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On YouTubeTom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Tom Aspinall proposes radical plan to deal with fouls in MMA
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall sits on the sidelines recovering from a brutal double eye poke from his UFC 321 title bout against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Valentina Shevchenko Urged to Issue Dana White an Ultimatum After Best Female Fighter of 2025 Win
Valentina Shevchenko‘s 2025 didn’t feel particularly loud. There were no viral outbursts, manufactured rivalries, or frantic attempts for attention. Instead, it was a year based on something harder to market but far more difficult to sustain: control.
Israel Adesanya News / EssentiallySports / December 30
'Nothing Lasts Forever': Israel Adesanya Opens Up on Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
Even the most powerful individuals in combat sports have moments when they sound like your everyday people rather than champions. Israel Adesanya‘s recent conversation in Thailand had this very tone.
Don Frye News / BoxingNews.com / December 30
UFC Legend Don Frye Hospitalized With Heart Complications
UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye was hospitalized due to serious cardiovascular complications, specifically a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). The 60-year-old
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Johnny Walker’s UFC 326 Fight Delayed as Dominick Reyes Makes Personal Plea – Reports
Back in August, Johnny Walker had just rewritten his own story by snapping a disappointing string of outcomes and lifting an entire country’s mood in the process.
Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Gives Eye Opening Update
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is still dealing with lingering eye issues months after his controversial no-contest with Ciryl Gane and the road back to full health is proving longer than expected.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Arman Tsarukyan Adds $250,000+ Stakes for Shara Magomedeov With Bold Bet Before Grappling Match
UFC fans are leaving 2025 with one good matchup to watch out for, featuring lightweight star Arman Tsarukyan. The Armenian star is closing the year by headlining a grappling match at Hype FC by taking on none other than UFC’s middleweight prospect Shara Magomedov.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / December 29
Ilia Topuria shows off blistering hand speed as fans wait on UFC champ's return fight
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria isn’t missing out on training sessions during his ongoing hiatus from the Octagon. A perfect 17-0 in his professional
Petr Yan News / MMA on SI / December 29
UFC Champion Petr Yan targets Sean O'Malley rematch for major UFC event in 2026
Petr Yan apparently wants to avenge his controversial loss to Sean O’Malley as part of the UFC’s planned White House event next year. Currently on a four-fight
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Daniel Cormier reveals what he’d do differently against Jon Jones if he could relive their rematch
Daniel Cormier believes he was the root of his own downfall. Not many UFC fighters have been involved in rivalries as heated as Cormier’s feud with Jon Jones.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / December 29
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall shares grim medical update on eye injuries
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall is still feeling the effects of the eye poke that brought his first title defense to a premature end at UFC 321.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Ex-UFC star mocks Joe Rogan for ‘really pretty girl’ remarks about 15-0 Dakota Ditcheva
A former UFC fighter has taken a shot at the promotion’s most legendary commentator. Joe Rogan recently heaped praise on PFL star Dakota Ditcheva during an episode of his popular podcast.
UFC star signs off on new fight offer just days after withdrawing from UFC 326
It looks Paulo Costa may already have his next fight all lined up even after reportedly withdrawing from UFC 326. We’re still several weeks away from the
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
UFC star goes in on Arman Tsarukyan for ‘getting personal’ just days out from their title clash
Just days out from their title clash, UFC star Shara Magomedov has gone in on Arman Tsarukyan. After being continuously snubbed of a UFC lightweight title fight, Arman Tsarukyan made the decision to keep himself busy by competing in grappling.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Daniel Cormier Contradicts Dana White’s UFC PPVs Claim With Bold Take on Paramount Era
This year, the UFC’s monumental $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+ and CBS for seven years became the talk of the MMA world. Fans widely appreciated Dana White and Co.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Dana White urged to sign Conor McGregor’s teammate after KO win over heavyweight who had 7-1 UFC run
Fans are calling for the UFC to sign a two-weight champion after his latest win Conor McGregor famously held two titles at the same time during his legendary UFC career.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Daniel Cormier Signals What’s Next for UFC’s Paramount Era After ESPN Show With Chael Sonnen Ends
Throughout the years, there have been defining moments in the UFC’s history—whether it’s UFC 1, which introduced MMA with no weight classes, minimal rules, and a tournament format, or 2019, when the UFC’s deal with ESPN began.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Justin Gaethje Risks Dana White’s Punishment as He Nearly Puts UFC 324 at Risk
Justin Gaethje is less than a month away from facing Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324. This time, the stakes feel even higher for ‘The Highlight’, as he prepares to fight for an interim title once again after first winning the belt by defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 29
Daniel Cormier Only Fears One Man in Wrestling, It’s Not Jon Jones
For most MMA fans, the rivalry between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones is UFC lore. They fought twice at the peak of their rivalry, and while Cormier lost both—officially one—his pedigree as a great wrestler was never questioned.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 29
UFC CEO Dana White Called Out on Popular Podcast for Sidelining Michael ‘Venom’ Page from Fighting
Michael ‘Venom’ Page is one of the most recognizable names on the UFC roster due to his flashy MMA career. Before joining the UFC, Page enjoyed a decorated Bellator run that built his reputation and established a loyal fanbase.
Don Frye News / MMA Weekly / December 29
UFC legend Don Frye hospitalized with heart condition
MMA pioneer and UFC legend Don Frye was recently hospitalized due to a heart condition. "The Predator" was suffering from arrhythmia and could have died if it weren't for fellow MMA legend Gary Goodridge.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 29
Makhachev Gives Topuria His Final Warning
Islam Makhachev has issued a warning to Ilia Topuria, making it clear that he will have to pay for his trash talk eventually. The pair have been linked with a fight, although they are currently at different weight classes.
Michael Page News / Dice City Sports / December 28
Michael ‘Venom’ Page Disappearing Act At 170 Is Still A Mystery
After a standout 2025 campaign, Michael Page has a pretty good sense of when he’ll be back in action. The problem is everything else. Page doesn’t know who he’ll be fighting and he doesn’t even know what weight class the bout will take place in.
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.
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