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Was Paddy Pimblett’s path to a title the easiest? UFC star names who had more ‘Dana White privilege’

Paddy Pimblett’s next fight is proving to be a controversial one. The lightweight contender will have the biggest fight of his career to date at UFC 324 in January, where he’ll challenge for gold on MMA’s biggest stage for the very first time.

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Joshua Van explains why he ranks Alexandre Pantoja over Demetrious Johnson in flyweight GOAT debate

Joshua Van believes that he’s fighting the greatest flyweight of all time this Saturday. A new star arrived in the flyweight division when Van defeated Brandon Royval in a fight of the year contender at UFC 317 in June.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 4

Pimblett Promises to Finish Gaethje at UFC 324 Title Fight

Paddy Pimblett faces Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24 Pimblett predicts the fight will end in a finish and won’t

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 4

UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall Reveals Extent of Eye Injury From Ciryl Gane Fight

Tom Aspinall was stopped at UFC 321 after accidental eye pokes from Ciryl Gane resulted in a no-contest Aspinall was diagnosed with bilateral traumatic

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Merab Dvalishvili snubs Umar Nurmagomedov rematch when naming the fight he wants after UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili wants to fight fresh faces in 2026. The Georgian star is set to make history at UFC 323 this Saturday, as he becomes the first champion to defend their title four times in a single calendar year.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Arman Tsarukyan reveals how he plans to stay busy after controversial UFC title shot snub

Arman Tsarukyan is in a difficult position. The Armenian fighter stands as the top contender in the UFC lightweight division but will not be challenging for the title for the foreseeable future.

Alexandre Pantoja News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the main card with the co-main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van for the UFC Flyweight Championship on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

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.

Henry Cejudo News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Henry Cejudo vs. Payton Talbott prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

The UFC 323 Main Card is heating up as we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this tilt in the Bantamweight (135) Division. Former champion and No.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 4

UFC 323 prelim fight card picks & predictions for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2

The UFC heads to T-Mobile Arena this Saturday (December 6) for UFC 323, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 9 of the card’s prelim fights.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Kamaru Usman’s manager uses Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic to justify title shot against Islam Makhachev

Talk of Kamaru Usman getting the next opportunity has split opinion. Focus in the welterweight division has turned to who will challenge for the title in the new year after the events that unfolded at UFC 322 in November.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / December 4

Doctor outlines the injury scenario that could keep Tom Aspinall out for a long spell

Doctor Brian Sutterer has spoken about the eye problems Tom Aspinall is currently dealing with. The heavyweight champion had to stop fighting after taking pokes to both eyes from Ciryl Gane during their UFC 321 bout in October.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 4

Sexual assault suit against Conor McGregor dropped

The civil lawsuit filed against MMA fighter Conor McGregor for an alleged sexual assault at a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami has been dropped. The anonymous complainant voluntary filed for dismissal of the suit earlier this week in U.S.

Cody Brundage News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Australian rising star Cam Rowston set for UFC 325 test against Cody Brundage

After an electrifying UFC Perth debut that saw him announce his arrival with a devastating first-round knockout, Australian middleweight Cam Rowston gets his next opportunity to shine on home soil at UFC 325 in Sydney on January 31st—and the promotion isn’t making it an easy one.

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Marvin Vettori News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Marvin Vettori vs. Brunno Ferreira prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Marvin Vettori and Brunno Ferreira in the middleweight division on Saturday.

Jacob Malkoun News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Jacob Malkoun set to face Torrez Finney at UFC 325 on January 31

Jacob Malkoun is gearing up for a return to the Octagon, as he’s officially slated to face rising prospect Torrez Finney at UFC 325 on January 31. The matchup was first reported by Finney himself, giving fans an early glimpse at one of the event’s most intriguing middleweight contests.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Edson Barboza vs. Jalin Turner prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 is back in Las Vegas as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this next bout in the Lightweight (155) Division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Natalia Silva steps in to face Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 with Alexa Grasso withdrawal

UFC 324 just got a major shakeup. Originally slated to face Alexa Grasso, former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will now meet Brazil’s Natalia Silva in a high-stakes flyweight bout on January 24th.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Ibo Aslan vs. Iwo Baraniewski prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 continues on the prelims with a fight between Ibo Aslan and Iwo Baraniewski in the light heavyweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Mansur Abdul-Malik vs. Antonio Trocoli prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

The UFC is back in the world’s fight capital of Las Vegas, Nevada as the UFC 323 Early Prelims continue with this next bout in the Middleweight (185) Division.

Mairon Santos News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 4

Muhammad Naimov vs. Mairon Santos prediction, odds, pick for UFC 323

UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 kicks off the prelims with a fight between Muhammad Naimov and Mairon Santos in the Featherweight Division on Saturday.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4

Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo retired after defending the 135 lbs belt against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020. Now, five years later, the former two-division champion prepares to ride into the sunset once again at UFC 323 on December 6th.

Colby Covington News / HITC / December 4

After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

Colby Covington is set to go for his first win since March 2022. Covington remains one of the few ranked UFC fighters who has not stepped into the Octagon at any point in 2025.

Henry Cejudo News / HITC / December 4

Cejudo names the only matchup that tempts him out of retirement to end a UFC-sparked feud

Henry Cejudo plans to walk away from the sport for good this weekend in Las Vegas, marking what he says will be his final appearance. Given that he has already retired once before only to return a few years later, many fans were not surprised by the scepticism around his latest announcement.