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38+ min ago (413+ words) Omar questions UFC leadership and seeks clarity on economic protections for boxers under proposed law. On Thursday, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar addressed UFC senior executive Lawrence Epstein during a hearing on the proposed Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The legislation aims to bring UFC-style promotion to professional boxing through Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) with internal rankings, championship titles, and exclusive contracts. The hearing, titled "In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers," also featured California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster and attorney Pat English, who helped draft the original Muhammad Ali Act. Witnesses discussed how the Ali Revival Act could create additional avenues for boxers while maintaining existing protections. Omar, an outspoken advocate for fighter rights, pressed Epstein about revenue sharing for boxers under the new system, citing past UFC antitrust lawsuits where athletes received as little…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (278+ words) Hear from Merab Dvalishvili, Petr Yan, and the rest of the main card at the UFC 323 press conference UFC bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan are set to go toe-to-toe on the microphones at the UFC 323 pre-fight press conference on Thursday, along with many of the other fighters competing on the card. Dvalishvili looks for his record-breaking fourth title defense of 2025 as he puts his championship on the line against Yan in a rematch. In their first meeting, Dvalishvili defeated Yan in a lopsided unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Las Vegas in March 2023. The entire UFC 323 main card is scheduled to appear at the press conference, including UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Joshua Van ahead of their co-main event bout, and former flyweight champ Brandon Moreno and surging contender Tatsuro Taira prior to their…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (303+ words) A civil suit accusing Conor McGregor of sexual assault has been formally dismissed after the plaintiff withdrew her claim. Court records show the filing was made public on Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, and the court accepted the voluntary dismissal with prejudice on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025, permanently closing the matter. The complaint, filed in 2023, alleged an assault took place inside a bathroom during a Miami Heat game in the NBA Finals. Police investigated the incident at the time but did not bring criminal charges. McGregor has consistently denied the allegations. When the civil lawsuit was first submitted earlier this year, McGregor's attorney, Barbara Llanes, addressed the matter in a strongly worded statement. She said: "After a thorough investigation at the time, the State's Attorney concluded that there was no case to pursue. Almost two years, and at least three lawyers later, the plaintiff has…...

2+ hour ago (312+ words) The complications of moving his family to Brazil did not make things easy on him. His son was born in the United States and is a United States citizen, which made the whole process that much more daunting. However, when he saw how Pablo Sucupira and gang were preparing, he knew what he needed to do. "The way they see the fight and I really love striking " they're very smart," he said. "The way they see it, it was just like for me, it was very different and I just fell in love with the way that they see the fight game and the way they approach the fight, the way they, they study the opponents. It was just like amazing for me." While the likes of Jean Silva and Caio Borralho might be some of the names you think…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago (363+ words) Home " MMA News " Paddy Pimblett " Paddy Pimblett absolutely rips "nobody" Arman Tsarukyan:" Paddy Pimblett isn"t a fan of Arman Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan is the No. 1 contender at lightweight, but he isn"t fighting for the interim belt. Instead, it will be Pimblett taking on Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 324 on January 24. Although Tsarukyan is the No. 1 contender, Pimblett said there"s a big reason why he isn"t getting the title shot, and that"s because he"s boring. Pimblett believes the UFC doesn"t want Tsarukyan in title fights, and it"s the right choice. Not only does Pimblett think Tsarukyam not getting the title shot is fine, but he also isn"t a fan of the contender. Pimblett believes Tsarukyan won"t do anything to him in person as he"s all talk and can…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (78+ words) Changes To UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett, Which Takes Place Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas On January 24, 2026 Updates To UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett Updates: Due to injury, Alexa Grasso has been removed from her flyweight bout with Rose Namajunas. Replacing Grasso will be No. 2 ranked flyweight contender Natalia Silva. UFC 324: GAETHJE vs PIMBLETT takes place Saturday, January 24 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (532+ words) Home " MMA News " Leon Edwards " Leon Edwards finally breaks social media silence after first" Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards addressed his followers for the first time after weeks of silence following UFC 322. For the first time in his professional MMA career, former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards was on the wrong end of a brutal knockout performance. Edwards and Carlos Prates squared off in a pivotal welterweight matchup last month at UFC 322. After Edwards got off to a fast start in the first round, Prates closed the show with a brutal right hand that knocked Edwards unconscious. It was Edwards" first career knockout defeat and his third consecutive loss overall. Before the loss to Prates, Edwards dropped the UFC welterweight title to Belal Muhammad, before a decisive loss to Sean Brady at UFC London earlier this year. After weeks…...

2+ hour, 56+ min ago (888+ words) Jan Blachowicz is ready to put the pedal to the metal as he looks to blast his way back into the win column at UFC 323. Former light heavyweight champion Blachowicz will make his second appearance of 2025 when he takes on Uzbekistan's Bogdan Guskov in the main card opener at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas on Saturday night. And the 42-year-old contender, who still sits in the division's top five, plans on correcting a tricky run of results with an emphatic victory against a dangerous, in-form prospect looking to make his mark against big-name opposition. Blachowicz sat down with'UFC.com ahead of fight night in Vegas, and was as relaxed as ever as he joked about his key motivation for his latest outing. "I like to fight at the end of the year because I need money for Christmas gifts!" he laughed....

3+ hour, 17+ min ago (555+ words) Home " MMA News " Merab Dvalishvili " Merab Dvalishvili makes shocking choice for next opponent after" UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is eying a fresh, new challenge with a win this Saturday at UFC 323 over Petr Yan. Merab Dvalishvili is aiming to earn his fourth win of 2025 as he prepares to defend the UFC bantamweight championship against Petr Yan this Saturday at UFC 323. Dvalishvili and Yan will clash in a rematch of their 2023 bout, which featured a record-setting performance by the current champion. Dvalishvili sits atop the UFC bantamweight division's ladder and is undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever compete at 135 lbs. A win over Yan would set Dvalishvili up with new potential challengers in the division, although a rematch against former foe Umar Nurmagomedov is reportedly atop the UFC's wish list. If he's victorious this weekend at UFC 323, Dvalishvili doesn't…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago (280+ words) UFC 324 adds Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman to the lineup The UFC's first event of the Paramount era continues to take shape. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion's plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a heavyweight matchup between recent Contender Series contract winner Josh Hokit and former LFA champ Denzel Freeman is set for UFC 324, which takes place Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. MMA Junkie was first to report the booking. Hokit enters the bout a winner of all seven of his pro MMA bouts, including three wins in LFA, and a pair of victories in Bellator. After earning a contract on DWCS this past season, Hokit made a statement with a 56 second knockout victory over Max Gimenis at UFC Vegas 111 in November. Freeman also had a successful octagon debut as he picked up a unanimous decision…...