite still being firmly in his competitive prime.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 16
Kamaru Usman told he doesn’t deserve Islam Makhachev fight due to turning down other matchups

Kamaru Usman told he doesn’t deserve Islam Makhachev fight due to turning down other matchups

Islam Makhachev’s goal for the first defense of his welterweight title has received criticism. Makhachev still believes that Kamaru Usman should be his next opponent, arguing that he thinks this would be the toughest fight for him right now.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Nassourdine Imavov Admits UFC Left Him With ‘No Choice’ but to Face Khamzat Chimaev

Nassourdine Imavov Admits UFC Left Him With ‘No Choice’ but to Face Khamzat Chimaev

Dagestan-born French fighter Nassourdine Imavov is slowly but surely getting to the no.1 contender position, with a 5-fight winning streak under his belt.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Dana White Announcement Looms as Ilia Topuria’s Future Gets UFC Insiders’ Verdict

Dana White Announcement Looms as Ilia Topuria’s Future Gets UFC Insiders’ Verdict

Just a month ago, Ilia Topuria stunned the MMA world when he announced a “break” from competition until the first quarter of 2026, stepping away despite holding the title to focus on personal matters.

MMA News / HITC / December 16
Joe Rogan explains why Silva vs Woodley could frustrate fight fans

Joe Rogan explains why Silva vs Woodley could frustrate fight fans

Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley have both taken part in UFC title fights that faced plenty of criticism. Jake Paul is set for what could be his toughest test yet when he takes on Anthony Joshua this Friday, December 19.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
Conor McGregor Rival Backed for UFC White House Return as Michael Chandler’s Spot Comes Under Threat

Conor McGregor Rival Backed for UFC White House Return as Michael Chandler’s Spot Comes Under Threat

Just when it was starting to look like Michael Chandler would finally get the Conor McGregor fight, another old rivalry of the Irishman’s has found the spotlight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 16
UFC Rankings: Final 2025 Update Brings Major Shake-Ups as New Title Challenger Emerges

UFC Rankings: Final 2025 Update Brings Major Shake-Ups as New Title Challenger Emerges

UFC Vegas 112 at Las Vegas, Nevada, was a leaderboard reset, with the rankings finalizing at the year-ending gauntlet. Stringing together thrilling matchups and exciting finishes, the fight night has flipped around a few key stats, starting right with the Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape main event.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 16

Arman Tsarukyan announces shock plan for career after UFC… ‘It’s such an interesting hobby’

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has announced he has a surprising plan for a career after his tenure in the sport of MMA. For what seems to be like an eternity, Arman Tsarukyan has been ranked at the top of the UFC 155lb division, without fighting for the title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 16

Tyron Woodley Vs. Anderson Silva Breakdown

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva boxes Tyron Woodley on December 19, as we preview the upcoming fight.  The bout will be contested at a 195-pound catchweight (Cruiserweight) and scheduled for six rounds.

Mario Bautista News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 15
Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira set to collide in first Paramount+ fight night event

Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira set to collide in first Paramount+ fight night event

The UFC is making history on February 7, 2026, when UFC Fight Night 266 debuts as the first Fight Night card of the Paramount+ era. The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and for the first time ever, standard tickets are being made available to the general public for UFC Apex cards beginning with this card.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 15
Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi co-main event set for first UFC Apex event of Paramount+ era

Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi co-main event set for first UFC Apex event of Paramount+ era

The UFC is kicking off 2026 in style, and the co-main event has fans buzzing. Former RIZIN and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi will square off against top-ranked flyweight Amir “The Prince” Albazi in the promotion’s first UFC Apex card of the Paramount+ era.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 14

Manel Kape sends chilling warning to UFC Champion Joshua Van in epic callout

Welcome to the Manel Kape show. In case UFC fans didn't get the memo during the main event of UFC Vegas 112, Kape (22-7 MMA) put the division on notice with a first-round TKO against former flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval to put a bow on the 2025 promotional calendar.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14
UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

The final UFC event of the year may have ignited a new UFC flyweight contender in Manel Kape. Kape kept his newfound momentum afloat in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, finishing former title challenger Brandon Royval with a right hook, followed by a flurry of punches at 3:18 in Round 1.

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