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7+ min ago (838+ words) UFC 323 proved to be a memorable night to wrap up the UFC's pay-per-view era " both on ESPN and overall " before its move to Paramount next month. With two new champions and plenty of finishes throughout the night, the event ended up being highly received by fight fans." Some even feel UFC 323 became a late contender for Event of the Year as 2025 comes to an end. With plenty of great moments to go through, let's take a look at some of the best moments and highlights from the card. Obviously, we can't talk about UFC 323 without talking about this. After Merab Dvalishvili had one of the most memorable and incredible calendar years in the history of UFC champions, his attempt at a UFC first backfired, as Petr Yan took a decision win to become the new bantamweight champion. Dvalishvili found some…...

41+ min ago (434+ words) The former unified champion last fought in July 2023, when he was stopped by Terence Crawford Errol Spence Jr's long-awaited return to boxing may be no closer than fans hope, after the former world champion said he is prioritising his family. Spence Jr has not fought since July 2023, when he suffered the first defeat of his professional career: a one-sided loss to Terence Crawford, who dropped his fellow American three times en route to a ninth-round victory. That fight for the undisputed welterweight titles was years in the making, and talk swiftly turned to a rematch. However, Spence Jr is yet to return to the ring, while Crawford has gone on to win more world titles at two higher weights " including the undisputed super-middleweight belts in September, courtesy of a masterful win against Canelo Alvarez. Now, Spence Jr has provided an…...

52+ min ago (1250+ words) Closing time, every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end" This weekend not only marks the end of the UFC's 2025 campaign, but also serves as the final card before the promotion debuts on Paramount+ in January with UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. But before we put a bow on this year, there is one more action-packed ensemble set to make its way into the Octagon two-by-two this weekend at the UFC APEX. Let's dive into the lineup for the final fight card of the year. Main Event: Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape Location: UFC APEX " Las Vegas, NV Where to Watch: ESPN+ Other Main Card Matches: For the third time this year, flyweight standouts Brandon Royval and Manel Kape are penciled in opposite one another, with the twice-delayed, but highly anticipated clash of contenders serving as the…...

52+ min ago (478+ words) Dec 8, 2025 | 1:35 PM EST Former champion Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili's closest friend and longtime training partner, has stood by him through every stage of his career. He supported the Georgian through grueling training camps, fought alongside him on fight night, and even rode with him in the ambulance after UFC 323. Now, he worries about Dvalishvili's chances of securing a trilogy fight with Petr Yan. During his recent conversation with Denis Shkuratov, Sterling addressed Dana White's latest remarks downplaying the importance of UFC rankings. And when asked whether this uncertainty concerns him, he didn't hesitate. "I'm starting to wonder if they ever followed it [ranking system]," said Sterling. Critics have long accused the UFC of favoring entertainment over strict competitive structure, and Sterling suggested that Dana White's comments only reinforce that perception. Reflecting on Merab Dvalishvili's situation, he added, "Um, definitely, you…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (765+ words) Dec 8, 2025 | 1:15 PM EST Before Khamzat Chimaev finally got his title shot against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in a Chicago bout, the middleweight champion had been sidelined from the US fighting scene for over 3 years. The hiatus, however, was not due to injuries or his choice, but rather visa restrictions that sabotaged the fighter for years before the US President stepped up. The biggest roadblock in Chimaev's run to the top appeared to be visa restrictions allegedly linked with his associations with Ramzan Kadyrov, the political leader of Chechnya, blacklisted by the US. However, that issue seems to have vaporized out of the scene, thanks to longtime UFC fan and Dana White's close personal friend, US President Donald Trump. Since his last US appearance in 2022, "Borz' finished camp in Los Angeles and arrived in Illinois for UFC 319 title fight. As…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (454+ words) Khamzat Chimaev doubles down on Alex Pereira callout, promises move to 205 soon. Khamzat Chimaev believes Alex Pereira is ducking him. "Good fight for me," Chimaev told ESPN. "Everyone knows that. UFC knows that, but UFC doesn't want to give this guy to me. And [Pereira] said, "Oh, I'll come to you, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, grappling," I don't know what. Grappling, jiu-jitsu, it's not our job. Our job is UFC. UFC fighters. " "He said he can fight with [Dricus] du Plessis. He accepted the fight, but now he's like, "Oh, it's Khamzat, not good fight for me.' And he's saying he's more famous than me, that's why I'm using his name. Bro, if I just say "Hi,' my story on Instagram makes more views than his fight. So, I don't think this guy more famous than me. Well, Chimaev intends to chase…...

2+ hour ago (432+ words) As the promotion gears up to enter its historic Paramount+ CBS era, Alex Pereira and Khamzat Chimaev have started beefing once again. To crank up the animosity, "Poatan's coach, Glover Teixeira, also had some heated words for "Borz', and the 185 lbs champion didn't waste any time firing back. "Texeira, yeah Texeira. He said if he see me in hotel or something. Bro, I don't need the hotel, you need to come to the UFC. If you have a contract, if you want to fight, let's go. Why you saying hotel and stuff, it's baby s't bro. If you wanna fight, real fight, we meet somewhere. So let's see, who has a big heart," Chimaev told ESPN's Brett Okamoto in a recent interview. That's definitely a fight fans would've enjoyed back when Glover Teixeira held the belt. But as of now,…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (285+ words) The UFC is preparing a landmark event at the White House next year, and President Donald J. Trump shared details during the 48th Kennedy Center Honors Gala. The event, set for June 14, 2026, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and showcase several championship fights. " TRUMP: THE WHITE HOUSE FIGHT NIGHT WILL MAKE HISTORY" IT'LL BE THE BIGGEST UFC EVENT EVER "One of the things you're going to have here is some of the UFC press. You're going to have the fighters coming over, talking about the fights. " Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 8, 2025 Trump elaborated on the setup for the card, noting both the fan experience and logistical planning. "I think 250 is going to be amazing. I think the arena is going to have five or six thousand seats, right in front of the front door of the White House, and 100,000 people in…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (268+ words) Telugu kickboxers Harsha Ratnakar and Naisha Bajaj reached the quarterfinals of the Senior World Kickboxing Championship in Dubai before winning State gold in Sangareddy. Naisha will compete in the Khelo India Asmita Zonal league, while both athletes seek greater support Hyderabad: For any athlete, bowing out in the quarterfinal of a World Championship is no disgrace, for it also means finishing in the top eight of their respective disciplines. So, when Harsha Ratnakar and Naisha Bajaj, the only two players selected from the Telugu-speaking States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, bowed out in the quarterfinal of the recent Senior World Kickboxing Championship in Dubai, it only made them more determined to dream bigger. Interestingly, the duo won gold in the State-level championship at Sangareddy on Saturday on their return, serving as a gentle reminder that there is still a lot…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (396+ words) Just a matter of months after finally becoming UFC middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev has made a concerning revelation about his title reign. This past August at UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev finally got his hands on the UFC middleweight title after dominating Dricus Du Plessis for five rounds to become the new champion. Ever since his debut in the promotion in 2020, it seemed almost inevitable that "Borz" would one day become a UFC champion in at least one weight class, with many fans having highlighted him as potentially the first three-weight world champion. And now just a matter of months removed from his middleweight title win, Chimaev has made a shock revelation regarding his future reign as the champion of the division. Just over a week ago, the Chechen named who he will likely take on in his first title defense, highlighting…...