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On YouTubeConor 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.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / January 12
Alexander Volkanovski gives stance on retirement ahead of UFC 325 title defense
Ahead of his title defense at home, Alexander Volkanovski has addressed recent retirement rumors. On January 31, Alexander Volkanovski will make the second title defense of his second featherweight title reign when he rematches Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event from Sydney, Australia.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 12
Bo Nickal claims ‘disrespectful bum’ Colby Covington is currently in UFC’s bad-books as he makes promise
This past weekend, a bizarre feud was sparked between UFC stars Bo Nickal and Colby Covington. On Saturday, soaring pro wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle hosted its fifth event, headlined by a match between Colby Covington and former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Jon Jones Jeopardizes His UFC White House Spot With Bold Take on Khamzat Chimaev
Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones already sits on the promotion’s bad side, putting his chances of fighting at the UFC White House event at nearly zero.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Reinier de Ridder Reignites Khamzat Chimaev vs. Alex Pereira Talks With Unexpected Prediction
Khamzat Chimaev is seeking larger battles. The fighter ranked number one in the middleweight division has not yet defended a championship title, but he is already talking about a switch to light heavyweight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 12
Forgotten UFC lightweight contender could become the next undisputed champion with division saga unfolding
A messy situation is brewing in the UFC lightweight division amid Ilia Topuria’s hiatus from the sport. Just a matter of months after winning the UFC lightweight title and continuing his incredible run in the sport, Ilia Topuria announced that he would be taking some time away from his duties as the champion to deal with pressing family matters.
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12
Why Tsarukyan Believes He’ll Never Get His Shot at Paddy Pimblett 
Arman Tsarukyan claims UFC is protecting Paddy Pimblett by keeping them from fighting The number one contender was passed over for the UFC 324 interim
Islam Makhachev News / The Body Lock / January 12
Islam Makhachev Was Khabib’s Toughest Training Partner – Here’s Why
Mike Swick confirmed Islam Makhachev was the only fighter who gave Khabib competition in training Makhachev’s striking skills troubled Khabib more than
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12
Harrison vs. Nunes: UFC President’s Stunning Declaration Raises Eyebrows
Dana White called Harrison vs. Nunes the greatest women’s fight of all time The fight featured two of the biggest names in women’s MMA history Kayla Harrison’s
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12
Sean Strickland Calls Robert Whittaker a ‘Gatekeeper’ Before UFC Houston
Sean Strickland called Robert Whittaker a ‘gatekeeper fighter’ and said beating him wouldn’t lead to a title shot Strickland used a crude party comparison
Petr Yan News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Sean O’Malley Calls Petr Yan a 'Scary' and Highly Skilled Fighter in Candid Praise
Sean O’Malley may be one of the UFC’s most polarizing stars, but when it comes to recognizing elite talent, “Sugar” keeps it real. The former bantamweight champion recently took a moment to praise Petr Yan, calling the Russian a “scary” and highly skilled fighter.
Alex Pereira targeted by Khamzat Chimaev with fight date, venue and brutal warning
Khamzat Chimaev is now focused on taking on another UFC titleholder. He has not been in action since capturing the 185-pound belt from Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 last August.
Colby Covington News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Everything You Need To Know About Colby Covington: UFC Star Who Recently Fought at RAF 5
Colby Covington is one of the most polarizing figures in mixed martial arts. A former interim UFC welterweight champion and an elite collegiate wrestler, Covington has built a career around relentless pace, suffocating pressure, and an outspoken personality that keeps him in the spotlight.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 12
Paddy Pimblett details why he tapped in BJJ contest weeks out from UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett’s long-standing run at Next Gen MMA’s King of the Mat came to an end over Christmas, and he has since shared his side of the story. The lightweight is deep into training camp for his interim title shot against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 later this month in Las Vegas.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 12
Arman Tsarukyan reveals huge five-figure payday from Adin Ross and MMA Guru stream
Arman Tsarukyan opened up on the enormous amount of money he was paid to grapple with MMA Guru and another influencer during a recent live stream. The UFC lightweight contender spent the day before RAF05 at Adin Ross’ warehouse in Miami.
Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega appear at 2026 Golden Globe Awards
UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern made an appearance at Sunday night’s 2026 Golden Globe Awards alongside fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega. Dern and Ortega was introduced as “bodyguards” for presenters that followed shortly thereafter.
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.
Luke Rockhold’s short response speaks volumes after loss to Colby Covington
Luke Rockhold’s rough stretch in combat sports does not seem to be letting up any time soon. The former UFC middleweight titleholder hasn’t found much success since reaching the top of the sport more than a decade ago.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12
Former UFC champion lists Top 5 fights he wants to see this year
The first UFC event of the year, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, takes place on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event will make the start of a new era for the fight promotion in partnership with Paramount +.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 12
Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Michael Chandler Bout
Arman Tsarukyan secured a win on his RAF 05 debut, beating four-time NCAA All-American Lance Palmer, as he eyed a fight with Michael Chandler. Tsarukyan secured a 10-0 technical fall victory, as he secured a dominant win.
Islam Makhachev News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Islam Makhachev Is the Only One Who Troubled Khabib in Sparring, Reveals Their Gym’s Owner
What happens when the student faces his master? It’s a tough question to answer when the men involved are Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The pair have trained together since the start of their MMA careers.
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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