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On YouTubeMMA 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 / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Tom Aspinall confirms he will undergo two surgeries on eyes damaged by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321
Tom Aspinall has provided fans with a major update on his recovery from UFC 321. The UFC heavyweight champion was the victim of a double eye poke from Ciryl Gane in October.
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.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 29
Dana White’s tease of insane 2025 fight ‘no one will see coming’ didn’t come to fruition
At the end of 2024, Dana White teased fans with a huge fight claiming that no one would see it coming because of how big it was. With 2025 coming to an end, UFC fans are already looking forward to what 2026 may hold in the premier promotion, ahead of a new era in the sport.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Daniel Cormier is open to facing Jon Jones in one ruleset but instantly shut down another ex-UFC foe
‘DC’ wouldn’t turn down the idea of a return as long as he wasn’t booked against one opponent. As evident by their recent back and forth comments, the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier hasn’t gone anywhere.
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.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Justin Gaethje was almost knocked out by one-handed fighter in his first world title defense
Justin Gaethje fought against one of the most unique fighters on the planet when he defended his title for the first time. On January 24, Justin Gaethje will compete in the first main event of the UFC’s new era when he takes on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324.
Daniel Cormier News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Daniel Cormier Reveals Why His Students Can’t Get a Christmas Break
On the surface, Daniel Cormier seems cheerful and easygoing. But when he coaches, he enforces the same strict discipline as Khabib Nurmagomedov. This week, while most of the world celebrated Christmas and the UFC took a month-long break, DC, however, kept his students busy.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Dana White was unsure about Ronda Rousey’s UFC future on the night she ended her greatest rivalry
On this day in 2013, Ronda Rousey’s star status continued to climb to historic heights. Dana White may have shut down the idea of Rousey returning to competition but he’s maintained that the UFC will always be her home.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Prime Israel Adesanya vs. Prime Khamzat Chimaev: Who Wins This Fantasy UFC Matchup?
“I’ll fight anyone, anyone in the world,” Israel Adesanya once said, blazing the UFC scene with his KO debut. He was a man of his word as he went on to sweep the entire middleweight division, earning a spot in the list of the fiercest knockout artists ever.
Islam Makhachev News / MMA on SI / December 28
Islam Makhachev reveals timetable for first UFC welterweight title defense in 2026
It appears UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev is going to sit out longer than anticipated as the promotional calendar finally shifts to 2026 in just under a week’s time.
Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / December 28
Israel Adesanya believes he was ‘screwed’ out of a world title in career-defining fight
‘The Last Stylebender’ admitted that he still holds a grudge over one moment in his career. Israel Adesanya has produced some stellar performances inside the Octagon since debuting with the UFC in February of 2018.
Arman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Sharaputdin Magomedov’s Armenian Coach Fires Back at Arman Tsarukyan After Missing Flight for Wrestling Match
An accusation of missing a flight to dodge a fight against him resulted in Arman Tsarukyan facing the wrath of his opponent’s coach. Recently, the Russian-Armenian
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Petr Yan Appeals to Dana White for Revenge Fight and Payday on UFC White House Card
UFC’s biggest event next year, the White House fight card, is running into major challenges. At first, superstar fighters who were once eager to join the lineup are now dropping out one by one, leaving Dana White with very few options.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Israel Adesanya Drops Alex Pereira UFC White House Hint During Candid Confession
After defeating Magomed Ankalaev in their UFC 320 rematch, Alex Pereira wants nothing but a superfight against Jon Jones at a White House event. However, ‘Poatan’ recently hinted on Instagram that a clash with ‘Bones’ might not be part of the UFC’s plans for next year.
UFC star stuns fans by suggesting he might move up to Alex Pereira's weight class
Fans might see former UFC middleweight titleholder Robert Whittaker test himself in a new weight class the next time he returns to the Octagon. A member
Magomed Ankalaev News / MMA on SI / December 28
Ex-UFC champ Magomed Ankalaev could have quicker turnaround than expected in 2026
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev has every reason to be excited about his immediate future. Despite his 80-second TKO loss to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira in October, Ankalaev's career reset is essential to regaining the championship next year.
Jon Jones News / HITC / December 28
The UFC legend Jon Jones says hit him harder than anyone else
Many consider Jon Jones to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time. The legendary career of the former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion is nearing its conclusion.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 28
Which MMA Fighter Had The Best 2025?
2025 is almost over in the MMA world, as we look at who had the best year. While several fighters had big runs, Merab Dvalishvili and Islam Makhachev had a strong year.
Jon Jones News / Scoop B / December 27
The Thin Blue Line of the Octagon: Why Jon Jones’ 2017 'Police Officer' Revelation Still Haunts in 2025
When I interviewed Jon “Bones” Jones for Respect Mag in August 2017, he was riding a complex wave of redemption. He had just defeated Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 to reclaim his Light Heavyweight title (a result later overturned), and he was opening up about his life outside the cage.
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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