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Kevin Holland vs. Geoff Neal set for UFC Houston showdown on February 21st

The UFC is coming home to Houston, and two of Texas’ finest will collide in a high-stakes welterweight battle. Kevin Holland and Geoff Neal are officially set to square off on February 21 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas — a matchup that promises fireworks for local fans and potential movement in the 170-pound division.

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Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev set to headline UFC Mexico on February 28th

UFC Mexico just got its main event—and it’s an absolute banger. Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will make his long-awaited homecoming on February 28th, taking on surging contender Asu Almabayev in a five-round showdown that could reshape the future of the 125-pound division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Joe Rogan Reveals the One UFC Fight Conor McGregor Should Have Avoided — and It’s Not Khabib

Conor McGregor has made numerous questionable decisions throughout his personal and professional life, shaping both his career and public image. Even so, fans immediately think of him when they think of MMA.

Khamzat Chimaev News / HITC / December 13

UFC Star threatened by Khamzat Chimaev once offered $50k bet for next fight

One fighter has issued a challenge to Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares for his first title defence. Despite holding the belt, Chimaev seems to already be thinking beyond the division, hinting at a future move up to light heavyweight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Justin Gaethje Joins Jose Aldo in Elite List After Bold Comparison Ahead of Paddy Pimblett Fight

Justin Gaethje has built a career on chaos with forward pressure, wild exchanges, thunderous leg kicks, and a willingness to eat one to land two. But ahead of his interim lightweight title fight with Paddy Pimblett, a different part of his résumé is suddenly getting the spotlight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Is Arman Tsarukyan Being Blackballed From A Title Shot?

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for the lightweight title following the news that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett will be an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24.

Conor McGregor News / MMA Weekly / December 12

Conor McGregor weds longtime partner Dee Devlin

Conor McGregor and longtime partner Dee Devlin were married on Friday. TMZ Sports first reported the news. The two were wed at the historic Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in Vatican City.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 13

Former UFC champion didn’t regret decision that cost him his title because he was ‘happy’ about losing

On this day ten years ago, a UFC champion cost himself his title with a baffling decision inside the Octagon. UFC 194 in Las Vegas ended with Conor McGregor comforting Jose Aldo after ending his iconic featherweight title reign in 13 seconds.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Paddy Pimblett Needs Only One Thing From Conor McGregor Blueprint to Beat Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett doesn’t need to reinvent himself to beat Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324. He doesn’t need to become a different fighter, chase a new identity, or suddenly turn into a grinding technician.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12

UFC Fight Night picks & predictions for Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape

The UFC closes out its 2025 schedule at the UFC Apex this Saturday (December 13), and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 of the card’s fights.

Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Khamzat Chimaev Receives $50,000 Challenge to Abandon His Professional MMA Identity

When Khamzat Chimaev, the middleweight champion, steps into the Octagon, everyone knows what’s coming. The wrestling, the pressure, and the inevitable takedown.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

Conor McGregor splashed the majority of his salary on one thing after beating Jose Aldo in 13 seconds

On this day ten years ago, Conor McGregor produced maybe the most iconic win in the history of the sport. Not even the first man to beat Jose Aldo believed that the Brazilian icon would lose to anyone that wasn’t able to control him on the ground.

CM Punk News / Bloody Elbow / December 12

CM Punk admits massive mistake that meant his UFC career was destined to fail

CM Punk recently reflected on the two fights that he had inside the Octagon. It’s a common occurrence to see new faces make the walk to the Octagon for the very first time.

Belal Muhammad News / MMA on SI / December 12

Ex-UFC champion Belal Muhammad calls out divisional 'cowherd' for return fight

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has extra motivation following back-to-back losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry to remain a factor at 170 pounds next year.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12

UFC star returns to training less than a week after nasty injury cost him UFC title

Less than a week after a gruesome arm injury cost him his flyweight belt, former UFC titleholder Alexandre Pantoja is already back in the gym. The penultimate UFC card of the year and final PPV offering of the ESPN era took place last Saturday when UFC 323 went down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12

UFC fan favorite returns for rematch nearly 10 years in the making at UFC Houston

Kevin Holland will try to snap a two-fight skid at UFC Houston when he meets top-ranked welterweight contender Geoff Neal for the second time. The UFC’s

Francis Ngannou News / Stadium Rant / December 12

The PFL Desperately Needs Francis Ngannou To Return, But Will He?

This Saturday, the PFL has its final big event of 2025 in Lyon, France. In the main event, Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira compete for the inaugural heavyweight title.

MMA News / HITC / December 12

Dan Hardy pours cold water on Dakota Ditcheva UFC speculation

There’s been plenty of discussion lately about how the UFC might be able to bring in a top fighter who isn’t currently on their roster. Over the past year, we’ve seen several fighters from Bellator and PFL make their way into the Octagon, with mixed results.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 12