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UFC Vegas 112 Quietly Breaks Major Tradition Tied to Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, and Ilia Topuria

UFC Vegas 112 Quietly Breaks Major Tradition Tied to Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, and Ilia Topuria

For years, UFC fans have known the rule: the higher-ranked fighter gets the red corner. But, at the UFC Vegas 112, this long-standing tradition – one that had only been broken a few times before – was violated.  In the last ESPN event, the women’s bantamweight fight between Luana Santos and Mellissa Cornden saw this rule broken.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14
Manel Kape Makes Case for Title Shot After UFC Vegas 112 Win, Matches Ilia Topuria’s Record

Manel Kape Makes Case for Title Shot After UFC Vegas 112 Win, Matches Ilia Topuria’s Record

Dana White & Co. are reportedly exploring venues in Japan for a long-awaited promotional debut next year. They have plans to center the event around a flyweight title clash between champion Joshua Van and Japanese standout Tatsuro Taira, a matchup seen as a major commercial draw in the region.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 14
Paddy Pimblett thinks he may not even have to beat Ilia Topuria to become undisputed UFC champion

Paddy Pimblett thinks he may not even have to beat Ilia Topuria to become undisputed UFC champion

Paddy Pimblett sees more than one path to the lightweight throne. The No. 5-ranked contender at 155 pounds is currently preparing for his shot at claiming the interim crown at UFC 324 in January.

Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / December 14
Russian Friend Leaks More Footage From Conor McGregor’s Secret Wedding With a Caption That Raises Eyebrows

Russian Friend Leaks More Footage From Conor McGregor’s Secret Wedding With a Caption That Raises Eyebrows

‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor, for a long time, has thrived on spectacle, from his Octagon exploits to successful business ventures. But the recent images and video clips of his secret wedding with longtime partner Dee Devlin have caught many people off guard.

MMA News / HITC / December 14
Jon Jones shares honest take on Nate Diaz, dismissing his ‘gangster’ image

Jon Jones shares honest take on Nate Diaz, dismissing his ‘gangster’ image

Even though Nate Diaz built a reputation around being a gangster, Jon Jones has raised doubts about that persona. Diaz’s image as a tough guy helped him build one of the strongest followings in MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 14
‘Not a gangster’… Jon Jones shares his verdict on UFC legend Nate Diaz

‘Not a gangster’… Jon Jones shares his verdict on UFC legend Nate Diaz

Despite portraying a gangster personality online to the fans, Jon Jones has questioned the persona of Nate Diaz. Throughout his time in the UFC, Nate Diaz portrayed a gangster personality and because of that, he became extremely popular amongst the fanbase.

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.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 14
Dana White Issues Gruesome Injury Update After UFC Vegas 112 Fighter Left With Nasty Cut

Dana White Issues Gruesome Injury Update After UFC Vegas 112 Fighter Left With Nasty Cut

While everything went according to plan for Steven Asplund in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 112, the same could not be said for his opponent, Sean Sharaf.

Cris Cyborg News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Cyborg Submits Collins To Retain Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg retained her PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship by submitting Sara Collins in the co-main event of PFL Lyon in the third round. The fight was competitive, with Collins staying resolute until Cyborg’s class ultimately showed.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Diaz Targeting Pimblett Fight

Nate Diaz has said he wants to fight Paddy Pimblett in 2026. Diaz has not competed since his 2024 boxing match against Jorge Masvidal, where he secured a majority decision victory to avenge his defeat at UFC 244 in 2019.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14
UFC Announces Multiple Card Shake-Up During Vegas 112 Live Broadcast

UFC Announces Multiple Card Shake-Up During Vegas 112 Live Broadcast

Dana White has seen it all in the fight game as a promoter, and he knows that his plans can fall apart at any given moment. That’s exactly what happened with the UFC Vegas 112 card.

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Michael Bisping News / Bloody Elbow / December 13

UFC star who once weighed 525lbs leaves Michael Bisping covered in blood after debut KO

Michael Bisping thought his days of getting bloody in the Octagon were over. The former UFC middleweight champion officially retired from the sport of MMA in 2018.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 13
Dana White told to sign Jon Jones protege and ‘loan him out’ to fight Francis Ngannou in PFL

Dana White told to sign Jon Jones protege and ‘loan him out’ to fight Francis Ngannou in PFL

A UFC legend thinks he has identified the perfect opponent for Francis Ngannou. ‘The Predator’ has not entered the cage since October 2024, when Ngannou tore through Renan Ferreira to make a successful debut under the PFL banner.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 13

UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape live results and analytics

The final UFC event of the year, UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape, takes place tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event is headlined by a flyweight bout between former title challenger and No.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 13
Cris Cyborg eyes Dakota Ditcheva as retirement fight opponent after PFL featherweight title win

Cris Cyborg eyes Dakota Ditcheva as retirement fight opponent after PFL featherweight title win

Cris Cyborg wants one more big MMA fight before she ends her legendary career. The WMMA icon squared off against 6-0 Sara Collins in the PFL Lyon co-main event on Saturday night.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 13
Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub Defended as Arman Tsarukyan Given Condition for Title Shot

Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub Defended as Arman Tsarukyan Given Condition for Title Shot

Dana White stunned the entire MMA world by announcing the UFC 324 headliner on Thanksgiving Day. During the Chiefs vs Cowboys game, UFC boss unveiled Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title, with the winner guaranteed to face the champ Ilia Topuria in the future.

Geoff Neal News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 13
Kevin Holland vs. Geoff Neal set for UFC Houston showdown on February 21st

Kevin Holland vs. Geoff Neal set for UFC Houston showdown on February 21st

The UFC is coming home to Houston, and two of Texas’ finest will collide in a high-stakes welterweight battle. Kevin Holland and Geoff Neal are officially set to square off on February 21 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas — a matchup that promises fireworks for local fans and potential movement in the 170-pound division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 13
Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev set to headline UFC Mexico on February 28th

Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev set to headline UFC Mexico on February 28th

UFC Mexico just got its main event—and it’s an absolute banger. Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will make his long-awaited homecoming on February 28th, taking on surging contender Asu Almabayev in a five-round showdown that could reshape the future of the 125-pound division.

Francis Ngannou News / Stadium Rant / December 12
The PFL Desperately Needs Francis Ngannou To Return, But Will He?

The PFL Desperately Needs Francis Ngannou To Return, But Will He?

This Saturday, the PFL has its final big event of 2025 in Lyon, France. In the main event, Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira compete for the inaugural heavyweight title.

MMA News / HITC / December 12
Dan Hardy pours cold water on Dakota Ditcheva UFC speculation

Dan Hardy pours cold water on Dakota Ditcheva UFC speculation

There’s been plenty of discussion lately about how the UFC might be able to bring in a top fighter who isn’t currently on their roster. Over the past year, we’ve seen several fighters from Bellator and PFL make their way into the Octagon, with mixed results.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 12
Henry Cejudo Regrets Missing Out on Khabib Nurmagomedov-Style Ending to MMA Career

Henry Cejudo Regrets Missing Out on Khabib Nurmagomedov-Style Ending to MMA Career

UFC fighters hope to end their careers as decorated veterans with achievements that stand the test of time. Khabib Nurmagomedov managed that goal by leaving the sport undefeated and securing a rare perfect record.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 11
Khabib Nurmagomedov Warned Islam Makhachev About White House Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov Warned Islam Makhachev About White House Fight

This year, Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. After vacating his lightweight title, he dominated welterweight

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 11

Dana White doubles down on Francis Ngannou dismissal, thanks PFL for taking him

Amid the clear problems that remain with the UFC, Francis Ngannou wants to make a sensational return to the octagon for the White House card in June. With his contract about to expire with the PFL, nothing is stopping him signing back with his former promotion and rejoining the surging heavyweight division, aside from Dana White.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
Justin Gaethje Teases Surprise Grappling Plan for Paddy Pimblett: 'Maybe I’ll Sub Him'

Justin Gaethje Teases Surprise Grappling Plan for Paddy Pimblett: 'Maybe I’ll Sub Him'

Justin Gaethje may be the most reliable bonus-hunter in UFC history, but ahead of UFC 324 he’s hinting at a twist that nobody saw coming. “The Highlight” returns on Jan.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
Alexander Volkanovski Acknowledges Evloev Deserved UFC 325 Title Shot, Explains Why Diego Lopes Got the Rematch

Alexander Volkanovski Acknowledges Evloev Deserved UFC 325 Title Shot, Explains Why Diego Lopes Got the Rematch

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski understands why many were surprised when the UFC announced that he would defend his title in a rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325  including the champion himself.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

The UFC’s first international event of 2026 continues to take shape, with multiple high-profile lightweight matchups added to UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streaming globally on Paramount+.

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