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UFC legend stunned first man to ‘beat’ Fedor Emelianenko on his debut before winning heavyweight title

On this day in 1999, a legend of the sport took a big step towards the UFC title. The wait for Tom Aspinall’s eyes to recover has left the UFC’s heavyweight division at a standstill for the time being.

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UFC White House Update: Dana White Unveils More Details

In an interview on CBS Mornings on Jan. 8, UFC CEO Dana White provided the most comprehensive details to date on the planned UFC event at the White House, solidifying its status as the most ambitious project in combat sports history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Joe Rogan labeled post-fight moment ‘bone-chilling’ after Amanda Nunes was left bloodied in first UFC loss

Amanda Nunes’ first loss of her UFC career came in pretty brutal fashion, and will likely go down as one of her career-worst performances. On January 24, Amanda Nunes will return to the Octagon for the first time in three years when she takes on Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title in the UFC 324 co-main event.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Jon Jones Sounds Off on Lifelong UFC Rival Daniel Cormier

After years of one of the most intense and personal feuds in mixed martial arts history, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier recently shared the set as opposing coaches on ALF Reality, the Russian counterpart to The Ultimate Fighter.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Jon Jones provides major update on potential super fight against Alex Pereira

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has provided an update on his potential super fight against current light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Top 10 heavyweights clash as four more fights are confirmed for UFC Houston

Four fights have just been confirmed for Sean Strickland’s comeback card. The former middleweight champion hasn’t fought since he was battered by Dricus du Plessis over five rounds at UFC 312 in February 2025.

Dana White News / The Body Lock / January 8

Dana White Reveals How 90,000 Fans Will Attend Historic UFC White House Event

UFC White House card on June 14 will have 5,000 fans on South Lawn and 85,000 at nearby Ellipse park No tickets will be sold to the general public for

Kamaru Usman News / HITC / January 8

Kamaru Usman breaks silence after Anthony Joshua video leak

Kamaru Usman has responded after facing backlash over a video he shared on social media. Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash at the end of last year, and all that followed for some time was a short post on his Instagram story.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 8

Daniel Cormier Still Wants to Compete With Jon Jones Outside The Octagon

Daniel Cormier insists his championship days inside the Octagon are over. But when Jon Jones is anywhere nearby, the competitive fire never truly goes out.

Islam Makhachev News / MMA Weekly / January 8

Islam Makhachev stars in violent wrestling basketball game, wins bronze medal

Islam Makhachev is considered by many to be the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now. Now, Makhachev can be considered a multi-sport expert after his recent performances in his team's wrestling/basketball game.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Dana White gives update on who the Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett winner will fight after UFC 324

The UFC president sounds less sure that Ilia Topuria will await the interim lightweight champion. Topuria announced a UFC hiatus ahead of the new year due to personal issues away from the cage.

Alexander Hernandez News / BoxingNews.com / January 8

UFC 324 – Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming UFC 324 lightweight clash between Michael Johnson and Alexander Hernandez is a compelling matchup to start 2026. Johnson (25-19) has long been one of the most perplexing fighters in the lightweight division.

MMA News / HITC / January 8

Ex-UFC champion reportedly lines up rematch after pulling out of UFC 324 comeback

A new UFC fight has reportedly been scheduled for March. Fans may not be fully behind the UFC 324 main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, but there’s no doubt people are still looking forward to the card.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Daniel Cormier won’t be happy as Kamaru Usman doubts his prediction for a Jon Jones wrestling match

Kamaru Usman cannot see Daniel Cormier’s 10-0 prediction coming to fruition. Talk of Cormier and Jon Jones renewing hostilities in wrestling has arisen owing to the pair’s stint as opposition coaches on ALF Reality.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 8

Alexa Grasso vs. Maycee Barber 2 set for UFC Seattle in March

The UFC’s return to Seattle will feature a compelling top-5 women’s flyweight clash as former champion Alexa Grasso prepares to face Maycee Barber for the second time.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Arman Tsarukyan Gives Reality Check to Paddy Pimblett After UFC 324 Headliner Submitted in Gym

Questions are beginning to pile up over whether star Paddy Pimblett has what it takes to be a UFC champion right now. Fans are talking after he lost in a grappling tournament at his own gym just weeks before UFC 324.

MMA News / HITC / January 8

Conor McGregor issues warning to Dana White while teasing UFC return

Conor McGregor is once again setting his sights high for 2026. The Irishman has not fought since July 2021, when he suffered his second defeat of the year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Alexander Volkanovski Recruits ‘Brazilian Conor McGregor’ After Diego Lopes’ KO Threat

Alexander Volkanovski is all set to defend his crown against Diego Lopes at UFC 325, and the fight is finally picking up steam. So far, the fans seem a little upset with the rematch since they wanted Volk to fight other deserving contenders like Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy.

MMA News / HITC / January 8

UFC legend Dominick Cruz makes firm prediction for Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were expected to unify the UFC heavyweight title, but it never materialised. In 2025, Jones pulled out of a $30 million deal to face Aspinall, then stepped away from the sport altogether.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Michael Chandler Predicts Justin Gaethje’s Fate as Ilia Topuria’s Personal Battle Continues

Amid tensions in Ilia Topuria’s personal life, Justin Gaethje is all set to headline UFC’s first PPV of 2026 against Paddy Pimblett with the Interim Lightweight Title on the line.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 8

Top 20 Undefeated Fighters – Part One

Undefeated fighters in combat sports can give off a certain mystique. It is not as common in MMA as it is in boxing to see a fighter with over 20 fights who is undefeated.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 8

Former champion returns in rematch at UFC Seattle

Former women's flyweight champion Alexa Grasso returns to the octagon on March 28 in a rematch against No. 5 ranked Maycee Barber. The news was first reported by Krazy Kev MMA on Wednesday evening.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 8

Brandon Moreno-Asu Almabayev to headline UFC's Mexico City return

The main event for UFC's return to Mexico City on Feb. 28 will feature a matchup between flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Asu Almabayev. Tijuana's Moreno (29-3-2) will enter as the No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 8

Topuria Told To Vacate His Title

Ilia Topuria’s break from the sport has raised questions over whether he should vacate his UFC Lightweight Title. Topuria, who became a two-division champion in June 2025 by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, announced a break to manage what he describes as a “malicious extortion attempt” involving false allegations of domestic abuse.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 7

Conor McGregor Eyes White House Spectacle With Floyd Mayweather MMA Rematch

Conor McGregor has never been subtle about how he wants to return to the spotlight and for 2026, he’s aiming as big as it gets. Last year, U.S. President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White announced plans for a historic UFC event on the White House lawn as part of celebrations marking the United States’ 250th anniversary.