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Arman Tsarukyan books match outside of UFC against former champion following recent title snub

Arman Tsarukyan books match outside of UFC against former champion following recent title snub

After being snubbed of the UFC lightweight title shot, Arman Tsarukyan has decided to stay active by competing outside of the UFC. After withdrawing from his scheduled title fight against Islam Makhachev this past January, Arman Tsarukyan has found himself continuously in the UFC’s bad-books.

Petr Yan News / Bloody Elbow / December 22

Sean O’Malley makes compelling pitch to fight Petr Yan on UFC White House event

Ahead of his return to the UFC Octagon, Sean O’Malley has made his pitch to be included on the UFC White House event in June. On January 24 at UFC 324, Sean O’Malley will return to the Octagon for the first time since his back-to-back clashes against Merab Dvalishvili, when he takes on Song Yadong.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / December 22
Lobo Gym Faces A Pivotal 2026 In The UFC

Lobo Gym Faces A Pivotal 2026 In The UFC

Lobo Gym has been one of the most prominent gyms of the UFC’s last ten years. It has produced three top-tier fighters in Alexa Grasso, Irene Aldana, and Diego Lopes.

Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 22
Conor McGregor’s teammate reacts after unexpected praise despite old feud

Conor McGregor’s teammate reacts after unexpected praise despite old feud

‘The Notorious’ did show some class to a teammate earlier this year with an unexpected message. Looking back at UFC 205 in 2016, Eddie Alvarez still is not thrilled about how things went down against Conor McGregor.

Tony Ferguson News / HITC / December 22
Tony Ferguson details brutal injury he claims sparked his painful UFC decline

Tony Ferguson details brutal injury he claims sparked his painful UFC decline

Tony Ferguson has opened up about his battles outside the cage, revealing that he struggled to even get out of bed after suffering a major injury midway through his UFC losing streak.

Dana White News / HITC / December 22
UFC fighter says Dana White promised him a title shot if he met this condition in his last bout

UFC fighter says Dana White promised him a title shot if he met this condition in his last bout

After a chat with the boss, one UFC contender went into his last fight with a clear aim in mind. Islam Makhachev was approached by the UFC about fighting in January, but that plan fell through.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / December 22
Jon Jones named UFC legend as his hardest-hitting opponent: ‘I couldn’t control my legs’

Jon Jones named UFC legend as his hardest-hitting opponent: ‘I couldn’t control my legs’

Jon Jones is widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter of all time. The former light heavyweight and heavyweight UFC champion is coming toward the end of his legendary career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 22
Daniel Cormier Pushes for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira at the UFC White House Event: 'That’s Low-Hanging Fruit'

Daniel Cormier Pushes for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira at the UFC White House Event: 'That’s Low-Hanging Fruit'

The UFC’s historic White House event is still six months away, but the card’s biggest potential matchup might already be slipping through the promotion’s fingers and Daniel Cormier isn’t thrilled about it.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 22
Kayla Harrison Shocked at White House Dinner Revelation About UFC’s Value Ahead of Historic 2026 Event

Kayla Harrison Shocked at White House Dinner Revelation About UFC’s Value Ahead of Historic 2026 Event

In June 2026, the UFC will stage what Dana White has repeatedly promised will be the biggest event in company history  a once-in-a-lifetime fight card held on the South Lawn of the White House.

MMA News / HITC / December 22
Ilia Topuria fires warning at Khabib Nurmagomedov in bold message to Islam Makhachev

Ilia Topuria fires warning at Khabib Nurmagomedov in bold message to Islam Makhachev

Even though he has stepped away from the octagon for a while, Ilia Topuria is not letting up on his back-and-forth with Islam Makhachev and his camp. Dana White recently confirmed that Topuria is taking a break to address some personal issues.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 22

Ilia Topuria’s time off questioned by rivals after Khabib Nurmagomedov and Arman Tsarukyan comments

Ilia Topuria’s recent comments have received responses from his rivals. The UFC lightweight champion has achieved a lot inside the Octagon in a short amount of time.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 22
Arman Tsarukyan Seemingly Calls Ilia Topuria a Hypocrite Amid 'Family Issues'

Arman Tsarukyan Seemingly Calls Ilia Topuria a Hypocrite Amid 'Family Issues'

Ilia Topuria appears intent on spoiling Arman Tsarukyan’s holiday cheer. The Armenian-Russian fighter stopped Dan Hooker a month ago, then added another win at ACBJJ 20 days later.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 22
Arman Tsarukyan Given Unexpected Blueprint to Beat Islam Makhachev in Potential Rematch

Arman Tsarukyan Given Unexpected Blueprint to Beat Islam Makhachev in Potential Rematch

“It was one of the hardest fights, of course, but it’s not the toughest fight,” Islam Makhachev said about his first fight with Arman Tsarukyan back in 2019.

Brian Ortega News / Stadium Rant / December 22
Can Brian Ortega Become A Contender At Lightweight?

Can Brian Ortega Become A Contender At Lightweight?

Brian Ortega is beginning a new chapter in his MMA career. At UFC 326 in March, the former two-time featherweight challenger makes his 155-lb. debut in a rematch against Renato Moicano.

Ilia Topuria News / Dice City Sports / December 21
Ilia Topuria: 'You’ll Still Have to Deal With the Real Champion'

Ilia Topuria: 'You’ll Still Have to Deal With the Real Champion'

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria may be sidelined as he works through personal matters, but he isn’t losing sleep over the promotion’s decision to crown an interim champion in his absence.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 21
Ilia Topuria Supports Dana White Snubbing Arman Tsarukyan in X-Rated Rant

Ilia Topuria Supports Dana White Snubbing Arman Tsarukyan in X-Rated Rant

Arman Tsarukyan’s dream of fighting for the 155 lbs title just got even more difficult. First, UFC CEO Dana White made it very clear that the Armenian still needs to work his way up.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 21

Ilia Topuria and Paddy Pimblett surprisingly agree on Arman Tsarukyan’s UFC spot

Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria finally finding common ground will not have been on most fans bingo cards to close out 2025. The lightweight duo are bitter rivals, dating back years to even before Pimblett’s tenure in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 21
Ilia Topuria threatens Khabib Nurmagomedov in latest message to Islam Makhachev and team

Ilia Topuria threatens Khabib Nurmagomedov in latest message to Islam Makhachev and team

Despite taking a hiatus from the UFC, Ilia Topuria has sent another warning message to Islam Makhachev and his team. Not long ago, it was announced by UFC boss Dana White that lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is taking some time out from the sport to deal with ongoing personal matters.

Tony Ferguson News / MMA Weekly / December 20

Andrew Tate battered and bloodied, Tony Ferguson wins again at Misfits Mania

Chase DeMoor played spoiler as heavy favorite Andrew Tate was brushed aside during their six-round affair for the Misfits heavyweight title. Also competing on the card was former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, who tasted victory again in his second outing in the ring.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19

Silva Stops Woodley In A Brutal Stoppage

Anderson Silva stopped Tyron Woodley in just two rounds during their cruiserweight clash, as you can see how the fight played out live.  Silva remains one of the most successful MMA-to-boxing converts in history.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 19

Ex-UFC champ aims to snap losing streak on Holloway vs. Oliveira undercard at UFC 326

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt will attempt to snap a two-fight skid when he returns at UFC 326 next year. The last chapter of the promotion’s

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19

Paulo Costa Vs. Brunno Ferreira Breakdown

Paulo Costa will reportedly face Brunno Ferreira in a middleweight clash at UFC 326 on March 7 from Las Vegas.  Costa enters the bout on a poor run of form, having won just one of his last three fights.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 19
Rampage Jackson: 'There's something wrong with Sean Strickland'

Rampage Jackson: 'There's something wrong with Sean Strickland'

Sean Strickland is a strong candidate for the most controversial athlete on the UFC roster. Since having his first taste of the spotlight, Strickland has struggled to be anything other than questionable, and Rampage Jackson has now witnessed that firsthand.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 18
Francis Ngannou gives his prediction for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou gives his prediction for Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou knows firsthand exactly how dangerous former two-time heavyweight boxing titleholder Anthony Joshua is.

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