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On YouTubeMMA 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.
Song Yadong News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Song Yadong blasts Sean O’Malley over ‘totally racist’ UFC 324 press conference stunt
Song Yadong did not take kindly to Sean O’Malley’s antics when the pair faced off for the first time last month in Las Vegas. The bantamweight duo will meet in one of the more exciting bouts of UFC 324, and O’Malley started the mental warfare with a questionable stunt.
Michael Page News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Shara Magomedov plots Michael ‘Venom’ Page revenge in three-fight effort to reclaim UFC ranking
Shara Magomedov is planning a new attack on the top 15 – which includes a rematch with Michael ‘Venom’ Page. The fan favorite middleweight suffered his sole MMA loss to Page back in February at UFC Saudi Arabia.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Conor McGregor reminisces on his last UFC win as he heads into comeback year
Conor McGregor rolled in the New Year by reminiscing on his last UFC win, which happened almost six years ago. The Irishman hasn’t fought since the summer of 2021, when he suffered a gruesome broken leg against Dustin Poirier that sidelined him indefinitely.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Dana White Urged to Get Out of His Bubble After RIZIN’s Success
On New Year’s Eve, the UFC remained in preparation mode as they looked forward to starting their Paramount+ CBS era. However, in Japan, the audience was stoked to witness some exhilarating action.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Shara Magomedov makes wild claim about Arman Tsarukyan’s weight despite massive size difference
Shara Magomedov believes that Arman Tsarukyan was somehow heavier than him during their grappling bout, despite an obvious size disparity the opposite way.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Sean O’Malley Labelled 'Racist' by Song Yadong Over Conor McGregor-Style Antics Ahead of UFC 324
With UFC megastar Conor McGregor absent, the promotion left a gap for a trash-talking star, and Sean O’Malley stepped in. From his debut, fans immediately noticed he mirrored McGregor because his trash talk, fighting style, and marketability all reflected the former superstar.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Daniel Cormier Praises Dana White’s Rival for Paying Him 'Crazy' Money Before UFC
Daniel Cormier maintained a really good relationship with Dana White during his seven years as an active UFC fighter. That goodwill translated well, as ‘DC’ went on to become a trusted commentator for the promotion.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 1
Michael Chandler provides Conor McGregor fight update for UFC White House
Continuing his back-and-forth with Conor McGregor and keeping the hype for their rumored clash alive, Michael Chandler has teased an appearance on the UFC White House show.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / January 1
5 Conor McGregor fights every MMA fan needs to watch
Conor McGregor has teased a return to the Octagon, reigniting excitement around the former UFC champion’s legendary prime. The Irish superstar recently re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool, with his team openly targeting a comeback fight at the rumored UFC White House event on July 4, 2026.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Ronda Rousey blamed for bad relationship with UFC fans by Holly Holm: ‘She pulled herself away’
Ronda Rousey was a superstar loved by millions of MMA fans at the height of her career. Consecutive knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes brought ‘Rowdy’ back down to Earth.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Michael Chandler has never sounded this confident about fighting Conor McGregor
Michael Chandler seems sure he’ll finally get to fight Conor McGregor in 2026. A clash between UFC stars has been in the works since they filmed The Ultimate Fighter together in 2023.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Alex Pereira celebrates the new year by revealing relationship with UFC star Tracy Cortez
Two UFC fighters have gone Instagram official with their romantic relationship. Conor McGregor celebrated the new year by telling people to watch one of his famous fights.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Michael Chandler’s 'Desperate' Conor McGregor White House Pitch on CBS Live Draws Fan Backlash
Michael Chandler didn’t wait for a press conference or a well-timed social media post. He chose live television. During the CBS New Year’s Eve program, ‘Iron’ leaned into the rumors and presented a vivid picture of himself and Conor McGregor fighting on the White House’s South Lawn, complete with red, white, and blue energy.
Alex Pereira News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Daniel Cormier Says He’d Feast on Today’s Light Heavyweights as a Critical Gap Opens Alex Pereira Door
The light heavyweight division has never looked more vicious on the surface. Knockouts happen quickly, and nearly every contender possesses fight-ending ability.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Undefeated Axed UFC Fighter Eyes Henry Cejudo, Merab Dvalishvili Wrestling Matches at RAF
Muhammad Mokaev‘s career has taken an unexpected turn, but it has not slowed him down. Instead of disappearing following his surprising UFC exit, the unbeaten flyweight has leaned into visibility and challenges that keep people talking about him.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 1
Holly Holm Rips Ronda Rousey
Holly Holm has opened up on her rivalry with Ronda Rousey, as she blamed the latter for her own decline. Holm’s career went to a whole new level when she knocked out Rousey to give the latter her first UFC loss at UFC 193.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
'There’s No Excuses': Ian Garry Targets Pound-for-Pound Crown With Bold Islam Makhachev Claim
The tension surrounding Ian Machado Garry never really fades—it only changes shape. One week, it’s about his personality; the next, it’s about his ambition outshining reality.
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.
Rose Namajunas News / MMA Weekly / December 31
Rose Namajunas getting back in touch with her roots for UFC 324 training camp
Former two-time women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas was originally slated to face former flyweight titleholder Alexa Grasso at UFC 324, but Grasso was forced out of the bout due to injury. When the third-ranked Grasso fell out of the fight, No.
Arman Tsarukyan News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Tsarukyan And Magomedov Battle To A Draw
Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov fought to a draw in the main event of Hype Fighting Championship, as neither fighter was able to get over the line.
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.
Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / December 29
Tom Aspinall Gives Eye Opening Update
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall is still dealing with lingering eye issues months after his controversial no-contest with Ciryl Gane and the road back to full health is proving longer than expected.
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