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Arman Tsarukyan Poised to Fight Outside UFC After Dana White’s Title Snub

Arman Tsarukyan continues to stay sharp while Dana White and the UFC matchmakers play games around him. With gold on his mind, the UFC’s top lightweight contender stepped into the Octagon last month in Qatar, not only winning his fight but finishing Dan Hooker in the second round.

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Cris Cyborg reacts to Kayla Harrison fighting her former rival Amanda Nunes at UFC 324

Cris Cyborg sees one key advantage for the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion. The Brazilian legend will have a vested interest in the UFC 324 co-main event, as two women whom she has some history with collide on the promotion’s debut card on Paramount+.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Tom Aspinall Warned About Beefing With Dana White: 'Don’t Fight Him'

Tom Aspinall has found himself in the spotlight following the controversial eye poke incident at UFC 321. The event strained his relationship with UFC CEO Dana White, raising questions about his standing within the promotion.

MMA News / HITC / December 5

Joe Rogan urges Dana White to reconsider Jon Jones as he unveils dream White House card

Joe Rogan is backing the idea of the biggest stars in the sport fighting at the White House. With more than half a year still to go until the UFC event marking 250 years since American independence, there has already been plenty of noise from fighters putting their hands up for a spot on the card.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Kamaru Usman Hit With Islam Makhachev Setback as Reality Behind UFC Welterweight Title Shot Emerges

Islam Makhachev’s welterweight move was anticipated to lead to a major first defense, and Team Khabib immediately mentioned Kamaru Usman as the “dream” contender.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Henry Cejudo Surprises Brandon Moreno With Unexpected Gesture in UFC 323 Twist

Back in January 2022, Henry Cejudo and Brandon Moreno were practically at each other’s throats. Fast forward to UFC 323, the former friends/training partners seem to have had an unexpected reconciliation.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Alex Pereira Teases Historic Return With Ominous Warning, Sparking Jon Jones Speculation

Alex Pereira had been dropping hints. The dust had barely settled after Tom Aspinall’s first title defense as undisputed heavyweight champion collapsed almost as soon as it began.

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 / Field Level Media / December 5

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan

LAS VEGAS -- UFC 323, the promotion's final numbered event on the 2025 calendar, will be held in a familiar place at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, headlined by a pair of title fights in which the champion enters as a decisive favorite against the challenger.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 5

Sean O'Malley: 'I've been ready to go, UFC wanted me on Paramount card'

Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley returns to the octagon on Jan. 24 on the UFC 324 main card against No. 5 ranked Song Yadong. "Suga" would have liked to be back in action sooner, but the fight promotion had other plans. "I've been ready to fight, November, December.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 5

Khabib Nurmagomedov Shut Down Islam Makhachev Quick Turn Around Fight in January

A few weeks ago, Islam Makhachev made history by becoming the UFC welterweight champion after defeating Jack Della Maddalena. He became the eleventh fighter ever to hold belts in two different UFC weight classes, further strengthening his growing legendary reputation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Tom Aspinall warned to not ‘fight’ with Dana White by UFC legend who experienced a similar scenario

Tom Aspinall aired some grievances when speaking for the first time since UFC 321. The UFC heavyweight champion recently posted his first video and did his first interview since the disappointing end to his title defense.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Aspinall Slams Jones For Continued Trolling – ‘I Thought This Guy Was The GOAT?

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall has hit back at Jon Jones, who continues to troll him following his no-contest against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.