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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Michael Bisping defends Paddy Pimblett’s controversial comment about Dan Hooker… ‘Not that bad’
A new rivalry has formed in the UFC lightweight division. While Paddy Pimblett will need to have his full attention on Justin Gaethje ahead of their interim title fight at UFC 324, that major booking has not stopped the Scouser from trading barbs with other peers.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan Echoes Rampage Jackson’s UFC Pay Claim After Revealing Purse From Adin Ross’ Stream
“I’ve made more money from sponsors in eight months than all the sponsors I made from my fight in like 20, 25 years,” ex-UFC star Rampage Jackson once quipped.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Luke Rockhold issues 5-word response after Colby Covington defeat marked his eighth loss in 9 bouts
Luke Rockhold’s difficult run in combat sports continued. The former UFC middleweight champion has enjoyed little success since winning gold on MMA’s biggest stage 11 years ago.
Arman Tsarukyan points finger at UFC in lead up to Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan is disappointed in the promotion's current iteration of the division. January 24 marks the UFC's first event of a new year, a new television era, and potentially a fresh start in a talent-stacked 155-pound division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Colby Covington reacts after Dana White admitted it is ‘strange’ that he is still ranked in the UFC
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington finally returned to competition this Saturday. Ever since his second loss to Kamaru Usman in the UFC, the 37-year-old has shown clear signs of regression, losing two of his preceding three fights.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 11
Tsarukyan issues UFC lightweight challenge following wrestling win, answer comes fast
Arman Tsarukyan made another appearance on the wrestling mats this past Saturday, adding yet another side project to his growing list. With his status in the UFC lightweight division still a bit uncertain, Tsarukyan has stayed active by taking part in competitions outside of the organisation.
Ilia Topuria News / HITC / January 11
Ilia Topuria snubbed as fighter who nearly beat him names his toughest UFC rival
Ilia Topuria’s toughest moment in the Octagon came against a name few would have expected. Dana White recently addressed the possibility of Topuria facing the winner of the UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11
Colby Covington calls out Georges St-Pierre after RAF 5 shutout victory
Colby Covington delivered on his promise, dominating his RAF 5 headlining bout against Luke Rockhold 10-0. The shutout victory was no surprise, given Covington's elite wrestling background and otherworldly cardio.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Colby Covington Avoids Arman Tsarukyan to Call Out UFC GOAT After Winning RAF Debut
Arman Tsarukyan was overlooked once again, but this time the snub did not come from Dana White or the UFC. Instead, it came from a fellow UFC star at RAF 05, inside the packed Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
Jon Jones News / HITC / January 11
Jon Jones labels unbeaten UFC star ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’
Jon Jones believes this champion could compete for titles across four different UFC weight classes. As one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and a frequent name in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Jones is known for his sharp eye for talent.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan pulling for Justin Gaethje to beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324
The interim lightweight title is on the line in the first UFC event of 2026. Former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje takes on No. 5 ranked Paddy Pimblett in the Jan.
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11
Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Falls Apart After Shocking 7-Pound Weight Miss 
Yoel Romero weighed 212 pounds for his 205-pound championship match against Bo Nickal at RAF 5 Bo Nickal withdrew from the card after Romero’s seven-pound
Future UFC Hall of Famer officially removed from roster following second retirement
Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC titleholder Henry Cejudo has officially been removed from the UFC roster following his final fight. Cejudo
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Grasso Vs. Barber Rematch Being Planned
Former UFC flyweight champ Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are reportedly set to rematch at UFC Seattle on March 28. The bout is expected to take place at the Climate Pledge Arena, as Grasso won the first encounter by a unanimous decision.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10
Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114
The UFC is bringing two intriguing heavyweight competitors back to the octagon for a crucial collision at UFC Vegas 114. Vitor Petrino will battle Kennedy Nzechukwu on March 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking another significant heavyweight showdown for the promotion’s Fight Night card on Paramount+.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Sonnen Asks If Gaethje Is Hiding A Staph Infection
Chael Sonnen is refusing to buy Justin Gaethje’s explanation for a suspicious neck wound, suggesting “The Highlight” could have a staph infection just two weeks out from his interim title fight at UFC 324.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 9
UFC 324 – Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson is one of those fights that might fly under the radar, but it carries a lot of intrigue.
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