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TUF 34 winner Tina Black hopes for top-ranked opponent in debut: ‘I want to make history in the UFC’
TUF 34 champion Tina Black (Valesca Machado) aims to make her UFC strawweight debut this year, targeting a top‑10 or top‑15 opponent to "make history" in the promotion. After defeating Natalia Alves, Delphine Benouaich and stopping Melissa Amaya on Sept. 26, she remains injury‑free and is training for a fourth fight in 2026. Black, on a six‑fight winning streak and unbeaten for over three years, hints at a possible bout against fellow Brazilian Mackenzie Dern, the division’s champion, while emphasizing patience and faith in her path.
Aljamain Sterling explains why he’s not ready to call Petr Yan the bantamweight GOAT just yet
Petr Yan defends his UFC bantamweight title with a decisive win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333, sparking GOAT debates. Former champion Aljamain Sterling, who holds two victories over Yan, praises Yan’s technical skill but says a single defense isn’t enough to crown him the bantamweight GOAT. Sterling notes Yan joins legends like Dominick Cruz, T.J. Dillashaw and Merab Dvalishvili in the conversation, but stresses more title defenses are needed to solidify that status.
Nakisa Bidarian teases Darren Till as possible next opponent for Jake Paul
Jake Paul’s comeback is looming as his business partner Nakisa Bidarian confirms active talks with former UFC star Darren Till for a potential bout. After Paul’s jaw‑shattering defeat by Anthony Joshua in December, he’s scouting opponents and Till—who left the UFC in 2023, has gone undefeated in boxing and already secured two BKFC wins, including a KO over Luke Rockhold—remains a top candidate. Bidarian says the fight could happen as soon as this year on December 24, capitalizing on a quiet holiday TV window, but scheduling may push it to early 2027.
‘Go back to Chama’: Israel Adesanya questions Alex Pereira for saying he’ll return to 205 with UFC 335 loss
Israel Adesanya questions Alex Pereira’s plan to drop back to light‑heavyweight (205 lb) if he loses his upcoming heavyweight debut against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on Dec. 12. Adesanya, who slotted Pereira’s fight in the octagon and traded victories with him—Pereira stopped him at UFC 281 (Nov 2022) and Adesanya knocked him out at UFC 287 (Apr 2023)—calls the move “fugazi” and urges him to “go back to Chama,” meaning stick to his successful mindset. The clash, set for T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, reignites their storied rivalry.
Matt Brown defends Islam Makhachev, rips UFC for introducing another ‘f*cking interim title’
Matt Brown defends Islam Makhachev’s decision to skip a UFC 336 bout against Carlos Prates, arguing the champion deserves to choose his next fight. Makhachev, fresh off a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry in August, opted to fight Michael Morales in January instead, prompting UFC CEO Dana White to create an interim lightweight title. Brown questions the interim title’s need, calling it a punitive move by the UFC and noting Makhachev has been inactive only two months. He urges a clear standard for interim titles and supports Makhachev’s right to delay his defense.
Morning Report | Paddy Pimblett: Movsar Evloev ‘quit’ in loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333
Paddy Pimblett harshly critiques Movsar Evloev’s performance at UFC 333, labeling the featherweight’s second‑round stop by champion Alexander Volkanovski as a “quit.” Evloev, 20‑1 before the fight, couldn’t survive Volkanovski’s striking barrage and was knocked out with six seconds left, marking his first career loss. Pimblett notes Evloev’s reliance on wrestling—he’d gone 10‑0 in the UFC by decision—was ineffective against Volkanovski’s superior stand‑up and feints. The analysis also recaps Evloev’s prior wins over Lerone Murphy, Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopes, and previews potential future featherweight contenders.
On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC 333
UFC 333 delivered dramatic victories for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and bantamweight champion Petr Yan, prompting a deep dive into their next moves on MMA Fighting’s "On To the Next One" podcast. Hosts Alexander K. Lee and guest Jed Meshew debate Volkanovski’s post‑title defense options, Yan’s potential opponents, and the futures of recent losers Movsar Evloev and Merab Dvalishvili. The episode also teases possible matchups for flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh, heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov, and rising star Aaron Pico, while featuring listener‑submitted wild‑card picks. Audio is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other platforms.
UFC veteran disqualified for ‘serious violation,’ TKO win overturned
Khusein Askhabov’s first‑round TKO over Reinaldo Ekson at Airtox Dominance FC 8 in Copenhagen on Oct. 17 is overturned to a disqualification. The Danish MMA Federation ruled Askhabov attacked Ekson during a timeout—eye‑poking and striking after a doctor’s check—constituting a serious Unified Rules violation, and imposed a 12‑month ban from all DMMAF events. Ekson welcomes the decision, citing illegal blows to the back of his head and an eye scratch that left him dazed. Askhabov, a former UFC fighter with a controversial past, protests the ruling on social media.
Arman Tsarukyan: Justin Gaethje ‘trying to duck me,’ open to Alexander Volkanovski vacant title fight
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan says champion Justin Gaethje is “trying to duck” him and may retire unless the UFC pays a big purse, while also expressing interest in a drop‑to‑feather‑weight bout with Alexander Volkanovski, who just defended his title at UFC 333. Tsarukyan, speaking before his RAF 14 main event, says he’d also welcome a vacant lightweight title fight against Ilia Topuria, Paddy Pimblett or Charles Oliveira/Diego Lopes if Gaethje and Volkanovski step aside.
Dominick Reyes continues to slam Daniel Cormier for ‘F-plus’ grade UFC 333 commentary
Dominick Reyes launches a scathing critique of former champion Daniel Cormier’s commentary at UFC 333, dubbing it an “F‑plus” performance. After Reyes knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 26, he accused Cormier of factual errors—mislabeling Murzakanov’s natural southpaw stance—and of bias, claiming the commentator downplayed Reyes’s recent win streak. Reyes also slammed Jon Anik for rehashing his 2022 blood‑clot issue and condemned Cormier’s remarks about referee Mike Beltran’s stoppage. The feud sparked Reyes’s new YouTube series, “The Commentary Scorecard,” where he grades Anik (B‑), Felder (A) and Cormier (F+).
Alex Pereira hints at light heavyweight return if he loses to Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335
Alex Pereira says his heavyweight future hinges on his Dec. 12 co‑main event at UFC 335 against Sergei Pavlovich in Las Vegas. After a second‑round knockout loss to Ciryl Gane in June, Pereira tells Connect Cast he’ll drop back to light heavyweight if he loses to Pavlovich, citing size disadvantage at 265 lb. He believes a win would keep him at heavyweight, while a loss would prompt an immediate title‑shot run back at 205 lb. Pavlovich enters the fight on a three‑fight streak, most recently a 39‑second KO of Tallison Teixeira.
Video: King Green streams car accident, totals custom Range Rover: ‘Sh*t happens’
UFC lightweight veteran King Green streams his own car crash on Sunday night after his custom Range Rover is totaled when a silver Jeep Compass runs a red light and hits his vehicle. Green, 40, describes the incident live, calls the other driver at fault, and ends with a resigned “Shit happens.” The accident follows his recent knockout loss to Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332, which ended a four‑fight winning streak (three stoppages). The video of the crash is linked in the post.
UFC 333 Report: What’s next for the legendary career of Alexander Volkanovski?
At UFC 333, 38‑year‑old Alexander Volkanovski cements his featherweight legacy with a TKO over unbeaten Movsar Evloev, sparking debate over his next move. Experts weigh a rematch with Ilia Topuria, a superfight against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, or a possible jump to 155 lb, while some suggest a bout with Aljamain Sterling as a swan‑song. In the co‑main event, Petr Yan defeats Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision, bolstering claims he could be the bantamweight GOAT. The MMA Fighting panel dissects both fighters' futures and the lingering GOAT discussions, offering multiple matchup scenarios for fans to ponder.
BJJ wiz Kade Ruotolo draws former MMA champion in ONE return
Grappling star Kade Ruotolo returns to ONE Championship on Dec. 18 in Bangkok to clash with former ONE bantamweight champion Ok Rae Yoon. The 23‑year‑old, who holds the ONE submission grappling title, has shifted focus to MMA, posting four consecutive Asian wins—all finishes, including a second‑round KO of Hiroyuki Tetsuka. Yoon, a 17‑win veteran who beat Eddie Alvarez and Christian Lee en route to the ONE belt in 2021, seeks redemption after recent decision losses to Alibeg Rasulov and Lucas Gabriel. ONE Fight Night 50 will air in U.S. primetime, making the bout a marquee test for the BJJ prodigy.
Morning Report | Sean O’Malley questions if Petr Yan wants rematch after UFC 333: ‘I don’t think he’d pick me’
Sean O’Malley says he’s ready to fight Petr Yan next, even though Yan’s recent win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 suggests the champion may have other options. O’Malley, who split‑decision‑won the 2022 bout with Yan and has since defeated top‑10 bantamweights Aiemann Zahabi and Song Yadong, doubts Yan is eager for a rematch, calling him “flat‑footed” and preferring smaller opponents. While UFC commentator Daniel Cormier floated a Yan‑Song fight, O’Malley insists a Yan showdown is inevitable, targeting early Q1‑Q2 2027 in the United States as the biggest bantamweight clash ever.
Islam Makhachev reveals why he turned down January fight with Carlos Prates
Islam Makhachev explains why he declined a January bout with Carlos Prates at UFC 336. UFC CEO Dana White says Makhachev chose to wait until after Ramadan (Feb. 7‑Mar. 8, 2027) before defending his welterweight title. Instead, Prates will face Michael Morales for an interim belt, with the winner set to unify against Makhachev next year. Makhachev told pound4padel.ru he prefers the two contenders to fight first to determine the true challenger, noting Morales is already in line for a title shot.
UFC returns to Dallas for Fight Night event
UFC announces its return to Dallas for a Fight Night on Jan. 16, 2027, at the American Airlines Center—the promotion’s seventh Dallas visit. The event, streamed live on Paramount Plus, marks the first UFC card of the 2027 calendar, ending the mid‑December to mid‑January holiday break. No bout line‑up is set yet, but the last Dallas show was UFC 277 on July 30, 2022, featuring Amanda Nunes’ win over Julianna Peña and Brandon Moreno’s TKO of Kai Kara‑France.
GFL announces announces new debut date following 2025 event cancellations
The Global Fight League (GFL) finally announces its debut event for December 18, 2026, at Club Atletico Lanus in Buenos Aires, pitting the home team Buenos Aires Gauchos against the Miami Monsters. Veteran Marlon Moraes, fresh off a unanimous decision win over Maximiliano Perez in August, joins the Monsters roster, with full fighter line‑ups to be revealed on Monday. Founder Darren Owen, a former WSOF executive, previously announced May events that were cancelled amid financial controversy. Despite setbacks and criticism, Owen vows to proceed, marking what he calls a new era for MMA.
Arman Tsarukyan targets George St-Pierre for RAF match
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan announces he wants a crossover bout with legend Georges St‑Pierre in the Rising Arts Federation (RAF) after clinching the RAF middleweight title by defeating Dillon Danis in Las Vegas. Tsarukyan, the UFC No. 1 contender at 155 lb with wins over Mauricio Ruffy, Dan Hooker, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush, says a GSP fight would boost viewership and cement his status as a marquee RAF star. RAF plans a January 9 event in Tsarukyan’s native Armenia, pending his availability to headline.
Alexander Volkanovski wants superfight with Justin Gaethje: ‘That’s something I would retire for’
After a dominant finish over unbeaten Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski declares he would retire to secure a superfight with lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. The 38‑year‑old says the bout could be a retirement‑on‑the‑line showdown that wouldn’t stall either division. If Gaethje opts for Arman Tsarukyan first, Volkanovski is equally eager to face the rising challenger. UFC CEO Dana White hints the promotion may grant the request given Volkanovski’s recent featherweight GOAT performance.
Dana White reveals why Shakur Stevenson was released so quickly from Zuffa Boxing
UFC boss Dana White explains why unbeaten pound‑for‑pound boxer Shakur Stevenson left Zuffa Boxing without stepping into the ring. At the UFC 333 post‑fight press conference, White said he offered Stevenson a release, which the fighter’s camp accepted, noting that no bouts—including a rumored showdown with Devin Haney—materialized during the brief partnership. Both sides part on good terms, with White emphasizing there’s no bad blood.
Dominick Reyes accuses Daniel Cormier of ‘clear bias’ on UFC 333 commentary, Cormier responds
After Dominick Reyes scores a 2‑minute knockout over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, he lashes out on Twitter at cageside commentator Daniel Cormier for calling him "kid" and accusing the former champion of bias toward Caucasus fighters. Reyes brands Cormier a "low IQ hater" while Cormier tries to defuse the dispute, insisting his remarks are honest feedback. The exchange escalates with both posting rebuttals, though Reyes later softens his tone and acknowledges the commentary team’s effort.
Carlos Prates blasts ‘coward’ Islam Makhachev for UFC 336 withdrawal, vows to retire him
Carlos Prates lashes out at Islam Makhachev after the Russian pulls out of a scheduled UFC 336 bout, calling him a “coward” and vowing to retire him. Prates, on a three‑fight knockout streak, will instead face interim‑belt contender Michael Morales on Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, where the event is headlined by Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape. Makhachev retorts, highlighting his recent win over Ian Machado Garry. Morales is unbeaten with 19 victories, seven in the UFC, while Prates boasts seven knockout wins in his career. The clash sets the stage for a heated rivalry ahead of the January card.
UFC 333 post-fight show: Reaction to Alexander Volkanovski, Petr Yan’s impressive title defenses
UFC 333’s post‑fight show breaks down Alexander Volkanovski’s TKO of Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan’s comeback decision over Merab Dvalishvili, both retaining their feather‑weight and bantam‑weight titles. Analysts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew debate Volkanovski’s place in the 145‑lb GOAT conversation and the prospect of a Volkanovski‑Justin Gaethje showdown if the belt is vacated. They also preview Yan’s next steps, highlight big wins from Lone’er Kavanagh, Alexander Volkov and Aaron Pico, and recap other notable moments from the Abu Dhabi event. The episode is available in video and audio formats on major podcast platforms.
Dana White explains why interim welterweight title being introduced with Islam Makhachev still champion
UFC CEO Dana White explains why the promotion created an interim welterweight title for Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales at UFC 336 despite Islam Makhachev still holding the main belt. Makhachev, who last defended his title with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry in August, has delayed his next fight, citing Ramadan (Feb. 8‑Mar. 8, 2027) and a low fight frequency. White says the division can’t stall and an interim championship keeps momentum. The interim winner will face Makhachev when he returns, potentially as early as May.
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