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UFC Mexico Gets High-Profile Lightweight Matchup After Fan Backlash

Even before Dana White & Co. stage their first event of the year, the UFC’s February Mexico card has already come under fire. The UFC will return to Mexico City for the eighth time, but fans pushed back almost immediately after the promotion announced the co-main event.

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Colby Covington sent Joe Rogan an apology after admitting for the first time that he crossed a line

Colby Covington only regrets one of his controversial comments. The former interim UFC welterweight champion has been one of the most polarizing figures in mixed martial arts since reinventing himself in 2017.

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

BJ Penn News / EssentiallySports / January 10

UFC Legend B.J. Penn Blames Attorney in Court Plea Following Missed Mental Health Evaluation

B.J. Penn has endured a turbulent year. And his legal troubles continue to mount. The 47-year-old appeared in court after failing to undergo a court-ordered mental health evaluation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Yoel Romero stripped of belt after Bo Nickal fight is called off due to missed weight

Yoel Romero has given up his RAF title to Bo Nickal after their seemingly cursed matchup was called off again today. The former UFC middleweight title contender missed weight for their 205lb bout, after Nickal successfully tipped the scales.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Dan Hooker hits back at Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till in ugly war of words

Dan Hooker isn’t taking Paddy Pimblett’s mockery lying down, and even took a pop at a former middleweight contender. Hooker made a tasteless comment on X in response to Pimblett recently, and has come under fire.

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 / MMA Weekly / January 10

Colby Covington silences Bo Nickal with verbal assault during RAF press conference

Even outside of the UFC spotlight, Colby Covington remains his controversial self. 'Chaos' is set to feature as the main attraction for RAF 5 on Saturday, competing in any form of combat for the first time since his loss at UFC Tampa to Joaquin Buckley in late 2024.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Has the UFC Community Divided

One of UFC’s biggest fights remains a clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev. Both fighters have shown openness to the potential clash, even though their weight classes remain different.

Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 10

Arman Tsarukyan reveals injury that forced UFC 311 title fight exit

The leading UFC lightweight contender has at last provided some clarity. Arman Tsarukyan is now back in pursuit of another title shot, after having to withdraw from his long-awaited fight against Islam Makhachev just a day before UFC 311 due to a reported back injury.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10

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 / HITC / January 10

Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero face off with 20-year age gap ahead of RAF05 match

Few would have expected Yoel Romero and Bo Nickal to share a wrestling mat again, even after both men transitioned to mixed martial arts. Romero and Nickal both have strong wrestling backgrounds, but their styles are very different.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Alex Pereira backed to knock out Jon Jones by ex-UFC champion who the GOAT ‘ran’ from

A potential super-fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira continues to dominate discussion. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion wants to make his return from retirement at the White House against the reigning 205-pound king.

Ciryl Gane News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Ciryl Gane Forced to Relive Past Controversy as Training Footage Triggers Renewed Fan Outrage

Even when away from the UFC Octagon spotlights, Ciryl Gane never fails to rouse attention through his social media antics and eccentric personality. However, this time it’s a training video that has prompted the fans to ruffle feathers over his eye-poke incident back in UFC 321.

MMA News / HITC / January 10

Paddy Pimblett questions Justin Gaethje’s sparring choices before UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett is feeling confident in the way he’s prepared for UFC 324. The Scouse lightweight has even decided to spend the holiday season away from home, travelling to America early with his coaches.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik Among Other UFC Veterans to Lose Jobs After $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal

The UFC has entered a new era with its seven-year broadcasting deal with Paramount+, and this brings major changes. The $7.7 billion agreement ends the UFC’s traditional PPV model and shifts the promotion toward a subscription-based model.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Real Reason Behind Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub

When Dana White and Co. bypassed No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan in favor of Paddy Pimblett for the interim title shot at UFC 324, it left critics and fans puzzled, but Tsarukyan knows the reason.

Bo Nickal News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Bo Nickal’s team ‘knew’ the UFC was making this huge mistake that resulted in his first loss

The UFC may hold some responsibility for Bo Nickal’s first loss inside the Octagon. Nickal has entered the new year after a mixed 2025, during which he lost his ‘0’ in mixed martial arts courtesy of Reinier de Ridder’s efforts last May.

Colby Covington News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Colby Covington Puts Khabib, GSP, and Others on His RAF Wrestling Hit List

Real American Freestyle is quickly gaining traction as an athlete-first wrestling promotion, and UFC’s Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo, and Bo Nickal are at the forefront of the new event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10

Arman Tsarukyan disputes Joe Rogan’s theory as he reveals exact reason behind his UFC 311 withdrawal

The top UFC lightweight contender has finally delved into the details. Arman Tsarukyan is currently pursuing another title shot in MMA’s leading promotion after missing out on his earned opportunity last January in Los Angeles.

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