UFC 323: Merab’s Historic Fourth Title Defense Against Undefeated Umar
UFC 323 goes down tomorrow night with Merab Dvalishvili attempting something no UFC champion has ever done – defending his title four times in a single calendar year. The Georgian champion faces former champion Petr Yan in a highly anticipated rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking the UFC’s last pay-per-view event before the new Paramount+ deal takes effect in 2026.
The co-main event features Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight championship against 24-year-old rising star Joshua Van. Plus Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira, Henry Cejudo’s potential retirement fight, and Jan Błachowicz vs Bogdan “The Goose” Guskov.
Ringside Report MMA hosts Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio provide expert predictions including Dave’s three-fight parlay: Merab, Payton Talbott, and “The Goose” Guskov.
AEW vs WWE Gap Widening Heading to 2026? Why Khan’s Claims Don’t Match Reality
Deep dive into actual viewership, attendance, and revenue metrics shows the real gap between AEW and WWE in 2025. Tony Khan’s claims don’t match the numbers.
Georgian Judo MMA: How Bekauri’s Grip Fighting Will Dominate the UFC
Lasha Bekauri’s comments about Georgian judo MMA applications reveal the technical blueprint for next-generation grapplers. The Georgian grip—that high, collar-dominant control—isn’t just about throws. It’s about dictating engagement, breaking posture, and systematic standing control that translates to cage work. While MMA coaches teach individual techniques, Georgian judokas train comprehensive gripping systems that solve multiple problems simultaneously. Within three years, a Georgian judoka will debut in the UFC and dominate through clinch control current fighters can’t match. Here’s why Georgian judo represents MMA’s next grappling evolution.
Black Belt Slams Traditional BJJ Warm-Ups: Why This Will Split the Sport
Traditional BJJ warm-ups are under fire after a prominent black belt called them a “complete waste of time,” exposing a philosophical divide in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu between cultural tradition and athletic optimization. The debate goes deeper than training methods – it challenges BJJ’s identity as it evolves from martial art to competitive sport. Traditionalists argue warm-ups build discipline, respect, and cultural connection to lineage. Efficiency advocates cite sports science showing sport-specific preparation produces better performance. The split will define modern BJJ: traditional academies maintaining cultural practices versus competition-focused schools prioritizing results. Hybrid approaches combining both will likely dominate elite competition within three years.
The Diaz Brothers Curse: How Personal Drama Destroys MMA Legacies
The Diaz brothers’ financial problems aren’t bad luck – they’re the predictable result of choosing authenticity over business sense. From burned UFC bridges to failed support systems, here’s how Nick and Nate’s greatest strength became the curse destroying their legacies and bank accounts.
WWE Survivor Series 2025 War Games Preview: Brock Lesnar’s Challenge
WWE Survivor Series 2025 War Games takes over Petco Park in San Diego with an outdoor setup that hasn’t been attempted in over two decades. Dave Simon and Johnny North broke down the entire four-match card on Wrestling Uncensored, and they’re not exactly sold on the value proposition for fans who paid hundreds of dollars to attend.
The centerpiece is Brock Lesnar in War Games – a format that doesn’t suit his typical in-and-out style. The babyface team of Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Jey Uso faces Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, Solo Sikoa, and Tama Tonga. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair leads the women’s War Games match after earning the advantage on SmackDown.
The hosts also discussed AEW’s Samoa Joe becoming the new World Champion and the state of professional wrestling heading into the final weeks of 2025.
UFC 324 Interim Title: Gaethje vs Pimblett Headlines Paramount Debut
The UFC 324 interim lightweight title fight just got announced, and it’s a fascinating matchup that raises serious questions about the state of the 155-pound division. Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett for interim gold on January 24 in Vegas – the first pay-per-view under the new Paramount deal. Ilia Topuria dropped a statement saying he’s stepping away from fighting to deal with personal family matters, including a divorce and custody issues. Max Holloway reached out with support. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan just dominated Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, but isn’t in the title picture. The card features six current and former champions, including Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes in what Dana White calls ‘the biggest women’s fight ever.’ Full analysis of the lightweight chaos, the stacked UFC 324 card, and why we’re begging the UFC not to give Kamaru Usman a title shot.
Jake Paul vs Joshua: Why Boxing Legends Call It a Catastrophic Mismatch
When boxing legends like Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins start using words like “bloodbath” and “potentially catastrophic” about the Jake Paul Anthony Joshua fight, we need to pay attention. This isn’t promotional hype – it’s genuine concern from people who understand what happens when YouTube fame collides with elite heavyweight violence. Joshua has 28 professional fights including wars with Klitschko and Ngannou. Paul lost to Tommy Fury, his only legitimate boxer opponent. The gap isn’t just technical – it’s about decades of accumulated ring intelligence and championship-level violence. Here’s why this fight might happen anyway, why it could be as ugly as predicted, and what it means for boxing’s already damaged credibility.
IShowSpeed WWE Debut Exposes Wrestling’s Generational Crisis
IShowSpeed’s WWE debut isn’t another celebrity cameo – it’s exposing wrestling’s existential crisis. With 100 million followers to WWE’s aging 2 million viewers, Speed represents either wrestling’s evolution or its complete transformation into something unrecognizable. Here’s why this changes everything.
Andrade’s WWE Contract War Exposes Wrestling’s Broken System
Andrade’s WWE contract war isn’t just about one wrestler – it’s about how the company uses non-compete clauses, strategic releases, and legal pressure to control the entire roster. From the 90-day restrictions to the financial golden handcuffs, here’s how wrestling contracts really work and why this case could change everything for wrestler rights.