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UFC 323 star credited harrowing ritual with saving his career when losing streak almost got him fired

UFC 323 star credited harrowing ritual with saving his career when losing streak almost got him fired

One former UFC champion developed a unique pre-fight tradition. A host of big names are returning to action at Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view, which will end with title defenses for Alexandre Pantoja and Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 6
UFC Champ Who Beat Brock Lesnar Had Better Cardio Than Merab Dvalishvili, Claims DC

UFC Champ Who Beat Brock Lesnar Had Better Cardio Than Merab Dvalishvili, Claims DC

Can anyone challenge UFC’s cardio machine, Merab Dvalishvili? That’s the question fans and analysts ask as the reigning bantamweight champion gears up for his fourth title defense of the year at UFC 323.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 6
Max Holloway to defend title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326

Max Holloway to defend title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326

A rematch 10 years in the making is officially on the horizon, as Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira in the new main event scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Justin Gaethje News / The Body Lock / December 6

Justin Gaethje Discusses Mental Preparation Ahead of Upcoming UFC Fight

Justin Gaethje discussed the mental challenges fighters face and his psychological preparation strategies in a recent interview His coaches described his

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 6

Kayla Harrison Takes Shots at Ronda Rousey’s Judo Career and Boxing Plans

Kayla Harrison dismissed comparisons to Ronda Rousey at a UFC press conference, saying they only share being blonde and doing judo Harrison emphasized

Merab Dvalishvili News / Yardbarker / December 6
Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight

Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight

Who does UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili have left to beat in the bantamweight division? Apparently no one.

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
Predictions for the UFC 323 main card
MMA News / The Body Lock / December 6

Paddy Pimblett Criticizes Arman Tsarukyan’s Resume While Justifying UFC 324 Booking

Paddy Pimblett criticized Arman Tsarukyan’s credentials while defending his UFC 324 interim title fight booking Pimblett argued Tsarukyan hasn’t beaten

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6

Merab Dvalishvili plans to beat Islam Makhachev as both close in on passing GOAT contender’s UFC record

Islam Makhachev is just one win away from surpassing Anderson Silva, but Merab Dvalishvili is hot on both men’s tails. The reigning UFC bantamweight champion returns to action Saturday in Las Vegas for a history-making title defense.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 6
Max Holloway to Debut Custom Gloves at UFC 326 for Special Cause Backed by Dana White

Max Holloway to Debut Custom Gloves at UFC 326 for Special Cause Backed by Dana White

At UFC 2026’s seasonal press conference, the promotion surprised us in a big way. Along with the presence of all the UFC 324 and 325 main card fighters starring in the Paramount+CBS era, Jon Anik announced Max Holloway’s return to the Octagon against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6

Joshua Van told that this ‘nasty’ move could change the fight against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323

Israel Adesanya sees a path to victory for Joshua Van. The Burmese contender will be competing for the flyweight title in the co-main event of Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 6
Paddy Pimblett Breaks Character With Rare Message to Ilia Topuria Amid Divorce Rumors

Paddy Pimblett Breaks Character With Rare Message to Ilia Topuria Amid Divorce Rumors

“I hate him. I absolutely hate him. Like, I want to inflict pain on his life,” Paddy Pimblett didn’t mince words as he added salt to the rivalry with Ilia Topuria.

Valentina Shevchenko News / Bloody Elbow / December 6
Valentina Shevchenko put on notice as UFC 323 star makes a bold championship promise

Valentina Shevchenko put on notice as UFC 323 star makes a bold championship promise

This fighter insists she will soon have Valentina Shevchenko’s UFC title. While much of the focus ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view is on the two title fights at the top of the lineup, there are plenty of other stars looking to make their mark on the undercard.

MMA News / HITC / December 6
Conor McGregor says he’s going after Islam Makhachev to become UFC’s first triple champion

Conor McGregor says he’s going after Islam Makhachev to become UFC’s first triple champion

Conor McGregor has let Islam Makhachev know he’s coming for his title, aiming to become the first fighter in UFC history to win belts in three weight classes.

Chris Barnett News / Bloody Elbow / December 6

5ft9 heavyweight fan favorite Chris Barnett scores strange trip KO in first fight since UFC exit

‘Beastboy’ is back in the win column. Chris Barnett proved to be a popular figure among fans during his stint in the UFC, but that was not enough to save the heavyweight fighter’s job after another setback this past October.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6
Israel Adesanya urges Petr Yan to do something ‘completely out of the box’ against Merab Dvalishvili

Israel Adesanya urges Petr Yan to do something ‘completely out of the box’ against Merab Dvalishvili

Israel Adesanya has an idea for the UFC 323 title challenger. Saturday figures to be a tall task for Petr Yan, as he looks to bring the dominant bantamweight reign of Merab Dvalishvili to an end in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 6
Where Does Joshua Van Train? MMA Coaches, Gym, and Teammates for Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight

Where Does Joshua Van Train? MMA Coaches, Gym, and Teammates for Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight

“[Van’s] young, hungry, motivated, and has a reason why he fights. This makes it very, very tough for me.” That’s how Alexandre Pantoja views his next challenger.

Song Yadong News / HITC / December 6
Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley raised a few eyebrows during his first face-off with Song Yadong at Friday night’s UFC Seasonal Press Conference. O’Malley, who spent three years and four bouts as a title fighter, is stepping back into the cage for his first non-title appearance in over three years.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 5
Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

The last pay-per-view of the year, and of the foreseeable future due to the UFC deal with Paramount, is this week and has some amazing fights. Here are predictions for how the main card of UFC 323 will go.

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
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 / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

Brandon Moreno vs. Tatsuro Taira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the main card with a fight between Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira in the flyweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4
Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

The UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 Main Card is finally here as we kick things off with a betting prediction and pick inside the Light Heavyweight (205) Division.

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