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MMA December 19, 2025

Tyron Woodley Opens Up on Losing Focus at the Peak of His UFC Reign

Tyron Woodley once stood at the very top of the UFC welterweight division, but in his own words, he drifted away from the discipline that carried him there. As the longest-reigning champion of the post–Georges St-Pierre era, Woodley now looks back with honesty about the…

MMA December 19, 2025

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Cain Valequez Parole Window Moves Up, Former UFC Heavyweight Could Be Eligible for Release in February 2026

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Valequez could be closer to freedom than previously expected after prison records showed an update to his parole eligibility date. Valequez is currently serving a five-year prison sentence after entering a no-contest plea in October 2024 on charges that…

MMA December 18, 2025

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Karate Champion Emiliano Sordi Says He’s not happy with Karate Combat

In a sport that rarely celebrates its softer side, Emiliano Sordi continues to stand out for reasons that go far beyond wins and losses. The former PFL light heavyweight champion turned his career-defining seven-figure payday into a lifeline for people back home in Argentina. …

MMA December 18, 2025

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Tyson Fury Mocks Anthony Joshua’s Threats Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

Tyson Fury is clearly entertained by Anthony Joshua’s tough talk ahead of his upcoming clash with Jake Paul, and he isn’t holding back with his response. At a media roundtable earlier this week, Joshua raised eyebrows when he spoke about how seriously he intends…

MMA December 18, 2025

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PFL Strips Movlid Khaybulaev of 2025 Title After USADA Suspension

Movlid Khaybulaev’s reign as the 2025 PFL featherweight champion has come to an abrupt end. The unbeaten standout and protégé of Khabib Nurmagomedov has been handed a one-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) after testing positive for a banned substance. As…

MMA December 17, 2025

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UFC Veteran Matt Brown Calls Out ‘Clout Predictions’ as Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Nears

Former UFC fan favorite Matt Brown isn’t buying the recent wave of predictions tipping Jake Paul to upset Anthony Joshua and he’s calling it exactly what he thinks it is: noise. With Paul set to meet the former heavyweight champion in a professional boxing…

MMA December 17, 2025

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Terence Crawford Walks Away on His Own Terms After a Historic Run

Terence Crawford may have just closed the final chapter of one of boxing’s greatest careers. The undefeated, multi-division champion took to social media and YouTube to deliver a powerful, emotional message that strongly signaled the end of his time in the ring. While Crawford…

MMA December 17, 2025

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Belal Muhammad Calls Out Islam Makhachev Over Welterweight Title Plans

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad isn’t buying Islam Makhachev’s preferred path as the new 170-pound king. Following Makhachev’s dominant unanimous decision win over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322, Muhammad accused the champion of looking past the most deserving contenders and eyeing what…

MMA December 16, 2025

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UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria Denies Extortion Claims and Defends His Name

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has explained the personal circumstances behind his decision to step away from competition for at least the first half of 2026, addressing a serious legal matter that he says left him with no choice but to pause his career. …

MMA December 16, 2025

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Alex Pereira Casts Doubt on UFC White House Appearance

Alex Pereira doesn’t sound optimistic about landing a spot on the much-hyped UFC White House card scheduled for June, and he’s not being subtle about it. Despite UFC CEO Dana White insisting that matchmaking for the historic event won’t begin until at least February,…