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Ben Askren Responds to Nate Diaz Threat as Daniel Cormier Gets Involved: 'I Can’t Let Him Slap You'

Ben Askren Responds to Nate Diaz Threat as Daniel Cormier Gets Involved: 'I Can’t Let Him Slap You'

“I don’t even think he’s that good, but he has convinced people he’s good at fighting somehow.” Ben Askren didn’t mince words as he opined on Nate Diaz‘s MMA career of 21-13 during a casual talk with Daniel Cormier a few weeks ago.

Kayla Harrison News / Bloody Elbow / January 20

Kayla Harrison’s shocking injury details revealed along with positive update following surgery

UFC fans were devastated following some incredibly unfortunate news that dropped last week. Kayla Harrison was confirmed to be out of UFC 324 due to a significant injury that would keep her on the sidelines for some time.

Justin Gaethje News / HITC / January 20

Justin Gaethje details setback that affected his latest UFC lightweight title fight

Justin Gaethje is eyeing a second interim lightweight title when he steps into the cage this weekend. Paddy Pimblett, meanwhile, has been reminding everyone of his most recent win as he tries to quiet the doubters before the biggest fight of his career.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 20
Sean O’Malley Mercilessly Torched as UFC Fighter Pay Defense Sparks Backlash: 'He’s Dana’s Bit*h'

Sean O’Malley Mercilessly Torched as UFC Fighter Pay Defense Sparks Backlash: 'He’s Dana’s Bit*h'

“They used some kind of dirty game there… It wasn’t much at all, [a] few pennies,” Francis Ngannou had said when he found himself at odds with Dana White and the UFC, with unjustly tilted contract negotiations.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Paddy Pimblett Rejects Ilia Topuria’s Call Out Ahead of UFC 324: 'He Can Eat Sh*t'

Paddy Pimblett may be getting too confident ahead of his interim title clash against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. The two are set to compete for the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20

Former UFC champion gives Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett prediction

The first UFC event of 2026 is finally just days away and fighters are giving their fight predictions.  UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by an interim lightweight title bout between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20

Dustin Poirier gives his UFC 324 main event prediction

The UFC kicks off their 2026 schedule of events with UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card is headlined by an interim title bout between former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje and No.

Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / January 20
Former UFC Champion’s Return Timeline Revealed as Khamzat Chimaev Rematch Looms

Former UFC Champion’s Return Timeline Revealed as Khamzat Chimaev Rematch Looms

Dricus du Plessis plans an April comeback, a fight that could put the middleweight No. 1 contender back in the title race and set up a potential rematch with champion Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

Justin Gaethje Vs. Paddy Pimblett Breakdown

Justin Gaethje is set to headline the UFC’s debut on Paramount+ as he faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24. Gaethje, a former interim champion and the second fighter to ever hold the “BMF” belt, is looking to secure his second interim title and cement a title shot bout later this year.

Merab Dvalishvili News / EssentiallySports / January 20
'RIP': Tributes Pour In After Merab Dvalishvili Mourns Close Friend and Training Partner

'RIP': Tributes Pour In After Merab Dvalishvili Mourns Close Friend and Training Partner

The year appears to have started with a sad note for former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. He recently mourned the passing of a close friend and training partner, Chris Sicat.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 19
Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back

Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back

Alex Pereira took a playful but pointed jab at one of MMA’s greatest legends. And Jon Jones wasn’t about to let it slide. Pereira, one of the UFC’s biggest stars and the reigning light heavyweight champion, has gone viral in recent days after revisiting the tire shop in Brazil where he once worked before his meteoric rise in combat sports.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19
Dustin Poirier Drops Brutal Five-Word Response to Conor McGregor’s Message About His Son

Dustin Poirier Drops Brutal Five-Word Response to Conor McGregor’s Message About His Son

When Conor McGregor dropped a simple “Congrats bro” in the comments of Dustin Poirier’s picture with his newborn son, it felt like a rare pause in one of the UFC’s most combustible rivalries.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19
‘Only Reasons Dagestani Fighters Lose..’: UFC Legend Calls Out Training Strategy Glorified By Khabib

‘Only Reasons Dagestani Fighters Lose..’: UFC Legend Calls Out Training Strategy Glorified By Khabib

“Sometimes less is more,” Max Holloway once said of training and sparring. The logic was simple. Don’t push yourself to the point where you give your best rounds in training and then underperform on fight night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach blames referee for loss to Khamzat Chimaev as he makes audacious promise

Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach blames referee for loss to Khamzat Chimaev as he makes audacious promise

Months removed from his title loss to Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach still has the loss on his mind. This past August, Dricus Du Plessis suffered an extremely dominant loss against Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event which was a long time in the making.

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Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Justin Gaethje scored his first-ever professional win with brutal move that many believe should be banned

Justin Gaethje scored his first-ever professional win with brutal move that many believe should be banned

The first win of Justin Gaethje’s professional MMA career came in extremely brutal fashion. Although for a lot of fans, their first introduction to ‘The Highlight’ will have been his UFC debut in 2017 against Michael Johnson, his highlight reel was already stacked full of brutal wins before that moment.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 19
Is Jorge Masvidal vs. Conor McGregor for UFC White House Official?

Is Jorge Masvidal vs. Conor McGregor for UFC White House Official?

The long-awaited return of Conor McGregor to the UFC Octagon appears to hinge on a fresh set of negotiations. The former two-division champion, who has

Francis Ngannou News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 19
Francis Ngannou punches IShowSpeed in viral social media clip

Francis Ngannou punches IShowSpeed in viral social media clip

Despite his heavy presence on the internet and popularity on streaming platforms, American streamer IShowSpeed is also a widely known name in the sporting community.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 18
Mohammed Usman: 'I Made a Mistake'

Mohammed Usman: 'I Made a Mistake'

Mohammed Usman has spoken publicly for the first time since receiving a lengthy suspension from Combat Sports Anti-Doping. On Friday, CSAD announced that Usman tested positive for testosterone ahead of a scheduled Oct.

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