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On YouTubeJiri Prochazka News / Bloody Elbow / January 14
Jiri Prochazka explains why the UFC is wrong to give him end-of-year award
Jiri Prochazka insists he was in control from start to finish at UFC 320. The former light heavyweight champion knocked out Khalil Rountree Jr. in the third round of their fight on October 4.
Paddy Pimblett backs ‘perfect’ plan to beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 – “I’ll keep it on the feet”
Paddy Pimblett is confident he’ll get the win by beating Justin Gaethje at his own game on January 24. Their fight will headline UFC 324, with the interim lightweight title up for grabs.
Alex Pereira News / EssentiallySports / January 14
Alex Pereira Set to Make Career-Altering UFC Decision as Major Announcement Looms: Report
What’s next for Alex Pereira? After staying in the news from the start of this year, with news circulating about his personal life, a recent rumor speculating a professional move could see him chasing a historic feat in the UFC.
Mauricio Ruffy News / HITC / January 14
Mauricio Ruffy says he’s still with Fighting Nerds despite leaving them out of his UFC 325 corner
Mauricio Ruffy won’t be backed by the Fighting Nerds when he steps back into the octagon in Australia, but he insists he’s still part of the team. Last year, it felt like everything was clicking for them.
Dakota Ditcheva News / EssentiallySports / January 14
Dakota Ditcheva Confirms Another ‘Broken Hand’ Injury as She Reveals Return Timeline
Dakota Ditcheva was supposed to enter the cage on February 7 and remind everyone why she has become one of the most talked-about names in women’s MMA. Instead, the conversation shifted overnight, from momentum to another frustrating standstill that she didn’t see coming.
Kayla Harrison News / MMA Weekly / January 14
Kayla Harrison: 'I didn't come over to MMA to be second'
Kayla Harrison was destined to be great. She's been a standout athlete since she was a child, but without work ethic, an unrelenting determination, and unwavering self belief, she wouldn't have been a two-time Olympic gold medalist, or an undisputed UFC champion. "This isn't something that, it's not like a built this overnight.
Paulo Costa News / Bloody Elbow / January 14
Paulo Costa moves to light heavyweight for fight with 16-0 KO machine at UFC 327
Paulo Costa has a new date and opponent for his next UFC fight. ‘Borrachinha’ was originally scheduled to face middleweight Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326 on March 7.
Charles Oliveira News / BoxingNews.com / January 14
Oliveira Begins Elite Sparring For Holloway
Charles Oliveira is pulling out all the stops for his upcoming BMF title showdown against Max Holloway at UFC 326. Scheduled for March 7, 2026, this main event offers Charles a shot at redemption in their rematch.
Nick Diaz News / BoxingNews.com / January 14
Nick Diaz Returns To The Gym
Nick Diaz has officially returned to the gym after a series of health scares and a year-long sobriety milestone, sparking hope for a potential 2026 comeback.
Alexander Volkanovski News / MMA Weekly / January 14
Alexander Volkanovski: 'The plan isn't to retire' at UFC 325
Two-time featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is widely considered the greater 145-pound titleholder in UFC history. He's held the belt twice and successfully defended it five times. He'll attempt to defend it for the sixth time on Feb.
Israel Adesanya News / BoxingNews.com / January 14
Adesanya To Headline UFC Seattle
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to return to the Octagon on March 28 to headline UFC Seattle against Joe Pyfer at the Climate Pledge Arena.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 14
Fighting Nerds’ Mauricio Ruffy Reveals Why He Joined Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 325 Training Camp
The Fighting Nerds used to feel unstoppable. With a strong team identity and a loud brand, this set of Brazilians carried themselves as if they were immune to momentum shifts.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 14
Does Chimaev Deserve The Pereira Fight?
A rivalry has been reignited, as middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has challenged light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira to a fight at the UFC White House card.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 14
Dana White’s Hypocrisy Called Out by Ex-MMA Champ Over Fighter Rights Advocacy
Nobody sells freedom like the UFC. Fighters get to be loud and contentious on their own. Dana White has always leaned into that image as well—the boss who “lets people talk,” the boss who doesn’t force anyone into a box, and the boss who allegedly respects fighter voices more than any other promotion.
Justin Gaethje News / EssentiallySports / January 14
'Petty' Justin Gaethje Reveals Whether Retirement Threat Led to UFC 324 Title Shot
“He [Justin Gaethje] said, ‘If I’m not going to fight for the title, I’m just gonna hang up my gloves,'” said Ali Abdelaziz last summer, warning the promotion that his client would walk away if he didn’t get the next title shot.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dakota Ditcheva Reveals Real Problem With a Valentina Shevchenko Fight – It’s Not Dana White
Dakota Ditcheva isn’t ducking Valentina Shevchenko. And she’s not blaming Dana White, contracts, or promotional walls either. In fact, her hesitation has nothing to do with business at all.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 13
Israel Adesanya's Next Fight - Dana White Puts Stylebender in Make or Break Fight
The UFC continues to shape its 2026 schedule, and the latest update adds a notable Fight Night stop in Seattle. As the promotion settles into its new broadcast era, the event signals a steady approach to maintaining strong weekly cards rather than relying solely on pay-per-view showcases.
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.
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
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