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35+ min ago (765+ words) Michael Chandler thinks Arman Tsarukyan is Topuria's biggest threat New UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is still awaiting word on his first title defense but there are a lot of signs pointing towards an eventual showdown with Paddy Pimblett. It doesn't hurt that Topuria and Pimblett have engaged in a very public war of words not to mention a physical altercation that broke out between them at a UFC event in London back in 2022. Pimblett beating Michael Chandler in his most recent fight gave him a marquee name on his resume, and he got into an intense faceoff with Topuria just after he won the title in June. For his part, Chandler gives Pimblett credit for getting the job done when they met back in April, but he doesn't love his chances to actually dethrone Topuria to become UFC champion....

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (392+ words) Rogan believes Paul is walking into a dangerous situation by accepting a December 19 bout with Anthony Joshua. Joe Rogan has shared a blunt assessment of Jake Paul's upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 19 on Netflix. After Gervonta Davis ran into legal trouble, Paul had to scramble for a new opponent, landing the Olympic gold medalist and former multi-organization heavyweight champion Joshua. "Realistically, it's one of the craziest propositions of all time," Rogan said on a latest episode of his podcast. "You take a guy who just had a boxing match that looked like a sparring match with a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, and then you're gonna fight one of the absolute scariest knockout artists in the heavyweight division?" "I'll watch," he added. "I'm definitely gonna watch. So he's got me there." Rogan also noted Joshua's knockout of Francis Ngannou…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (575+ words) Home " MMA News " Donald Trump " NYC mayor elect Zohran Mamdani got sneak peek of UFC White House" NYC mayor elect Zohran Mamdani recently had a highly publicized meeting with President Donald Trump. During the meeting, which was far more cordial than anyone could have imagined, the newly-elected mayor got a glimpse at the plans for next year's UFC White House event. The UFC White House will go down in June, and is intended to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Both Trump and UFC CEO Dana White have gradually been leaking information about the card, which is expected to be one of the biggest in MMA history. However, fans still don't really know what the event will actually look'like. Speaking on a recent episode of The Adam Friedland Show, Mamdani was asked about the UFC card at the White House. He admitted he…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago (965+ words) Which MMA fighters this year best represent the full Thanksgiving meal? For those of us in the United States, today is one of our most beloved holidays, Thanksgiving, a day where we come together with friends and family to celebrate all that we're grateful for (also, football). And how do we do this? By eating a preposterous amount of food. The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving celebration is the dinner. A Thanksgiving celebrant piles their plate high with all manner of food (primarily carbs): turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, and more. Each plate a teetering monument to all our blessings, and no plate is complete without a little bit of everything. Which got me thinking, a Thanksgiving dinner table is not unlike the MMA world, writ large; there's a big, showy centerpiece, beloved sides, important role players, and fabulous desserts. So,…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago (544+ words) Home " MMA News " Waldo Cortes-Acosta " Waldo Cortes-Acosta's coach reveals desire to battle UFC" Waldo Cortes-Acosta's coach Javier Torres has revealed that their team would like to face UFC legend Derrick Lewis. This year alone, Waldo Cortes-Acosta has been able to go a magnificent 4-1 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In the month of November, he secured two knockout wins over Ante Delija and Shamil Gaziev, the latter of which came on short notice at UFC Qatar. So, it's safe to say he's vaulted himself up the ladder of relevancy in the heavyweight division. RELATED: Waldo Cortes-Acosta has big goals following short notice UFC Qatar win While he's not likely to get a title shot next, Cortes-Acosta knows that he has to keep this momentum going if he is serious about challenging for the gold at some point in the future. Tom…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (433+ words) Home " MMA News " Merab Dvalishvili " " UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has revealed why he isn't a big fan of former foe Umar Nurmagomedov. Right now, there are few better fighters in mixed martial arts than Merab Dvalishvili. He is carving out quite the legacy for himself and at this point, you could already argue that he is the greatest bantamweight of all time. He will attempt to cement that legacy for himself when he goes head to head with Petr Yan next month in the main event of UFC 323. RELATED: Merab Dvalishvili shares grim outlook for Umar Nurmagomedov if there's ever a rematch In a recent podcast appearance, Dvalishvili didn't hold back when giving his opinion on Nurmagomedov. Merab GOES OFF on Umar Nurmagomedov over what he sees as disrespect " #UFC #MMA #UFC323 #Merab " Pound 4 Pound (@pound4poundshow) November 27, 2025 "I don't watch this…...

3+ hour, 58+ min ago (525+ words) Home " MMA News " Khabib Nurmagomedov " Khabib Nurmagomedov invites Conor McGregor to a rehab facility" Khabib Nurmagomedov has invited Conor McGregor to a rehabilitation facility in Dagestan as their feud continues. For the longest time now, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor have been bitter enemies. It dates back almost a decade, with their one and only sanctioned fight taking place at UFC 229 in late 2018. On that night, it was Nurmagomedov who was able to pick up the win, and he did so in fairly dominant fashion, dropping Conor on his way to a submission victory. RELATED: Conor McGregor claims Khabib Nurmagomedov fled his country after terrorists from his gym committed an act of terror Alas, McGregor hasn't quite been able to let their rivalry go, and that much is an understatement. He has continued to throw shots at Khabib over the…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago (209+ words) " Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) November 26, 2025 Jake Paul's original boxing assignment for November fell apart after his scheduled exhibition with Gervonta Davis was canceled due to a legal dispute involving Davis. With the match removed from the schedule, Paul redirected his attention to a new opponent, which eventually resulted in a deal with Anthony Joshua. Joshua, a former two time unified heavyweight champion and the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, stands 6 feet 6 inches and brings years of championship level experience. Paul has never faced a boxer of Joshua's stature or achievements, making this the most demanding contest of his career. Paul did compete against Nate Diaz in August 2023, where Paul won by unanimous decision after a fifth round knockdown. Diaz later suggested the camp for that contest was not ideal, but he still expressed interest in meeting Paul again in the ring before Paul moved…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago (209+ words) " Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) November 26, 2025 Jake Paul's original boxing assignment for November fell apart after his scheduled exhibition with Gervonta Davis was canceled due to a legal dispute involving Davis. With the match removed from the schedule, Paul redirected his attention to a new opponent, which eventually resulted in a deal with Anthony Joshua. Joshua, a former two time unified heavyweight champion and the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, stands 6 feet 6 inches and brings years of championship level experience. Paul has never faced a boxer of Joshua's stature or achievements, making this the most demanding contest of his career. Paul did compete against Nate Diaz in August 2023, where Paul won by unanimous decision after a fifth round knockdown. Diaz later suggested the camp for that contest was not ideal, but he still expressed interest in meeting Paul again in the ring before Paul moved…...

4+ hour, 35+ min ago (1205+ words) What are we thankful for this year in MMA? Plenty. The day that officially starts "the holiday season" in the United States is traditionally enjoyed with family, friends, and a laden table, where folk gather to celebrate what they are most thankful for. And we here at MMA Fighting have much to be thankful for! Not only do we have the best readers and fans in the world, but we also get to spend our time covering the wild, wonderful, and sometimes woeful sport of MMA. Personally, we wouldn't trade it for the world. And so with 2025 winding down, Jed Meshew, Damon Martin, and Mike Heck gathered around the digital dining table to share the things we are most thankful for this year, and also admonish the biggest turkeys. Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold 2! Dillon Danis vs. Tony Ferguson! Paige…...