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Arman Tsarukyan explains surprising reason why grappling match against Islam Makhachev will never happen
Despite his hopes of a grappling match against his longtime UFC rival, Arman Tsarukyan has explained why a match against Islam Makhachev will never happen.
Rose Namajunas News / MMA Weekly / December 31
Rose Namajunas getting back in touch with her roots for UFC 324 training camp
Former two-time women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas was originally slated to face former flyweight titleholder Alexa Grasso at UFC 324, but Grasso was forced out of the bout due to injury. When the third-ranked Grasso fell out of the fight, No.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Khabib Slams The UFC’s Signing Approach – ‘This Is Not Fair’
Ex-UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has slammed the UFC, accusing it of favoring trash talkers over fighters who are better skilled. Khabib expressed growing frustration over what he sees as a shift in how the UFC signs and keeps fighters.
Henry Cejudo News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Henry Cejudo To Headline RAF 6 Wrestling Event
Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo will headline a RAF 6 on February 28 at the Mullett Arena, subject to an opponent being announced.
Arman Tsarukyan News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Tsarukyan And Magomedov Battle To A Draw
Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov fought to a draw in the main event of Hype Fighting Championship, as neither fighter was able to get over the line.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Khabib Nurmagomedov Reveals Why UFC Pressured Him to Abandon His Name for ‘The Eagle’
The UFC and its fans have a love-hate relationship. While it’s undeniable how entertaining the promotion is, some of their decisions don’t sit well with the public, nor the fighters within it.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Justin Gaethje Makes Brutally Honest Confession About Ilia Topuria Ahead of Paddy Pimblett Fight at UFC 324
The buildup to UFC 324 has been strangely divided into two. On one side, there’s the explosive intensity of Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, a fight that sells itself solely on the striker vs.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 31
Dana White joked he’d deny ‘conspiracy theorist’ a title shot just to prove his ‘rigged’ remark true
A former champion was adamant that he deserved the next title shot after winning on this day in 2016. There has been a lot of talk in recent weeks due to the UFC’s fight announcements for 2025 about who does and doesn’t deserve a title shot.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Khabib Nurmagomedov Explains Why He’ll 'Never' Be Friends With Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje
In a sport built on respect, can a champion ever truly be friends with the men he’s conquered? Over the years, Khabib Nurmagomedov went on to beat 29 opponents, including elite names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Arman Tsarukyan Speculates Paramount’s Role in Paddy Pimblett Getting UFC Title Shot Over Him
Are Dana White & Co. favoring certain fighters over Russian competitors? That’s the question MMA fans are debating, and Arman Tsarukyan has now joined the conversation.
Francis Ngannou News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Eddie Hall names his price to fight Francis Ngannou after previously ruling out matchup
Eddie Hall has revealed how much money he wants to fight Francis Ngannou. The former ‘World’s Strongest Man’ won his MMA debut by knockout in April. Eddie Hall stopped Mariusz Pudzianowski, a fellow strongman legend, in 30 seconds at KSW 105.
Devastating UFC knockout artists reportedly set to fight in Miami at UFC 327
Top-ranked light heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker are reportedly set to meet in the first fight confirmed for UFC 327. With 2026
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
UFC legend urges Fighter of the Year contender to push against the one thing that’s holding them back
One fighter may have gone under the radar despite having an incredibly successful 2025. Tom Aspinall may have named Ilia Topuria as his UFC Fighter of the Year, but the lightweight champion wasn’t the consensus pick among fans.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Chuck Liddell overcame 2 major injuries to KO rival and set UFC record that Brock Lesnar broke
Chuck Liddell was the first UFC superstar, and the numbers prove it. The MMA legend put himself in the pay-per-view history books on December 30, 2006.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 30
Ilia Topuria Has Justin Gaethje 'Scared' Before UFC 324
Ilia Topuria said in a statement that he’s dealing with an alleged extortion attempt involving threats to spread ‘false’ domestic abuse claims, which he says he has reported to authorities in Spain.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Arman Tsarukyan vs Shara Magomedov: Grappling match between UFC stars ends in shock result
Two current UFC stars faced off in a submission-only grappling match. Arman Tsarukyan may be focused on the UFC lightweight title but he’s still keeping himself busy by competing in other rulesets.
MMA star teases return after having UFC debut spoiled by one of 2025's best knockouts
Aaron Pico looks to be gearing up for a return after his UFC debut ended in one of the most brutal knockouts of 2025. With RIZIN’s annual New Year's card
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / December 30
Justin Gaethje reveals disappointing aspect of last fight led to his title shot or retire mentality
Justin Gaethje’s bold decision to wait paid off for him in an unexpected way. Gaethje and his team are preparing for UFC 324 next month where he will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA on SI / December 30
UFC Champion Tom Aspinall sets clear plan for return fight after eye surgeries
He’s not back to training yet, but there’s no doubt in Tom Aspinall’s mind that he wants to run things back with Ciryl Gane when he returns to the UFC Octagon.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA on SI / December 30
UFC legend criticizes the UFC for only wanting one specific type of MMA fighter
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov believes some MMA fighters are missing out on opportunities in the United States because they let their fights do the talking.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30
Daniel Cormier: 'They’re Already Getting More Money'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier says a major financial shift is already underway for fighters and he insists it’s a fact, not a theory.
Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Israel Adesanya: 'My career is going to end in the UFC'
Combat sports has seen several former UFC fighters transition into boxing once their mixed martial arts career is over. Former UFC champions Anderson
Robert Whittaker News / MMA Weekly / December 30
Robert Whittaker considering moving up to the light heavyweight division in 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in 11 years. "The Reaper" last fought in July, dropping a split decision to Reinier de Ridder in the UFC on ABC 9 main event.
Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Gives Eye Opening Update
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is still dealing with lingering eye issues months after his controversial no-contest with Ciryl Gane and the road back to full health is proving longer than expected.
Michael Page News / Dice City Sports / December 28
Michael ‘Venom’ Page Disappearing Act At 170 Is Still A Mystery
After a standout 2025 campaign, Michael Page has a pretty good sense of when he’ll be back in action. The problem is everything else. Page doesn’t know who he’ll be fighting and he doesn’t even know what weight class the bout will take place in.
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