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On YouTubeMMA 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
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 News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Islam Makhachev Names One Thing Conor McGregor Does Better Than Ilia Topuria
“Without a doubt [I’d beat McGregor],” UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria didn’t mince words as he shared his confidence. It’s a bold claim, and one that Islam Makhachev is ready to dismantle with surgical precision, sharing his perspective on where both fighters stand.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Joe Rogan says 9-1 UFC prospect who is ‘built like a Greek god’ is the future
Joe Rogan is extremely high on this middleweight powerhouse. The longtime UFC color commentator has had a close view of some top prospects across his lengthy tenure cageside.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Conor McGregor drops huge hint that UFC White House return is booked against longtime rival
Conor McGregor’s return to action is seemingly imminent, and the Irish star has teased who it will take place against. 2025 marked the fourth year in a row that Conor McGregor has been out of action with his last fight having come against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Paulo Costa News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Paulo Costa Labeled a ‘Wimp’ in Opponent’s Fiery Response to UFC 326 Fight Cancellation
Former UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa is not unknown to criticism. And the reason for most of them has been the same. Brazilian fighter, Brunno Ferreira, was scheduled to fight ‘Borrachinha’ at UFC 326 on January 31.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 27
10 Fights in 2025 That Reminded Us Why We Love MMA
In 2024, UFC and MMA fans got to witness some really astonishing moments that left every combat sports lover jaw-dropped. From Max Holloway’s last-minute knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 to Alex Pereira putting on career-best performances, there were some unforgettable moments.
Ex-UFC champion reveals unexpected plan for UFC future after third-straight loss
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya is taking an unexpected approach to what may be the final phase of his illustrious combat sports career.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Islam Makhachev breaks down fantasy fight between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria as he provides rare praise
The former UFC lightweight champion has broken down a potential fight between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria. Earlier this year, Islam Makhachev relinquished his UFC lightweight title when he announced he was moving up to 170lbs.
Joe Rogan News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Golden Globes Snub Fuels Hollywood Star’s Explanation of Why Legacy Media Resents Joe Rogan
The Golden Globes finally opening their doors to podcasts was supposed to be seen as validation. Instead, it fell clumsily, prompting more questions than applause.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 27
Report Denies Dana White’s UFC Threatened to Cut Title Contender Over Fight Negotiations
Amid the growing debate about fighter scheduling and internal pressure within the UFC, undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev has apparently found himself at the center of a controversy.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 27
Bloody Elbow predicts who will be the UFC champion in every division at the end of 2026
Several UFC titles changed hands, and 2025 was another big year for wrestlers in the sport. One of the biggest current stars in the sport, Alex Pereira, lost his title against Magomed Ankalaev but regained it just months later when they rematched at UFC 320.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Were Conor McGregor’s UFC Weight Cuts Legal? Joe Rogan Revives IV Debate Once Sparked by Mayweather
Almost five years have passed since Conor McGregor last stepped inside the Octagon, yet fans still can’t stop obsessing over his featherweight ‘skeleton’ days like the one at UFC 194.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 26
Dana White was badly wrong when he predicted Ronda Rousey’s return would outdo Conor McGregor
Dana White was always one to big up Ronda Rousey’s star power in the UFC. Rousey is undeniably a pioneer of women’s mixed martial arts. After transitioning to the sport following Olympic success in judo, ‘Rowdy’ became Strikeforce bantamweight champion before competing in the very first women’s fight in UFC history.
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.
UFC 326 reportedly takes major hit ahead of Holloway vs. Oliveira fight card
UFC 326 has reportedly taken a major hit with the loss of former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa. The new year is now just around the corner,
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 26
YouTuber SteveWillDoIt ‘accidentally’ wins $1.2million with Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili bet
YouTube star SteveWillDoIt placed a whopping $300,000 bet when he saw that Petr Yan was an underdog at UFC 323 – without knowing why he was poorly favored.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 26
Joe Rogan Hints Alex Pereira’s Next Fight Could Be a Heavyweight Surprise
According to Joe Rogan Experience host Joe Rogan, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira may be headed in a direction few fans anticipated. Pereira currently has no shortage of contenders at 205 pounds.
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.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 23
Ilia Topuria And Merab Dvalishvili Spar
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and former Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili were seen sparring, as they prepare for what hopes to be a big 2026.
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