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Where Does Joshua Van Train? MMA Coaches, Gym, and Teammates for Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight

Where Does Joshua Van Train? MMA Coaches, Gym, and Teammates for Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight

“[Van’s] young, hungry, motivated, and has a reason why he fights. This makes it very, very tough for me.” That’s how Alexandre Pantoja views his next challenger.

Chris Barnett News / Bloody Elbow / December 6

5ft9 heavyweight fan favorite Chris Barnett scores strange trip KO in first fight since UFC exit

‘Beastboy’ is back in the win column. Chris Barnett proved to be a popular figure among fans during his stint in the UFC, but that was not enough to save the heavyweight fighter’s job after another setback this past October.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6
Israel Adesanya urges Petr Yan to do something ‘completely out of the box’ against Merab Dvalishvili

Israel Adesanya urges Petr Yan to do something ‘completely out of the box’ against Merab Dvalishvili

Israel Adesanya has an idea for the UFC 323 title challenger. Saturday figures to be a tall task for Petr Yan, as he looks to bring the dominant bantamweight reign of Merab Dvalishvili to an end in Las Vegas.

Song Yadong News / HITC / December 6
Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley raised a few eyebrows during his first face-off with Song Yadong at Friday night’s UFC Seasonal Press Conference. O’Malley, who spent three years and four bouts as a title fighter, is stepping back into the cage for his first non-title appearance in over three years.

Robelis Despaigne News / Bloody Elbow / December 6
6ft7 Robelis Despaigne scores gruesome head kick KO to pick up Karate Combat gold

6ft7 Robelis Despaigne scores gruesome head kick KO to pick up Karate Combat gold

Robelis Despaigne won a clash of former UFC fighters in violent fashion. The Cuban knockout artist has been on a tear as of late, racking up KO after KO since a disappointing stint in the UFC.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 6

McGregor Wants Makhachev Fight At Welterweight

Conor McGregor wants to challenge UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev in a bid to become the first ever three-division champion.  McGregor is a two-weight champion, having won belts at featherweight and lightweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6

Paddy Pimblett tears into Arman Tsarukyan as he defends spot in UFC 324 interim title fight

Paddy Pimblett has finally had the chance to speak out for himself against critics of his upcoming title shot – and he didn’t waste a minute of air time.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 6

Kayla Harrison’s Bad Blood With Ronda Rousey

Manager Ali Abdelaziz claims that his fighter, Kayla Harrison, the current bantamweight champ, is not on good terms with former UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6
UFC 323 star was once left temporarily ‘paralyzed’ in terrifying training injury

UFC 323 star was once left temporarily ‘paralyzed’ in terrifying training injury

A former UFC champion experienced a “scary” situation when preparing for a fight. Plenty of notable names will set the stage for two headlining title fights at Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view in Las Vegas, which marks the final numbered event on ESPN ahead of the promotion switch to Paramount+ in 2026.

Maycee Barber News / MyMMANews / December 5

Maycee Barber Poised for Triumphant Return at UFC 323: “It’s Been Too Long”

Maycee Barber, the No. 5-ranked women’s flyweight contender, affectionately known as “The Future,” is set The post Maycee Barber Poised for Triumphant Return at UFC 323: “It’s Been Too Long” first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 6
Conor McGregor Sets Sights on Islam Makhachev After Renewed Khabib Nurmagomedov Rivalry

Conor McGregor Sets Sights on Islam Makhachev After Renewed Khabib Nurmagomedov Rivalry

Conor McGregor hasn’t fought in nearly five years, but the buildup to his return has already turned into chaos, with no official date set. What should

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 5
UFC 323: What Time Does Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Start?

UFC 323: What Time Does Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Start?

The UFC closes its 2025 pay-per-view offering for ESPN at the T-Mobile Arena with a championship doubleheader, as the relentless Bantamweight champion,

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5
UFC 323: Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Walkaround Weight, Reach, & Rankings

UFC 323: Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Walkaround Weight, Reach, & Rankings

UFC 323 promises an action-packed night from start to finish. And one matchup drawing major attention is the light heavyweight clash between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 5
Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

The last pay-per-view of the year, and of the foreseeable future due to the UFC deal with Paramount, is this week and has some amazing fights. Here are predictions for how the main card of UFC 323 will go.

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 5
Conor McGregor’s latest word on UFC return could be bad news for Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor’s latest word on UFC return could be bad news for Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor has begun training for his return to the UFC in 2026, which is likely take place at the White House, although he is uncertain if Michael Chandler will be his opponent.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 5

Michael Bisping reveals his UFC 323 main event prediction

A bantamweight championship rematch headlines the UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 fight card. Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili takes on former titleholder Petr Yan in the event's marquee match.  The two first fought at UFC Fight Night 221 in March 2023.

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.

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