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4+ min ago (350+ words) Tsarukyan will compete outside the UFC, having been overlooked for a lightweight title fight Arman Tsarukyan will venture outside of the UFC, not for the first time, after being overlooked for a lightweight title shot. In November, Tsarukyan solidified his status as No 1 contender by dominating and submitting Dan Hooker, seemingly setting him up for a shot at champion Ilia Topuria. However, after Topuria announced he will be taking a short break from mixed martial arts, the UFC booked an interim-title fight for January, pitting fourth-ranked Justin Gaethje against fifth-ranked Paddy Pimblett. UFC president Dana White addressed Tsarukyan's absence from the title picture on Saturday, saying at a press conference: "I wouldn't say that [Arman] is the odd man out. He had an opportunity, and you guys know how that played out." White was referring to Tsarukyan's cancelled title fight…...

21+ min ago (131+ words) Published 5:35 am Wednesday, December 10, 2025 By Confluence Jiu Jitsu Confluence Jiu Jitsu athletes made the trek up to Rossland for the Mountain Mayhem Submission Grappling event on Nov. 8. Competitors ranging in age from seven to 47 years old gathered in the Miner's Hall for a day of fierce Jiu Jitsu matches, thrilling rivalries, and even some good laughs at the tournament organized by Rebecca Verlaan . Castlegar's head coach Ken Postnikoff won the Gi Super-fight Main Event, as well as picking up "Submission of the Night" honours for his flying armbar in the NoGi Expert Division finals. Jared Kovac won "Fight of the Night" honours and a bronze medal, while Jordan Shupe won a bronze medal and Daniel Gaughan took gold in the Heavyweight Division....

26+ min ago (302+ words) UFC veteran faces debuting fighter on short notice Joanderson Brito takes on a fresh face this Saturday at UFC Vegas 112. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Brito (17-5-1) is now set to fight octagon newcomer Isaac Thomson (9-2) at UFC APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday. Thomson steps in as a replacement on four days' notice for Melsik Baghdasaryan, who withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons. The change was first reported by Ag. Fight. Thomson also announced his signing on social media. The 23-year-old Thomson (9-2) has been a standout in LFA since 2021, winning seven of nine fights for the Texas-based promotion, including his last three. He most recently competed in October, when he won a split decision over Akbarjon Islomboev. Brito, 30, battled his way to the cusp of the featherweight top…...

38+ min ago (420+ words) NFL NBA MLB NCAA NHL MMA WNBA More Boxing Entertainment Gaming Golf Motor Sports Olympics Soccer Tennis UFC Wrestling WWE UFL General SearchSearch siteSubmit search UFC star claims Kamaru Usman might jump the line for Islam Makhachev's next fight, saying shared management and Makhachev's preference could shape the matchup. Ian Garry, Michael Morales, and Carlos Prates are all in line to get the title shot against Islam Makhachev. However, despite the recent wins of other contenders, Kamaru Usman is the name that is now on everyone's mind. And recently, UFC welterweight star Prates mentioned that Usman could be next. Makhachev indeed became the UFC GOAT and also received state honors for his impact on Dagestani sport. However, the welterweight star has become a huge name in the sport now. His next opponent is what everyone is predicting now. However, the…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (230+ words) On October 23, UFC partnered with the Department of Culture and Tourism " Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and'Make-A-Wish Foundation " UAE to host an athlete visit with pediatric patients at'Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as part of fight week for UFC 321: ASPINALL vs GANE, which took place on October 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2010 under the generous patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Sheika bint Saif Al Nahyan as an Emirati institution licensed by the ministry of Social Affairs, the foundation has granted more than 8,000 wishes for children battling life-threatening illnesses across the United Arab Emirates. "It was an honor to be here today with Make-A-Wish and spend the afternoon making these kids smile," said Ulberg. "This was my first hospital visit and I was nervous, but as a father, once I saw the smiles on their faces,…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (557+ words) Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title in a rematch with Lopes, on home soil in Australia Alexander Volkanovski seemingly has no intention of retiring after his next fight, despite what many fans think. In November, it was announced that Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight title against Diego Lopes in January, fighting on home soil in Australia. With Volkanovski now 37, and with a fight in front of home fans looming, many followers of the UFC have predicted that this bout will be "Alexander The Great's last. However, Volkanovski continues to speak as if he will take on a fresh contender after facing Lopes, who was a surprising choice of challenger for the Aussie. Volkanovski recently said he thought Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy were more deserving, especially given his last fight was a decision win over Lopes in April. Now,…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (438+ words) Joe Rogan talks latest White House rumors in recent podcast Joe Rogan thinks Jon Jones has to fight at the UFC White House card. "First of all, there are only eight weight classes, so how's there going to be nine title fights? [Laughs]" Rogan said on his podcast. "[In a Trump voice] "We're gonna have 20 title fights! All the title fights that's ever been!" In fact, there are 11 weight classes in the UFC, eight men's weight classes and three women's, plus the ceremonial "BMF" belt. However, Rogan's point remains that it's unlikely the event will actually feature that many title fights, which would shatter the previous event record of three, which has happened nine times before. And, for Rogan, what's more important than loading the event with title fights is making sure one specific fighter does compete at the event....

2+ hour ago (492+ words) Dec 10, 2025 | 11:55 AM EST "I love to rematch and get them wins back on like an Islam Makhachev or Ilia Topuria." But I'm pretty real with it, I understand I can't call for champ-champ right now." Alexander Volkanovski told 10 News Australia." Well, the Aussie legend, seeing his former opponents claiming two-division champion status, has definitely ignited his competitive fire. Now the 145 lbs kingpin wants to claim that glory for himself. But getting redemption against either Ilia Topuria or Islam Makhachev looks highly unlikely, a reality Volkanovski seems to understand as well. During his first dominant reign, "The Great' already blew two chances to grab the lightweight belt against Islam Makhachev, and now the Dagestani has become the king of welterweights. So, "Volk' moving two weight classes to challenge him sounds futile, and things don't get much better when it comes to…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (329+ words) Featherweight champion denies retirement rumors and outlines strategy for Sydney fight while looking ahead to 2026. Alex Volkanovski has been the subject of speculation about retirement, especially with his upcoming fight in Sydney. The champion made it clear he has no intention of stepping away from MMA any time soon. "I'm seeing that everywhere as well," Volkanovski told 10 News Australia. "I don't know where that comes from. No, it hasn't been planned to be my last fight, so you don't really need to worry about that. I think you're going to just take it as it goes from here on, but there's definitely no plans of that." Volkanovski will defend his recently reclaimed featherweight title against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 on February 1 in Sydney. This fight will mark his first title defense in his home city and only his second UFC…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (165+ words) The main card of UFC 324: GAETHJE vs PIMBLETT will take place at an all-new start time of 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT. The prelims will start at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT and the early prelims will kick off at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT. All bouts will be available on Paramount+. UFC VIP Experience packages are available via On Location, UFC's Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that includes premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat beverage service, meet-and-greets with UFC Octagon Girls, and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for more information. Additional bouts on the card include: For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click'here'to apply for the event. See The Match Results, Watch Post-Match Interviews With The Winners And…...