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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 21
Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett surprisingly agree on Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC spot
Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria finally finding common ground will not have been on most fans bingo cards to close out 2025. The lightweight duo are bitter rivals, dating back years to even before Pimblett’s tenure in the UFC.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 21
Ilia Topuria threatens Khabib Nurmagomedov in latest message to Islam Makhachev and team
Despite taking a hiatus from the UFC, Ilia Topuria has sent another warning message to Islam Makhachev and his team. Not long ago, it was announced by UFC boss Dana White that lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is taking some time out from the sport to deal with ongoing personal matters.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 21
Pimblett Reponds To Topuria’s Comments – ‘I Still Hate Him’
Paddy Pimblett recently offered support for Ilia Topuria during the lightweight champion’s personal struggles, but he was quick to shoot down rumors that the “beef” has been squashed.
Andrei Arlovski Gets Into Concourse Brawl With YouTuber Jack Doherty’s Entourage at Joshua–Paul Event
When keeping it real goes wrong, you might find yourself throwing hands with a former UFC heavyweight champion. A brief but chaotic brawl broke out Friday night during the Jake Paul vs.
Tony Ferguson News / MMA Weekly / December 20
Andrew Tate battered and bloodied, Tony Ferguson wins again at Misfits Mania
Chase DeMoor played spoiler as heavy favorite Andrew Tate was brushed aside during their six-round affair for the Misfits heavyweight title. Also competing on the card was former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, who tasted victory again in his second outing in the ring.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 20
Jorge Masvidal: Kamaru Usman Is the 'Most Dangerous Fight' for Islam Makhachev at Welterweight
Jorge Masvidal isn’t siding with most of today’s welterweight contenders he believes Kamaru Usman should absolutely be in the title conversation, and that the former dominant champion represents the toughest possible matchup for Islam Makhachev at 170 pounds.
Paddy Pimblett launches blunt attack on Arman Tsarukyan and brands him ‘lucky’
Paddy Pimblett does not share the view that Arman Tsarukyan has been hard done by. Even though he holds the top spot in the lightweight division, Tsarukyan has kept himself active with grappling competitions rather than MMA fights.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 20
Anderson Silva Stops Tyron Woodley at 50 Years Old, Scores Second-Round TKO in Miami
MIAMI — Even at age 50, Anderson Silva still carries the kind of power that ends fights quickly and on Friday night, he reminded the world of it. Silva needed less than two rounds to stop former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, earning a TKO at 1:33 of Round 2 on the undercard of the Jake Paul vs.
Anderson Silva News / MyMMANews / December 20
Anderson Silva to become a police officer 
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva recorded a second-round TKO win over former UFC welterweight The post Anderson Silva to become a police officer first appeared on My MMA News.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 20
Daniel Cormier Shares Positive Update on Best Friend Cain Velasquez’s Homecoming
This week, the MMA world celebrated as former UFC champion Cain Velasquez received a positive update on his parole, which could now bring him home sooner than expected.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 20
Watch: 50-Year-Old Anderson Silva Leaves Tyron Woodley Crawling on Floor in Stunning Boxing Match
Anderson Silva is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in combat sports history, known for his creativity, timing, and fluid movement. His unorthodox approach to striking consistently separated him from his peers.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 20
Legend Georges St-Pierre Name Drops Unbeatable #1 P4P Islam Makhachev’s Kryptonite
Islam Makhachev has steadily established himself as one of the most well-rounded fighters on the current UFC roster. Initially recognized for his Dagestani wrestling base, he has gradually added a refined striking game to his arsenal.
Silva drops Woodley, rolls to 2nd-round TKO win
Anderson Silva wobbled Tyron Woodley with a vicious uppercut before cruising to a stoppage victory in Round 2 of their boxing match Friday night in Miami.
Ex-UFC champ aims to snap losing streak on Holloway vs. Oliveira undercard at UFC 326
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt will attempt to snap a two-fight skid when he returns at UFC 326 next year. The last chapter of the promotion’s
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19
Paulo Costa Vs. Brunno Ferreira Breakdown
Paulo Costa will reportedly face Brunno Ferreira in a middleweight clash at UFC 326 on March 7 from Las Vegas. Costa enters the bout on a poor run of form, having won just one of his last three fights.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 19
Rampage Jackson: 'There's something wrong with Sean Strickland'
Sean Strickland is a strong candidate for the most controversial athlete on the UFC roster. Since having his first taste of the spotlight, Strickland has struggled to be anything other than questionable, and Rampage Jackson has now witnessed that firsthand.
UFC legend Anderson Silva shares puzzling response regarding Dana White relationship
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva seems to have left his UFC past behind him. Despite holding the middleweight title from October 2006 to July 2013, Silva has swiftly transitioned from the Octagon to the ring after hanging up his MMA gloves for the final time in 2020.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 19
Ben Askren Demands $1 Million for McGregor’s Teammate Beaten by Khabib’s PED-Positive Protege
On Wednesday, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate Movlid Khaybulaev made headlines after USADA suspended him for a year. Following a thorough review after his PFL 8 fight in August, the agency detected the presence of rEPO in the two-time PFL featherweight champion’s bloodstream.
Tom Aspinall News / HITC / December 19
Ex-middleweight champion hits out at Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 no-contest controversy
Sean Strickland has gone after Tom Aspinall completely unprovoked, firing shots at the UFC heavyweight champion. The ex-middleweight champ recently appeared on a livestream with Adin Ross.
Two more matchups reportedly added to first UFC Fight Night on Paramount
The first UFC Fight Night of 2026 and the Paramount era has reportedly been bolstered by a pair of high-profile women’s bouts. The UFC is currently on a lengthy break after the promotion’s 2025 schedule closed out last weekend with UFC Vegas 112, which saw Manel Kape stop former title challenger Brandon Royval in the final UFC fight on ESPN.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 19
Conor McGregor Amplifies Major Black Mark on Team Khabib Nurmagomedov Over Steroid Use
Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are two fighters whose rivalry defined a significant era in mixed martial arts. Their clash reshaped the lightweight division and extended beyond competition itself.
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