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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dillon Danis Offered ‘Record-Breaking Purse’ for UFC 322 Revenge vs. Islam Makhachev’s Teammate
Hype FC is on fire. UFC stars are trading their gloves for grappling matches, and the world can’t get enough. Arman Tsarukyan and Shara Magomedov just went to war on the mats: a draw, despite Arman’s two takedowns.
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13
Why Is the UFC Punishing Arman Tsarukyan? Chael Sonnen Speaks Out 
Chael Sonnen is calling on the UFC to forgive Arman Tsarukyan and grant him a lightweight title shot Sonnen says Tsarukyan is trapped in a ‘weird purgatory’
Dillon Danis receives huge offer to face Islam Makhachev ally after brawl at UFC 322
Dillon Danis has been given a chance to settle a score. Back in November, he got into it with members of Islam Makhachev’s team while attending UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 13
Nick Diaz returns to sparring after hitting sobriety landmark
Nick Diaz epitomizes a movie-like fighter throughout his years in the spotlight. A gritty, real-to-himself character that showed the world that, no matter where you come from, you can make it, but his story in mixed martial arts may not be over.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Paddy Pimblett explains the ‘weird’ advantage he has over Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett believes he has one big advantage over Justin Gaethje ahead of their title fight at UFC 324. In just over a week’s time, the interim lightweight title will be contested between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event.
Johnny Eblen News / MyMMANews / January 13
Bryan Battle makes PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in Pittsburgh
PFL makes its first stop in the US in 2026 at the UPMC Events Center for PFL Pittsburgh on March 28 The event is headlined by a middleweight main event,
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Israel Adesanya Return Timeline Revealed as UFC Plans Comeback Amid Colby Covington Callout
Israel Adesanya hasn’t fought in a hot minute since his 3-fight losing skid. With fight pundits arguing his best years are behind him, and even retirement rumors swirling in the UFC fandom, ‘Izzy’s vigor has become a thing of the past.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dana White Warned About ‘Big’ UFC White House Mistake as Major Conor McGregor Decision Looms
Pressure on Dana White & Co. grows as the White House event nears. The hype surged when Donald Trump announced that the UFC White House would feature “8-9” title fights, emphasizing how the promotion is holding back its biggest matchups.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan Backed for Title Fight as UFC Insider Urges Dana White to Reconsider Snub
Few in the UFC hold grudges like CEO Dana White. He’s currently under fire for skipping top-ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan for the interim title and instead giving No.
Nick Diaz News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Nick Diaz returns to training months after concern was raised regarding his safety
Some good news has hit the MMA world, and it concerns UFC legend Nick Diaz. In December 2024, Nick Diaz was scheduled to return to the Octagon after three years out of action, when he was matched up against Vicente Luque.
Fans urge Charles Oliveira to drop one training approach ahead of Max Holloway rematch
Charles Oliveira’s training footage ahead of his UFC 326 fight has left some fans worried about how he will perform. Oliveira has said that he believes a win could put him in line for another shot at the lightweight title, but before anything else, he will have to get past Max Holloway at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Dillon Danis offered ‘record’ purse to face Islam Makhachev’s teammate who he brawled with at UFC 322
Dillon Danis has been offered the opportunity to get some revenge. In November, Danis clashed with members of Islam Makhachev’s team while he was in attendance at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / January 13
24-YO Man Pleads Guilty to Arson of Conor McGregor’s Pub ‘The Black Forge Inn’
More than half a year later, now there’s movement on an incident that almost put Conor McGregor’s pub out of business. Last year in July, a 24-year-old man attempted to set fire to McGregor’s pub in Dublin.
Luke Rockhold News / HITC / January 13
Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses
Luke Rockhold appears to have his eye on a new promotion following his latest appearance. The former UFC middleweight champion had a busy weekend, starting with an event in Sunrise, California, where he and Colby Covington teamed up to take aim at Bo Nickal ahead of Nickal’s debut.
Colby Covington News / HITC / January 13
Colby Covington targets two ex-UFC champions while outlining bold new direction
Colby Covington is looking to make a move to middleweight, believing it is the right call for his career at this stage. Dana White recently addressed questions about why Covington remains ranked at 170 pounds, despite not having won a fight since March 2022.
Alexander Volkanovski News / HITC / January 13
Alexander Volkanovski opens up on possible retirement ahead of UFC 325 showdown
Alexander Volkanovski has spoken out about the growing speculation around his future ahead of his upcoming title defense in Australia. On January 31, Volkanovski will look to defend his featherweight title for the second time in this reign, as he faces Diego Lopes once again in the UFC 325 main event from Sydney.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan reveals the one fight he would take that isn’t for the UFC lightweight title
Even though Arman Tsarukyan is closer than ever to a lightweight title shot, he understands that the UFC isn’t going to wait around for him. Tsarukyan fell out of favour with Dana White after pulling out of his scheduled title fight against Islam Makhachev in 2025, a decision that clearly didn’t sit well with the UFC president.
Amanda Nunes News / MMA Weekly / January 13
Amanda Nunes sees American Top Team 'as my opponent too' at UFC 324
Arguably the greatest female fighter to ever make a fist, Amanda Nunes, retired from fighting in June 2022 after successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Alex Pereira: 'Don't worry, I'll finish you fast'
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev captured the 185-pound championship at UFC 319 last August, utterly decimating former titleholder Dricus Du Plessis. Having not yet defended his belt, Chimaev is angling for a champion vs.
Conor McGregor News / Total Apex Sports / January 12
Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal
It’s still crazy to say that Conor McGregor is a married man. However, he is starting to draw attention after saying a psychedelic treatment led him to rush into marriage with longtime partner Dee Devlin at the Vatican.
Khamzat Chimaev calls out 'scared' Alex Pereira for UFC White House fight
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev isn’t giving up on his pursuit of a matchup with fellow UFC titleholder Alex Pereira. A perfect 15-0 in his professional
Sean Strickland News / MMA on SI / January 12
Sean Strickland rips former UFC champion in brutal statement before UFC Houston fight
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland recently voiced his concerns about the current state of the division ahead of his scheduled UFC Fight Night main event against Anthony Hernandez February 21 from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 11
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.
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