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Kayla Harrison decision clarified as UFC 324 fight raised life-threatening concerns

Kayla Harrison decision clarified as UFC 324 fight raised life-threatening concerns

Kayla Harrison’s injury, which put her return to action on hold, was an issue she had been dealing with for quite a while. The champion had to withdraw from UFC 324, where she was set to make her first defence of the women’s bantamweight title at the Paramount+ launch event.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 16
‘Always Ready to Scrap’: Sean Strickland Keeps It Real as Nick Diaz Visits His Gym After Rehab

‘Always Ready to Scrap’: Sean Strickland Keeps It Real as Nick Diaz Visits His Gym After Rehab

Sean Strickland has always shared a complicated relationship with the Diaz brothers. At times, the former middleweight champion has praised them as legends.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 16
Joe Rogan says it was a ‘great tragedy’ that Dana White didn’t make this fight in the UFC

Joe Rogan says it was a ‘great tragedy’ that Dana White didn’t make this fight in the UFC

Joe Rogan thinks fans missed out on a blockbuster heavyweight showdown. Dana White has put together some of the biggest fights in mixed martial arts history, but not every highly anticipated matchup has come to fruition.

Henry Cejudo News / EssentiallySports / January 16
Henry Cejudo Points Retired MMA Fighters Toward UFC Rival ‘Doing Everything Right’

Henry Cejudo Points Retired MMA Fighters Toward UFC Rival ‘Doing Everything Right’

In its 30 years of existence, the UFC has dominated the MMA market to the point where it faces little to no real competition. Still, even with the UFC’s strong grip, other leagues like Real American Freestyle Wrestling have started to make a name for themselves, becoming the UFC’s rival.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 16
Dana White Shuts Down Conor McGregor Fight Idea

Dana White Shuts Down Conor McGregor Fight Idea

Dana White isn’t tipping his hand and when it comes to Conor McGregor or Jon Jones fighting at the highly anticipated UFC White House event, the UFC president isn’t offering much optimism.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 16
Paddy Pimblett Plans to Test Gaethje on the Feet at UFC 324: 'I’ll Keep It Standing'

Paddy Pimblett Plans to Test Gaethje on the Feet at UFC 324: 'I’ll Keep It Standing'

Paddy Pimblett isn’t backing down from danger he’s running straight toward it. Ahead of the UFC 324 main event on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Pimblett has made it clear he doesn’t plan to rely solely on grappling when he challenges Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / HITC / January 16
Legend who once upset Dana White urges UFC to give Arman Tsarukyan another chance

Legend who once upset Dana White urges UFC to give Arman Tsarukyan another chance

Should Dana White now put past differences aside? It is no secret that Arman Tsarukyan has fallen out of favour with the UFC president, following a series of issues over the past few years.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 16
UFC Makes Ilia Topuria Title Decision After Paddy Pimblett Calls for Him to Be Stripped

UFC Makes Ilia Topuria Title Decision After Paddy Pimblett Calls for Him to Be Stripped

As much as the UFC seems to love Paddy Pimblett, they might love Ilia Topuria more. “This kid’s a star. There’s no doubt about it,” Dana White had said

Kamaru Usman News / HITC / January 16
Brother of former UFC champion handed lengthy ban after failed drugs test

Brother of former UFC champion handed lengthy ban after failed drugs test

Mohammed Usman will not be back in the Octagon anytime soon after receiving a two-year-and-six-month suspension from the USADA. The brother of former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was pulled from UFC Rio last October after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels.

Nikita Krylov News / BoxingNews.com / January 16
UFC 324 – Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 324 – Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming light heavyweight clash between Nikita Krylov and Modestas Bukauskas presents a fascinating bout at UFC 324. Krylov (30-11) has long been one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 16
Former UFC Champion’s Brother Hit With 30-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation

Former UFC Champion’s Brother Hit With 30-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation

The UFC’s list of grievances that kicked off 2026 just grew longer. After UFC 324 lost its co-main event, and UFC 325 lost a hometown fighter yesterday, a doping scandal verdict has taken the spotlight today.

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Waldo Cortes-Acosta News / MMA Weekly / January 16

Derrick Lewis makes bold prediction for UFC 324 Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight

Derrick Lewis holds the record for the most knockouts in UFC history and he plans to add another one at UFC 324 on Jan. 24. The No. 8 ranked Lewis (29-12, 1 NC) faces No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16

Makhachev Says Yes To Topuria Fight On One Condition

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has said yes to an Ilia Topuria fight, provided it is on his terms. Makhachev is coming off a huge 2025 where he made history by becoming a double champ.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16

Jones Vs. Pereira Moves A Step Closer

The prospect of a Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira fight has moved a step closer following Dana White’s latest comments. The two fighters have expressed their wish to face each other at the UFC White House card in June.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 16
Major Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria Update Drops as Dana White Reveals Kamaru Usman Stance

Major Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria Update Drops as Dana White Reveals Kamaru Usman Stance

Islam Makhachev may soon have a tough test ahead of him. The Dagestani standout defeated Jack Della Maddalena last year, which has opened up several doors to mega fights.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 15
UFC 324 Superfight Between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes Reportedly Off Due to Injury

UFC 324 Superfight Between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes Reportedly Off Due to Injury

One of the most anticipated fights in women’s MMA history is reportedly off. The UFC 324 co-main event between women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and former two-division champion Amanda Nunes has been scrapped due to injury, according to a report from The Eagle Tribune.

Darren Till News / Big Fight Weekend / January 15
‘No one wants to fight me’ – irritated Darren Till fires off at rivals

‘No one wants to fight me’ – irritated Darren Till fires off at rivals

Darren Till was last seen in action, brutally stopping Luke Rockhold on August 30, 2025. The Liverpudlian certainly made his mark in MMA before moving to boxing.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 14
Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira title fight to headline UFC 326

Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira title fight to headline UFC 326

Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira in a rematch 10-plus years in the making when the two face off in the main event scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and shown on Paramount+.

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