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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Dana White Returns Merab Dvalishvili’s Favor With Instant Promise After UFC 323 Loss
After UFC 323, Merab Dvalishvili and Dana White were in a very strange post-fight situation. The kind where losing doesn’t stop the machine but rather makes it run faster.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Ilia Topuria tops ESPN’s ’30 under 30′ list as PFL star controversially lands number 2 spot
ESPN has released their annual list, compiling a list of the best prospects in the sport of MMA under 30 years of age. For almost a decade, ESPN has compiled a list annually of the best young fighters in the sport of MMA, giving credit to those that are rapidly rising up the ranks at such young ages.
Merab Dvalishvili News / HITC / December 9
Merab Dvalishvili’s coach clears up confusing UFC 323 corner remark that stunned fans
Merab Dvalishvili may have been let down by his corner advice at UFC 323. ‘The Machine’ lost his bantamweight title in surprising fashion at the final UFC pay-per-view in Las Vegas.
Dana White News / Dice City Sports / December 9
Dana White Quietly Signs New Five-Year Extension With UFC Parent Company TKO
UFC president and CEO Dana White isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. After months of speculation regarding his long-term future with the promotion, White confirmed Sunday night that he has signed a new five-year contract extension with TKO Group Holdings, keeping him at the helm through at least 2031.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Jamahal Hill breaks his silence after threatening to KO Joanna Jedrzejczyk in UFC 323 altercation
At UFC 323 this past Saturday, a wild altercation broke out between former UFC champions, Jamahal Hill and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to Las Vegas for their final PPV of the year and the final PPV of the UFC’s partnership with ESPN with UFC 323.
Payton Talbott News / HITC / December 9
Payton Talbott escalates feud with Adin Ross as shocking DM exchange goes public
Payton Talbott has claimed there is nothing staged about his beef with Adin Ross, and now the streamer has reportedly put a UFC bounty on his head. The rising bantamweight picked up the biggest win of his career so far on Saturday night, battering former two-weight world champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 323.
Brandon Moreno News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Brandon Moreno bashes referee as he breaks silence on his ‘strange fight’ at UFC 323
Following a disappointing loss in Las Vegas this past weekend, Brandon Moreno has broken his silence. This past weekend at UFC 323, former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno looked to get back into title contention by making it three wins in a row against Tatsuro Taira.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja Slide Further as UFC 323 Shakes Up Rankings
UFC 323 shocked fans and critics alike with unexpected upsets this past weekend. The promotion’s final pay-per-view card, now remembered as one of the best of 2025, featured Merab Dvalishvili vs.
Khamzat Chimaev clarifies joking “win” over Jon Jones and opens up on street clash
Khamzat Chimaev has cleared up the viral clip of him grappling Jon Jones, saying it was nothing more than a bit of fun between them. Fans on social media were quick to react to Chimaev’s ‘win’ against Jones that went viral a few weeks ago.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 9
UFC Fight Night – Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha: Preview & Betting Tips
The light-heavyweight clash between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus “Buchecha” takes place at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night. Nzechukwu (14-6) has carved out a reputation as one of the most physically gifted fighters in the division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Daniel Cormier told UFC matchmaker to make this title fight ‘tomorrow’ moments after UFC 323 result
One new UFC champion may have an obvious first defense against a first-time opponent in 2026. Two titles changed hands at the final numbered event of this calendar year, with new kings crowned in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions at UFC 323.
Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Khamzat Chimaev Teases Major Career Shift as He Unveils Bold Plan for UFC Future
Khamzat Chimaev is done playing musical chairs with weight classes. The undefeated middleweight champion has now declared that he would defend his 185-lb belt one more time before finally moving up for good.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Petr Yan soars into the pound-for-pound top 10 as Merab Dvalishvili plummets following UFC 323
The rankings have been updated following the action at UFC 323 this past weekend. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to Las Vegas for UFC 323, which was the final PPV of the year, and the final PPV of the UFC’s long partnership with ESPN.
Dana White News / HITC / December 9
Henry Cejudo’s gesture involving Dana White left opponent close to tears after UFC 323
Henry Cejudo moved quickly to show respect to Payton Talbott after their fight on Saturday, leaving the young fighter holding back tears. Talbott had just put in a dominant performance at UFC 323, taking a unanimous decision over three rounds.
Giga Chikadze News / EssentiallySports / December 9
UFC Vegas 112: Giga Chikadze vs. Kevin Vallejos Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Weight, Reach, and Rankings
The UFC returns to the APEX for Vegas 112 fight night on December 13th, 2025. In a star-studded card packed with experienced veterans and rising underdogs, one stylistic matchup in the featherweight division is getting hard to ignore.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
Joanna Jedrzejczyk issues statement after Jamahal Hill threatened to knock her out in UFC 323 altercation
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has released a statement after a bizarre altercation was caught on camera this past weekend.
Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA Weekly / December 9
Khamzat Chimaev plans to move up to light heavyweight division after one more fight
Since his arrival in the UFC in July 2020, Khamzat Chimaev seemed destined to become a champion. The undefeated Chechen lived up to those expectations winning the middleweight championship at UFC 319 by dominating then-titleholder Dricus Du Plessis.
Payton Talbott News / Bloody Elbow / December 9
UFC star Payton Talbott continues bitter feud with streamer Adin Ross after gross DM exchange
Payton Talbott has insisted that his feud with Adin Ross is very real, and there is now a UFC bounty on his head from the streamer. The fast-rising bantamweight scored the best win of his career on Saturday night as he brutalized former two-weight world champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 323.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 9
Joshua Van Willing to Make Things Right With Alexandre Pantoja After Injury-Hit UFC Title Win
UFC 323 wasn’t supposed to end with a collective gasp. It was supposed to be a showdown between the division’s most decorated champion and its fastest-rising contender, a passing of the torch of sorts.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 8
Aljamain Sterling Says Merab Dvalishvili Had an 'Off Night' at UFC 323
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes Merab Dvalishvili’s performance at UFC 323 was far from his usual self. Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) lost his bantamweight title by unanimous decision to former champion Petr Yan.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 9
Joanna Jedrzejczyk Responds After Backstage Altercation With Jamahal Hill at UFC 323
Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has broken her silence. Following a brief but heated backstage exchange with former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill, a moment captured in a nine-second video clip that surfaced Monday on social media.
MMA News / Yardbarker / December 7
Potential matchups for UFC 323 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for the winners on the main card.
MMA News / Field Level Media / December 6
Max Holloway to defend title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326
A rematch 10 years in the making is officially on the horizon, as Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira in the new main event scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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