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Diego Lopes boldly claims UFC 325 rematch might be his ‘last chance’ to win featherweight title

Diego Lopes boldly claims UFC 325 rematch might be his ‘last chance’ to win featherweight title

Huge stakes are on the line in the second UFC title fight of the Paramount+ era. While a fight was pulled from the UFC 325 card during the weigh-ins, there isn’t long to go until the Qudos Bank Arena welcomes the Octagon back.

MMA News / HITC / January 30

Robert Whittaker explains why he ranks Ilia Topuria above Jose Aldo

One of the UFC’s most dominant champions makes his return to the Octagon on Saturday night. Volkanovski faces a familiar situation, taking on challenger Diego Lopes at UFC 325 in Sydney.

MMA News / HITC / January 30

Max Holloway offers prediction for Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes rematch

There are not many fighters who know more about Alexander Volkanovski than Max Holloway does. The former featherweight champion is 0-3 against Volkanovski, who will be putting his title on the line again at UFC 305 in Sydney.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
Khamzat Chimaev Shrugs Off Alex Pereira’s Losses, Doubles Down on His Elite Status

Khamzat Chimaev Shrugs Off Alex Pereira’s Losses, Doubles Down on His Elite Status

In the UFC, there is constant talk between two fighters, with each accusing the other of ducking the fight. While potential matchups like Arman Tsarukyan vs.

Tai Tuivasa News / HITC / January 30

Fans unconvinced by Tai Tuivasa despite major physical change before UFC 325

Tai Tuivasa is back in the Octagon after an 18-month layoff, and he’s hoping to snap a five-fight losing streak. The former title challenger last appeared in August 2024, when he dropped a split decision to Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Conor McGregor insists he ‘won’t come back until’ the UFC agrees to his new demand

Conor McGregor insists he ‘won’t come back until’ the UFC agrees to his new demand

Conor McGregor wants one thing from the UFC before he returns to the Octagon. ‘Notorious’ hasn’t fought since breaking his leg during a trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30

Paddy Pimblett Faces Heat From Justin Gaethje’s Camp After UFC 324 Trash Talk Backfires

Four days after suffering his first loss in the UFC, Paddy Pimblett released a statement. Wishing Justin Gaethje on the win, he said, “Congratulations, brother; it was an honor to share the cage with such a legend.” The message struck a polite, respectful tone.

Daniel Cormier News / HITC / January 30

UFC 325 fight scrapped after weigh-in controversy involving Daniel Cormier’s trick

One fight has been scratched from UFC 325 after a fighter who had not even signed with the company yet was caught trying to manipulate his weigh-in. Aaron Tau, a flyweight, was supposed to take on Namsrai Batbayar in the Road to UFC finals, which were set to take place on the prelims for Saturday’s Sydney card.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30
8-Win Streak UFC Star Touted as Only Fighter Who Can Beat Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev

8-Win Streak UFC Star Touted as Only Fighter Who Can Beat Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev appears unbeatable, especially after the resume he has managed to put together. Dricus Du Plessis, Robert Whittaker, Kamaru Usman, Kevin Holland, and more have all fallen to the Chechen native.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30
Umar Nurmagomedov Set to Face Ex-UFC Champion as Khabib Confirms Next Fight

Umar Nurmagomedov Set to Face Ex-UFC Champion as Khabib Confirms Next Fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov has laid out the plan for cousin Umar Nurmagomedov, who comes off a decisive victory over former two-time champion Deiveson Figueiredo on UFC’s inaugural show on Paramount+.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 30

PFL CEO Issues Cryptic Update on Francis Ngannou After Dana White’s Rejection

“I don’t want to be in business with guys that I don’t like,” Dana White told The Mac Life, making it clear he does not want Francis Ngannou back in the UFC.

Islam Makhachev News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
Veteran UFC Coach Predicts Islam Makhachev Could Suffer a Shocking Loss If He Continues Making This One Mistake

Veteran UFC Coach Predicts Islam Makhachev Could Suffer a Shocking Loss If He Continues Making This One Mistake

Islam Makhachev has looked nearly unbeatable during his run at the top of the UFC lightweight division, which is often considered the most brutal weight class.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 30

UFC 325 Weigh-In Results and Video: One fighter misses weight

The fighters competing on this weekend's UFC 325 fight card officially weighed in on Thursday evening (Friday afternoon in Australia) in Sydney. A featherweight championship rematch headlines the UFC 325 fight card.

Khamzat Chimaev News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Chimaev Breaks Up Heated Brawl

UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev made headlines in Oman after intervening in a heated press conference altercation at Fitbox Fighting Championship (FFC) 5.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / January 30
Alexander Volkanovski almost lost a leg when this serious health scare threatened his UFC career

Alexander Volkanovski almost lost a leg when this serious health scare threatened his UFC career

UFC 325 star Alexander Volkanovski’s career could have played out very differently. The two-time UFC featherweight champion will return to action this Saturday as one of the promotion’s top fighters and a leading name in the GOAT debate at 145 pounds.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 30
With or Without Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler Vows to 'Steal the Show' at UFC White House

With or Without Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler Vows to 'Steal the Show' at UFC White House

Michael Chandler has made one thing clear ahead of the UFC’s highly anticipated White House card: whether Conor McGregor is standing across from him or not, he plans to put on a performance fans won’t forget.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Will We See McGregor Vs. Pimblett?

Dan Hooker revealed a bizarre story involving a past confrontation between Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett, as we look at how a fight could play out.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 29

Sean Strickland and Michel Pereira share wild sparring session

What happens when two men who take sparring entirely seriously collide? Fireworks. That is exactly what happened when Sean Strickland and Michel Pereira stepped into the cage to spar.

Ariane Lipski News / MyMMANews.com / January 29
Ariane Lipski da Silva to face Sumiko Inaba in PFL debut

Ariane Lipski da Silva to face Sumiko Inaba in PFL debut

Two main card bouts have been added to the Professional Fighters League’s (PFL) debut at the UPMC Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 28.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 29
Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus

Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus

Over the years, there has been much conversation regarding the bonus structure within the UFC. Those discussions heightened when Dana White announced a new benefit for fighters, but the good news came at a cost.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 30
Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the main card with the co-main event between Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis in the lightweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 30
Sebastian Szalay vs. Keiichiro Nakamura prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

Sebastian Szalay vs. Keiichiro Nakamura prediction, odds, pick for UFC 325

UFC 325: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 continues on the prelims with a bout between Sebastian Szalay and Keiichiro Nakamura in the featherweight division on Saturday.

Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / January 29
Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight

Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight

If an image can speak volumes, Kayla Harrison appears to be saying all the right things. Less than three weeks after undergoing neck surgery that forced her out of her long-awaited superfight with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324, Harrison is already back inside the gym mentally strong, smiling, and focused on the road ahead.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 26
Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners

Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners

Here are some potential next fights for the winners on the main card.

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