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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains Why He’ll 'Never' Be Friends With Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje
In a sport built on respect, can a champion ever truly be friends with the men he’s conquered? Over the years, Khabib Nurmagomedov went on to beat 29 opponents, including elite names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Arman Tsarukyan Speculates Paramount’s Role in Paddy Pimblett Getting UFC Title Shot Over Him
Are Dana White & Co. favoring certain fighters over Russian competitors? That’s the question MMA fans are debating, and Arman Tsarukyan has now joined the conversation.
Francis Ngannou News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Eddie Hall names his price to fight Francis Ngannou after previously ruling out matchup
Eddie Hall has revealed how much money he wants to fight Francis Ngannou. The former ‘World’s Strongest Man’ won his MMA debut by knockout in April. Eddie Hall stopped Mariusz Pudzianowski, a fellow strongman legend, in 30 seconds at KSW 105.
Devastating UFC knockout artists reportedly set to fight in Miami at UFC 327
Top-ranked light heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker are reportedly set to meet in the first fight confirmed for UFC 327. With 2026
Holly Holm News / MyMMANews / December 30
Undefeated Champion vs. Legend: Stephanie Han Defends WBA Lightweight Title Against Holly Holm on January 3 
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Women’s boxing kicks off 2026 with a blockbuster co-main event The post Undefeated Champion vs. Legend: Stephanie Han Defends WBA Lightweight Title Against Holly Holm on January 3 first appeared on My MMA News.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
UFC legend urges Fighter of the Year contender to push against the one thing that’s holding them back
One fighter may have gone under the radar despite having an incredibly successful 2025. Tom Aspinall may have named Ilia Topuria as his UFC Fighter of the Year, but the lightweight champion wasn’t the consensus pick among fans.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Chuck Liddell overcame 2 major injuries to KO rival and set UFC record that Brock Lesnar broke
Chuck Liddell was the first UFC superstar, and the numbers prove it. The MMA legend put himself in the pay-per-view history books on December 30, 2006.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Ilia Topuria Has Justin Gaethje 'Scared' Before UFC 324
Ilia Topuria said in a statement that he’s dealing with an alleged extortion attempt involving threats to spread ‘false’ domestic abuse claims, which he says he has reported to authorities in Spain.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Arman Tsarukyan vs Shara Magomedov: Grappling match between UFC stars ends in shock result
Two current UFC stars faced off in a submission-only grappling match. Arman Tsarukyan may be focused on the UFC lightweight title but he’s still keeping himself busy by competing in other rulesets.
MMA star teases return after having UFC debut spoiled by one of 2025's best knockouts
Aaron Pico looks to be gearing up for a return after his UFC debut ended in one of the most brutal knockouts of 2025. With RIZIN’s annual New Year's card
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Justin Gaethje reveals disappointing aspect of last fight led to his title shot or retire mentality
Justin Gaethje’s bold decision to wait paid off for him in an unexpected way. Gaethje and his team are preparing for UFC 324 next month where he will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / December 30
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall sets clear plan for return fight after eye surgeries
He’s not back to training yet, but there’s no doubt in Tom Aspinall’s mind that he wants to run things back with Ciryl Gane when he returns to the UFC Octagon.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA on SI / December 30
UFC legend criticizes the UFC for only wanting one specific type of MMA fighter
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov believes some MMA fighters are missing out on opportunities in the United States because they let their fights do the talking.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30
Daniel Cormier: 'They’re Already Getting More Money'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier says a major financial shift is already underway for fighters and he insists it’s a fact, not a theory.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Khabib Nurmagomedov criticises the UFC for a recent ‘change in politics’ that he claims ‘isn’t fair’
Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t happy with the UFC for their recent change in politics regarding signing and cutting fighters. Since Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s retirement from the sport in 2020, several things have changed, especially in the UFC.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Justin Gaethje’s coach explains ‘unique situation’ that put dent in UFC 324 fight camp
During his UFC 324 fight camp, Justin Gaethje has had to navigate through a quite ‘unique situation’. On January 24, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will compete in the first main event of the new UFC era when they clash at UFC 324 for the interim lightweight title.
Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Israel Adesanya: 'My career is going to end in the UFC'
Combat sports has seen several former UFC fighters transition into boxing once their mixed martial arts career is over. Former UFC champions Anderson
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Tom Aspinall proposes radical plan to deal with fouls in MMA
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall sits on the sidelines recovering from a brutal double eye poke from his UFC 321 title bout against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane.
Robert Whittaker News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Robert Whittaker considering moving up to the light heavyweight division in 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in 11 years. "The Reaper" last fought in July, dropping a split decision to Reinier de Ridder in the UFC on ABC 9 main event.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Valentina Shevchenko Urged to Issue Dana White an Ultimatum After Best Female Fighter of 2025 Win
Valentina Shevchenko‘s 2025 didn’t feel particularly loud. There were no viral outbursts, manufactured rivalries, or frantic attempts for attention. Instead, it was a year based on something harder to market but far more difficult to sustain: control.
Israel Adesanya News / EssentiallySports / December 30
'Nothing Lasts Forever': Israel Adesanya Opens Up on Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
Even the most powerful individuals in combat sports have moments when they sound like your everyday people rather than champions. Israel Adesanya‘s recent conversation in Thailand had this very tone.
Don Frye News / BoxingNews.com / December 30
UFC Legend Don Frye Hospitalized With Heart Complications
UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye was hospitalized due to serious cardiovascular complications, specifically a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The 60-year-old
Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Gives Eye Opening Update
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is still dealing with lingering eye issues months after his controversial no-contest with Ciryl Gane and the road back to full health is proving longer than expected.
Michael Page News / Dice City Sports / December 28
Michael ‘Venom’ Page Disappearing Act At 170 Is Still A Mystery
After a standout 2025 campaign, Michael Page has a pretty good sense of when he’ll be back in action. The problem is everything else. Page doesn’t know who he’ll be fighting and he doesn’t even know what weight class the bout will take place in.
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