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On YouTubeArman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 31
Arman Tsarukyan explains key difference between UFC fights and grappling matches amid regular sport switches
Arman Tsarukyan has had to all but take up a new fighting career as he waits for UFC bouts amid an exile of sorts from the promotion. Based purely on the merit of his wins, the Armenian has landed the number one contender spot at lightweight.
Daniel Cormier News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Daniel Cormier Declares MMA Team Era With 19 Champions Will Never Be Replicated Again
In MMA, the greatest of all time debate usually comes down to one thing: dominance. How many belts did a fighter win? Which elite opponents did they beat along the way?
Song Yadong News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Sean O’Malley Sparks Fan Concern Over UFC 324 Preparation Weeks Before Song Yadong Fight
Sean O’Malley is set to make his highly anticipated return at UFC 324 against the dangerous Song Yadong. On the first Paramount+ CBS card, ‘Suga’ will be looking to snap the two-fight skid handed to him by Merab Dvalishvili.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / December 31
Khabib Nurmagomedov recalls questioning the UFC after they asked him to make one change once he signed
Khabib Nurmagomedov recently aired some grievances regarding the UFC. Nurmagomedov didn’t always intend on being a professional fighter despite being one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / December 31
Arman Tsarukyan on Why He Won’t Grapple Islam Makhachev
It seems like everyone in the UFC wants a piece of Islam Makhachev these days, but actually getting into the ring with him is a whole different story—especially when we’re talking about grappling matches on the side.
Dominick Reyes News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 31
Dominick Reyes set to face Johnny Walker at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11
The light heavyweight division’s narrative is about to get another compelling chapter when Dominick Reyes squares off against Johnny Walker on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami for UFC 327.
Joe Rogan News / HITC / December 31
Joe Rogan points out the UFC post-fight speech that still stands above the rest
Recently, Joe Rogan looked back on what he considers the best post-fight speech in MMA history. Rogan has been front and centre for some of the biggest moments in UFC history, witnessing it all from just a few feet away.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Merab Dvalishvili Loses Henry Cejudo Support as He Backs Bitter Rival for 2025 Best Fighter
Merab Dvalishvili’s indomitable run in 2025 already uplifted him as one of the greatest bantamweights of all time. However, ‘The Machine’ could not step over that one mountain named Petr Yan at UFC 323, as the Russian snatched the Georgian of his glory in a heated rematch.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
The Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2025 UFC Season
2025 in the UFC has been a year of unprecedented highs and lows. Rapid title changes marked the year, in addition to the breaking out of a few prospects, and shocking losses that saw top contenders falling off their perch.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 31
Jon Jones’ former rivals set to meet in first reported matchup for UFC 327 in Miami
Two staples of the UFC’s light heavyweight division will collide for the first time. Joe Rogan has urged Dana White to book Jon Jones’s return for the White House event that will take place on June 14.
Lerone Murphy News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Lerone Murphy Recalls Being Shot in the Face in Near-Death Ordeal
Lerone Murphy is nicknamed ‘The Miracle’ for good reason. But do you know why he is called that? While long-time fans are well aware of the incident that
Rose Namajunas News / MMA Weekly / December 31
Rose Namajunas getting back in touch with her roots for UFC 324 training camp
Former two-time women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas was originally slated to face former flyweight titleholder Alexa Grasso at UFC 324, but Grasso was forced out of the bout due to injury. When the third-ranked Grasso fell out of the fight, No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Khabib Slams The UFC’s Signing Approach – ‘This Is Not Fair’
Ex-UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has slammed the UFC, accusing it of favoring trash talkers over fighters who are better skilled. Khabib expressed growing frustration over what he sees as a shift in how the UFC signs and keeps fighters.
Henry Cejudo News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Henry Cejudo To Headline RAF 6 Wrestling Event
Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo will headline a RAF 6 on February 28 at the Mullett Arena, subject to an opponent being announced.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Arman Tsarukyan Gives Brutally Honest Take on Islam Makhachev Grappling Match After Shara ‘Bullet’ Draw
There is a strange tension surrounding Arman Tsarukyan right now. He’s winning, staying active, and proving himself across several rule sets, yet the biggest fight associated with his name seems further away than ever.
Arman Tsarukyan News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Tsarukyan And Magomedov Battle To A Draw
Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov fought to a draw in the main event of Hype Fighting Championship, as neither fighter was able to get over the line.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Why UFC Pressured Him to Abandon His Name for ‘The Eagle’
The UFC and its fans have a love-hate relationship. While it’s undeniable how entertaining the promotion is, some of their decisions don’t sit well with the public, nor the fighters within it.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Justin Gaethje Makes Brutally Honest Confession About Ilia Topuria Ahead of Paddy Pimblett Fight at UFC 324
The buildup to UFC 324 has been strangely divided into two. On one side, there’s the explosive intensity of Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, a fight that sells itself solely on the striker vs.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains Why He’ll 'Never' Be Friends With Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje
In a sport built on respect, can a champion ever truly be friends with the men he’s conquered? Over the years, Khabib Nurmagomedov went on to beat 29 opponents, including elite names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Arman Tsarukyan Speculates Paramount’s Role in Paddy Pimblett Getting UFC Title Shot Over Him
Are Dana White & Co. favoring certain fighters over Russian competitors? That’s the question MMA fans are debating, and Arman Tsarukyan has now joined the conversation.
Devastating UFC knockout artists reportedly set to fight in Miami at UFC 327
Top-ranked light heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker are reportedly set to meet in the first fight confirmed for UFC 327. With 2026
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30
Daniel Cormier: 'They’re Already Getting More Money'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier says a major financial shift is already underway for fighters and he insists it’s a fact, not a theory.
Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Gives Eye Opening Update
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is still dealing with lingering eye issues months after his controversial no-contest with Ciryl Gane and the road back to full health is proving longer than expected.
Michael Page News / Dice City Sports / December 28
Michael ‘Venom’ Page Disappearing Act At 170 Is Still A Mystery
After a standout 2025 campaign, Michael Page has a pretty good sense of when he’ll be back in action. The problem is everything else. Page doesn’t know who he’ll be fighting and he doesn’t even know what weight class the bout will take place in.
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