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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.

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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.

Conor McGregor News / HITC / December 18

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

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.

MMA News / FirstSportz / December 18

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

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

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 / MMA Weekly / December 17

If Ronda Rousey returns, Holly Holm wants to be the opponent

The biggest moment of Holly Holm's fighting career came on Nov. 15, 2015 when she abruptly ended the UFC women's bantamweight championship reign of Ronda Rousey with a head kick heard around the world.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Herb Dean Explains How a DC Creation Led to Jon Jones Avoiding Penalties for Eye Pokes

In recent times, Ciryl Gane has brought the eye-poke discussion back into the spotlight. But before the Frenchman, his former opponent, Jon Jones, held that unwanted crown. During his active days, ‘Bones’ caught several opponents with his fingers, including Alexander Gustafsson, Glover Teixeira, and many others.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Jon Jones’ White House Fight at Risk as UFC Insider Says Key Mistake Proved Dana White Right

At UFC 318 post-fight presser, Dana White openly stated that the UFC isn’t too thrilled about starring Jon Jones at the White House card. Many believed that ‘Bones’ snubbing the head honcho for the Tom Aspinall fight was the reason.

Alex Pereira News / The Body Lock / December 17

Alex Pereira Pulls Out of UFC White House Event: What Happened?

Alex Pereira has withdrawn from a planned UFC event at the White House The Brazilian champion called his participation ‘a no-go’ without providing specific

Cain Velasquez News / MyMMANews / December 17

Cain Velasquez receives new prison parole eligibility date

According to the California Incarcerated Records database, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is now The post Cain Velasquez receives new prison parole eligibility date first appeared on My MMA News.

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MMA News / The Body Lock / December 17

Anderson Silva Surprises Fans by Defending Dana White Against Critics

Anderson Silva defended Dana White against recent criticism despite their difficult history together Silva said White is ‘only about business’ and praised

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 17

Conor McGregor’s White House Fight: Last Chance or Another Excuse?

Chael Sonnen publicly doubts Conor McGregor will fight at the June White House UFC event McGregor has not competed since suffering a leg fracture against

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 17

Arman Tsarukyan Takes Backup Role to Win Back Dana White’s Trust

Arman Tsarukyan named official backup fighter for UFC 324 main event Role is part of effort to repair relationship with UFC president Dana White following

MMA News / The Body Lock / December 17

Tony Ferguson Rejects Brock Lesnar’s Retirement Advice: ‘I Can’t Listen to Anybody’

Tony Ferguson spoke with former coach Brock Lesnar during his UFC losing streak, receiving advice to save money and consider retiring Ferguson rejected

Joshua Van News / MMA on SI / December 17

Is Joshua Van’s next fight set after last UFC rankings update of 2025?

The final UFC event of the year didn’t feature much ranked action, but it may have decided the first challenger for new UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 17

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 / BoxingNews.com / December 17

Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley: Preview & Betting Tips

Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley both might not be fighting in the Octagon anymore, but it still carries a familiarity because of their reputation in the sport of MMA and more recently boxing.

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 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.

Ilia Topuria News / Field Level Media / December 15

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 / MMA Weekly / December 15

Ilia Topuria approves of Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett interim title fight

In late November, UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria announced that he was taking a break from fighting to deal with personal issue while going through a divorce. "I won’t be fighting in the first quarter of next year.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14

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.