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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
UFC 324 star wants an ‘investigation’ into his return fight: ‘I’ve said it before…’
A history-making UFC star is baffled by one aspect of his upcoming matchup. MMA’s leading promotion will bring its lengthy break to an end when the Paramount+ deal kicks off with UFC 324 on January 24.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Joe Rogan tells Dana White to create this new title for Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira at UFC White House
Joe Rogan thinks this would be a fitting prize for the Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira winner. The longtime UFC color commentator has been among those campaigning for Dana White to change his mind about a much-talked about matchup headlining this year’s celebratory card in Washington D.C.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Joe Rogan Raises Alarming Doubt Over Tom Aspinall’s UFC Career After Eye Injury: 'He’s Fu**ed Up'
Last year, Tom Aspinall’s heavyweight title defense ended in disappointment after Ciryl Gane accidentally double eye-poked him at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, resulting in a No Contest.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Joe Rogan Settles Islam Makhachev vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Debate With Surprising Decision
Khabib Nurmagomedov may have called it quits in 2020. But the legend he birthed during his time in the promotion continues to live on. While some regard him as the ‘Greatest of All Time,’ others criticize him for not sticking around long enough to watch his perfect record crumble.
Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Alex Pereira told that he would be ‘feasted on’ by this UFC legend in his prime
A former champion thinks he would have a much easier time in the modern-day UFC light heavyweight division. Alex Pereira currently occupies the throne at 205 pounds, having begun his second reign with an emphatic knockout at UFC 320 last October.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 2
UFC China Set For August 2026
The UFC is doubling down on its commitment to China, with a return to the country in Shanghai on August 29, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year the promotion has held a Fight Night in the city, following a successful 2025 event at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Alex Pereira Tracy Cortez Relationship Reveal Leaves UFC 326 Star Hilariously Worried: 'I’m Screwed'
2026 began with a dramatic revelation for MMA fans. Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez confirmed they are in a relationship.
Song Yadong News / Bloody Elbow / January 2
Song Yadong blasts Sean O’Malley over ‘totally racist’ UFC 324 press conference stunt
Song Yadong did not take kindly to Sean O’Malley’s antics when the pair faced off for the first time last month in Las Vegas. The bantamweight duo will meet in one of the more exciting bouts of UFC 324, and O’Malley started the mental warfare with a questionable stunt.
Michael Page News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Shara Magomedov plots Michael ‘Venom’ Page revenge in three-fight effort to reclaim UFC ranking
Shara Magomedov is planning a new attack on the top 15 – which includes a rematch with Michael ‘Venom’ Page. The fan favorite middleweight suffered his sole MMA loss to Page back in February at UFC Saudi Arabia.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Conor McGregor reminisces on his last UFC win as he heads into comeback year
Conor McGregor rolled in the New Year by reminiscing on his last UFC win, which happened almost six years ago. The Irishman hasn’t fought since the summer of 2021, when he suffered a gruesome broken leg against Dustin Poirier that sidelined him indefinitely.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Dana White Urged to Get Out of His Bubble After RIZIN’s Success
On New Year’s Eve, the UFC remained in preparation mode as they looked forward to starting their Paramount+ CBS era. However, in Japan, the audience was stoked to witness some exhilarating action.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Shara Magomedov makes wild claim about Arman Tsarukyan’s weight despite massive size difference
Shara Magomedov believes that Arman Tsarukyan was somehow heavier than him during their grappling bout, despite an obvious size disparity the opposite way.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Sean O’Malley Labelled 'Racist' by Song Yadong Over Conor McGregor-Style Antics Ahead of UFC 324
With UFC megastar Conor McGregor absent, the promotion left a gap for a trash-talking star, and Sean O’Malley stepped in. From his debut, fans immediately noticed he mirrored McGregor because his trash talk, fighting style, and marketability all reflected the former superstar.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 1
Daniel Cormier Praises Dana White’s Rival for Paying Him 'Crazy' Money Before UFC
Daniel Cormier maintained a really good relationship with Dana White during his seven years as an active UFC fighter. That goodwill translated well, as ‘DC’ went on to become a trusted commentator for the promotion.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 1
Michael Chandler provides Conor McGregor fight update for UFC White House
Continuing his back-and-forth with Conor McGregor and keeping the hype for their rumored clash alive, Michael Chandler has teased an appearance on the UFC White House show.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / January 1
5 Conor McGregor fights every MMA fan needs to watch
Conor McGregor has teased a return to the Octagon, reigniting excitement around the former UFC champion’s legendary prime. The Irish superstar recently re-entered the USADA drug-testing pool, with his team openly targeting a comeback fight at the rumored UFC White House event on July 4, 2026.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Ronda Rousey blamed for bad relationship with UFC fans by Holly Holm: ‘She pulled herself away’
Ronda Rousey was a superstar loved by millions of MMA fans at the height of her career. Consecutive knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes brought ‘Rowdy’ back down to Earth.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / January 1
Michael Chandler has never sounded this confident about fighting Conor McGregor
Michael Chandler seems sure he’ll finally get to fight Conor McGregor in 2026. A clash between UFC stars has been in the works since they filmed The Ultimate Fighter together in 2023.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 31
Matt Brown On Francis Ngannou: 'I Highly Doubt He Has Any Regrets'
With just one fight remaining on his contract with the Professional Fighters League, Francis Ngannou recently reignited one of MMA’s most tantalizing what-ifs: a return to the UFC for a long-awaited showdown with Jon Jones potentially on the promotion’s planned White House card in June.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / December 31
Arman Tsarukyan on Why He Won’t Grapple Islam Makhachev
It seems like everyone in the UFC wants a piece of Islam Makhachev these days, but actually getting into the ring with him is a whole different story—especially when we’re talking about grappling matches on the side.
Dominick Reyes News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 31
Dominick Reyes set to face Johnny Walker at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11
The light heavyweight division’s narrative is about to get another compelling chapter when Dominick Reyes squares off against Johnny Walker on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami for UFC 327.
Rose Namajunas News / MMA Weekly / December 31
Rose Namajunas getting back in touch with her roots for UFC 324 training camp
Former two-time women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas was originally slated to face former flyweight titleholder Alexa Grasso at UFC 324, but Grasso was forced out of the bout due to injury. When the third-ranked Grasso fell out of the fight, No.
Arman Tsarukyan News / BoxingNews.com / December 31
Tsarukyan And Magomedov Battle To A Draw
Arman Tsarukyan and Sharaputdin Magomedov fought to a draw in the main event of Hype Fighting Championship, as neither fighter was able to get over the line.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30
Daniel Cormier: 'They’re Already Getting More Money'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier says a major financial shift is already underway for fighters and he insists it’s a fact, not a theory.
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