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5+ 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....

39+ 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…...

46+ 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…...

56+ min ago (413+ words) Umar Nurmagomedov takes on Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324 in January Umar Nurmagomedov isn't taking anything away from Petr Yan and his stunning win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 but he expects they'll be seeing each other soon enough to decide who is the best bantamweight in the sport. Right now, Nurmagomedov is preparing for a showdown with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324 in January but he sent a message to Yan to make sure he's watching what happens. "Great, spectacular fight," Nurmagomedov wrote on Twitter after UFC 323 ended. "Congratulations to Petr. I think on January 24 it will become clear who is next." Ever since first arriving in the UFC, Nurmagomedov has been anointed as the next big thing, especially thanks to his pedigree coming from the same team that has produced champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. While Nurmagomedov came…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (533+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Ilia Topuria reacts to Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 323 loss" Ilia Topuria has sent words of encouragement to Merab Dvalishvili following UFC 323. Dvalishvili was chasing history on Saturday in Las Vegas. "The Machine" was attempting to set a new record for the most successful UFC title defenses in a single year. Petr Yan had other plans, as he avenged a 2023 loss against Dvalishvili via unanimous decision. Topuria and Dvalishvili have developed a strong bond thanks to their Georgian roots. The reigning UFC Lightweight Champion took to Instagram Stories to react to Dvalishvili's defeat. "Brother, life is full of twists and turns, but to us you will always be the best," Topuria wrote. "You will come back much stronger." Dvalishvili had three successful title defenses. He scored unanimous decision wins over Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili also submitted…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (533+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Ilia Topuria reacts to Merab Dvalishvili's UFC 323 loss" Ilia Topuria has sent words of encouragement to Merab Dvalishvili following UFC 323. Dvalishvili was chasing history on Saturday in Las Vegas. "The Machine" was attempting to set a new record for the most successful UFC title defenses in a single year. Petr Yan had other plans, as he avenged a 2023 loss against Dvalishvili via unanimous decision. Topuria and Dvalishvili have developed a strong bond thanks to their Georgian roots. The reigning UFC Lightweight Champion took to Instagram Stories to react to Dvalishvili's defeat. "Brother, life is full of twists and turns, but to us you will always be the best," Topuria wrote. "You will come back much stronger." Dvalishvili had three successful title defenses. He scored unanimous decision wins over Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili also submitted…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (66+ words) Thought Arman Tsarukyan was out of the dog house with Dana White? The UFC CEO makes it clear that's not the case. Thought Arman Tsarukyan was out of the dog house with Dana White? The UFC CEO makes it clear that's not the case. Thought Arman Tsarukyan was out of the dog house with Dana White? The UFC CEO makes it clear that's not the case....

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (161+ words) JUDE BELLINGHAM was left bloodied and bruised after taking damage to his right eye. The Real Madrid star was hurt in a clash against Celta Vigo. He suffered a cut just beneath his eyebrow and had blood pouring down his face. Bellingham left the pitch to get patched up by the Real Madrid medics in the second half. And he was yellow carded after returning to the field of play as he did so without the referee's permission. Things went from bad to worse for Real Madrid as Fran Garcia was sent off moments later after picking up his second yellow card. Celta Vigo had opened the scoring minutes before through Williot Swedberg. Jude Bellingham left with blood pouring down face after suffering nasty eye cut Awkward footage of 'lost' Messi doing conga with David Beckham emerges Man Utd ticket…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (404+ words) The UFC president clearly isn't buying into the rumors of a crossover super fight. At the start of the month, it was reported that Ronda Rousey and Katie Taylor had begun talks for some kind of bout. The news seemingly came out of nowhere despite the former UFC star prompting fans to talk about her potentially returning after she started to train again. Dana White made it clear that Rousey is always welcome at the UFC, but he downplayed the chances of her making a comeback after nine years away from competition. When speaking to the media for the first time since the rumors came out, the UFC president was asked to share his thoughts. Katie Taylor revealed that she is interested in facing Ronda Rousey despite not knowing anything about the potential matchup when the rumors were initially released....

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (493+ words) Dec 7, 2025 | 4:33 PM EST With the crowd exploding inside the T-Mobile Arena, fans watched Petr Yan outclass and outwork former champion Merab Dvalishvili in their UFC 323 rematch. Dana White wrapped the belt around Yan's waist as the arena roared, but one important figure didn't witness the moment." From the opening moments, the Russian champ controlled the fight everywhere. Petr Yan and his team have long faced challenges with U.S. visa authorities, a situation widely reported. U.S. officials first denied his team's visa request in 2022, during "No Mercy's title unification fight against Aljamain Sterling, at which time coach Dale Brown stepped in to help prepare the Russian star. Although the government later approved Petr Yan's three-year visa, his coach is still unable to enter the country. "My coach has actually been denied a visa six times. Every time we apply for a visa, he…...