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Sean O’Malley Points Out Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach’s Mistake That Cost Him UFC Title in Petr Yan Fight

Sean O’Malley Points Out Merab Dvalishvili’s Coach’s Mistake That Cost Him UFC Title in Petr Yan Fight

When Merab Dvalishvili walked out of UFC 323 without the bantamweight title, the immediate takeaway centered on Petr Yan’s resurgence. But as the dust settled, another layer emerged, one that had less to do with punches and takedowns and more to do with what was said between rounds.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 8
Henry Cejudo almost made his opponent cry with touching Dana White gesture after UFC 323

Henry Cejudo almost made his opponent cry with touching Dana White gesture after UFC 323

Henry Cejudo left Payton Talbott fighting back tears as he immediately paid tribute to the youngster after their fight on Saturday. The 27-year-old dominated Cejudo over three rounds at UFC 323, winning a unanimous decision in what ended up being the former two-weight world champion’s final fight.

Conor McGregor News / Dice City Sports / December 8
Conor McGregor Eyes Historic Third UFC Title: 'I Want a Crack at That 170-Pound Belt'

Conor McGregor Eyes Historic Third UFC Title: 'I Want a Crack at That 170-Pound Belt'

Conor McGregor says only one thing awaits him if he returns to the Octagon: gold. The former two-division UFC champion has doubled down on his intent to compete at next summer’s historic UFC White House card, which is in active development for June 2026.

Petr Yan News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Sean O’Malley accuses Petr Yan of avoiding rematch despite winning world title at UFC 323

Sean O’Malley seems to think that even if he wins his next fight, he might struggle to book a rematch with Petr Yan. The pair’s 2022 fight was controversial, with the American taking a razor-close decision win in Abu Dhabi that catapulted him into title contention and eventually winning the belt.

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 8

UFC Boss Dana White Defends Handling of Tom Aspinall Eye Poke Situation

Tom Aspinall criticized Dana White for giving health updates without speaking to him after his eye injury at UFC 321 White claims UFC staff are checking

Joshua Van News / The Body Lock / December 8

“F*ck Them”: New UFC Champion Joshua Van Responds to Doubters

Joshua Van won the UFC flyweight title at UFC 323 after Alexandre Pantoja suffered a shoulder injury just 26 seconds into the fight Van, 24, became the

Henry Cejudo News / The Body Lock / December 8

Triple C Hangs Up the Gloves: Henry Cejudo’s UFC Career Ends at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo lost to Payton Talbott by unanimous decision at UFC 323 in his retirement fight Cejudo ends his career with four straight losses after returning

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 8

Khamzat Chimaev laughs off Jon Jones wrestling “win” and explains street altercation

Khamzat Chimaev has explained that his street grappling match with Jon Jones that went viral was simply the pair playing around. Much was made of the middleweight champion ‘winning’ the exchange, and partners who were there for the video claimed that Jones had agreed to a ‘rematch’.

Alex Pereira News / The Body Lock / December 8

Can Alex Pereira Become UFC’s First Three-Weight Champion in 2026?

Alex Pereira wants to move to heavyweight in 2026 to become UFC’s first three-weight champion His top target is Jon Jones at the UFC White House card next

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Merab Dvalishvili’s Camp Expresses Worries Over Dana White’s UFC Rankings Stance

Merab Dvalishvili’s Camp Expresses Worries Over Dana White’s UFC Rankings Stance

Since this past Saturday, Dana White has kept the entire UFC roster on edge. While addressing the interim UFC lightweight title situation involving No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Khamzat Chimaev Calls Alex Pereira’s UFC White House Bluff in Fiery Challenge to Coach

Khamzat Chimaev Calls Alex Pereira’s UFC White House Bluff in Fiery Challenge to Coach

As the promotion gears up to enter its historic Paramount+ CBS era, Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev have started beefing once again. To crank up the animosity, ‘Poatan’s coach, Glover Teixeira, also had some heated words for ‘Borz’, and the 185 lbs champion didn’t waste any time firing back.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 8

UFC champion shockingly claims he’s changing weight classes after next fight

One of the UFC’s newest champions apparently only wants to defend his title once before pursuing a second belt in another weight class. Last weekend’s UFC 323 card saw two UFC belts change hands at the final PPV event of the year before the promotion kicks off its new deal with Paramount in 2026.

Henry Cejudo News / MMA on SI / December 8
UFC legend Henry Cejudo offers hilarious shoutout after losing retirement fight

UFC legend Henry Cejudo offers hilarious shoutout after losing retirement fight

Former UFC double-champ Henry Cejudo shouted out an underrated UFC veteran following his final fight against Payton Talbott at UFC 323. The UFC’s final

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Tom Aspinall picks the same ‘unbelievable’ star for UFC Fighter of the Year and KO of 2025

Tom Aspinall picks the same ‘unbelievable’ star for UFC Fighter of the Year and KO of 2025

Tom Aspinall handed out a few end-of-year awards right after UFC 323 had wrapped up. The heavyweight champion watched the final pay-per-view event of the year from his living room, taking in a card full of unexpected results and standout performances.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Alex Pereira Reveals UFC Return Plan as Jon Jones at White House in Limbo

Alex Pereira Reveals UFC Return Plan as Jon Jones at White House in Limbo

Alex Pereira wants only legacy fights, nothing less. Over a month has passed since he reclaimed his belt from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, where he finished the Russian champion in just ninety seconds in front of a stacked Sin City crowd.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Dana White Settles Conor McGregor vs. Jon Jones GOAT Debate In Most Honest Take

Dana White Settles Conor McGregor vs. Jon Jones GOAT Debate In Most Honest Take

Who is the GOAT of UFC? This question has haunted the promotion’s narratives since its very inception. For Dana White, the uncontested winner is Jon Jones.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Megan Olivi Gets MMA Journalist’s Support as Joe Rogan’s Pantoja Injury Reservation Comes True

Megan Olivi Gets MMA Journalist’s Support as Joe Rogan’s Pantoja Injury Reservation Comes True

“I spoke with the UFC’s chief medical physician, Dr. Jeff Davidson, he told me Pantoja had a left shoulder dislocation with spontaneous reduction,” Megan Olivi relayed the message to the prying audience on the UFC live broadcast.

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 / Dice City Sports / December 7
Joshua Van Claims UFC Flyweight Title After Alexandre Pantoja Suffers Gruesome Arm Injury

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 / Yardbarker / December 7
Potential matchups for UFC 323 main card winners

Potential matchups for UFC 323 main card winners

Here are some potential matchups for the winners on the main card.

Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title
Justin Gaethje News / HITC / December 7
Justin Gaethje urges new rule after UFC 323 controversy he says ‘favours the criminal’

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

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.

Predictions for UFC 323 main card
Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight division
Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
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Merab Dvalishvili News / Yardbarker / December 6
Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight

Why Merab Dvalishvili must jump to featherweight

Who does UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili have left to beat in the bantamweight division? Apparently no one.

Merab Dvalishvili heavily featured in UFC 323 rematch with Petr Yan
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