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Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan

LAS VEGAS -- UFC 323, the promotion's final numbered event on the 2025 calendar, will be held in a familiar place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by a pair of title fights in which the champion enters as a decisive favorite against the challenger.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shut Down Islam Makhachev Quick Turn Around Fight in January 

A few weeks ago, Islam Makhachev made history by becoming the UFC welterweight champion after defeating Jack Della Maddalena. He became the eleventh fighter ever to hold belts in two different UFC weight classes, further strengthening his growing legendary reputation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5
Tom Aspinall warned to not ‘fight’ with Dana White by UFC legend who experienced a similar scenario

Tom Aspinall warned to not ‘fight’ with Dana White by UFC legend who experienced a similar scenario

Tom Aspinall aired some grievances when speaking for the first time since UFC 321. The UFC heavyweight champion recently posted his first video and did his first interview since the disappointing end to his title defense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5
Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?

Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

Dana White News / BoxingNews.com / December 5
Dana White’s UFC Commitment Questioned

Dana White’s UFC Commitment Questioned

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley has questioned Dana White’s enthusiasm, noting a lack of excitement when announcing the promotion’s first two major pay-per-view events for 2026.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5
Merab Dvalishvili Slams Petr Yan With Fierce Declaration as Trilogy-Talk Heats Up Ahead of UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili Slams Petr Yan With Fierce Declaration as Trilogy-Talk Heats Up Ahead of UFC 323

The UFC 323 media day was meant to be routine, with the champion on one side and the challenger on the other, both pretending they hadn’t watched their first fight a thousand times.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4
Hilarious Khabib Nurmagomedov–Tony Ferguson Phone Call Sparks Fight Demand

Hilarious Khabib Nurmagomedov–Tony Ferguson Phone Call Sparks Fight Demand

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have once again accomplished the impossible: they broke the internet without even entering a cage. A resurfaced recording

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4
Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey Make Views Clear on Female UFC Star’s Knockout of Male Sparring Partner

Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey Make Views Clear on Female UFC Star’s Knockout of Male Sparring Partner

Jacqueline Cavalcanti did not throw just any knee; she threw one that shook the entire sport. One clean, precisely timed strike in a usual sparring bout at Syndicate MMA left her partner stumbling, the gym silent, and a viral video circulating the internet.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Joe Rogan wants Dana White to make U-turn on Jon Jones as he reveals his ideal UFC White House card

Joe Rogan wants Dana White to make U-turn on Jon Jones as he reveals his ideal UFC White House card

Joe Rogan wants the biggest names fighting at the White House. While the UFC event to celebrate 250 years of American independence is still seven months away, that has not stopped a number of fighters from staking their claim for a spot on the lineup.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
UFC 323 star got a stern warning from Valentina Shevchenko after challenging her to an intergender fight

UFC 323 star got a stern warning from Valentina Shevchenko after challenging her to an intergender fight

Henry Cejudo once proposed a champion vs champion fight — with a twist. ‘Triple C’ marks one of the prominent names set to close out the UFC’s pay-per-view era this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Joshua Van explains why he ranks Alexandre Pantoja over Demetrious Johnson in flyweight GOAT debate

Joshua Van explains why he ranks Alexandre Pantoja over Demetrious Johnson in flyweight GOAT debate

Joshua Van believes that he’s fighting the greatest flyweight of all time this Saturday. A new star arrived in the flyweight division when Van defeated Brandon Royval in a fight of the year contender at UFC 317 in June.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 4

Pimblett Promises to Finish Gaethje at UFC 324 Title Fight

Paddy Pimblett faces Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24 Pimblett predicts the fight will end in a finish and won’t

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 4

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall Reveals Extent of Eye Injury From Ciryl Gane Fight

Tom Aspinall was stopped at UFC 321 after accidental eye pokes from Ciryl Gane resulted in a no-contest Aspinall was diagnosed with bilateral traumatic

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Was Paddy Pimblett’s path to a title the easiest? UFC star names who had more ‘Dana White privilege’

Was Paddy Pimblett’s path to a title the easiest? UFC star names who had more ‘Dana White privilege’

Paddy Pimblett’s next fight is proving to be a controversial one. The lightweight contender will have the biggest fight of his career to date at UFC 324 in January, where he’ll challenge for gold on MMA’s biggest stage for the very first time.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Merab Dvalishvili snubs Umar Nurmagomedov rematch when naming the fight he wants after UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili snubs Umar Nurmagomedov rematch when naming the fight he wants after UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili wants to fight fresh faces in 2026. The Georgian star is set to make history at UFC 323 this Saturday, as he becomes the first champion to defend their title four times in a single calendar year.

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Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he plans to stay busy after controversial UFC title shot snub

Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he plans to stay busy after controversial UFC title shot snub

Arman Tsarukyan is in a difficult position. The Armenian fighter stands as the top contender in the UFC lightweight division but will not be challenging for the title for the foreseeable future.

Alexandre Pantoja News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the main card with the co-main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van for the UFC Flyweight Championship on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the main card with a fight between Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira in the flyweight division on Saturday.

Henry Cejudo News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

The UFC 323 Main Card is heating up as we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this tilt in the Bantamweight (135) Division. Former champion and No.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / December 4
Doctor outlines the injury scenario that could keep Tom Aspinall out for a long spell

Doctor outlines the injury scenario that could keep Tom Aspinall out for a long spell

Doctor Brian Sutterer has spoken about the eye problems Tom Aspinall is currently dealing with. The heavyweight champion had to stop fighting after taking pokes to both eyes from Ciryl Gane during their UFC 321 bout in October.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 4
Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped

Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped

The civil lawsuit filed against MMA fighter Conor McGregor for an alleged sexual assault at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami has been dropped. The anonymous complainant voluntary filed for dismissal of the suit earlier this week in U.S.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4
Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo retired after defending the 135 lbs belt against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020. Now, five years later, the former two-division champion prepares to ride into the sunset once again at UFC 323 on December 6th.

Colby Covington News / HITC / December 4
After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

Colby Covington is set to go for his first win since March 2022. Covington remains one of the few ranked UFC fighters who has not stepped into the Octagon at any point in 2025.

Natalia Silva News / Stadium Rant / December 4
Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva has her next fight – but alas, it is not for the title. On Wednesday, the streaking flyweight contender was announced to be replacing Alexa Grasso against Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 2
Jon Jones Uses Khabib's Name to Reignite Beef with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones Uses Khabib's Name to Reignite Beef with Daniel Cormier

The bitter, decade-long feud between UFC legends Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier has once again exploded onto social media. The latest chapter began over

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