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On YouTubeConor McGregor News / HITC / December 18
Conor McGregor ally hits out after failed drug test involving Khabib’s teammate
Movlid Khaybulaev has been suspended from MMA for a year after failing a drug test. The featherweight champion provided an in-competition sample that came back positive for recombinant erythropoietin on the same day he claimed his $500,000 title win over Jesus Pinedo, securing a submission in the fifth round.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 18
Arman Tsarukyan’s MMA instincts spark brief chaos as BJJ title bout is halted by mid-fight foul
Arman Tsarukyan has ended 2025 by winning a belt, but it’s not the one he wanted. The Armenian MMA fighter was supposed to face Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title in January.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 18
Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev Won’t Lose Next Fight, Says Dricus Du Plessis to the Middleweight Division
In the main event of UFC 319 in August, Khamzat Chimaev became the new UFC middleweight champion. ‘Borz’ beat former champion Dricus Du Plessis by dominating him for five rounds with his suffocating wrestling.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 18
Till Plots Boxing Bouts Against Masvidal And Woodley
Darren Till aims to run back two of his most losses from his MMA career, with boxing bouts against Jorge Masvidal and Tyron Woodley. Till currently has a 3-0 professional record in boxing, having captured the Misfits bridgeweight championship title with a stoppage win over Luke Rockhold in August.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17
Dana White Urged to Book Big-Money Fight for Islam Makhachev That Fixes UFC’s Immediate Dilemma
Islam Makhachev achieved glory at UFC 322 by hoisting two belts at the same time. But the Dagestani icon wasn’t done chasing greatness. Now, the newly crowned welterweight champ wants to extend his legacy in his new division as well.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 17
Best UFC knockouts of 2025 ranked
There are a lot of aspects to mixed martial artists. Wrestling, grappling, takedown defense, and calf kicks are all significant parts of MMA. However, it is the knockouts that are nearly every UFC fan’s favorite part of the sport.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 17
If Ronda Rousey returns, Holly Holm wants to be the opponent
The biggest moment of Holly Holm's fighting career came on Nov. 15, 2015 when she abruptly ended the UFC women's bantamweight championship reign of Ronda Rousey with a head kick heard around the world.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17
Herb Dean Explains How a DC Creation Led to Jon Jones Avoiding Penalties for Eye Pokes
In recent times, Ciryl Gane has brought the eye-poke discussion back into the spotlight. But before the Frenchman, his former opponent, Jon Jones, held that unwanted crown. During his active days, ‘Bones’ caught several opponents with his fingers, including Alexander Gustafsson, Glover Teixeira, and many others.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17
Jon Jones’ White House Fight at Risk as UFC Insider Says Key Mistake Proved Dana White Right
At UFC 318 post-fight presser, Dana White openly stated that the UFC isn’t too thrilled about starring Jon Jones at the White House card. Many believed that ‘Bones’ snubbing the head honcho for the Tom Aspinall fight was the reason.
Alex Pereira News / The Body Lock / December 17
Alex Pereira Pulls Out of UFC White House Event: What Happened? 
Alex Pereira has withdrawn from a planned UFC event at the White House The Brazilian champion called his participation ‘a no-go’ without providing specific
MMA News / The Body Lock / December 17
Anderson Silva Surprises Fans by Defending Dana White Against Critics
Anderson Silva defended Dana White against recent criticism despite their difficult history together Silva said White is ‘only about business’ and praised
MMA News / The Body Lock / December 17
Conor McGregor’s White House Fight: Last Chance or Another Excuse?
Chael Sonnen publicly doubts Conor McGregor will fight at the June White House UFC event McGregor has not competed since suffering a leg fracture against
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17
Tony Ferguson Reveals How Brock Lesnar Accidentally Inspired His Move From UFC to Boxing
Tony Ferguson found a new lease on life after the uneventful end to his legendary UFC career. The former interim lightweight champion defeated TikToker Salt Papi on his debut for Misfits Boxing, and it was truly an emotional moment for ‘El Cucuy’.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17
Overweight Arman Tsarukyan Announces Bold UFC 324 Title Fight Plans After Dana White Snub
Is Arman Tsarukyan’s chance to fight for the lightweight belt over? Well, after Dana White’s UFC 324 announcement, many believe the Armenian’s dream to clash for the 155 lbs might get delayed a lot.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 17
Tony Ferguson reveals that Brock Lesnar’s advice to him about retirement led to his Misfits Boxing move
Tony Ferguson has extended his career by switching his focus to boxing. On December 20, Ferguson will face Warren Spencer in the first defense of his undisputed Misfits Boxing middleweight title.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17
Conor McGregor Given White House Warning as UFC Insider Questions His Comeback Plans
Conor McGregor has said many times over the last four years that he’s going to eventually return to action in the near future. After the UFC 303 plans blew during the month in which it took place, ‘The Notorious’ has his eye locked in on competing at the UFC White House.
Joshua Van News / MMA on SI / December 17
Is Joshua Van’s next fight set after last UFC rankings update of 2025?
The final UFC event of the year didn’t feature much ranked action, but it may have decided the first challenger for new UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 17
Daniel Cormier: UFC White House Card 'Can’t Be the Biggest Ever' Without Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor’s long-teased return remains uncertain, and two of the UFC’s most prominent analysts aren’t convinced he’ll actually make it to the promotion’s historic White House event next June.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 17
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley: Preview & Betting Tips
Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley both might not be fighting in the Octagon anymore, but it still carries a familiarity because of their reputation in the sport of MMA and more recently boxing.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 16
Joaquin Buckley Challenges Khamzat Chimaev: 'Stay on Your Feet for One Round and I’ll Give You $50,000'
Joaquin Buckley isn’t just calling out the best fighters in the world he’s putting cash on the line to prove a point. The rising welterweight contender (21-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) has aimed his latest challenge directly at UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, daring the undefeated star to stand with him for a single round without wrestling.
Ilia Topuria News / Field Level Media / December 15
UFC's undefeated Ilia Topuria: Must 'step away' to defend reputation, not title
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria explained his absence from the UFC 324 title bout on Monday, alleging he's addressing an extortion attempt and will return to the cage at the appropriate time.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 15
Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Amir Albazi co-main event set for first UFC Apex event of Paramount+ era
The UFC is kicking off 2026 in style, and the co-main event has fans buzzing. Former RIZIN and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi will square off against top-ranked flyweight Amir “The Prince” Albazi in the promotion’s first UFC Apex card of the Paramount+ era.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 15
Ilia Topuria approves of Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett interim title fight
In late November, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announced that he was taking a break from fighting to deal with personal issue while going through a divorce. "I won’t be fighting in the first quarter of next year.
Manel Kape sends chilling warning to UFC Champion Joshua Van in epic callout
Welcome to the Manel Kape show. In case UFC fans didn't get the memo during the main event of UFC Vegas 112, Kape (22-7 MMA) put the division on notice with a first-round TKO against former flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval to put a bow on the 2025 promotional calendar.
MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14
UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot
The final UFC event of the year may have ignited a new UFC flyweight contender in Manel Kape. Kape kept his newfound momentum afloat in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, finishing former title challenger Brandon Royval with a right hook, followed by a flurry of punches at 3:18 in Round 1.
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