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Sean Strickland Uses His Own Career as Ammo to Roast Tom Aspinall for UFC 321

Sean Strickland Uses His Own Career as Ammo to Roast Tom Aspinall for UFC 321

Tom Aspinall is once again drawing criticism, this time from outspoken former middleweight titleholder Sean Strickland. Back in October at UFC 321, Aspinall entered his first title defense against Ciryl Gane with massive expectations.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 19
Islam Makhachev warned that he’s taking a ‘big step up in competition’ by pursuing Kamaru Usman fight

Islam Makhachev warned that he’s taking a ‘big step up in competition’ by pursuing Kamaru Usman fight

Kamaru Usman’s former rival believes that the welterweight champion could be making a mistake. Islam Makhachev has remained firm that Usman is the opponent that he wants to face next in his first defense of the 170 pound title.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 19

Conor McGregor Amplifies Major Black Mark on Team Khabib Nurmagomedov Over Steroid Use

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov are two fighters whose rivalry defined a significant era in mixed martial arts. Their clash reshaped the lightweight division and extended beyond competition itself.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 19
Jorge Masvidal Calls Out Dana White’s Double Standard With Arman Tsarukyan-Conor McGregor Comparison

Jorge Masvidal Calls Out Dana White’s Double Standard With Arman Tsarukyan-Conor McGregor Comparison

Dana White hit the brakes hard when Arman Tsarukyan called out for a title shot from the Octagon after his dominant, statement-worthy win against Dan Hooker in Qatar on November 22nd.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 19

Paddy Pimblett Drags Arman Tsaurkyan’s Wealthy Family to Continue Beef With Lightweight Star

It is no secret that Arman Tsarukyan is regarded as one of the wealthiest fighters on the current UFC roster. Much of that wealth is commonly attributed to his father, Armenian business tycoon Nairi Tsarukyan.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19

Anderson Silva Has ‘No Beef’ With Dana White

Former UFC Middleweight Champion and Hall of Famer Anderson Silva says he has no ‘beef’ with UFC CEO Dana White, stating he never took things personally.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 19

Holm Addresses Talk Of A Rousey Rematch – ‘The Offer Still Stands’

Holly Holm wants to rematch Ronda Rousey if the fighter is offered to her.  Despite the potential for an MMA rematch, Holm is focused on boxing. She will face Stephanie Han for the WBA Lightweight Title on January 3, 2026.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA Weekly / December 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate stripped of PFL title after doping violation

Anti-doping agencies are working hard to crack down on drug cheats trying to gain an advantage over their opponents. Anybody from the pinnacle of the sport to the regional scene can be found guilty of consuming performance-enhancing drugs, and that was the case for Khabib Nurmagomedov's teammate, Movlid Khaybulaev, earlier this week.

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / December 18
Joe Rogan recalls UFC star taking his mic to deliver the ‘greatest post-fight speech of all time’

Joe Rogan recalls UFC star taking his mic to deliver the ‘greatest post-fight speech of all time’

Joe Rogan recently relived what he believes is the best post-fight speech in MMA history. The legendary commentator has had a front-row seat for some of the most epic UFC moments of all time.

MMA News / HITC / December 18
Reinier de Ridder and Paulo Costa reportedly added to stacked Holloway–Oliveira 2 card

Reinier de Ridder and Paulo Costa reportedly added to stacked Holloway–Oliveira 2 card

UFC 326 is shaping up to feature two notable middleweight matchups, according to reports. Max Holloway is already scheduled to defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira on March 7 in Las Vegas.

Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 18
Conor McGregor ally hits out after failed drug test involving Khabib’s teammate

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
Chael Sonnen Claims Having ‘Same’ Situation With Dana White as Francis Ngannou

Chael Sonnen Claims Having ‘Same’ Situation With Dana White as Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou’s standing in combat sports has shifted in recent years, moving from being regarded as one of the most dominant heavyweights to facing increased scrutiny.

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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.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 18
Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev Won’t Lose Next Fight, Says Dricus Du Plessis to the Middleweight Division

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

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

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 / Dice City Sports / December 17
Daniel Cormier: UFC White House Card 'Can’t Be the Biggest Ever' Without Conor McGregor

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 / 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 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.

Cris Cyborg News / Dice City Sports / December 16
Cris Cyborg Extends Her Legacy, Submits Sara Collins to Claim PFL Women’s Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg Extends Her Legacy, Submits Sara Collins to Claim PFL Women’s Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg reminded the MMA world once again why her name belongs in the all-time great conversation. The 40-year-old legend delivered another vintage performance Saturday, dominating previously unbeaten judo specialist Sara Collins to win the PFL women’s featherweight title in the co-main event of PFL Europe 4 at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / December 16
Arman Tsarukyan reveals unexpected career plan after UFC fighting

Arman Tsarukyan reveals unexpected career plan after UFC fighting

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has shared an unexpected plan for his life after MMA. UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has outlined a surprising vision for life after mixed martial arts, despite still being firmly in his competitive prime.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 15
Alex Pereira Leaks UFC White House News, Will He Fight Jon Jones?

Alex Pereira Leaks UFC White House News, Will He Fight Jon Jones?

The UFC is poised to make history in 2026 with an unprecedented event staged on the front lawn of the White House. For reigning UFC light heavyweight champion

Ilia Topuria News / Field Level Media / December 15
UFC's undefeated Ilia Topuria: Must 'step away' to defend reputation, not title

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 / Field Level Media / December 14
UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

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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