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Dana White Told to Pick a Lane as His Francis Ngannou Stories Highlight Hypocrisy

Dana White Told to Pick a Lane as His Francis Ngannou Stories Highlight Hypocrisy

Dana White doesn’t usually blur his lines. When a relationship ends in the UFC, it is loud and clear. Francis Ngannou‘s exit initially followed a predictable pattern.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 16
Anderson Silva’s key weapon that Joe Rogan says made him ‘invincible’ was also used by Tyron Woodley

Anderson Silva’s key weapon that Joe Rogan says made him ‘invincible’ was also used by Tyron Woodley

Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley have both been involved in criticized UFC title fights. One of the biggest fights of the year takes place this Friday, as Jake Paul attempts to pull off a huge upset when facing Anthony Joshua on December 19.

Denzel Freeman News / MyMMANews / December 15

Denzel Freeman, Marine Corps officer and former WWE wrestler, makes UFC debut at UFC 324

Denzel Freeman, 34, will make his UFC debut on the promotion’s first major card of The post Denzel Freeman, Marine Corps officer and former WWE wrestler, makes UFC debut at UFC 324 first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 15
Alex Pereira Leaks UFC White House News, Will He Fight Jon Jones?

Alex Pereira Leaks UFC White House News, Will He Fight Jon Jones?

The UFC is poised to make history in 2026 with an unprecedented event staged on the front lawn of the White House. For reigning UFC light heavyweight champion

Ilia Topuria News / MMA Weekly / December 15

Ilia Topuria denies domestic abuse allegations after vacating UFC title

Ilia Topuria has wound up in the firing line since his UFC exit, with some speculating that domestic abuse could have played a role in his absence from the cage.  'El Matador' is widely considered one of the best fighters of his generation.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Bryce Mitchell Rips Into 'Idiot' Ilia Topuria Amid Concerning UFC Hiatus

Bryce Mitchell Rips Into 'Idiot' Ilia Topuria Amid Concerning UFC Hiatus

The controversy surrounding Ilia Topuria just found its most aggressive voice yet. UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell launched a scorched-earth social media attack on the champion, turning a deeply personal legal dispute into one of the ugliest public callouts the sport has seen in years.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Arman Tsarukyan Finds Last-Minute Replacement for His Title Match in Khamzat Chimaev’s Countryman

Arman Tsarukyan Finds Last-Minute Replacement for His Title Match in Khamzat Chimaev’s Countryman

A new opportunity has emerged for Arman Tsarukyan, but tension still surrounds him. After Dana White & Co. overlooked him for a lightweight title shot, the Armenian star decided to stay active in competition, even if that meant fighting outside the UFC or for a non-UFC title.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Nassourdine Imavov Calls Out MMA Media for Painting Him as Scared of Khamzat Chimaev

Nassourdine Imavov Calls Out MMA Media for Painting Him as Scared of Khamzat Chimaev

The UFC middleweight title picture has ignited intense drama in recent months. Earlier this year, a major shakeup in the division put Chechen-born champion Khamzat Chimaev on a path to face Dagestani-born No.2-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov.

Ilia Topuria News / Field Level Media / December 15
UFC's undefeated Ilia Topuria: Must 'step away' to defend reputation, not title

UFC's undefeated Ilia Topuria: Must 'step away' to defend reputation, not title

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained his absence from the UFC 324 title bout on Monday, alleging he's addressing an extortion attempt and will return to the cage at the appropriate time.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Manel Kape Secures Daniel Cormier’s Backing for Joshua Van Title Fight After UFC Vegas 112

Manel Kape Secures Daniel Cormier’s Backing for Joshua Van Title Fight After UFC Vegas 112

Is Manel Kape next for a title shot against Joshua Van? Well, after the Portuguese powerhouse cracked Brandon Royval’s iron chin at UFC Vegas 112, fans have jumped on his bandwagon.

Mario Bautista News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 15
Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira set to collide in first Paramount+ fight night event

Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira set to collide in first Paramount+ fight night event

The UFC is making history on February 7, 2026, when UFC Fight Night 266 debuts as the first Fight Night card of the Paramount+ era. The event will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and for the first time ever, standard tickets are being made available to the general public for UFC Apex cards beginning with this card.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 15
Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi co-main event set for first UFC Apex event of Paramount+ era

Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi co-main event set for first UFC Apex event of Paramount+ era

The UFC is kicking off 2026 in style, and the co-main event has fans buzzing. Former RIZIN and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi will square off against top-ranked flyweight Amir “The Prince” Albazi in the promotion’s first UFC Apex card of the Paramount+ era.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / December 15
Ilia Topuria Leaves Fans Curious After Hinting at UFC’s Surprising Plans for Justin Gaethje

Ilia Topuria Leaves Fans Curious After Hinting at UFC’s Surprising Plans for Justin Gaethje

Ilia Topuria was initially rumored to compete at the first-ever UFC-Paramount card in January, but personal reasons forced him to withdraw. The UFC responded by giving the main-event slot to Justin Gaethje vs.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 15
Ilia Topuria ends his personal feud with Paddy Pimblett: ‘We all learn from our mistakes’

Ilia Topuria ends his personal feud with Paddy Pimblett: ‘We all learn from our mistakes’

Ilia Topuria vs Pimblett has changed from a personal feud to a professional rivalry. The UFC lightweight champion famously came to blows with Paddy Pimblett in a hotel three years ago.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 15

Ilia Topuria approves of Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett interim title fight

In late November, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announced that he was taking a break from fighting to deal with personal issue while going through a divorce.  "I won’t be fighting in the first quarter of next year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 14

Paddy Pimlett to Arman Tsarukyan: 'Sit down, shut up, and do what you're told'

When top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was passed over for the UFC 324 interim title bout, he didn't have a lot of nice things to say about No.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14
UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

The final UFC event of the year may have ignited a new UFC flyweight contender in Manel Kape. Kape kept his newfound momentum afloat in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, finishing former title challenger Brandon Royval with a right hook, followed by a flurry of punches at 3:18 in Round 1.

Cris Cyborg News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Cyborg Submits Collins To Retain Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg retained her PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship by submitting Sara Collins in the co-main event of PFL Lyon in the third round. The fight was competitive, with Collins staying resolute until Cyborg’s class ultimately showed.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
Justin Gaethje Teases Surprise Grappling Plan for Paddy Pimblett: 'Maybe I’ll Sub Him'

Justin Gaethje Teases Surprise Grappling Plan for Paddy Pimblett: 'Maybe I’ll Sub Him'

Justin Gaethje may be the most reliable bonus-hunter in UFC history, but ahead of UFC 324 he’s hinting at a twist that nobody saw coming. “The Highlight” returns on Jan.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11
UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

The UFC’s first international event of 2026 continues to take shape, with multiple high-profile lightweight matchups added to UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streaming globally on Paramount+.

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