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Joe Rogan retires, Ronda Rousey returns and Khamzat Chimaev loses: Bloody Elbow staff predict 2026
MMA fans have been treated to another epic year filled with wild knockouts and slick submissions. 2026 promises to be one of the biggest years in the history of the sport.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 25
Undefeated Featherweight Duo Snubbed by Dana White Set for Massive Clash at UFC London
The featherweight division is somewhat of a mess. Why? Despite a couple of credible contenders waiting on the sidelines, Dana White decided to give the fans a second edition of Diego Lopes vs Alexander Volkanovski.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 25
Joe Rogan said Dana White’s decision to grant star’s UFC dream was like a pitbull fighting a puppy
Joe Rogan didn’t approve of a move that was heavily criticized by fans back in 2016. Rogan initially turned down Dana White’s offer to become the UFC’s commentator due to the promotion’s financial position at the time.
Dana White News / MMA Weekly / December 25
Dana White must testify in UFC antitrust lawsuit
UFC CEO Dana White has been ordered by a judge to take the stand in the current antitrust lawsuit against the fight promotion. White and UFC’s vice president of athlete compliance and regulatory affairs Tracy Long must testify at a spoliation hearing scheduled for Feb.
Ronda Rousey News / EssentiallySports / December 25
Ronda Rousey Credited With Shaping UFC Reporter’s Career Amid Growing MMA Return Buzz
As big a star as she is, Ronda Rousey has become a polarizing figure among MMA fans. Her controversial statements, including the one where she claimed Joe Rogan, a longtime UFC commentator, is not an expert in mixed martial arts, have drawn her negative attention.
Sean Strickland News / Bloody Elbow / December 24
‘Trying to shorten my life’… Sean Strickland shows off intense sparring for UFC comeback
Sean Strickland doesn’t like to take it easy in sparring, and his recent meeting with one of middleweight’s most explosive fighters was no different. The former middleweight champion returns to action on February 21 next year against Anthony ‘Fluffy’ Hernandez in his first effort to get back into title contention.
Dana White News / Dice City Sports / December 24
Dana White Ordered to Testify in Ongoing UFC Antitrust Lawsuit
Dana White has been ordered to testify in a critical phase of the ongoing antitrust litigation against the Ultimate Fighting Championship. White, along with UFC legal department executive Tracy Long, will be placed on the stand in the Cirkunov v.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / December 24
Arman Tsarukyan sends confident world title prediction despite being snubbed for shot at gold
Arman Tsarukyan already views himself as the UFC champion, despite seemingly being nowhere near a shot at the title. The Armenian is currently on a winning streak that has seen him maintain the number one spot in the lightweight rankings.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 24
Fighters react as Amanda Nunes shows off secret weapon to help her beat Kayla Harrison at UFC 324
Amanda Nunes is getting help from a notable source for her comeback. Among the most intriguing storylines heading into the UFC’s first event of 2026 and the start of the promotion’s new era on Paramount+ will be the return of an all-time great.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 24
Dana White Ordered to Testify in UFC Antitrust Case as Alleged Gaps in Evidence Surface
“I will tell someone about it so that it does not happen a million times,” Rinat Fakhretdinov shared after abruptly being cut from the UFC roster despite a perfect record.
UFC’s “God of War” turns heads with bizarre training method for UFC 325 fight
Top-ranked UFC lightweight contender Benoit Saint-Denis has apparently added an unorthodox exercise into his training camp for UFC 325. We’re still more
Ex-UFC champion torches promotion for booking Paddy Pimblett title fight at UFC 324
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold isn’t thrilled with the promotion’s insistence on booking Paddy Pimblett into a UFC title fight. The UFC
UFC knockout king claims heavyweight kickboxing champion passed on UFC 324 fight
UFC star Derrick Lewis claims there was an unexpected option on the table for his next fight before his current booking at UFC 324. The UFC’s all-time leader in knockouts, Lewis added another stoppage-win to his UFC record when he finished the formerly-undefeated Tallison Teixeira in just 35 seconds in the main event of UFC Nashville last year.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 24
Amanda Nunes Reveals Training Glimpse Ahead of Kayla Harrison Superfight at UFC 324
Former two-division champion Amanda Nunes has largely stayed out of the spotlight while preparing for her return from retirement, but with fight night drawing closer, “The Lioness” has finally offered a glimpse into her camp.
MMA News / FirstSportz / December 24
Islam Makhachev Should Challenge ‘Next Generation’ Over Kamaru Usman Superfight, Claims Ben Askren
Islam Makhachev’s welterweight title win has sent the division into a frenzy, driven by rising contenders and veterans who remain competitive. The depth at 170 pounds has sparked debate over who deserves the champion’s first test.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 24
Joe Rogan has heard ‘chatter’ of shock fight for Alex Pereira’s UFC return in 2026
Rumors of this Alex Pereira matchup have piqued Joe Rogan’s interest. The next step for ‘Poatan’ in the UFC remains unconfirmed heading into the new year.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 24
Khamzat Chimaev’s Alex Pereira Move Questioned After ‘Safe’ Showing vs. Dricus du Plessis
“No one wants to watch this sh-t,” Khamzat Chimaev‘s rival Paulo Costa quipped on the former’s middleweight title fight against Dricus Du Plessis. Apparently, Chimaev’s ‘bear-hugging’ style of wrestling and position control failed to bring the sparks fans expected.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / December 23
Arman Tsarukyan turns to non-UFC fight after title snub, facing ex-champion
After being overlooked for a title shot in the UFC, Arman Tsarukyan has chosen to keep active by fighting outside of the promotion. Tsarukyan first ran into trouble with the UFC after pulling out of his title fight with Islam Makhachev back in January.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 23
Ilia Topuria And Merab Dvalishvili Spar
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and former Bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili were seen sparring, as they prepare for what hopes to be a big 2026.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 22
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.
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.
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