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On YouTubeMMA 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 / Bloody Elbow / December 19
UFC legend reveals why he turned down Anderson Silva fight before Tyron Woodley stepped in
Anderson Silva was lined up to face a different opponent on December 19. Later today, Silva will face fellow former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in his fourth professional boxing bout since stepping away from MMA in 2020.
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley Odds And Prediction
A pair of Jake Paul's former opponents meet on the undercard of his next fight when former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva faces former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 19
Islam Makhachev warned that he’s taking a ‘big step up in competition’ by pursuing Kamaru Usman fight
Kamaru Usman’s former rival believes that the welterweight champion could be making a mistake. Islam Makhachev has remained firm that Usman is the opponent that he wants to face next in his first defense of the 170 pound title.
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.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 19
Jorge Masvidal Calls Out Dana White’s Double Standard With Arman Tsarukyan-Conor McGregor Comparison
Dana White hit the brakes hard when Arman Tsarukyan called out for a title shot from the Octagon after his dominant, statement-worthy win against Dan Hooker in Qatar on November 22nd.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 19
Paddy Pimblett Drags Arman Tsaurkyan’s Wealthy Family to Continue Beef With Lightweight Star
It is no secret that Arman Tsarukyan is regarded as one of the wealthiest fighters on the current UFC roster. Much of that wealth is commonly attributed to his father, Armenian business tycoon Nairi Tsarukyan.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19
Anderson Silva Has ‘No Beef’ With Dana White
Former UFC Middleweight Champion and Hall of Famer Anderson Silva says he has no ‘beef’ with UFC CEO Dana White, stating he never took things personally.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19
Holm Addresses Talk Of A Rousey Rematch – ‘The Offer Still Stands’
Holly Holm wants to rematch Ronda Rousey if the fighter is offered to her. Despite the potential for an MMA rematch, Holm is focused on boxing. She will face Stephanie Han for the WBA Lightweight Title on January 3, 2026.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA Weekly / December 18
Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate stripped of PFL title after doping violation
Anti-doping agencies are working hard to crack down on drug cheats trying to gain an advantage over their opponents. Anybody from the pinnacle of the sport to the regional scene can be found guilty of consuming performance-enhancing drugs, and that was the case for Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate, Movlid Khaybulaev, earlier this week.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / December 18
Joe Rogan recalls UFC star taking his mic to deliver the ‘greatest post-fight speech of all time’
Joe Rogan recently relived what he believes is the best post-fight speech in MMA history. The legendary commentator has had a front-row seat for some of the most epic UFC moments of all time.
Reinier de Ridder and Paulo Costa reportedly added to stacked Holloway–Oliveira 2 card
UFC 326 is shaping up to feature two notable middleweight matchups, according to reports. Max Holloway is already scheduled to defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira on March 7 in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 18
Conor McGregor ally hits out after failed drug test involving Khabib’s teammate
Movlid Khaybulaev has been suspended from MMA for a year after failing a drug test. The featherweight champion provided an in-competition sample that came back positive for recombinant erythropoietin on the same day he claimed his $500,000 title win over Jesus Pinedo, securing a submission in the fifth round.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 18
Arman Tsarukyan’s MMA instincts spark brief chaos as BJJ title bout is halted by mid-fight foul
Arman Tsarukyan has ended 2025 by winning a belt, but it’s not the one he wanted. The Armenian MMA fighter was supposed to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title in January.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 18
Chael Sonnen Claims Having ‘Same’ Situation With Dana White as Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou’s standing in combat sports has shifted in recent years, moving from being regarded as one of the most dominant heavyweights to facing increased scrutiny.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 18
Francis Ngannou gives his prediction for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou knows firsthand exactly how dangerous former two-time heavyweight boxing titleholder Anthony Joshua is.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 17
If Ronda Rousey returns, Holly Holm wants to be the opponent
The biggest moment of Holly Holm's fighting career came on Nov. 15, 2015 when she abruptly ended the UFC women's bantamweight championship reign of Ronda Rousey with a head kick heard around the world.
Joshua Van News / MMA on SI / December 17
Is Joshua Van’s next fight set after last UFC rankings update of 2025?
The final UFC event of the year didn’t feature much ranked action, but it may have decided the first challenger for new UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van.
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 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 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.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 15
Alex Pereira Leaks UFC White House News, Will He Fight Jon Jones?
The UFC is poised to make history in 2026 with an unprecedented event staged on the front lawn of the White House. For reigning UFC light heavyweight champion
Ilia Topuria News / Field Level Media / December 15
UFC's undefeated Ilia Topuria: Must 'step away' to defend reputation, not title
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained his absence from the UFC 324 title bout on Monday, alleging he's addressing an extortion attempt and will return to the cage at the appropriate time.
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