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On YouTubeAlex Pereira News / HITC / December 8
Alex Pereira opens up on two heavyweight bouts he’s discussed with UFC so far
Alex Pereira has already carved out an impressive career in the UFC, but now he is looking for a legacy-defining challenge that would put him in a league of his own.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Israel Adesanya, Tom Aspinall, and Sean O’Malley Had the Same Live Reaction to Alexandre Pantoja Injury
“I didn’t know what happened. He just stopped,” Joshua Van recalled his bout with Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. But it was not only Van who was surprised at the early stoppage against the division’s best.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Islam Makhachev’s P4P Status Doesn’t Stop Tom Aspinall From Picking Ilia Topuria for Prestigious UFC Honor
Last month, Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena, securing a unanimous decision win in New York and joining the elite list of two-division UFC champions.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Dana White Lands in Hot Water After Backing UFC Doctors on Alexandre Pantoja
After the UFC 323 co-main event, everyone agreed on two things: Joshua Van should not have celebrated an injury TKO win the way he did, and Alexandre Pantoja‘s elbow injury should not have been replaying on loop on the broadcast.
Payton Talbott News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Payton Talbott Reveals Special Reason for Doing the 'Max Holloway Point Down' at UFC 323
Max Holloway’s iconic “point-to-ground” taunt against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 for the BMF belt continues to inspire. That signature gesture has influenced many up-and-comers who tried to replicate it but failed, except for Payton Talbott against Henry Cejudo at yesterday’s UFC 323.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Tom Aspinall says ‘unbelievable’ UFC Fighter of the Year also scored the best KO of 2025
Tom Aspinall gave out a few end-of-year awards in the immediate aftermath of UFC 323. The heavyweight champion watched the final UFC pay-per-view of 2025, and perhaps ever, from the comfort of his own home on Sunday morning.
Merab Dvalishvili News / MMA Weekly / December 8
Former champion offers advice to Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 323 loss
Merab Dvalishvili entered the UFC 323 main event against Petr Yan at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday looking to make history. "The Machine" planned
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 8
Brandon Royval Vs. Manel Kape Breakdown
Flyweight Brandon Royval takes on Manel Kape in the main event at UFC APEX this weekend in their final UFC bout of 2025, as we preview his upcoming fight.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Dana White Hails Conor McGregor’s $200M Empire After Triple Crown Bid Adds to White House Buzz
In a week when the UFC White House event was already making headlines, it wasn’t a fight announcement or a staredown that changed the conversation—it was Dana White himself.
Alexandre Pantoja News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
Only two UFC title fights ended in similar fashion to Alexandre Pantoja’s – both involving the same legend
Alexandre Pantoja’s fifth flyweight title defense was a prime example of the unpredictability of MMA. Despite what many believed the issue was, it has been reported that Pantoja suffered a shoulder injury in the co-main event of UFC 323.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7
Petr Yan Doubles Down on 'All You’ve Got Is Boys' Dig at Merab Dvalishvili With AI Jacuzzi Photo After UFC 323 Win
UFC 323 had barely wrapped when the tension between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili went from combat to comedy, or, depending on your perspective, pure pettiness.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 7
Joshua Van Claims UFC Flyweight Title After Alexandre Pantoja Suffers Gruesome Arm Injury
LAS VEGAS — What was billed as one of the most anticipated flyweight title fights in years ended in stunning, heartbreaking, and anticlimactic fashion.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
UFC heavyweight’s buzzer-beating KO exploded legend’s lip in one of the most gruesome Octagon injuries
A heavyweight showdown six years ago today proved that it’s never too late to have your lip torn off in a fight… The UFC was in Washington D.C. on this day, December 7, in 2019.
Henry Cejudo News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
Henry Cejudo’s legendary rival takes blame for failed UFC return after convincing him to end retirement
Henry Cejudo ended his career on Saturday night after four consecutive losses. On Saturday night, Cejudo was beaten by Payton Talbott, having already announced that this would be his last dance ahead of time.
Petr Yan News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
Petr Yan breaks down the ‘many mistakes’ he made during his first title reign after UFC 323 upset
Petr Yan was in a reflective mood after winning back the bantamweight title at UFC 323. ‘No Mercy’ became the 135lb king by knocking out Jose Aldo at UFC 251 in July 2020.
MMA News / Yardbarker / December 7
Potential matchups for UFC 323 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for the winners on the main card.
Justin Gaethje News / HITC / December 7
Justin Gaethje urges new rule after UFC 323 controversy he says ‘favours the criminal’
Justin Gaethje was not thrilled with the outcome of one fight at UFC 323. The popular lightweight was among the many tuned in as the UFC’s pay-per-view era came to a close at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.
MMA News / Field Level Media / December 6
Max Holloway to defend title against Charles Oliveira at UFC 326
A rematch 10 years in the making is officially on the horizon, as Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira in the new main event scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Yardbarker / December 6
Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight
Who does UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili have left to beat in the bantamweight division? Apparently no one.
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