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Ilia Topuria fires warning at Khabib Nurmagomedov in bold message to Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria fires warning at Khabib Nurmagomedov in bold message to Islam Makhachev

Even though he has stepped away from the octagon for a while, Ilia Topuria is not letting up on his back-and-forth with Islam Makhachev and his camp. Dana White recently confirmed that Topuria is taking a break to address some personal issues.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 22

Ilia Topuria’s time off questioned by rivals after Khabib Nurmagomedov and Arman Tsarukyan comments

Ilia Topuria’s recent comments have received responses from his rivals. The UFC lightweight champion has achieved a lot inside the Octagon in a short amount of time.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 22

UFC star claims Dana White told him he’d get a title shot if he hit one target in his last fight

A UFC contender had one goal in mind heading into his last fight after speaking to the boss. Islam Makhachev was contacted by the UFC about fighting in January before the opportunity to make a quick turnaround was denied.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 22
Arman Tsarukyan Seemingly Calls Ilia Topuria a Hypocrite Amid 'Family Issues'

Arman Tsarukyan Seemingly Calls Ilia Topuria a Hypocrite Amid 'Family Issues'

Ilia Topuria appears intent on spoiling Arman Tsarukyan’s holiday cheer. The Armenian-Russian fighter stopped Dan Hooker a month ago, then added another win at ACBJJ 20 days later.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 22
Arman Tsarukyan Given Unexpected Blueprint to Beat Islam Makhachev in Potential Rematch

Arman Tsarukyan Given Unexpected Blueprint to Beat Islam Makhachev in Potential Rematch

“It was one of the hardest fights, of course, but it’s not the toughest fight,” Islam Makhachev said about his first fight with Arman Tsarukyan back in 2019.

Brian Ortega News / Stadium Rant / December 22
Can Brian Ortega Become A Contender At Lightweight?

Can Brian Ortega Become A Contender At Lightweight?

Brian Ortega is beginning a new chapter in his MMA career. At UFC 326 in March, the former two-time featherweight challenger makes his 155-lb. debut in a rematch against Renato Moicano.

Ilia Topuria News / Dice City Sports / December 21
Ilia Topuria: 'You’ll Still Have to Deal With the Real Champion'

Ilia Topuria: 'You’ll Still Have to Deal With the Real Champion'

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria may be sidelined as he works through personal matters, but he isn’t losing sleep over the promotion’s decision to crown an interim champion in his absence.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 21
Ilia Topuria Supports Dana White Snubbing Arman Tsarukyan in X-Rated Rant

Ilia Topuria Supports Dana White Snubbing Arman Tsarukyan in X-Rated Rant

Arman Tsarukyan’s dream of fighting for the 155 lbs title just got even more difficult. First, UFC CEO Dana White made it very clear that the Armenian still needs to work his way up.

MMA 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

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 / EssentiallySports / December 21
Charles Oliveira Catches a Stray as Ex-UFC Champion Hails Islam Makhachev’s Dominance

Charles Oliveira Catches a Stray as Ex-UFC Champion Hails Islam Makhachev’s Dominance

The lightweight debate never really cools down. It only waits for the next spark. This time, it wasn’t a fight announcement or a heated press exchange, but rather an old training-room memory about former LW and current WW champ Islam Makhachev that reignited a familiar argument about levels at the pinnacle of MMA grappling.

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

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: 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.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 20
Anderson Silva Stops Tyron Woodley at 50 Years Old, Scores Second-Round TKO in Miami

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.

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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 / BoxingNews.com / December 19

Silva Stops Woodley In A Brutal Stoppage

Anderson Silva stopped Tyron Woodley in just two rounds during their cruiserweight clash, as you can see how the fight played out live.  Silva remains one of the most successful MMA-to-boxing converts in history.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 19

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'

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 19
UFC legend Anderson Silva shares puzzling response regarding Dana White relationship

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.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / December 19
Ex-middleweight champion hits out at Tom Aspinall after UFC 321 no-contest controversy

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 19

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 / MMA Weekly / December 18
Francis Ngannou gives his prediction for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

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.

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