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Jon Jones takes sly dig at Khabib Nurmagomedov amid ongoing feud with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones takes sly dig at Khabib Nurmagomedov amid ongoing feud with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have reignited their long-standing rivalry, with Jones now pulling in one of Cormier’s old training partners. The two light heavyweight legends had one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history, both inside and outside the Octagon.

MMA News / HITC / December 2
Why Kayla Harrison is concerned Amanda Nunes may not make weight for UFC 324 Title Fight

Why Kayla Harrison is concerned Amanda Nunes may not make weight for UFC 324 Title Fight

Kayla Harrison has one big worry ahead of her UFC 324 super fight which will see her defend her title for the first time. Kayla Harrison should be heading into UFC 324 focused solely on defending her bantamweight belt for the first time.

Dana White News / HITC / December 2
Dana White revives fan-favourite UFC format to ignite multibillion-dollar Paramount+ deal

Dana White revives fan-favourite UFC format to ignite multibillion-dollar Paramount+ deal

UFC is reviving a familiar format this week as it looks ahead to what could be the most significant year in its history. Following next weekend’s card in Las Vegas, the promotion is set for a break of more than a month, marking the transition from ESPN to their new $7.7billion deal with Paramount+.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
Sean O’Malley admits to ‘falling off hard’ after finding out his UFC 324 fight placement

Sean O’Malley admits to ‘falling off hard’ after finding out his UFC 324 fight placement

With UFC 324 being the event that kicks off the promotion’s new deal with Paramount, there are several familiar faces throughout the card. Last week, UFC boss Dana White finally announced the UFC 324 card that will kick off the promotion’s new broadcast deal with Paramount, beginning a new era in the sport.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 2
Tom Aspinall says fight with Ciryl Gane was going as planned before eye pokes

Tom Aspinall says fight with Ciryl Gane was going as planned before eye pokes

Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's first title defense as the undisputed titleholder didn't go as planned.  The British bomber entered the octagon in Abu Dhabi on Oct.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 2
Michael Chandler Confirms Conor McGregor Fight Signed and Sealed for White House Event

Michael Chandler Confirms Conor McGregor Fight Signed and Sealed for White House Event

After years away from the Octagon, former UFC double champion Conor McGregor is finally eyeing a massive comeback in 2026, just in time for the historic UFC White House event.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 2
Dana White will bring back popular UFC format to launch $7.7billion Paramount+ deal this Friday

Dana White will bring back popular UFC format to launch $7.7billion Paramount+ deal this Friday

Dana White is bringing back a classic UFC staple this week to launch arguably the biggest year in company history. When next weekend’s UFC Vegas event is over, the promotion will go over a month without an event as they prepare for the transition from ESPN to their $7.7billion Paramount+ deal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 1
Tony Ferguson fought Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje – here’s who he’s backing at UFC324

Tony Ferguson fought Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje – here’s who he’s backing at UFC324

Tony Ferguson is perhaps the best man to tell you who to pick in the interim lightweight title main event of UFC 324. Former interim lightweight champion Ferguson fought Justin Gaethje at the beginning of the pandemic, losing that fight by TKO in the fifth.

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 / Bloody Elbow / December 1
Jon Jones drags Khabib Nurmagomedov into his bitter feud with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones drags Khabib Nurmagomedov into his bitter feud with Daniel Cormier

The feud between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier continues to rage on, and now Jones has dragged in one of Cormier’s longtime teammates. The pair of UFC light heavyweight legends were involved in one of, if not the, biggest rivalry in the sport’s history, having clashed both inside and outside of the Octagon.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Sean O’Malley Shares His Take on Ilia Topuria’s Divorce Rumors

Sean O’Malley Shares His Take on Ilia Topuria’s Divorce Rumors

A top UFC champion’s divorce rumors unexpectedly became a topic on O’Malley’s show. Sean O’Malley shared sympathy and personal perspective while preparing for UFC 324.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / December 1
Tom Aspinall promises major change in UFC comeback after horror eye injury

Tom Aspinall promises major change in UFC comeback after horror eye injury

Tom Aspinall has vowed to make a big change when he has recovered from the injury he suffered at UFC 321. The hard-hitting heavyweight champion was poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane when the pair squared off in Abu Dhabi back in October, and has been struggling with his vision ever since.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 1
Ronda Rousey to Reportedly Box Conor McGregor-Backed Icon Despite Concussion Scare

Ronda Rousey to Reportedly Box Conor McGregor-Backed Icon Despite Concussion Scare

The mystery surrounding Ronda Rousey’s return has finally come to light, and it involves Conor McGregor. The former UFC champion has kept the MMA world buzzing for months, ever since she hinted on social media that she might step back into the fight game.

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.

Joe Rogan News / EssentiallySports / December 1
Joe Rogan Called 'Shell Of His Former Self' After Latest Remarks On Climate Change

Joe Rogan Called 'Shell Of His Former Self' After Latest Remarks On Climate Change

Increased carbon dioxide equates to a green society. These are not our words, but the illustrious podcaster Joe Rogan‘s. Often known for his commentary on the UFC, Rogan has built an extensive platform on credibility and trust.

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Charles Oliveira gives new insight into targeted date for BMF bout with Max Holloway

Charles Oliveira gives new insight into targeted date for BMF bout with Max Holloway

After an emotional victory in Rio, Charles Oliveira disclosed his ambition for a BMF title bout against Max Holloway. Last October, Oliveira made his return to the Octagon in Rio, where he picked up a second-round win over Mateusz Gamrot.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 1

UFC Champion Smells Pizza While Cutting Weight for UFC 323 Fight

Merab Dvalishvili posted video of himself smelling pizza during his weight cut for UFC 323 He defends his bantamweight title against Petr Yan on Saturday

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 1

Ariel Helwani Calls Out UFC 324: “Bogus Fight” Sparks Matchmaking Controversy

UFC 324 will feature an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett despite top-ranked Arman Tsarukyan being available Ariel

Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA on SI / December 1
Merab Dvalishvili shows off bizarre weight cutting hack before UFC 323 title fight

Merab Dvalishvili shows off bizarre weight cutting hack before UFC 323 title fight

UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili doesn’t mind confronting the temptation of junk food head-on during the final stretch of his weight cut for UFC 323.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 1
UFC 323 – Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 323 – Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira: Preview & Betting Tips

On a night when the flyweight title is on the line, Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira meet in a pivotal clash that could determine the next man to challenge for UFC gold at UFC 323.

Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / November 30
Tom Aspinall Releases Medical Diagnosis After UFC 321 Eye Injury

Tom Aspinall Releases Medical Diagnosis After UFC 321 Eye Injury

After more than a month of silence following the controversial ending of his first heavyweight title defense, UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has finally broken his silence and the medical report he released is far more serious than many skeptics expected.

Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / November 30
Ilia Topuria Trolls a Top Contender in a Viral Post

Ilia Topuria Trolls a Top Contender in a Viral Post

A top UFC star announces he’s stepping away temporarily. A viral post sparks new discussion around potential matchups. A playful dance turns into a pointed jab at a top contender.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 30
Dana White’s Polarizing Decision to Book Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje Defended by UFC Legend

Dana White’s Polarizing Decision to Book Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje Defended by UFC Legend

UFC CEO Dana White‘s recent announcement for UFC 324 has stirred conversation about who deserves a shot at the interim lightweight belt. At the center of the debate is Arman Tsarukyan, a top-ranked lightweight contender who many believed would be next in line.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 29
Diego Lopes Fires Back At Critics After Shock Volkanovski Rematch Booking

Diego Lopes Fires Back At Critics After Shock Volkanovski Rematch Booking

Diego Lopes is smiling his way straight into a second crack at UFC gold and he has zero time for anyone complaining about it. On Thursday, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Lopes will challenge featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 325 on Jan.

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