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Disturbing Pantoja Injury Overshadows New Champion At UFC 323

Disturbing Pantoja Injury Overshadows New Champion At UFC 323

The last chapter of the UFC pay-per-view era came to a close Saturday night with UFC 323. A gruesome Alexandre Pantoja injury put an asterisk on Joshua Van’s win to become the new flyweight champion.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

Alexandre Pantoja counters Dana White’s comments in first statement after shocking UFC 323 loss

The former UFC flyweight champion has spoken after losing his title on Saturday night. At UFC 323, the co-main event produced one of the most shocking results of the year as Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja due to a gruesome injury in the first round.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7
Petr Yan Reveals Only Path for Merab Dvalishvili to Get Rematch After UFC 323

Petr Yan Reveals Only Path for Merab Dvalishvili to Get Rematch After UFC 323

A packed T-Mobile Arena watched the UFC’s final pay-per-view of the year deliver big, and Petr Yan shocked the crowd by outworking and outlasting the relentless Merab Dvalishvili in a grueling five–round war.

Joe Rogan News / HITC / December 7

Joe Rogan witnesses unprecedented moment at UFC 323 after nearly three decades

After nearly three decades in the sport, it is rare for Joe Rogan to come across something he has not seen before. The veteran commentator began his long association with the UFC back in 1997, quickly becoming one of the most recognisable voices in mixed martial arts.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
Dana White responds after being publicly called out by Tom Aspinall for his reaction to the eye poke

Dana White responds after being publicly called out by Tom Aspinall for his reaction to the eye poke

Dana White has clarified his remarks. All does not seem to be well between the UFC and the promotion’s heavyweight champion after the events that unfolded in Abu Dhabi this past October.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7
Islam Makhachev sends a message to Merab Dvalishvili after brutal end to his title reign at UFC 323

Islam Makhachev sends a message to Merab Dvalishvili after brutal end to his title reign at UFC 323

One of the most dominant UFC reigns in recent memory is over. Merab Dvalishvili attempted to make history as the first champion to successfully defend their title four times in a single calendar year at Saturday’s UFC 323 pay-per-view.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 7

Dana White reacts to Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje backlash, explains Arman Tsarukyan snub

Arman Tsarukyan still has work to do to get in Dana White’s good graces. The #1 lightweight contender was recently overlooked when the UFC booked an interim title fight.

Alexandre Pantoja News / EssentiallySports / December 7

Megan Olivi Issues Medical Update on Alexandre Pantoja’s Broken Arm But Nobody Can Make Sense of It

UFC 323 turned out to be full of unexpected twists and upsetting surprises. The main card brought an end to Merab Dvalishvili‘s tight reign as Petr Yan shut down his 4th title defense of the year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 7
Islam Makhachev, Kamaru Usman, and Others Send Personal Message to Merab Dvalishvili After Petr Yan Loss at UFC 323

Islam Makhachev, Kamaru Usman, and Others Send Personal Message to Merab Dvalishvili After Petr Yan Loss at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili’s win streak finally snapped, but the respect he earned didn’t. When the Georgian walked out of UFC 323 without his bantamweight title, the immediate reaction wasn’t mockery or dismissal.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 7
Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title

Petr Yan shocks Merab Dvalishvili, reclaims bantamweight title

LAS VEGAS -- Despite the steepest of odds, Petr Yan is the king of the bantamweight division once again after stunning Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday.

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Alexandre Pantoja breaks arm in UFC 323 main event, Joshua Van crowned new champion

A flyweight championship bout served as Saturday's UFC 323 co-main event. Champion Alexandre Pantoja looked to defend his belt for the fifth time against top contender Joshua Van.

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.

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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.

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MMA News / HITC / December 6
Conor McGregor says he’s going after Islam Makhachev to become UFC’s first triple champion

Conor McGregor says he’s going after Islam Makhachev to become UFC’s first triple champion

Conor McGregor has let Islam Makhachev know he’s coming for his title, aiming to become the first fighter in UFC history to win belts in three weight classes.

Song Yadong News / HITC / December 6
Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley raised a few eyebrows during his first face-off with Song Yadong at Friday night’s UFC Seasonal Press Conference. O’Malley, who spent three years and four bouts as a title fighter, is stepping back into the cage for his first non-title appearance in over three years.

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