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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 17
Jon Anik reveals he would cut 150 UFC fighters to help fix one massive issue if he was Dana White
What would you do if you were the UFC president? Mixed martial arts fans recently answered that question as part of TalkingPoints on Bloody Elbow, and plenty of changes were proposed to Dana White.
Ilia Topuria News / MMA on SI / January 17
UFC Champion Ilia Topuria provides first clear update on plans for UFC return fight
Ilia Topuria has finally shared an update regarding when fans can expect to see him return to the Octagon and defend his UFC title. A perfect 17-0 in his professional MMA career, Topuria joined the UFC in 2020 and won six-straight fights before he unseated UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski with a second-round knockout at UFC 298.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 17
UFC Seattle: Alex Pereira’s Kickboxing Rival & Veteran Desk Analyst Join Israel Adesanya’s Card
This week, the UFC surprised fans by announcing that former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make his comeback against Joe Pyfer during the promotion’s fifth trip to Seattle.
Possible Conor McGregor UFC White House opponent teases 'very big' fight announcement
Former two-division UFC Champion Conor McGregor is itching to return to the Octagon. Although UFC CEO Dana White definitively told Complex that McGregor wouldn't fight Michael Chandler because the fight was "a couple of years ago," another name has thrown his hat in the ring.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 17
'You Are Way Wrong': Chael Sonnen Under Fire for His Wildest UFC 324 Take Yet
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight championship at UFC 324 co-main event was widely viewed as one of the biggest female fights in UFC history.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 17
Khamzat Chimaev Breaks Character as He Confesses Harsh Truth About Kamaru Usman Fight
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev appeared untouchable during his early days, having absorbed only 1 strike in his first 5 UFC fights. That statistic was turned upside down in his 6th fight against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, where he took 119 strikes in a fierce showdown.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 17
Diego Lopes apologizes to Australia in advance for what he’ll do to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325
Diego Lopes says there will be no successful homecoming in Sydney. The 31-year-old is not far away from his second shot at the UFC featherweight title, which comes less than a year on from his failed bid in Miami.
MMA News / Stadium Rant / January 17
Last Chance For Israel Adesanya, Paulo Costa To Remain Relevant Over Five Years After UFC 253 Title Clash
More than five years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa fought each other for the middleweight title at UFC 253.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 17
Khamzat Chimaev Snubs Nassourdine Imavov as UFC Houston Intensifies Race to His Title
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nassourdine Imavov seems like the next match in the middleweight division for the title. In a verbal exchange on X, both superstars agreed to clash after Ramadan, which only added to the buzz.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 17
Dana White Still Doesn’t Trust Jon Jones
Jon Jones, a former two-division UFC champion, announced his retirement in June 2025 only to reverse course almost immediately after President Donald Trump revealed plans for a UFC event on the White House lawn.
Kamaru Usman News / Dice City Sports / January 17
Mohammed Usman Accepts 30-Month Doping Ban Following Positive Testosterone Test
Mohammed Usman’s UFC career has been put on hold for more than two years. Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) announced Friday that Usman has accepted a 30-month suspension after testing positive for testosterone ahead of a scheduled bout against Valter Walker at UFC Rio in October 2025.
Jon Jones News / HITC / January 17
Ex-UFC and WWE star who beat Jon Jones twice open to giving him a chance for revenge
Jon Jones doesn’t have many losses on his record, but the handful of men who beat him always seem willing to take another shot. Jones has recently stirred up his old feud with Daniel Cormier, even though he’d previously said he was ready to move on from their rivalry.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / January 17
Khamzat Chimaev claims ‘nobody wants to fight’ when providing update on his UFC return
Khamzat Chimaev originally hoped to make a quick turnaround after winning the middleweight title. The undefeated star’s plan ended up being derailed by an injury that eliminated the chances of him proving people wrong.
Conor McGregor’s next fight? UFC Legend he’s never faced hints at major White House news
‘The Notorious’ is still eyeing the White House following some recent developments. Conor McGregor has reiterated his intention to return to the Octagon in 2026, nearly five years on from his last appearance in July 2021.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 17
Ex-UFC Champ Questions Kayla Harrison’s Future After Injury Forces Pullout from Amanda Nunes Fight
A paralyzing neck injury derailed one of the greatest women’s bouts ever, after Kayla Harrison was forced to withdraw from her fight with Amanda Nunes. That move has not only put the UFC on crutches but has also drawn significant attention from the MMA community, including from one of her past rivals, Cris Cyborg.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 17
For Charles Oliveira, the BMF fight against Max Holloway is about legacy
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira asked to fight "BMF" titleholder and former featherweight champion Max Holloway. He was granted his request by UFC matchmakers. Oliveira and Holloway headline the UFC 326 fight card on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and for "do Bronx," the BMF fight is about legacy. "(It's) something huge.
Justin Gaethje News / BoxingNews.com / January 17
Justin Gaethje Names His Targets
As he prepares to face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, Justin Gaethje has admitted that he is “operating on borrowed time” as he named his ideal fights.
Ex-UFC champion ready for return fight after brutal loss to Alex Pereira
It looks like fans won’t have to wait too much longer to see former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev get back into action. Currently tied
Sean Strickland News / MMA Weekly / January 16
Sean Strickland and Nick Diaz share awkward encounter at the gym
When you think of the most authentic fighters in UFC history, Sean Strickland and Nick Diaz are undoubtedly two of the standout names. But things got awkward between the pair as they met for the first time in the gym.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 16
Paddy Pimblett Plans to Test Gaethje on the Feet at UFC 324: 'I’ll Keep It Standing'
Paddy Pimblett isn’t backing down from danger he’s running straight toward it. Ahead of the UFC 324 main event on January 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Pimblett has made it clear he doesn’t plan to rely solely on grappling when he challenges Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.
Nikita Krylov News / BoxingNews.com / January 16
UFC 324 – Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming light heavyweight clash between Nikita Krylov and Modestas Bukauskas presents a fascinating bout at UFC 324. Krylov (30-11) has long been one of the most entertaining fighters in the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16
Makhachev Says Yes To Topuria Fight On One Condition
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has said yes to an Ilia Topuria fight, provided it is on his terms. Makhachev is coming off a huge 2025 where he made history by becoming a double champ.
MMA News / Field Level Media / January 15
Kayla Harrison out of UFC 324, apologizes to Amanda Nunes
Kayla Harrison provided a tear-filled update on her health over social media on Thursday on the heels of withdrawing from her bantamweight championship bout against challenger Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
Darren Till News / Big Fight Weekend / January 15
‘No one wants to fight me’ – irritated Darren Till fires off at rivals
Darren Till was last seen in action, brutally stopping Luke Rockhold on August 30, 2025. The Liverpudlian certainly made his mark in MMA before moving to boxing.
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