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30+ min ago (630+ words) A heavyweight showdown six years ago today proved that it's never too late to have your lip torn off in a fight" The UFC was in Washington D.C. on this day, December 7, in 2019. A number of notable names were in action, including former welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves, then-future featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell, and bantamweight striker Song Yadong. The main focus at Capital One Arena was on the heavyweight division, with the legendary Alistair Overeem featuring in his fifth UFC main event at the time. The Dutch powerhouse entered his fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik riding a two-fight winning streak, having recorded consecutive knockouts against Sergei Pavlovich and Aleksei Oleinik. But Overeem's push back toward the heavyweight title was stopped in violent fashion" The likes of Alistair Overeem, Gregory Rodrigues, and Irene Aldana all suffered some of the most memorably gruesome gashes....

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (319+ words) Petr Yan somehow pulls off the stunning upset in the main event of UFC 323 to defeat Merab Dvalishvili. (1:59) But at men's bantamweight, there only seems to be one real option for new title-holder Petr Yan, and that's a trilogy fight against Merab Dvalishvili. Let's break down those and more scenarios for the big winners and losers at UFC 323. Who should be next: Merab Dvalishvili A large portion of the UFC fanbase will flip out if O'Malley is Yan's first title defense. I will say, I don't think it's likely, but no one should think it's out of the question. O'Malley already owns a win over Yan, earning a split decision on the scorecards after a closely contested fight in October 2022. Who should be next: Petr Yan Wild card: Winner of Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo on Jan. 24 If Nurmagomedov beats…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (350+ words) UFC 324 features a loaded lineup capped off by two title fights The UFC 324 fight card has been revealed to kick off the UFC on Paramount era. During Saturday's UFC 323 event, the promotion revealed the preliminary slate for the first event of 2026 on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The card is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, while Kayla Harrison defends the women's bantamweight title in the co-main event against the returning, former two-division champion Amanda Nunes. The UFC officially announced a pair of bouts first reported by MMA Fighting " a light heavyweight bout between Modestas Bukauskas and Nikita Krylov, along with a flyweight contest between past title challenger Alex Perez and Charles Johnson. The newest bouts revealed by the UFC include a lightweight bout between Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez, as…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (174+ words) Flyweight legend Alexandre Pantoja was confirmed to have a left elbow injury that ended his bout with Joshua Van during UFC 323 at Las Vegas on Saturday, not a shoulder injury as initially believed, Uncrowned reported. Van was declared champion after the first-round victory and made a case afterward for a rematch in the future. "It's not just about myself today, it's about Joshua Van," Pantoja said after the bout in a video posted to X, with his left arm in a sling. "That's his destiny, to win this belt tonight. I'm gonna work very hard, and I'm gonna take my belt again." UFC CEO Dana White said after the fight that Pantoja, 35, sustained a shoulder injury and that Van would move on toward a title defense before a possible rematch with the Brazil native. On Sunday, Uncrowned's Ariel Helwani reported…...

1+ hour, 59+ min ago (547+ words) Henry Cejudo ended his career on Saturday night after four consecutive losses. On Saturday night, Cejudo was beaten by Payton Talbott, having already announced that this would be his last dance ahead of time. The former UFC champ-champ did what we see veterans do in the world of pro wrestling by elevating the stock of a rising star on his way out. While Cejudo said that there is one fight he'd return for, he made sure to bury the hatchet with Brandon Moreno at the UFC 323 during fight week. This absolutely feels like the right time for "Triple C' to step away, though it isn't the first time that he has said goodbye to the sport. Is 'Triple C' one of the greatest combat athletes of all time? At UFC 288, Henry Cejudo was defeated by Aljamain Sterling when he attempted…...

2+ hour, 2+ min ago (305+ words) Dana White addressed a report suggesting Ronda Rousey might face Katie Taylor in a boxing match. During the UFC 323 post-fight press conference, the UFC president did not hold back his opinion on the story. White elaborated on Rousey's choice regarding a potential comeback. He emphasized that the decision belongs to her alone and praised her achievements both inside the octagon and beyond. "That's up to her, you know what I mean?" White said. "I personally cannot say enough good things about Ronda Rousey. When she was going to the WWE, the WWE called me to ask. I said, "I'm telling you right now, she'll be the greatest athlete you've ever worked with over there. I'm telling you.' I can't say enough good things about her. She was great when she was here." Dana White shoots down the rumored Ronda Rousey…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (535+ words) Sam Alvey lost his Karate Combat heavyweight title to former UFC heavyweight Robelis Despaigne Sam Alvey suffered a brutal knockout loss in the Karate Combat main event on Friday after he got demolished by a head kick from ex-UFC heavyweight Robelis Despaigne. The end was effectively written in stone after Despaigne had already scored a couple of devastating knockdowns, which left Alvey on wobbly legs. Despite the damage done, the referee allowed Alvey to continue even as the Karate Combat commentary team were begging for the fight to get stopped. The call wasn't made until Despiagne connected with one more head kick that put Alvey down and out for the final time. But despite criticism for an egregiously late stoppage, Alvey defended the referee and praised his decision to let the fight continue until he was completely done. "The referee…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (286+ words) The former middleweight champion reenters the spotlight with a February matchup against surging contender Anthony Hernandez. Sean Strickland is stepping back into a main event next year, and his opponent will be one of the division's fastest risers. During the UFC 323 broadcast, the promotion revealed that Strickland will meet Anthony Hernandez in the featured bout at UFC Houston on February 21 at Toyota Center. It is the organization's first visit to the city since early 2022. His time on the sidelines was extended after a suspension was issued over an incident outside the octagon. In June, Strickland entered the cage at a Tuff N Uff event and made contact with Luis Hernandez moments after Hernandez secured a win over Strickland's teammate Miles Hunsinger. The disciplinary action kept him out for the remainder of the year. Hernandez enters this matchup riding remarkable momentum....

3+ hour, 17+ min ago (488+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Dana White slams Ronda Rousey vs. Katie Taylor report during" Dana White has trashed a report claiming that Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor are in talks for a boxing match. White had a busy night on Saturday with UFC 323 in Las Vegas, but he managed to get a question about the sweet science. It isn't surprising, given White's involvement with Zuffa Boxing. This time, White was asked about claims that Rousey vs. Taylor is being discussed for a possible clash in summer 2026. White was then asked if he thinks Rousey should return to fighting. He made it clear thar "Rowdy" is within her right to do what makes her happy (via Bloody Elbow). "That's up to her, you know what I mean?" White said. "I personally cannot say enough good things about Ronda Rousey. When she…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago (559+ words) UFC 323 marked the final numbered event of 2025, setting T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas alight on Saturday evening. Inside the Octagon, prospects turned in dynamic performances, positions in divisional races were altered, and several legacies of several current and former champions experienced significant changes, some for the good, others not so much. The penultimate card of the UFC campaign was captivating from start to finish, giving us plenty to discuss as the dust begins to settle. Let's get into it, shall we? Petr Yan authored a masterclass in Saturday's main event, taking the fight to defending champion Merab Dvalishvili and dethroning "The Machine" to become a two-time titleholder in the 135-pound weight class. UFC 323 REWIND: Main Card Results | Prelim Results| Official Scorecards | Bonus Winners Joshua Van is the new UFC flyweight champion, and Tatsuro Taira is in the title mix after…...