UFC News
Eddie Hearn shocked over Dana White's alleged fighter pay in Zuffa Boxing
Curtis Calhoun - December 19, 2025
Matchroom Boxing CEO Eddie Hearn alleges Dana White is at the center of a new controversy over fighter pay under Zuffa Boxing. UFC CEO Dana White’s long-teased adventure into boxing is set to come to fruition in 2026.
Tom Aspinall calls Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 'good for all of us' despite fan backlash
Curtis Calhoun - December 19, 2025
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall doesn’t understand the critics of the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match. Jake Paul and former heavyweight boxing titleholder Anthony Joshua are hours away from squaring off in the ring on Friday night in Miami. The upcoming fight marks easily the toughest test of Paul’s boxing career, and would be an all-time upset in boxing if he gets it done against Joshua.
Anderson Silva reflects on squashing beef with Chael Sonnen: 'He's not a bad guy'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 19, 2025
Anderson Silva is happy that his relationship with Chael Sonnen is on far better terms these days. At one time, Silva and Sonnen had the most intense rivalry in all of combat sports. Sonnen made his share of disparaging remarks about Silva and Brazil to the point where the UFC brass feared for his safety. Ultimately, Silva defeated Sonnen twice inside the Octagon and the two squashed their beef. By the time Silva and Sonnen fought once more inside a boxing ring, there was no animosity at all.
Daniel Cormier shares disappointment over latest UFC White House news
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 19, 2025
Daniel Cormier didn’t enjoy seeing that one top champion has dismissed being featured on the UFC White House card. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira had been pounding the table for a spot on the White House card. Jon Jones, who is planning to ditch retirement plans, has called for a clash with “Poatan” at the historic event. Despite Dana White’s hesitancy, Ariel Helwani reported that UFC officials were hoping to book the fight for the event.
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland tears into UFC champion Tom Aspinall
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2025
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has torn into Tom Aspinall for the saga surrounding his recent eye injury. While he may be the UFC heavyweight champion, things aren’t going great for Tom Aspinall right now. He is on the verge of needing surgery to correct a nasty eye injury that he sustained at the hands of Ciryl Gane back at UFC 321, when the Frenchman poked him directly in both of his eyes to cause a no contest.
Joaquin Buckley issues warning to Islam Makhachev about fighting after Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2025
Joaquin Buckley isn’t convinced that Islam Makhachev will compete much longer, even if he fights and defeats Kamaru Usman. Right now, Islam Makhachev is on top of the world as the UFC welterweight champion. While there’s been no confirmation about what’s next for him, it certainly seems as if the idea of him being challenged by former champion Kamaru Usman is building momentum.
Paddy Pimblett pumps the brakes on ending Ilia Topuria feud after recent support: 'I still hate him!'
Curtis Calhoun - December 18, 2025
UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett clarified his stance towards Ilia Topuria after their recent classy back-and-forths. Paddy Pimblett will fight for the interim lightweight title next month against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, with the winner set for a likely showdown against undisputed champ Ilia Topuria. Topuria is dealing with issues outside of fighting and is taking an indefinite hiatus from competition.
Conor McGregor teases 'colossal' bet on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - December 18, 2025
UFC superstar Conor McGregor will keep a keen eye on Jake Paul’s upcoming boxing match against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The polarizing boxing career of Jake Paul will face its biggest chapter on Friday night as he prepares to face former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua. Paul will be at a significant size disadvantage against Joshua, who returns to the ring for the first time since a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last year.
Joshua Van gets another stern warning from top UFC contender: 'He's like a punching bag'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2025
Reigning UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van has received another harsh warning from the man who could be his first challenger. Van captured the 125-pound gold due to unfortunate circumstances. His first world title opportunity against Alexandre Pantoja ended in just 26 seconds. Pantoja suffered a horrific arm injury and he could not continue.
Ronda Rousey's old rival open to UFC rematch: 'I don't know if she ever wanted to have one'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 18, 2025
A familiar face is open to fighting Ronda Rousey again. Rousey hasn’t stepped inside the Octagon since late 2016. The UFC women’s pioneer was stopped by Amanda Nunes via TKO in 48 seconds. In the bout prior to that, she was brutally knocked out by Holly Holm in her first pro MMA defeat. The loss to Holm was jarring for “Rowdy” and it ultimately led to her exit from combat sports.
Aljamain Sterling sounds off on doping in mixed martial arts
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2025
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling didn’t hold back when giving his thoughts on the state of doping in mixed martial arts. Throughout the last few years, Aljamain Sterling has consistently possessed something that many fighters lack – a great physique. He is also a former UFC bantamweight champion, and his goal is to try and achieve that feat once again, this time in the featherweight division.
Dricus du Plessis breaks down the state of UFC's middleweight division
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has given his thoughts on the current state of the division. As we know, Dricus du Plessis is one of the top middleweight fighters in mixed martial arts right now. However, he is no longer the champion in the UFC after he was beaten in a fairly one-sided fight against Khamzat Chimaev earlier this year.