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On YouTubeTom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / February 4
UFC Heavyweight Interim Title Fight Proposed Amid Tom Aspinall Return Uncertainty
With Tom Aspinall stepping away to address his eye issues, the heavyweight title scene has hit a temporary pause. Still, with a Ciryl Gane rematch looming in the background, the idea of an interim title fight is quietly gaining momentum.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
Bo Nickal Claims Colby Covington Wants No Part of Him Ahead of Possible UFC White House Card Clash
Bo Nickal was once one of the most hyped fighters in the UFC and was seen as championship material. After suffering a loss to Reinier de Ridder, fans began questioning his legitimacy.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Michael Chandler has ‘eyes set’ on Conor McGregor’s former foe as potential White House alternative
Michael Chandler is still certain that he will be fighting at the White House in June. Ever since the event was announced, it seemed very likely that ‘Iron’ could even be closing the show as one half of the main event.
UFC Fighter Books Shockingly Quick Turnaround Fight After Ugly Knockout Loss
Top-ranked UFC flyweight contender Charles Johnson is set to make a surprisingly quick turnaround after starting the year off with a knockout loss. The
Jon Jones News / HITC / February 4
Jon Jones reveals ‘severe arthritis’ and says he now qualifies for a hip replacement
Jon Jones has opened up about a serious health issue that could put an end to his career in the Octagon. The former two-weight UFC champion stepped away from the sport last year, despite having previously agreed to a $30 million bout with Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight title.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Nick Diaz teases comeback at 42 years old: ‘I see myself becoming world champion’
Nick Diaz hopes to complete a truly epic comeback story in 2026. The former Strikeforce champion was one of MMA’s very best welterweight fighters at his peak.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
UFC Featherweight Star Breaks Silence on Mauricio Ruffy’s Deteriorating Mental Health: 'I Hope He Seeks Help'
A deeply personal and emotional revelation has surfaced from the UFC featherweight division after Jean Silva opened up about his fractured relationship with fellow prospect Mauricio Ruffy.
Mario Bautista News / BoxingNews.com / February 4
UFC Fight Night – Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira: Preview & Betting Tips
The bantamweight matchup between Mario Bautista and Vinicius Oliveira is the main event for the first UFC Fight Night on Paramount. Bautista (16-3) enters the fight as one of the more quietly consistent performers at bantamweight.
Brandon Moreno News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
Brandon Moreno reportedly set to face 2-1 UFC fighter in new Mexico City main event
It seems Brandon Moreno has a new opponent for his homecoming bout. The former two-time flyweight champion was supposed to face Asu Almabayev on February 28.
Jean Silva Shocks Fans by Cutting Ties With Mauricio Ruffy After UFC 325 Camp Switch
In MMA, loyalty often has an expiration date. Sooner or later, every fighter ends up looking out for themselves, and that now appears to be the case with The Fighting Nerds.
Jon Jones Turns Down Daniel Cormier Trilogy Following Stunning Arthritis Reveal Before UFC White House Event
If UFC fans were still holding out hope of seeing Jon Jones return to the Octagon, that optimism may be fading fast. The former two-division champion last competed in his disappointing title defense against Stipe Miocic and has since vacated the heavyweight belt, stepping away from a looming showdown with the then-interim champion Tom Aspinall.
Jon Jones News / BoxingNews.com / February 4
Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites 'Severe Arthritis'
Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 4
Michael Page’s Return Announced
Michael Page will return to the welterweight division to face Sam Patterson at UFC London on March 21. The bout will feature on the featherweight title eliminator between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
Jon Jones Blames ‘Severe Arthritis’ For Turning Down Wrestling Daniel Cormier In RAF
While the influencer world has shifted its attention to boxing, with everyone trying to become a boxer, the UFC is moving in a different direction. Current and former fighters are turning toward wrestling showdowns, from Yoel Romero to Arman Tsarukyan, with everyone showing their class.
Arnold Allen News / EssentiallySports / February 4
Arnold Allen Recalls Risky Taxi Ride With 'High' Driver en Route to UFC 324
Fight week in the UFC is usually supposed to be controlled chaos, but what happens when the chaos shows up early in the back seat of a taxi? That’s the scene Arnold Allen says greeted him on the way to UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4
‘I want distance’… Jean Silva details falling out with Fighting Nerds teammate Mauricio Ruffy
Jean Silva has admitted that he and Mauricio Ruffy have gone through an acrimonious split after his teammate moved to a new team to train. The duo are two of the biggest and fastest-rising names to come out of the Fighting Nerds team, which also features Caio Borralho and Carlos Prates.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 4
Sean O’Malley Receives Unexpected UFC White House Callout Amid Petr Yan Title Fight Uncertainty
The bantamweight title picture might be frozen in place, but the spotlight keeps moving. That’s the scenario Sean O’Malley has found himself in right now.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 3
UFC London finally has its main event
The UFC announced Monday that unbeaten featherweights Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy will square off in the headliner of UFC London on March 21 at O2 Arena.
Khabib Nurmagomedov News / MMA on SI / February 3
PFL Road To Dubai: Usman Nurmagomedov, Alfie Davis Exchange Barbs Before Title Fight
Defending PFL Lightweight Champion Usman Nurmagomedov makes his return to the PFL SmartCage this Saturday against Alfie Davis in the main event of the promotion's first event of the year from Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to top a 13-fight card on ESPN Unlimited (subscription required).
Tai Tuivasa Makes Plea to Khamzat Chimaev to Turn Around His UFC Career
If anyone needs a snapshot of the troubling state of the UFC’s heavyweight division, they need look no further than the chaotic main-card matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 in Australia.
Ian Garry Mocks Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Removal From UFC Welterweight Rankings
At a time when the UFC welterweight title picture is more competitive than ever, one of the division’s top contenders has suffered a major setback. Undefeated
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev Outgrows The Division
Despite having yet to defend his newly won title, Khamzat Chimaev has repeatedly targeted UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, raising eyebrows across the MMA world.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Diego Lopes Leaves Broken After Defeat to Alexander Volkanovski
SYDNEY — Diego Lopes may have come up short in his second bid to become UFC featherweight champion, but his spirit remains intact even as his body recovers from a brutal night in the octagon.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.
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