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On YouTubeMMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Which MMA Fighter Had A Poor 2025?
In 2025 is almost over, as we look at which MMA fighter had a poor year. While several prospects lost their undefeated records, two names stand out for the sheer magnitude of their decline.
Ben Askren News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Ben Askren Shares Outrage as YouTuber Nick Shirley Alleges Multi-Billion Dollar Minnesota Fraud
There are times when internet outrage does not feel manufactured; it spreads not because it is catchy, but because it strikes a chord with people. That’s what happened as a long YouTube video about potential fraud in Minnesota’s childcare system spread on social media.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Which MMA Fighter Had The Best 2025?
2025 is almost over in the MMA world, as we look at who had the best year. While several fighters had big runs, Merab Dvalishvili and Islam Makhachev had a strong year.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Will Pereira Vs. Gane Happen?
Joe Rogan has suggested that Alex Pereira could be making a move to heavyweight, with talk of a Ciryl Gane fight. Pereira is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, who stopped Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in their rematch to claim the title.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Ilia Topuria backed to achieve historic UFC first when he ends his hiatus by MMA legend
According to this ex-fighter, Ilia Topuria is not done collecting gold. Topuria became the tenth two-division champion in UFC history this past June, when he followed up a brief featherweight reign with an immediate lightweight title win.
UFC's Joe Rogan says Alex Pereira's next fight could be against former interim champ
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is fascinated by what's next for Alex Pereira, who regained his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in his rematch against Magomed Ankalaev in October at UFC 320.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Islam Makhachev Predicts a Grim UFC Return for Merab Dvalishvili
“Will Merab Dvalishvili get an immediate trilogy against newly crowned bantamweight champion Petr Yan? That’s the burning question among MMA fans. Earlier this month at UFC 323, Yan delivered a masterclass performance, snapping Dvalishvili’s 14-fight win streak and tying the rivalry by dethroning him in their rematch.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Is UFC Turning Into The 'Ultimate Entertainment Championship' For Paramount?
“Ultimate Fighting Entertainment.” This is how the fans are labeling the UFC since Dana White triggered the hardcore MMA fanbase with drab, boring on-paper fight announcements.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
UFC Middleweight Set to Fight Arman Tsarukyan Highlights Paramount’s Role in Dana White Snub
The MMA world is well aware of the strained relationship between Arman Tsarukyan and Dana White, and Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov has now weighed in. Ahead
Israel Adesanya News / Dice City Sports / December 27
Israel Adesanya Return: 'For me, it’s not about belts anymore.'
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t putting a date on his return to competition but he’s also not closing the door on another walk to the Octagon.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Islam Makhachev Shrugs Off His Own Teammate’s UFC Title Shot Over Revenge
At UFC 323, Petr Yan reclaimed the bantamweight throne by avenging his 2023 loss to Merab Dvalishvili at the final PPV event of the year. But even before ‘No Mercy’ could fully celebrate the win, Umar Nurmagomedov called him out on social media, setting the stage for a future title clash.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Tom Aspinall plans to retire much younger than Jon Jones did as he reveals surprising UFC exit plan
Tom Aspinall is planning an early retirement from MMA. The Englishman only recently started his reign as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, having had a stint as interim titleholder that broke records for its duration amid the uncertainty surrounding Jon Jones’ future.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Islam Makhachev Names One Thing Conor McGregor Does Better Than Ilia Topuria
“Without a doubt [I’d beat McGregor],” UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria didn’t mince words as he shared his confidence. It’s a bold claim, and one that Islam Makhachev is ready to dismantle with surgical precision, sharing his perspective on where both fighters stand.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Joe Rogan says 9-1 UFC prospect who is ‘built like a Greek god’ is the future
Joe Rogan is extremely high on this middleweight powerhouse. The longtime UFC color commentator has had a close view of some top prospects across his lengthy tenure cageside.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Conor McGregor drops huge hint that UFC White House return is booked against longtime rival
Conor McGregor’s return to action is seemingly imminent, and the Irish star has teased who it will take place against. 2025 marked the fourth year in a row that Conor McGregor has been out of action with his last fight having come against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Paulo Costa News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Paulo Costa Labeled a ‘Wimp’ in Opponent’s Fiery Response to UFC 326 Fight Cancellation
Former UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa is not unknown to criticism. And the reason for most of them has been the same. Brazilian fighter, Brunno Ferreira, was scheduled to fight ‘Borrachinha’ at UFC 326 on January 31.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
10 Fights in 2025 That Reminded Us Why We Love MMA
In 2024, UFC and MMA fans got to witness some really astonishing moments that left every combat sports lover jaw-dropped. From Max Holloway’s last-minute knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 to Alex Pereira putting on career-best performances, there were some unforgettable moments.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 27
Israel Adesanya Has Surprising Wish About Nemesis Alex Pereira’s Career
Israel Adesanya’s rivalry with Alex Pereira stands as one of the most technically layered arcs in modern combat sports. Spanning kickboxing and MMA, it consistently tested striking at the highest level.
MMA fans torch Volkanovski vs. Lopes title fight after UFC 325 poster reveal
The arrival of the official poster for UFC 325 encouraged some MMA fans to sound off on the card’s headlining rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
Dana White News / HITC / December 26
Dana White’s $2.5m UFC bonus decision left him frustrated for months after angry fallout
Dana White’s attempt at generosity didn’t exactly work out as planned. In the final months of the year, UFC president Dana White faced criticism for not awarding post-fight bonuses to some fighters who felt they deserved them.
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