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If it were up to Joe Rogan, Alexander Volkanovski would be a two-division UFC champion

If it were up to Joe Rogan, Alexander Volkanovski would be a two-division UFC champion

Joe Rogan was shocked not to see Alexander Volkanovski exit the Octagon with a second UFC title three years ago. The featherweight champion is set to return in the UFC 325 main event this Saturday, as the home favorite makes the walk in Sydney for the first defense of his second reign at 145 pounds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Daniel Cormier names 19-0 star as the only one ‘getting done worse’ by the UFC than Arman Tsarukyan

Daniel Cormier names 19-0 star as the only one ‘getting done worse’ by the UFC than Arman Tsarukyan

‘DC’ is still shocked by this featherweight contender’s UFC 325 snub. Matchmaking has always been a polarizing topic in the UFC, but 2026 has kicked off with two of the biggest controversies in recent memory.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 30
UFC 325: What Time Does Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Start?

UFC 325: What Time Does Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Start?

This Saturday, Jan. 31, featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski looks to defend his crown as the UFC returns to Australia for a massive championship rematch at UFC 325 in Sydney.

Tai Tuivasa News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Tai Tuivasa reveals change during 18-month layoff that will lead to first win in 6 fights at UFC 325

Tai Tuivasa reveals change during 18-month layoff that will lead to first win in 6 fights at UFC 325

‘Bam Bam’ is planning to make a statement in his comeback. Among the intriguing storylines set to play out at Saturday’s UFC 325 event in Sydney is the return of heavyweight Tai Tuivasa.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30
UFC 325 Walkout Songs: What Are the Entrance Music Used by Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes, Dan Hooker and Others

UFC 325 Walkout Songs: What Are the Entrance Music Used by Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes, Dan Hooker and Others

At UFC 325, fans are set to feel the intensity as several must-watch matchups take center stage. Returning on his home turf, Alexander Volkanovski looks to defend the featherweight belt against Diego Lopes in a highly anticipated rematch in the main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Justin Gaethje asked ChatGPT for advice hours before he fought Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje asked ChatGPT for advice hours before he fought Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

The interim UFC lightweight champion is making the most of AI’s rise. Justin Gaethje emerged victorious from the first main event of 2026 and of the Paramount era, becoming a two-time interim titleholder at 155 pounds in the process.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Alexander Volkanovski asked UFC legend if he wanted to continue during beatdown so bad his hands hurt

Alexander Volkanovski asked UFC legend if he wanted to continue during beatdown so bad his hands hurt

It was difficult to watch what Alexander Volkanovski did to this UFC veteran. The two-time featherweight champion will return in the main event of UFC 325, as the Australian looks for his first win on home soil since 2018.

Mackenzie Dern News / EssentiallySports / January 30
UFC Champ Mackenzie Dern Eyed by Teen Prodigy Making Waves in Submission Grappling

UFC Champ Mackenzie Dern Eyed by Teen Prodigy Making Waves in Submission Grappling

UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern may look untouchable right now, but she has a rising threat on her radar. BJJ teen prodigy Helena Crevar turned heads at ONE Fight Night 39, dominating Hawaiian talent Teshya Noelani in her grappling debut.

Conor McGregor News / HITC / January 30
Conor McGregor sets new demand before UFC return and makes it public

Conor McGregor sets new demand before UFC return and makes it public

Conor McGregor is making it clear he will not step back into the Octagon until the UFC meets one specific demand. Since breaking his leg in the trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021, ‘The Notorious’ has not returned to the Octagon.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Alexander Volkanovski’s best attribute as a champion could lead to a disappointing end to his career

Alexander Volkanovski’s best attribute as a champion could lead to a disappointing end to his career

A true legend of the sport may not get the fairy tale ending that his career deserves. Dominick Cruz made the decision to not retire while on top of the sport before he was recently announced to be joining the Hall of Fame later this year.

Justin Gaethje News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
Justin Gaethje Downplays Interim Belt, Sets Sights on the Real UFC Gold

Justin Gaethje Downplays Interim Belt, Sets Sights on the Real UFC Gold

What a performance Justin Gaethje showed at the age of 37. He defeated the rising star Paddy Pimblett in a brutal fashion. However, now the new interim lightweight champion aims for the real belt, as getting the interim belt was his second priority.

MMA News / HITC / January 30
Khamzat Chimaev mocks Alex Pereira and former champion over key difference between them

Khamzat Chimaev mocks Alex Pereira and former champion over key difference between them

The UFC’s middleweight titleholder took to social media to call out a fellow champion. Chimaev recently said that ‘nobody wants to fight’ when he was asked when fans can expect to see him step back inside the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 30

UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 Full Card, Odds, Start Time, How to Stream With P+

UFC 325 marks the second of back-to-back numbered events to begin the promotional event schedule in 2026. Similar to last weekend's card, the UFC is coming out with a bang, a 13-fight showcase headlined by a UFC Featherweight Championship rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for Volkanovski's title.

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Dan Hooker News / HITC / January 30
Dan Hooker names former foe and MMA icon in his UFC Mount Rushmore of ‘action’ fighters

Dan Hooker names former foe and MMA icon in his UFC Mount Rushmore of ‘action’ fighters

Few divisions have matched the intensity and brutality of the UFC’s lightweight division. Dan Hooker may have called his own path a ‘stupid’ one, but fighters like him have helped shape the division’s reputation.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / January 30
UFC 325 weigh-in results: One fight cancelled after controversy on scale

UFC 325 weigh-in results: One fight cancelled after controversy on scale

Watch the UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 Ceremonial Weigh-ins live on Friday at 3:30am ET / 12:30am PT The UFC 325 main event sees reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski aiming to defend his title against challenger Diego Lopes for a second straight time.

MMA News / HITC / January 30
Robert Whittaker explains why he ranks Ilia Topuria above Jose Aldo

Robert Whittaker explains why he ranks Ilia Topuria above Jose Aldo

One of the UFC’s most dominant champions makes his return to the Octagon on Saturday night. Volkanovski faces a familiar situation, taking on challenger Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30
Paddy Pimblett Faces Heat From Justin Gaethje’s Camp After UFC 324 Trash Talk Backfires

Paddy Pimblett Faces Heat From Justin Gaethje’s Camp After UFC 324 Trash Talk Backfires

Four days after suffering his first loss in the UFC, Paddy Pimblett released a statement. Wishing Justin Gaethje on the win, he said, “Congratulations, brother; it was an honor to share the cage with such a legend.” The message struck a polite, respectful tone.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30
Umar Nurmagomedov Set to Face Ex-UFC Champion as Khabib Confirms Next Fight

Umar Nurmagomedov Set to Face Ex-UFC Champion as Khabib Confirms Next Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov has laid out the plan for cousin Umar Nurmagomedov, who comes off a decisive victory over former two-time champion Deiveson Figueiredo on UFC’s inaugural show on Paramount+.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Will We See McGregor Vs. Pimblett?

Dan Hooker revealed a bizarre story involving a past confrontation between Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett, as we look at how a fight could play out.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 29

Sean Strickland and Michel Pereira share wild sparring session

What happens when two men who take sparring entirely seriously collide? Fireworks. That is exactly what happened when Sean Strickland and Michel Pereira stepped into the cage to spar.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 29
Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus

Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus

Over the years, there has been much conversation regarding the bonus structure within the UFC. Those discussions heightened when Dana White announced a new benefit for fighters, but the good news came at a cost.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 30
Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the main card with the co-main event between Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis in the lightweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 30
Sebastian Szalay vs. Keiichiro Nakamura prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

Sebastian Szalay vs. Keiichiro Nakamura prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Sebastian Szalay and Keiichiro Nakamura in the featherweight division on Saturday.

Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / January 29
Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight

Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight

If an image can speak volumes, Kayla Harrison appears to be saying all the right things. Less than three weeks after undergoing neck surgery that forced her out of her long-awaited superfight with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324, Harrison is already back inside the gym mentally strong, smiling, and focused on the road ahead.

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