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Doctor details ‘worst-case scenario’ that could keep Tom Aspinall sidelined for ‘quite some time’

Doctor details ‘worst-case scenario’ that could keep Tom Aspinall sidelined for ‘quite some time’

Doctor Brian Sutterer has shared his thoughts on Tom Aspinall’s ongoing eye issues. The heavyweight champion was unable to continue after being poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

Natalia Silva News / Stadium Rant / December 4
Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva has her next fight – but alas, it is not for the title. On Wednesday, the streaking flyweight contender was announced to be replacing Alexa Grasso against Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.

Dana White News / HITC / December 4

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 contender echoes stance he absolutely ‘hates

One of the UFC’s rising lightweights aren’t eager to step in against a particular contender anytime soon. UFC 323, set for this Saturday, features two reigning champions, several hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders all stepping into the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Paddy Pimblett makes ‘100%’ guarantee about his UFC 324 title fight with Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett makes ‘100%’ guarantee about his UFC 324 title fight with Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett says the UFC judges can head home early on January 24. ‘The Baddy’ will face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 4

Former champion gives his UFC 323 main event prediction

Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili captured the 135-pound title by defeating Sean O'Malley in September 2024. He's defended the belt three times this

Tom Aspinall News / FirstSportz / December 4

'Injection in Eyeball' – Tom Aspinall Reveals Timeline on When He’ll Return to UFC

Tom Aspinall fought Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in a heavyweight title bout that unexpectedly ended after an accidental poke. The British champion was unable to continue following the incident, which forced the officials to stop the highly anticipated championship fight immediately.

Merab Dvalishvili News / FirstSportz / December 4

Watch:: ‘Drained’ Merab Dvalishvili Talks About Tough Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 323 to Create History

Merab Dvalishvili has established himself as one of the most dominant champions of the modern bantamweight era, extending his run through consistent high-level performances.

Henry Cejudo News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Henry Cejudo admits one fight would end his post-UFC 323 retirement to settle a feud the UFC ’caused’

Henry Cejudo admits one fight would end his post-UFC 323 retirement to settle a feud the UFC ’caused’

Henry Cejudo is planning on retiring for the second time this weekend in Las Vegas. Cejudo’s decision to make this his last fight was mocked, considering that he has done this in the past only to return several years later.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Aljamain Sterling predicts Merab Dvalishvili to do something he hasn’t done in four years at UFC 323

Aljamain Sterling predicts Merab Dvalishvili to do something he hasn’t done in four years at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili’s teammate foresees another statement-making performance. The Georgian will make history when he enters the Octagon at UFC 323, as the reigning bantamweight champion makes a record-breaking fourth title defense of this calendar year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Kayla Harrison ‘grudge match’ backed to do bigger numbers than Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor

Kayla Harrison ‘grudge match’ backed to do bigger numbers than Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor

If her manager is to be believed, an even bigger fight could await Kayla Harrison after UFC 324. Harrison is just over a month away from her first defense of the UFC bantamweight title, having reached the top of the division after just three fights inside the Octagon.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 3
Islam Makhachev–Kamaru Usman Bombshell Drops as Dana White’s Hidden January Plan Emerges

Islam Makhachev–Kamaru Usman Bombshell Drops as Dana White’s Hidden January Plan Emerges

At the Cowboys vs Chiefs halftime show, Dana White announced UFC 324 and 325, kicking off the Paramount+ era. On January 27th, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will headline the event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
UFC 324 gets big shakeup as replacement is confirmed after fight between ex-champions collapses

UFC 324 gets big shakeup as replacement is confirmed after fight between ex-champions collapses

It has not taken long for one of UFC 324’s best matchups to fall apart. Dana White announced a host of huge fights to kick off 2026 for MMA’s leading promotion, as well as the UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 star becomes the latest to say something he absolutely ‘hates’

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 star becomes the latest to say something he absolutely ‘hates’

A rising UFC lightweight prospect does not plan on running into one contender. Two reigning champions, a couple of hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders will be in action at UFC 323 this Saturday.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Sean O’Malley gives supportive reaction to Ilia Topuria’s decision to take a UFC hiatus

Sean O’Malley gives supportive reaction to Ilia Topuria’s decision to take a UFC hiatus

Fans won’t be seeing Ilia Topuria inside the Octagon anytime soon. The UFC lightweight champion was expected to make the first defense of his reign early next year, but those plans have changed and resulted in a controversial booking for the opening event of 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov has seemingly shut down UFC’s surprise plan for Islam Makhachev in 2026

Khabib Nurmagomedov has seemingly shut down UFC’s surprise plan for Islam Makhachev in 2026

Islam Makhachev could have potentially made his return much sooner than people are expecting. Several UFC champions who are some of the biggest stars on the roster are going to be out of action for the first few months of 2026.

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MMA News / The Body Lock / December 3

Yan Promises to Finish Dvalishvili Early in UFC 323 Title Fight

Petr Yan rematches Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title at UFC 323 in Las Vegas on Saturday Dvalishvili defeated Yan by lopsided decision in their

Henry Cejudo News / The Body Lock / December 3

UFC 323: Cejudo Gave Talbott Career Advice Before Fight Booking

Henry Cejudo mentored Payton Talbott months before being booked to fight him at UFC 323 Cejudo gave Talbott career advice about camp structure, mental

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 3

UFC fan favorite aims to end losing skid against towering KO artist at UFC 325

Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira have reportedly agreed to meet at UFC 325 in a clash between hard-hitting heavyweights. The UFC’s new era with Paramount will officially kick off with UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas, NV, and the following week the promotion returns to Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for UFC 325.

Alexandre Pantoja News / BoxingNews.com / December 3
UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips

The co-main event of UFC 323 presents reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja against surging prospect Joshua Van. Pantoja (30-5) has established himself as one of the most complete flyweights ever to hold the belt.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 3
Old Rival Says Justin Gaethje Totally Deserving of Interim Title Fight Against Paddy Pimblett

Old Rival Says Justin Gaethje Totally Deserving of Interim Title Fight Against Paddy Pimblett

Dana White announced the first Paramount+ card headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett competing for the UFC interim lightweight championship. This matchup was created after Ilia Topuria decided to take a break, leaving the division temporarily without an active defending champion.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 3
UFC Legend believes glove change is key to fixing MMA's eye poke problem

UFC Legend believes glove change is key to fixing MMA's eye poke problem

Mixed martial arts has had an eye poke problem since the sport began. Eye pokes seem to occur on every fight card. The issue became amplified when the

Dana White News / Dice City Sports / December 2
Dana White Weighs Eye-Poke Fallout: 'Harder Penalties' May Be Only Answer

Dana White Weighs Eye-Poke Fallout: 'Harder Penalties' May Be Only Answer

Tom Aspinall is still recovering from the eye poke. That abruptly ended his first defense as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion against Ciryl Gane in October, and the incident has reignited a long-running debate in MMA: what can actually be done about eye pokes?

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 2
UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Jalin Turner at UFC 323 is one of the most fascinating matchups on the card. Barboza’s (24-13) late-career years have been uneven, but he remains one of the cleanest, sharpest outside strikers the UFC has ever seen.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 1
Charles Oliveira: Max Holloway rematch won't be in January but 'will happen'

Charles Oliveira: Max Holloway rematch won't be in January but 'will happen'

Charles Oliveira insisted Monday that the much-anticipated rematch between himself and Max Holloway will happen in the first half of 2026 but said it will not happen in January.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 1
Arman Tsarukyan Blindsided as UFC Books Pimblett–Gaethje Interim Title Fight: 'Nobody on My Level'

Arman Tsarukyan Blindsided as UFC Books Pimblett–Gaethje Interim Title Fight: 'Nobody on My Level'

The UFC’s January pay-per-view just dropped a bomb on the lightweight division — and no one felt the explosion harder than Arman Tsarukyan. Despite being the No.

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