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Alexandre Pantoja Credits America for Both His and Joshua Van’s Success Ahead of UFC 323

Alexandre Pantoja Credits America for Both His and Joshua Van’s Success Ahead of UFC 323

The UFC was primarily shaped into popularity by American athletes such as Randy Couture, Chuck Liddell, and many others. But as the promotion expanded globally, fighters from anywhere in the world could step into the arena and actually chase their dreams.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 4
UFC 323 prelim fight card picks & predictions for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2

UFC 323 prelim fight card picks & predictions for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2

The UFC heads to T-Mobile Arena this Saturday (December 6) for UFC 323, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 9 of the card’s prelim fights.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Kamaru Usman’s manager uses Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic to justify title shot against Islam Makhachev

Talk of Kamaru Usman getting the next opportunity has split opinion. Focus in the welterweight division has turned to who will challenge for the title in the new year after the events that unfolded at UFC 322 in November.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / December 4
Doctor outlines the injury scenario that could keep Tom Aspinall out for a long spell

Doctor outlines the injury scenario that could keep Tom Aspinall out for a long spell

Doctor Brian Sutterer has spoken about the eye problems Tom Aspinall is currently dealing with. The heavyweight champion had to stop fighting after taking pokes to both eyes from Ciryl Gane during their UFC 321 bout in October.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 4
Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped

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.

Cody Brundage News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Australian rising star Cam Rowston set for UFC 325 test against Cody Brundage

Australian rising star Cam Rowston set for UFC 325 test against Cody Brundage

After an electrifying UFC Perth debut that saw him announce his arrival with a devastating first-round knockout, Australian middleweight Cam Rowston gets his next opportunity to shine on home soil at UFC 325 in Sydney on January 31st—and the promotion isn’t making it an easy one.

Jacob Malkoun News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Jacob Malkoun set to face Torrez Finney at UFC 325 on January 31

Jacob Malkoun set to face Torrez Finney at UFC 325 on January 31

Jacob Malkoun is gearing up for a return to the Octagon, as he’s officially slated to face rising prospect Torrez Finney at UFC 325 on January 31. The matchup was first reported by Finney himself, giving fans an early glimpse at one of the event’s most intriguing middleweight contests.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Natalia Silva steps in to face Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 with Alexa Grasso withdrawal

Natalia Silva steps in to face Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 with Alexa Grasso withdrawal

UFC 324 just got a major shakeup. Originally slated to face Alexa Grasso, former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will now meet Brazil’s Natalia Silva in a high-stakes flyweight bout on January 24th.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4
Is Colby Covington Still in the UFC? Inactivity and RAF Match Against Rockhold Raise Concerns

Is Colby Covington Still in the UFC? Inactivity and RAF Match Against Rockhold Raise Concerns

Where is Colby Covington? That’s a question fans have been asking ever since their favorite welterweight suddenly vanished from UFC action. After his brutal loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa last year, ‘Chaos’ stayed completely inactive, and with the division moving fast without him, many wondered if Covington had quietly retired.

Leon Edwards News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Leon Edwards finally breaks silence after suffering his first knockout loss at UFC 322

Leon Edwards finally breaks silence after suffering his first knockout loss at UFC 322

The former UFC welterweight champion has posted a short message on social media. At UFC 322, Leon Edwards was knocked out by Carlos Prates in devastating fashion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4
Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo retired after defending the 135 lbs belt against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020. Now, five years later, the former two-division champion prepares to ride into the sunset once again at UFC 323 on December 6th.

Colby Covington News / HITC / December 4
After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

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

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 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.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Doctor details ‘worst-case scenario’ that could keep Tom Aspinall sidelined for ‘quite some time’

Doctor details ‘worst-case scenario’ that could keep Tom Aspinall sidelined for ‘quite some time’

Doctor Brian Sutterer has shared his thoughts on Tom Aspinall’s ongoing eye issues. The heavyweight champion was unable to continue after being poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

Dana White News / HITC / December 4
Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 contender echoes stance he absolutely ‘hates

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 contender echoes stance he absolutely ‘hates

One of the UFC’s rising lightweights aren’t eager to step in against a particular contender anytime soon. UFC 323, set for this Saturday, features two reigning champions, several hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders all stepping into the Octagon.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Paddy Pimblett makes ‘100%’ guarantee about his UFC 324 title fight with Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett makes ‘100%’ guarantee about his UFC 324 title fight with Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett says the UFC judges can head home early on January 24. ‘The Baddy’ will face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 4

Former champion gives his UFC 323 main event prediction

Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili captured the 135-pound title by defeating Sean O'Malley in September 2024. He's defended the belt three times this

Tom Aspinall News / FirstSportz / December 4
'Injection in Eyeball' – Tom Aspinall Reveals Timeline on When He’ll Return to UFC

'Injection in Eyeball' – Tom Aspinall Reveals Timeline on When He’ll Return to UFC

Tom Aspinall fought Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in a heavyweight title bout that unexpectedly ended after an accidental poke. The British champion was unable to continue following the incident, which forced the officials to stop the highly anticipated championship fight immediately.

Merab Dvalishvili News / FirstSportz / December 4
Watch:: ‘Drained’ Merab Dvalishvili Talks About Tough Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 323 to Create History

Watch:: ‘Drained’ Merab Dvalishvili Talks About Tough Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 323 to Create History

Merab Dvalishvili has established himself as one of the most dominant champions of the modern bantamweight era, extending his run through consistent high-level performances.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 3

UFC fan favorite aims to end losing skid against towering KO artist at UFC 325

Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira have reportedly agreed to meet at UFC 325 in a clash between hard-hitting heavyweights. The UFC’s new era with Paramount will officially kick off with UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas, NV, and the following week the promotion returns to Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for UFC 325.

Alexandre Pantoja News / BoxingNews.com / December 3
UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips

The co-main event of UFC 323 presents reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja against surging prospect Joshua Van. Pantoja (30-5) has established himself as one of the most complete flyweights ever to hold the belt.

Dana White News / Dice City Sports / December 2
Dana White Weighs Eye-Poke Fallout: 'Harder Penalties' May Be Only Answer

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?

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 1
Charles Oliveira: Max Holloway rematch won't be in January but 'will happen'

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 / Dice City Sports / December 1
Arman Tsarukyan Blindsided as UFC Books Pimblett–Gaethje Interim Title Fight: 'Nobody on My Level'

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.

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