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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Dana White was unsure about Ronda Rousey’s UFC future on the night she ended her greatest rivalry
On this day in 2013, Ronda Rousey’s star status continued to climb to historic heights. Dana White may have shut down the idea of Rousey returning to competition but he’s maintained that the UFC will always be her home.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Prime Israel Adesanya vs. Prime Khamzat Chimaev: Who Wins This Fantasy UFC Matchup?
“I’ll fight anyone, anyone in the world,” Israel Adesanya once said, blazing the UFC scene with his KO debut. He was a man of his word as he went on to sweep the entire middleweight division, earning a spot in the list of the fiercest knockout artists ever.
Islam Makhachev News / MMA on SI / December 28
Islam Makhachev reveals timetable for first UFC welterweight title defense in 2026
It appears UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev is going to sit out longer than anticipated as the promotional calendar finally shifts to 2026 in just under a week’s time.
Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Israel Adesanya believes he was ‘screwed’ out of a world title in career-defining fight
‘The Last Stylebender’ admitted that he still holds a grudge over one moment in his career. Israel Adesanya has produced some stellar performances inside the Octagon since debuting with the UFC in February of 2018.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Sharaputdin Magomedov’s Armenian Coach Fires Back at Arman Tsarukyan After Missing Flight for Wrestling Match
An accusation of missing a flight to dodge a fight against him resulted in Arman Tsarukyan facing the wrath of his opponent’s coach. Recently, the Russian-Armenian
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Petr Yan Appeals to Dana White for Revenge Fight and Payday on UFC White House Card
UFC’s biggest event next year, the White House fight card, is running into major challenges. At first, superstar fighters who were once eager to join the lineup are now dropping out one by one, leaving Dana White with very few options.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Israel Adesanya Drops Alex Pereira UFC White House Hint During Candid Confession
After defeating Magomed Ankalaev in their UFC 320 rematch, Alex Pereira wants nothing but a superfight against Jon Jones at a White House event. However, ‘Poatan’ recently hinted on Instagram that a clash with ‘Bones’ might not be part of the UFC’s plans for next year.
UFC star stuns fans by suggesting he might move up to Alex Pereira's weight class
Fans might see former UFC middleweight titleholder Robert Whittaker test himself in a new weight class the next time he returns to the Octagon. A member
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Sean O’Malley gets a boost as Petr Yan sends UFC a message pushing back on Merab Dvalishvili promise
The bantamweight champion’s plan for 2026 appears to differ from the UFC’s. Petr Yan is looking ahead to the first title defense of his second reign at 135 pounds, having returned to the throne with a huge upset in the main event of UFC 323.
Magomed Ankalaev News / MMA on SI / December 28
Ex-UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev could have quicker turnaround than expected in 2026
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev has every reason to be excited about his immediate future. Despite his 80-second TKO loss to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira in October, Ankalaev's career reset is essential to regaining the championship next year.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Conor McGregor Set for $25M Stint Away From UFC
After a rollercoaster career in the UFC, Conor McGregor stepped up as a promoter last year, and since then, fans have been enjoying his new avatar. He still hasn’t made his comeback inside the Octagon, after over four years since his last fight.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Islam Makhachev Reveals What Dana White Looks for in UFC Stars After Undefeated Fighter Gets Cut
“Winning is optional. Talking is mandatory. That’s the business now,” one fan admitted the painful truth, following Rinat Fakhretdinov‘s unjust removal from the UFC roster despite being a no-miss, undefeated champion.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Islam Makhachev Shows Rare Respect to Conor McGregor as Ian Garry Gets Harsh Reality Check
Of all the people you would expect to have a positive take on Conor McGregor, Team Khabib members would be last on the list. Yet, here is Islam Makhachev, the UFC welterweight champion, taking a high road of sorts.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov Go to Wild Extremes Ahead of Submission-Only Clash
The buildup to Arman Tsarukyan vs. Sharaputdin Magomedov has broken all the rules of the usual fight-week playbook. There has been no trash talk or big declarations about how this battle will define their careers.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
UFC’s Push for Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett Runs Into a Violent Warning
Well, it isn’t news that the UFC is more than eager for Paddy Pimblett in the lightweight title picture, whether or not his skills can back him up. And that forced call for Pimblett v.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Islam Makhachev sends brutal reality check to Russian star UFC did not re-sign despite unbeaten run
The UFC welterweight champion does not appear to have much sympathy for a fellow countryman. Islam Makhachev currently rules over the 170-pound weight class after successfully achieving his two-division ambitions at the UFC’s penultimate numbered event of 2025.
Jon Jones News / HITC / December 28
The UFC legend Jon Jones says hit him harder than anyone else
Many consider Jon Jones to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time. The legendary career of the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is nearing its conclusion.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 28
Islam Makhachev Promises to Settle ‘Unhappy’ Ilia Topuria’s Problems With Team Khabib
Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have been on similar paths recently, both moving up in weight and capturing titles across multiple divisions. Topuria vacated the featherweight belt and soon began calling for a fight with Makhachev.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Which MMA Fighter Had A Poor 2025?
In 2025 is almost over, as we look at which MMA fighter had a poor year. While several prospects lost their undefeated records, two names stand out for the sheer magnitude of their decline.
Ben Askren News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Ben Askren Shares Outrage as YouTuber Nick Shirley Alleges Multi-Billion Dollar Minnesota Fraud
There are times when internet outrage does not feel manufactured; it spreads not because it is catchy, but because it strikes a chord with people. That’s what happened as a long YouTube video about potential fraud in Minnesota’s childcare system spread on social media.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Which MMA Fighter Had The Best 2025?
2025 is almost over in the MMA world, as we look at who had the best year. While several fighters had big runs, Merab Dvalishvili and Islam Makhachev had a strong year.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Will Pereira Vs. Gane Happen?
Joe Rogan has suggested that Alex Pereira could be making a move to heavyweight, with talk of a Ciryl Gane fight. Pereira is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, who stopped Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in their rematch to claim the title.
Jon Jones News / Scoop B / December 27
The Thin Blue Line of the Octagon: Why Jon Jones’ 2017 'Police Officer' Revelation Still Haunts in 2025
When I interviewed Jon “Bones” Jones for Respect Mag in August 2017, he was riding a complex wave of redemption. He had just defeated Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 to reclaim his Light Heavyweight title (a result later overturned), and he was opening up about his life outside the cage.
Israel Adesanya News / Dice City Sports / December 27
Israel Adesanya Return: 'For me, it’s not about belts anymore.'
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t putting a date on his return to competition but he’s also not closing the door on another walk to the Octagon.
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