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Amanda Nunes had $1 million distraction when fan made history ahead of her huge title defense

Amanda Nunes had $1 million distraction when fan made history ahead of her huge title defense

Ahead of Amanda Nunes’ first UFC featherweight title defense in 2020, history was made by one gutsy fan. In just a few weeks’ time, Amanda Nunes returns to the sport when she takes on Kayla Harrison for the UFC women’s bantamweight title in the UFC 324 co-main event.

Islam Makhachev News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Islam Makhachev Is the Only One Who Troubled Khabib in Sparring, Reveals Their Gym’s Owner

Islam Makhachev Is the Only One Who Troubled Khabib in Sparring, Reveals Their Gym’s Owner

What happens when the student faces his master? It’s a tough question to answer when the men involved are Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The pair have trained together since the start of their MMA careers.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Paddy Pimblett explains why he was tapped out in BJJ tournament weeks before UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett explains why he was tapped out in BJJ tournament weeks before UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett lost his winning streak at the Next Gen MMA King of the Mat tournament over Christmas, and has now explained what happened. The lightweight contender has been in camp for weeks as he prepares to face Justin Gaethje for the interim title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas later this month.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Only One UFC Fighter Troubled Khabib Nurmagomedov in Training, Reveals AKA Thailand Owner

Only One UFC Fighter Troubled Khabib Nurmagomedov in Training, Reveals AKA Thailand Owner

Khabib Nurmagomedov may have dominated in every fight he had, but in training, there was always one man who gave him a run for his money. Mike Swick, owner of AKA Thailand, recently revealed this closely guarded secret from the gym.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 11
Dana White excited for Womans GOAT Match Up

Dana White excited for Womans GOAT Match Up

History will be made at UFC 324 when reigning bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison makes the first defense of her title against a returning legend, as Amanda Nunes comes out of retirement in an attempt to reclaim the belt she never officially lost.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan claims he was paid massive five figure sum for Adin Ross and MMA Guru stream

Arman Tsarukyan claims he was paid massive five figure sum for Adin Ross and MMA Guru stream

Arman Tsarukyan has claimed that he made a massive amount of money just to grapple with MMA Guru and another influencer in a recent stream. The top UFC lightweight contender spent his day before RAF05 hanging out at Adin Ross’ Miami warehouse.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / January 11
UFC CEO Dana White uncovers unprecedented UFC White House logistics for June 14

UFC CEO Dana White uncovers unprecedented UFC White House logistics for June 14

The UFC remains in the planning stages of orchestrating perhaps its biggest event card when it heads to Washington D.C. Sunday, June 14 for its one-of-one White House event from the Oval Office.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
‘Send location’… Ex-UFC champion uses Khabib Nurmagomedov line in Colby Covington wrestling callout

‘Send location’… Ex-UFC champion uses Khabib Nurmagomedov line in Colby Covington wrestling callout

Colby Covington already has an offer on the table for his next Real American Freestyle match. The former interim UFC welterweight champion returned to his roots on Saturday, taking to the mats to headline RAF 5 in Florida.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Michael Bisping defends Paddy Pimblett’s controversial comment about Dan Hooker… ‘Not that bad’

Michael Bisping defends Paddy Pimblett’s controversial comment about Dan Hooker… ‘Not that bad’

A new rivalry has formed in the UFC lightweight division. While Paddy Pimblett will need to have his full attention on Justin Gaethje ahead of their interim title fight at UFC 324, that major booking has not stopped the Scouser from trading barbs with other peers.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan Echoes Rampage Jackson’s UFC Pay Claim After Revealing Purse From Adin Ross’ Stream

Arman Tsarukyan Echoes Rampage Jackson’s UFC Pay Claim After Revealing Purse From Adin Ross’ Stream

“I’ve made more money from sponsors in eight months than all the sponsors I made from my fight in like 20, 25 years,” ex-UFC star Rampage Jackson once quipped.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Luke Rockhold issues 5-word response after Colby Covington defeat marked his eighth loss in 9 bouts

Luke Rockhold issues 5-word response after Colby Covington defeat marked his eighth loss in 9 bouts

Luke Rockhold’s difficult run in combat sports continued. The former UFC middleweight champion has enjoyed little success since winning gold on MMA’s biggest stage 11 years ago.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan points finger at UFC in lead up to Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett

Arman Tsarukyan points finger at UFC in lead up to Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is disappointed in the promotion's current iteration of the division. January 24 marks the UFC's first event of a new year, a new television era, and potentially a fresh start in a talent-stacked 155-pound division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Colby Covington reacts after Dana White admitted it is ‘strange’ that he is still ranked in the UFC

Colby Covington reacts after Dana White admitted it is ‘strange’ that he is still ranked in the UFC

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington finally returned to competition this Saturday. Ever since his second loss to Kamaru Usman in the UFC, the 37-year-old has shown clear signs of regression, losing two of his preceding three fights.

Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 11
Tsarukyan issues UFC lightweight challenge following wrestling win, answer comes fast

Tsarukyan issues UFC lightweight challenge following wrestling win, answer comes fast

Arman Tsarukyan made another appearance on the wrestling mats this past Saturday, adding yet another side project to his growing list. With his status in the UFC lightweight division still a bit uncertain, Tsarukyan has stayed active by taking part in competitions outside of the organisation.

Ilia Topuria News / HITC / January 11
Ilia Topuria snubbed as fighter who nearly beat him names his toughest UFC rival

Ilia Topuria snubbed as fighter who nearly beat him names his toughest UFC rival

Ilia Topuria’s toughest moment in the Octagon came against a name few would have expected. Dana White recently addressed the possibility of Topuria facing the winner of the UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11

Colby Covington calls out Georges St-Pierre after RAF 5 shutout victory

Colby Covington delivered on his promise, dominating his RAF 5 headlining bout against Luke Rockhold 10-0. The shutout victory was no surprise, given Covington's elite wrestling background and otherworldly cardio.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11

Jon Jones Names the Fighter Who Could Dominate Every UFC Weight Class

Jon Jones called Khamzat Chimaev ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’ and the ‘toughest fighter’ in UFC Jones believes Chimaev could dominate at any

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11

Arman Tsarukyan pulling for Justin Gaethje to beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

The interim lightweight title is on the line in the first UFC event of 2026. Former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje takes on No. 5 ranked Paddy Pimblett in the Jan.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 10

Future UFC Hall of Famer officially removed from roster following second retirement

Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC titleholder Henry Cejudo has officially been removed from the UFC roster following his final fight. Cejudo

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Grasso Vs. Barber Rematch Being Planned

Former UFC flyweight champ Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are reportedly set to rematch at UFC Seattle on March 28. The bout is expected to take place at the Climate Pledge Arena, as Grasso won the first encounter by a unanimous decision.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10
Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114

Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114

The UFC is bringing two intriguing heavyweight competitors back to the octagon for a crucial collision at UFC Vegas 114. Vitor Petrino will battle Kennedy Nzechukwu on March 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking another significant heavyweight showdown for the promotion’s Fight Night card on Paramount+.

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.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 9
UFC 324 – Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips

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.

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