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On YouTubeMMA 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.
Dakota Ditcheva News / MyMMANews / December 27
Dakota Ditcheva photo gallery 
Dakota Ditcheva is a British professional mixed martial artist competing in the women’s flyweight division The post Dakota Ditcheva photo gallery first appeared on My MMA News.
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.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Ilia Topuria backed to achieve historic UFC first when he ends his hiatus by MMA legend
According to this ex-fighter, Ilia Topuria is not done collecting gold. Topuria became the tenth two-division champion in UFC history this past June, when he followed up a brief featherweight reign with an immediate lightweight title win.
Don Frye News / MyMMANews / December 27
Don Frye “forced” to the hospital – VIDEO
Mixed martial arts legend Don Frye was rushed to the hospital earlier this week following The post Don Frye “forced” to the hospital – VIDEO first appeared on My MMA News.
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.
UFC's Joe Rogan says Alex Pereira's next fight could be against former interim champ
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan is fascinated by what's next for Alex Pereira, who regained his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in his rematch against Magomed Ankalaev in October at UFC 320.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Islam Makhachev Predicts a Grim UFC Return for Merab Dvalishvili
“Will Merab Dvalishvili get an immediate trilogy against newly crowned bantamweight champion Petr Yan? That’s the burning question among MMA fans. Earlier this month at UFC 323, Yan delivered a masterclass performance, snapping Dvalishvili’s 14-fight win streak and tying the rivalry by dethroning him in their rematch.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Is UFC Turning Into The 'Ultimate Entertainment Championship' For Paramount?
“Ultimate Fighting Entertainment.” This is how the fans are labeling the UFC since Dana White triggered the hardcore MMA fanbase with drab, boring on-paper fight announcements.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
UFC Middleweight Set to Fight Arman Tsarukyan Highlights Paramount’s Role in Dana White Snub
The MMA world is well aware of the strained relationship between Arman Tsarukyan and Dana White, and Shara ‘Bullet’ Magomedov has now weighed in. Ahead
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.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Islam Makhachev Shrugs Off His Own Teammate’s UFC Title Shot Over Revenge
At UFC 323, Petr Yan reclaimed the bantamweight throne by avenging his 2023 loss to Merab Dvalishvili at the final PPV event of the year. But even before ‘No Mercy’ could fully celebrate the win, Umar Nurmagomedov called him out on social media, setting the stage for a future title clash.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Tom Aspinall plans to retire much younger than Jon Jones did as he reveals surprising UFC exit plan
Tom Aspinall is planning an early retirement from MMA. The Englishman only recently started his reign as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, having had a stint as interim titleholder that broke records for its duration amid the uncertainty surrounding Jon Jones’ future.
MMA fans torch Volkanovski vs. Lopes title fight after UFC 325 poster reveal
The arrival of the official poster for UFC 325 encouraged some MMA fans to sound off on the card’s headlining rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
Dana White News / HITC / December 26
Dana White’s $2.5m UFC bonus decision left him frustrated for months after angry fallout
Dana White’s attempt at generosity didn’t exactly work out as planned. In the final months of the year, UFC president Dana White faced criticism for not awarding post-fight bonuses to some fighters who felt they deserved them.
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