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UFC 324's Song Yadong made big change ahead of Sean O'Malley fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 29, 2025
Song Yadong has made a significant adjustment that he believes will pay dividends when he faces Sean O’Malley. Yadong and O’Malley have been booked for a UFC 324 showdown on Jan. 24. The bout will be a part of UFC’s first event under the Paramount+ streaming deal. The card is being headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje.
Daniel Cormier claims UFC fighters are already being paid more as Paramount debut looms
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 29, 2025
As UFC enters the Paramount era, discussions about fighter pay have resurfaced. Many have wondered how the athletes will benefit without the pay-per-view model. UFC CEO Dana White didn’t share much details, but he did tell reporters that payouts for fighters will increase.
Justin Gaethje predicted to stun Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 by Hall of Famer
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 29, 2025
Don’t count Justin Gaethje out at UFC 324, at least that’s what one MMA legend cautions. Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett are scheduled to collide in the main event of UFC’s debut on Paramount+. They will be battling for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship on Jan. 24. Pimblett is the favorite going into the title fight, but Gaethje is always a threat.
Ben Askren reflects on his life six months after his double lung transplant
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2025
MMA and wrestling legend Ben Askren has taken the time to reflect on his journey in the last six months following his double lung transplant. As we know, Ben Askren has endured the toughest year of his life in 2025. Six months ago, Ben was admitted to the hospital due to a case of “severe pneumonia” that had developed as a result of a staph infection. The man himself later revealed that he had flatlined four times during his hospital stay and that he had also lost 50 pounds.
Islam Makhachev plans to confront Ilia Topuria with or without UFC fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025
Islam Makhachev believes it’s only a matter of time before he has a confrontation with Ilia Topuria. Topuria recently told eldoberdanMMA that he thinks Makhachev and his team are “cocky and arrogant.” He expressed his desire to submit Makhachev in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Topuria took things a step further and dared Nurmagomedov to end his retirement before claiming he would step on “The Eagle’s” head.
Robert Whittaker responds to concern about potential UFC light heavyweight move
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025
Robert Whittaker is considering a possible light heavyweight move, and he’s aware of the naysayers. Whittaker, a former UFC Middleweight Champion, recently turned 35 and he has said he doesn’t envision competing in MMA for much longer than another year. He has expressed interest in transitioning to the boxing world, so perhaps he has more years ahead in combat sports.
Islam Makhachev explains why he turned down UFC 324 title defense
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025
In another world, Islam Makhachev’s next title fight would’ve headlined UFC 324. UFC’s debut on Paramount has been set for Jan. 24. While the interim lightweight title fight between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje is set to headline, it doesn’t appear to be UFC’s first choice.
UFC star Michael Page frustrated with lack of opponents: 'You don't have plans for me'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025
UFC fighter Michael Page is losing his patience. Page hasn’t been seen in action since August. He defeated Jared Cannonier in a middleweight fight and it will ultimately go down as his final bout of 2025. “Venom” had two fights this year, and that amount isn’t unusual if you look at Page’s history.
Darren Till obliterates 'worst fighter' Paulo Costa for pulling out of UFC 326
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025
Darren Till has voiced his displeasure over Paulo Costa’s withdrawal from the UFC 326 card. Costa was scheduled to face Brunno Ferreira inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7. “Borrachinha” was quickly pulled from the card due to undisclosed reasons. The news caught Till’s attention and “The Gorilla” did not mince words.
Ex-UFC champ thinks Tyron Woodley's heart isn't in fighting amid TKO loss to Anderson Silva
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 28, 2025
A former UFC champion believes that Tyron Woodley’s desire to fight isn’t at the level it once was. Woodley hasn’t seen the success he once had in combat sports since 2018. “The Chosen One” lost four bouts in a row following a UFC Welterweight Championship run. He has now gone 0-3 as a professional boxer with two losses to Jake Paul and a second-round TKO defeat to 50-year-old UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva.
Conor McGregor mocks Jake Paul's broken jaw in since-deleted Christmas social media message
Curtis Calhoun - December 26, 2025
UFC superstar Conor McGregor reignited his feud with Jake Paul with a since-deleted Christmas message to the polarizing boxer. Conor McGregor is likely a happy man after watching Jake Paul’s loss to Anthony Joshua last week.
Israel Adesanya hints he'll take new 'risks' in upcoming UFC Octagon return after three-fight skid
Curtis Calhoun - December 26, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya teased significant stylistic changes in his upcoming return to the Octagon in 2026. It’s been almost a full year since former UFC champion Israel Adesanya stepped foot into the Octagon. Adesanya, who has lost four of his last five fights, hasn’t competed since a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia in February.