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Headbutt Costs Armenian Fighter His Long-Awaited UFC Championship Opportunity 
Dana White confirmed that Arman Tsarukyan’s headbutt of Dan Hooker at weigh-ins “a hundred per cent” factored into denying him a title shot Tsarukyan withdrew
Alexandre Pantoja News / The Body Lock / January 10
Alexandre Pantoja Eyes Summer Return Following Shocking UFC 323 Injury
Alexandre Pantoja has returned to training after suffering an arm injury that cost him the UFC flyweight title at UFC 323 Arman Tsarukyan revealed Pantoja
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 10
MMA Stars Return to Wrestling: Romero vs Nickal Set for RAF 5
Yoel Romero, 47, will face Bo Nickal, 28, in a wrestling match at Real American Fight 5 The competitors have a nearly 20-year age gap between them Both
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 10
Luke Rockhold Tells Bo Nickal to Quit Fighting: ‘You’re Not a Fighter’
Luke Rockhold criticized Bo Nickal ahead of RAF 5, saying he talks too much for someone who hasn’t accomplished enough in MMA Rockhold pointed to Nickal’s
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Justin Gaethje’s Coach Admits Arman Tsarukyan Is 'Most Deserving' of Ilia Topuria Title Shot
“It’s difficult to even trust him again,” Ilia Topuria went off against Arman Tsarukyan while defending his UFC 324 snub. However, not everyone is on the same page as Dana White or the UFC regarding the decision, particularly Justin Gaethje’s coach, Trevor Wittman.
Sean Strickland News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Strickland Bashes UFC Over Du Plessis Rematch
Sean Strickland has broken his silence by accusing the UFC of pressuring him into accepting a rematch against Dricus du Plessis, despite being injured. The former middleweight champion revealed that just weeks before the UFC 312 main event in February 2025, he was involved in a motorcycle accident while riding with motocross athlete Axell Hodges.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Sonnen Asks If Gaethje Is Hiding A Staph Infection
Chael Sonnen is refusing to buy Justin Gaethje’s explanation for a suspicious neck wound, suggesting “The Highlight” could have a staph infection just two weeks out from his interim title fight at UFC 324.
Bo Nickal News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Bo Nickal Admits UFC Paydays Pushed Him Into a Fight He Wasn’t Ready For
Hype is a gift in the UFC until it turns into a deadline. Prospects aren’t just expected to win but to leave a mark quickly with some highlight reels, dominant finishes, and a title-ready aura before their résumés catch up.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Alexandre Pantoja’s Return Timeline After UFC 323 Arm Break
The image from UFC 323 is still hard to shake. One awkward landing, one arm bending the wrong way, and just like that, Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight reign ended in less than 30 seconds.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Paddy Pimblett reveals secret weapon that will lead to Justin Gaethje KO and questions his preparations
Paddy Pimblett is confident in his preparations ahead of UFC 324. Pimblett has had to make some sacrifices ahead of the biggest fight of his career later this month.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan Refuses to Cut Weight 'Just for Money' as Gaethje-Pimblett Drama Grows
Arman Tsarukyan is drawing a hard line, and it cuts straight through the chaos surrounding UFC 324. As the interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett approaches, Tsarukyan finds himself in familiar territory: ranked No.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9
Bo Nickal Singles Out Colby Covington With White House Callout in Retaliation for Public Bashing at RAF 5 Presser
Bo Nickal didn’t need a microphone to hear the message. He was sitting front row, absorbing every word as Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold took turns unloading on him at the RAF 5 (Real American Freestyle) press conference.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9
Jon Jones believes Daniel Cormier will fall down the GOAT list by being eclipsed by 2-0 novice
Jon Jones is confident that his greatest rival will remain in his ‘shadow’. Jones and Daniel Cormier have recently spent time alongside one another as rival coaches on the new season of Alf Reality.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 9
Dana White Admits UFC Rankings Make No Sense After Top-15 Fighter’s Questionable Placement
AI is slowly conquering the globe, and now, following UFC’s partnership with Meta in April 2025, it is making inroads into the world of combat sports. It might need to fix some of the major flaws in the UFC, and Dana White agrees.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9
Bo Nickal slammed by Luke Rockhold and Colby Covington as RAF press conference goes off the rails
Bo Nickal had a rough night at the RAF 05 press conference in Florida tonight as he was shredded by two former UFC champions. Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold are facing each other in the main event of a star studded freestyle wrestling show tomorrow night in Sunrise, Florida.
Alex Pereira’s ex-kickboxing rival fights undefeated finishing machine at UFC Seattle
UFC Seattle has reportedly received a major addition in the form of a middleweight bout featuring Mansur Abdul-Malik and Yousri Belgaroui. The UFC’s 2026
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9
How Dana White’s UFC 324 Take Casts Doubt on Ilia Topuria’s Return Amid Lightweight Title Uncertainty
Dana White just cast a fresh doubt on what everyone assumed was a done deal. He stated to CBS that the winner of the Gaethje-Pimblett fight will likely face Topuria, then added that we will witness how it progresses throughout the year.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9
Khabib’s Long-Time AKA Teammate Addresses Being Ghosted By Him Over Conor McGregor Interaction
Khabib Nurmagomedov sent Conor McGregor into the trenches with his rear-naked choke at UFC 229. He made history that day with one of the most intense rivalries the UFC had ever seen.
Ranked contender’s comeback adds depth to Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2 undercard
UFC 326 appears to be gaining another big addition. The first two UFC events of 2026 have already set the tone for what could be a massive year, and the third major card under the Paramount era is shaping up nicely.
Dana White picks UFC’s greatest rivalry ever – and it’s not Khabib vs McGregor
Dana White has weighed in on the most intense rivalry the sport has ever seen. As UFC CEO, he has been ringside for countless personal clashes over the years.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 9
UFC 324 – Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson is one of those fights that might fly under the radar, but it carries a lot of intrigue.
What Jon Jones is now saying about a potential blockbuster showdown with Alex Pereira
Current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira could potentially face former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones in a highly anticipated super fight, which ‘Bones’ has commented on.
Maycee Barber News / Stadium Rant / January 9
Maycee Barber, Lupita Godinez Can Take Next Step Towards Title Contention
Maycee Barber and Lupita Godinez have their next assignments. On March 28, the former rematches Alexa Grasso in Seattle, while the latter takes on Tatiana Suarez at UFC 327 in Miami two weeks later.
MMA News / Field Level Media / January 8
Brandon Moreno-Asu Almabayev to headline UFC's Mexico City return
The main event for UFC's return to Mexico City on Feb. 28 will feature a matchup between flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Asu Almabayev. Tijuana's Moreno (29-3-2) will enter as the No.
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