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'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.

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

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 19
'Gaethje, Song…': Dustin Poirier Continues Making Wild Picks for UFC 324

'Gaethje, Song…': Dustin Poirier Continues Making Wild Picks for UFC 324

Dustin Poirier isn’t fighting at UFC 324, but he’s still found a way to put skin in the game. This time, it’s with predictions. And if history has taught fans anything, it’s that Poirier’s picks tend to age, violently.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Umar Nurmagomedov’s only UFC KO saw him stop fighter who recorded 2025’s biggest upset with one shot

Umar Nurmagomedov’s only UFC KO saw him stop fighter who recorded 2025’s biggest upset with one shot

UFC 324 features four of the bantamweight division’s top fighters in two pivotal matchups. In the co-main event, Sean O’Malley faces Song Yadong as the former 135-pound champion looks to bounce back from consecutive losses.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 19
Ex-champion who KO’d Justin Gaethje tells old rival the key to beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

Ex-champion who KO’d Justin Gaethje tells old rival the key to beating Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje has received some advice from a former rival ahead of UFC 324. ‘The Highlight’ will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in Las Vegas Saturday night.

Justin Gaethje News / EssentiallySports / January 19
Justin Gaethje Dismisses Both UFC 326 Headliners for Beating Him at ‘Not His Best’

Justin Gaethje Dismisses Both UFC 326 Headliners for Beating Him at ‘Not His Best’

Last year, Dana White & Co. chose Justin Gaethje as their top contender for the interim title, setting up a high-stakes clash against Paddy Pimblett at the upcoming UFC 324.

MMA News / HITC / January 19
Conor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal touted as ideal match-up for UFC White House showcase

Conor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal touted as ideal match-up for UFC White House showcase

There has been a lot of talk about Conor McGregor potentially facing Jorge Masvidal at the White House, and it is not going away any time soon. Since Donald Trump announced that UFC would be hosting an event at the White House in June, several big names in the sport have shown interest in being part of it.

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Nick Diaz News / EssentiallySports / January 19
Nick Diaz Reignites Rivalry With Active UFC Champ Who Called Him Out Four Years Ago

Nick Diaz Reignites Rivalry With Active UFC Champ Who Called Him Out Four Years Ago

Nick Diaz has returned from rehab in Mexico, and his reappearance alone has been enough to pull him back into the MMA conversation. The Stockton native

Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 19
The story behind why Paddy Pimblett turned down two UFC offers before signing for $10,000

The story behind why Paddy Pimblett turned down two UFC offers before signing for $10,000

Paddy Pimblett’s rise to fame in the UFC always seemed like a matter of time, but he did not feel any need to hurry it along. This Saturday, Pimblett steps into his first main event, facing Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight belt at UFC 324.

Conor McGregor News / MMA Weekly / January 19

Conor McGregor claims contract with UFC is canceled after Paramount deal, rallies for new deal

With the UFC's $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, Conor McGregor believes his old contract is now void and is expecting a new one to be on the horizon. Desperate to get back into the firing line for the first time in half a decade, the global superstar is hoping to add to his already impressive legacy in the sport.

Jon Anik News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Popular MMA Commentator Jon Anik Says UFC Cards Are Too Much to Handle, Calls for Major Cutbacks

Popular MMA Commentator Jon Anik Says UFC Cards Are Too Much to Handle, Calls for Major Cutbacks

Popular MMA commentator Jon Anik has sparked fresh debate within the MMA community after openly suggesting that modern UFC cards have become overwhelming for both viewers and broadcasters.

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.

Islam Makhachev News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Days After Islam Makhachev Opened Up About Retirement Plans, He Reveals Mentor Khabib Still Longs for Fighting

Days After Islam Makhachev Opened Up About Retirement Plans, He Reveals Mentor Khabib Still Longs for Fighting

Days after Islam Makhachev opened up about his thoughts on life after MMA, the reigning lightweight star has offered fans a revealing insight into his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, admitting that the retired UFC legend still deeply misses the fight game.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 19

Jon Jones Warns Alex Pereira – ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

Jon Jones delivered a rebuttal to Alex Pereira, as momentum builds for a showdown at the UFC White House event this summer. The exchange was ignited by a video Pereira filmed at the Brazilian tire shop where he worked before his fighting career.

Jon Anik News / MMA on SI / January 18
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik predicts massive UFC White House headliners

UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik predicts massive UFC White House headliners

UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik told TMZ Sports recently how excited he is for the promotion's first event on Paramount+ next Saturday (UFC 324), which sees the interim UFC Lightweight Championship contested between former "BMF" champion Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 18
Ilia Topuria Targets UFC 324 Winner for Return, Fires Shots at Makhachev and Tsarukyan

Ilia Topuria Targets UFC 324 Winner for Return, Fires Shots at Makhachev and Tsarukyan

One of the UFC’s biggest stars may be on hiatus but not for long. UFC lightweight standout Ilia Topuria revealed Friday on X that he plans to return to the Octagon between April and June, and he already has his sights set on championship gold.

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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