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On YouTubeJon Jones News / HITC / February 4
Jon Jones reveals ‘severe arthritis’ and says he now qualifies for a hip replacement
Jon Jones has opened up about a serious health issue that could put an end to his career in the Octagon. The former two-weight UFC champion stepped away from the sport last year, despite having previously agreed to a $30 million bout with Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight title.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Nick Diaz teases comeback at 42 years old: ‘I see myself becoming world champion’
Nick Diaz hopes to complete a truly epic comeback story in 2026. The former Strikeforce champion was one of MMA’s very best welterweight fighters at his peak.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4
Michael Chandler Eyes Title Fight With Bold UFC White House Claim After Dana White Snub
Michael Chandler is looking for another option in the lightweight division to book his ticket for the White House Card. “The matchup was exciting a couple of years ago, but not anymore,” said Dana White, closing the door for Chandler for a once exciting showdown with Conor McGregor.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
UFC Featherweight Star Breaks Silence on Mauricio Ruffy’s Deteriorating Mental Health: 'I Hope He Seeks Help'
A deeply personal and emotional revelation has surfaced from the UFC featherweight division after Jean Silva opened up about his fractured relationship with fellow prospect Mauricio Ruffy.
Brandon Moreno News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Brandon Moreno reportedly set to face 2-1 UFC fighter in new Mexico City main event
It seems Brandon Moreno has a new opponent for his homecoming bout. The former two-time flyweight champion was supposed to face Asu Almabayev on February 28.
Jean Silva Shocks Fans by Cutting Ties With Mauricio Ruffy After UFC 325 Camp Switch
In MMA, loyalty often has an expiration date. Sooner or later, every fighter ends up looking out for themselves, and that now appears to be the case with The Fighting Nerds.
Jon Jones Turns Down Daniel Cormier Trilogy Following Stunning Arthritis Reveal Before UFC White House Event
If UFC fans were still holding out hope of seeing Jon Jones return to the Octagon, that optimism may be fading fast. The former two-division champion last competed in his disappointing title defense against Stipe Miocic and has since vacated the heavyweight belt, stepping away from a looming showdown with the then-interim champion Tom Aspinall.
Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / February 4
Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites 'Severe Arthritis'
Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 4
Michael Page’s Return Announced
Michael Page will return to the welterweight division to face Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21. The bout will feature on the featherweight title eliminator between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
Jon Jones Blames ‘Severe Arthritis’ For Turning Down Wrestling Daniel Cormier In RAF
While the influencer world has shifted its attention to boxing, with everyone trying to become a boxer, the UFC is moving in a different direction. Current and former fighters are turning toward wrestling showdowns, from Yoel Romero to Arman Tsarukyan, with everyone showing their class.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
‘I want distance’… Jean Silva details falling out with Fighting Nerds teammate Mauricio Ruffy
Jean Silva has admitted that he and Mauricio Ruffy have gone through an acrimonious split after his teammate moved to a new team to train. The duo are two of the biggest and fastest-rising names to come out of the Fighting Nerds team, which also features Caio Borralho and Carlos Prates.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4
Sean O’Malley Receives Unexpected UFC White House Callout Amid Petr Yan Title Fight Uncertainty
The bantamweight title picture might be frozen in place, but the spotlight keeps moving. That’s the scenario Sean O’Malley has found himself in right now.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Jon Jones’ 'Severe' Medical Update Ends Daniel Cormier RAF Match, Puts UFC White House Plans in Jeopardy
Jon Jones has spent most of his career looking indestructible, and maybe that’s why every comeback rumor around ‘Bones’ still hits different. And when names like Daniel Cormier and Alex Pereira get tossed into the mix, the imagination runs wild.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
UFC 326 star pens vicious ‘diss track’ on rival who pulled out of grudge fight
UFC 326 lost one of its most important fights over the weekend as Brian Ortega was forced out with yet another injury. The former featherweight title contender was due to take on fan favorite Renato Moicano, who is looking to get back to winning ways after a difficult few years.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Dana White furiously slammed ‘atrocious judging’ after UFC Vegas 113 star beat featherweight GOAT
UFC boss Dana White launched an explosive rant after a controversial win was scored over the consensus greatest featherweight of all time. This coming Saturday, the premier MMA promotion hosts their first Fight Night event of the new year and their first Fight Night of the new era on Paramount.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 3
UFC London finally has its main event
The UFC announced Monday that unbeaten featherweights Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will square off in the headliner of UFC London on March 21 at O2 Arena.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA on SI / February 3
PFL Road To Dubai: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alfie Davis Exchange Barbs Before Title Fight
Defending PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov makes his return to the PFL SmartCage this Saturday against Alfie Davis in the main event of the promotion's first event of the year from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to top a 13-fight card on ESPN Unlimited (subscription required).
Tai Tuivasa Makes Plea to Khamzat Chimaev to Turn Around His UFC Career
If anyone needs a snapshot of the troubling state of the UFC’s heavyweight division, they need look no further than the chaotic main-card matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 in Australia.
Ian Garry Mocks Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Removal From UFC Welterweight Rankings
At a time when the UFC welterweight title picture is more competitive than ever, one of the division’s top contenders has suffered a major setback. Undefeated
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 3
Brandon Moreno’s UFC Mexico Headliner in Jeopardy as Asu Almabayev Withdraws
The UFC’s highly anticipated return to Mexico City has hit a major snag as Asu Almabayev has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled main event clash against Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night 268 on February 28.
Max Holloway News / HITC / February 3
Max Holloway details what’s changed as he heads into UFC 326 feeling better than ever
Max Holloway says he is in the best shape of his 14-year career ahead of his BMF title fight. UFC 326’s main event will be a fight between Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev Outgrows The Division
Despite having yet to defend his newly won title, Khamzat Chimaev has repeatedly targeted UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, raising eyebrows across the MMA world.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Diego Lopes Leaves Broken After Defeat to Alexander Volkanovski
SYDNEY — Diego Lopes may have come up short in his second bid to become UFC featherweight champion, but his spirit remains intact even as his body recovers from a brutal night in the octagon.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.
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