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On YouTubeIlia Topuria News / BoxingNews.com / January 3
Topuria Summoned By Court Of Violence Against Women
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will reportedly appear at the Court of Violence Against Women in Móstoles, Spain, on January 7. This follows a filing
Tom Aspinall News / BoxingNews.com / January 3
Will Tom Aspinall Fight Again?
Joe Rogan is not sure if UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall will fight again. Rogan revealed that the damage Aspinall sustained from a double eye poke against Ciryl Gane in October at UFC 321 is far more severe than many fans realize.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 3
Conor McGregor’s Two-Word Message to Dana White Revives UFC Plea That Changed Everything
Sometimes the loudest moments don’t involve speeches. They come quietly, nestled inside memory, and resurface when the timing feels intentional. Conor McGregor reminded everyone of it this week, not with a shoutout or a rant, but with a look back.
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / January 3
Joe Rogan challenged by PFL founder Donn Davis over claim that fighters can’t be elite outside UFC
Joe Rogan has clearly gotten under the skin of PFL founder Donn Davis, who has hit back at his claim about UFC fighter supremacy. Controversial comedian and podcaster Rogan has been the voice of the UFC octagon for decades.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Jon Anik names surprising preferred alternative to Michael Chandler for Conor McGregor’s White House return
The UFC commentator has downplayed the fight that could headline the White House event. Conor McGregor’s last win inside the Octagon came in January of 2020 when he stopped Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Tracy Cortez’s UFC star ex-boyfriend reacts to Alex Pereira dating news
Tracy Cortez broke thousands of hearts over the New Year’s period when she confirmed she is now dating Alex Pereira. The flyweight star is one of the most desired women in MMA.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Islam Makhachev, Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, & more name their dream fight for 2026
Some of the UFC’s top stars have picked the fight they want to see the most this year. In November, Dana White announced the UFC 324 card that will kick off the promotion’s broadcast deal with Paramount+.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Rose Namajunas reveals secret weapon for UFC 324 fight that may set up Valentina Shevchenko showdown
‘Thug Rose’ has brought a fighter with Olympic pedigree into her training camp. Rose Namajunas is one of the big names tasked with kicking off the UFC’s $7.7 billion deal with Paramount+ on January 24.
Ilia Topuria News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Ilia Topuria’s Legal Dispute Takes Another Turn
Ilia Topuria and Giorgina Uzcategui are now navigating a personal and legal dispute that has moved further into public view. The situation represents a significant personal development for the UFC champion, whose career rise has largely been defined by consistency and control.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Shara Magomedov and Arman Tsarukyan both want rematch after grappling bout ends in draw
The Hype FC bout between Shara Magomedov and Arman Tsarukyan was perhaps the most talked about grappling match of all time, and both men now want their rematch.
Kevin Holland News / EssentiallySports / January 2
UFC Houston Fight Falls Apart After 35 Year Old Veteran Denied Kevin Holland
The UFC’s highly anticipated return to Houston hit a major snag as a key welterweight bout featuring the promotion’s busiest star, Kevin Holland, unexpectedly fell apart, creating uncertainty for the organization.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 2
Joe Rogan Delivers a Brutal Reality Check on Tom Aspinall
Few fighters in the heavyweight division have faced a more unsettling stretch than Tom Aspinall since UFC 321. What should have been a springboard moment has instead turned into a prolonged period of uncertainty, driven by a serious eye injury that continues to cloud both his immediate health and long-term future.
Henry Cejudo News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Henry Cejudo’s return opponent confirmed to be UFC Hall of Famer who also unretired
‘Triple C’ will face off with a legend of the Octagon that he’s not competed against before. Cejudo retired after a loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 323 last month, having announced ahead of time that this would be his last dance.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Dana White called Stipe Miocic a ‘psycho’ for what he did after battering UFC legend in 54 seconds
The heavyweight GOAT contender did not hold back after one of the best wins of his UFC career. Stipe Miocic enjoyed plenty of memorable victories en route to greatness in the UFC heavyweight division, one of which took place exactly nine years ago.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / January 2
Justin Gaethje Confesses He ‘Loves’ the Terror of a potential Ilia Topuria Fight
Let’s be real for a second: Justin Gaethje is not built like the rest of us. While most people would look at Ilia Topuria—a man who is currently sleeping legends for sport—and think, “No thanks, I choose life,” Gaethje looks at him and sees a beautiful nightmare.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
UFC 324 star wants an ‘investigation’ into his return fight: ‘I’ve said it before…’
A history-making UFC star is baffled by one aspect of his upcoming matchup. MMA’s leading promotion will bring its lengthy break to an end when the Paramount+ deal kicks off with UFC 324 on January 24.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Joe Rogan tells Dana White to create this new title for Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira at UFC White House
Joe Rogan thinks this would be a fitting prize for the Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira winner. The longtime UFC color commentator has been among those campaigning for Dana White to change his mind about a much-talked about matchup headlining this year’s celebratory card in Washington D.C.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Joe Rogan Raises Alarming Doubt Over Tom Aspinall’s UFC Career After Eye Injury: 'He’s Fu**ed Up'
Last year, Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight title defense ended in disappointment after Ciryl Gane accidentally double eye-poked him at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, resulting in a No Contest.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Joe Rogan Settles Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Debate With Surprising Decision
Khabib Nurmagomedov may have called it quits in 2020. But the legend he birthed during his time in the promotion continues to live on. While some regard him as the ‘Greatest of All Time,’ others criticize him for not sticking around long enough to watch his perfect record crumble.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Alex Pereira told that he would be ‘feasted on’ by this UFC legend in his prime
A former champion thinks he would have a much easier time in the modern-day UFC light heavyweight division. Alex Pereira currently occupies the throne at 205 pounds, having begun his second reign with an emphatic knockout at UFC 320 last October.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 2
UFC China Set For August 2026
The UFC is doubling down on its commitment to China, with a return to the country in Shanghai on August 29, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year the promotion has held a Fight Night in the city, following a successful 2025 event at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Alex Pereira Tracy Cortez Relationship Reveal Leaves UFC 326 Star Hilariously Worried: 'I’m Screwed'
2026 began with a dramatic revelation for MMA fans. Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez confirmed they are in a relationship.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 31
Matt Brown On Francis Ngannou: 'I Highly Doubt He Has Any Regrets'
With just one fight remaining on his contract with the Professional Fighters League, Francis Ngannou recently reignited one of MMA’s most tantalizing what-ifs: a return to the UFC for a long-awaited showdown with Jon Jones potentially on the promotion’s planned White House card in June.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30
Daniel Cormier: 'They’re Already Getting More Money'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier says a major financial shift is already underway for fighters and he insists it’s a fact, not a theory.
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