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Jiri Prochazka Makes Feelings Clear on Next UFC Fight

Jiri Prochazka Makes Feelings Clear on Next UFC Fight

2025 was a fruitful year for Jiri Prochazka. ‘The Czech Samurai’ hit a wall in his UFC run when he came face-to-face with Alex Pereira back in November 2023.

Michael Bisping News / Dice City Sports / January 5

Michael Bisping: 'The One Thing You Can’t Do Is Rush Back'

Few people in MMA understand the long-term consequences of eye injuries better than Michael Bisping and that’s exactly why he’s urging Tom Aspinall not to rush his return to the Octagon.

Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / January 5

Kayla Harrison: 'It Didn’t Really Make Sense to Me'

Kayla Harrison isn’t losing sleep over Amanda Nunes bringing in Larissa Pacheco for training ahead of UFC 324 even though Pacheco remains the only woman to defeat Harrison in MMA.

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA Weekly / January 5

The MMA rule Paddy Pimblett wants to see changed

The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts have been amended a few times since their development in 2000. Just last year the ban on 12-to-6 elbows was lifted making the straight up-and-down elbow strike legal against grounded opponents.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / January 5
Tom Aspinall reveals why ‘nightmare’ process dealing with UFC eye poke injury has taken so long

Tom Aspinall reveals why ‘nightmare’ process dealing with UFC eye poke injury has taken so long

Tom Aspinall’s UFC future remains uncertain. The reigning UFC heavyweight champion has been sidelined since a disastrous end to his first defense as undisputed kingpin.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / January 4
Max Holloway bounced back from his Conor McGregor loss with this brutal ‘Knockout of the Night’

Max Holloway bounced back from his Conor McGregor loss with this brutal ‘Knockout of the Night’

Max Holloway’s legendary winning streak began 12 years ago today. Holloway is one of the leading fan favorites in the UFC and is among the greatest featherweights of all time, having risen to greatness after an inconsistent start in the promotion.

Michael Bisping News / EssentiallySports / January 4

UFC Vegas 114 Bout Puts Michael Bisping’s Prestigious Record at Stake

The UFC Vegas 114 middleweight showdown could rewrite the division’s history. In more ways than one. The seven-year broadcasting deal with Paramount+ will surely keep fans engaged all year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 4
Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria’s absence could push him into a shock super-fight after UFC 324 win

Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria’s absence could push him into a shock super-fight after UFC 324 win

Paddy Pimblett thinks one UFC champion may look to capitalize on the current lightweight landscape. ‘The Baddy’ is a few weeks out from his first title shot in the UFC, which comes in the form of a showdown with Justin Gaethje for a newly created interim lightweight belt.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 4
Jack Della Maddalena Joins Dustin Poirier After Picking 'Little Russian 'F*er' as Favorite UFC Fighter

Jack Della Maddalena Joins Dustin Poirier After Picking 'Little Russian 'F*er' as Favorite UFC Fighter

“People talk about the best boxing in MMA. Dude, Petr’s… I think he’s up there,” said Dustin Poirier a few years ago, praising Petr Yan’s boxing skills.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 4
Conor McGregor Wields More Power in UFC Than Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, Claims Insider

Conor McGregor Wields More Power in UFC Than Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, Claims Insider

Conor McGregor, holding the status of MMA’s biggest star, isn’t really a mystery to anyone. What is surprising, though, is how ‘The Notorious’ managed to keep that aura intact despite being inactive for over five years.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 4
Joe Rogan says this ‘big’ skill separates UFC GOAT Jon Jones from other fighters

Joe Rogan says this ‘big’ skill separates UFC GOAT Jon Jones from other fighters

Joe Rogan thinks he knows what gives Jon Jones his clearest advantage inside the Octagon. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion is widely seen as the leading contender for GOAT status in mixed martial arts.

Tom Aspinall News / HITC / January 4
UFC legend warns Tom Aspinall against repeating a mistake that cost him vision in one eye

UFC legend warns Tom Aspinall against repeating a mistake that cost him vision in one eye

Tom Aspinall has picked up some advice from a fighter who knows a thing or two about what he’s going through. Due to needing two eye surgeries, Aspinall doesn’t have a return date set, leaving fans waiting for his comeback.

Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / January 4
UFC is told this Islam Makhachev super-fight ‘needs to happen’ by the champion’s former rival

UFC is told this Islam Makhachev super-fight ‘needs to happen’ by the champion’s former rival

Calls for the UFC to book this huge matchup are continuing. Islam Makhachev remains without his first welterweight title defense on the calendar following his title triumph at Madison Square Garden last November.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / January 4
Paddy Pimblett cancels birthday celebrations as UFC 324 title fight moves closer

Paddy Pimblett cancels birthday celebrations as UFC 324 title fight moves closer

Paddy Pimblett is pushing back any celebration of his birthday until after his world title fight on January 24 in Las Vegas. The fan favorite lightweight finally gets his shot at interim gold against Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 324.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 4
Jack Della Maddalena Predicts His Fate Against Ilia Topuria as Islam Makhachev Debate Heats Up

Jack Della Maddalena Predicts His Fate Against Ilia Topuria as Islam Makhachev Debate Heats Up

Jack Della Maddalena might have been defeated by Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 322. Yet, the Aussie appears quite optimistic about his return.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 4
Kayla Harrison Roped In as Joe Rogan’s UFC Take Questioned by PFL Co-owner in Public Callout

Kayla Harrison Roped In as Joe Rogan’s UFC Take Questioned by PFL Co-owner in Public Callout

Was Kayla Harrison at her best in the PFL? By the numbers, it’s hard to argue otherwise. She dominated the promotion, winning the lightweight title twice, with her only loss coming in her final PFL bout.

Justin Gaethje News / MMA Weekly / January 4

Coach: 'Justin Gaethje is so dialed in right now'

The first UFC event of 2026, and the first UFC event of the $7.7 billion Paramount deal takes place on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card is headlined by an interim lightweight title bout between former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje and No.

Alex Pereira News / MMA Weekly / January 4

UFC insider believes Alex Pereira could end the Greatest of All Time debate

The greatest fighter of all time usually depends on who you ask. Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Anderson Silva are always in the discussion, but the

Holly Holm News / MMA Weekly / January 4
Holly Holm comes up short in WBA lightweight title bout

Holly Holm comes up short in WBA lightweight title bout

Former UFC women's bantamweight titleholder multiple-time former boxing champion Holly Holm attempted to win another boxing world title on Saturday but came up short against WBA lightweight champion Stephanie Han in Puerto Rico.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / January 4
Dana White publicly apologized to ex-teacher he told was ‘too old’ before they won their debut at 37

Dana White publicly apologized to ex-teacher he told was ‘too old’ before they won their debut at 37

On this day in 2015, Dana White admitted that he was wrong after turning a fighter down. Beating Tim Sylvia at UFC 68 remains the win that Randy Couture cherishes the most of all of his iconic victories.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Harrison Vows To Send Nunes Into Retirement

UFC Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison intends to make Amanda Nunes pay in their UFC 324 clash on January 24, vowing to send her into retirement. Kayla has chance to prove herself as the best female fighter on the planet.

Joe Rogan News / HITC / January 3
Joe Rogan challenged by PFL boss Donn Davis over UFC comment

Joe Rogan challenged by PFL boss Donn Davis over UFC comment

PFL founder Donn Davis hasn’t taken Joe Rogan’s comments lying down, firing back at the UFC commentator’s claims about fighter quality. Rogan, who has been a staple behind the microphone for the UFC for years, recently stated that true greatness in MMA can only be proven inside the Octagon, dismissing other promotions.

MMA News / HITC / January 3
Brian Ortega responds after learning Tracy Cortez is dating Alex Pereira

Brian Ortega responds after learning Tracy Cortez is dating Alex Pereira

The former featherweight title challenger addressed the news after fans flooded him with messages online. Tracy Cortez set social media alight over the New Year period when she confirmed that she is now in a relationship with UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, bringing a new chapter to one of MMA’s most talked-about personal storylines.

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.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / January 2
Justin Gaethje Confesses He ‘Loves’ the Terror of a potential Ilia Topuria Fight

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.

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