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On YouTubeNick Diaz News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Nick Diaz returns to training months after concern was raised regarding his safety
Some good news has hit the MMA world, and it concerns UFC legend Nick Diaz. In December 2024, Nick Diaz was scheduled to return to the Octagon after three years out of action, when he was matched up against Vicente Luque.
Fans urge Charles Oliveira to drop one training approach ahead of Max Holloway rematch
Charles Oliveira’s training footage ahead of his UFC 326 fight has left some fans worried about how he will perform. Oliveira has said that he believes a win could put him in line for another shot at the lightweight title, but before anything else, he will have to get past Max Holloway at UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Dillon Danis offered ‘record’ purse to face Islam Makhachev’s teammate who he brawled with at UFC 322
Dillon Danis has been offered the opportunity to get some revenge. In November, Danis clashed with members of Islam Makhachev’s team while he was in attendance at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / January 13
24-YO Man Pleads Guilty to Arson of Conor McGregor’s Pub ‘The Black Forge Inn’
More than half a year later, now there’s movement on an incident that almost put Conor McGregor’s pub out of business. Last year in July, a 24-year-old man attempted to set fire to McGregor’s pub in Dublin.
Luke Rockhold News / HITC / January 13
Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses
Luke Rockhold appears to have his eye on a new promotion following his latest appearance. The former UFC middleweight champion had a busy weekend, starting with an event in Sunrise, California, where he and Colby Covington teamed up to take aim at Bo Nickal ahead of Nickal’s debut.
Colby Covington News / HITC / January 13
Colby Covington targets two ex-UFC champions while outlining bold new direction
Colby Covington is looking to make a move to middleweight, believing it is the right call for his career at this stage. Dana White recently addressed questions about why Covington remains ranked at 170 pounds, despite not having won a fight since March 2022.
Alexander Volkanovski News / HITC / January 13
Alexander Volkanovski opens up on possible retirement ahead of UFC 325 showdown
Alexander Volkanovski has spoken out about the growing speculation around his future ahead of his upcoming title defense in Australia. On January 31, Volkanovski will look to defend his featherweight title for the second time in this reign, as he faces Diego Lopes once again in the UFC 325 main event from Sydney.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan reveals the one fight he would take that isn’t for the UFC lightweight title
Even though Arman Tsarukyan is closer than ever to a lightweight title shot, he understands that the UFC isn’t going to wait around for him. Tsarukyan fell out of favour with Dana White after pulling out of his scheduled title fight against Islam Makhachev in 2025, a decision that clearly didn’t sit well with the UFC president.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Conor McGregor Tipped for UFC White House as Bold P4P Pick Shakes Up Islam–Ilia Debate
Conor McGregor headlining UFC White House against Michael Chandler is probably the most logical matchup for the fight night, as Bo Nickal opined. However, not all opinions are as simple as that, with Nickal’s P4P pick questioning the rankings set in stone.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Sean O’Malley Convinced Dana White Will Snub Former UFC Champ for White House Event’s Success
While Merab Dvalishvili is eyeing a rematch against Petr Yan, Sean O’Malley is also looking to fight ‘No Mercy’ in the UFC White House main event and is already convinced that Dana White will choose him over the former champion.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Francis Ngannou’s Coach Wants Him To Mend Fences With Dana White Amid $370,000+ Loss
In a betting game gone wrong, Francis Ngannou lost a wager of roughly $370,000+ (€320K) for backing his home country, Cameroon, at the African Cup of Nations.
Amanda Nunes News / MMA Weekly / January 13
Amanda Nunes sees American Top Team 'as my opponent too' at UFC 324
Arguably the greatest female fighter to ever make a fist, Amanda Nunes, retired from fighting in June 2022 after successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289.
Alexander Volkanovski News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Alexander Volkanovski Addresses Quiet UFC Talks as $7.7B Paramount Deal Sparks Fighter Pay Questions
The UFC is entering a new era, and it isn’t just about changing the logos on the broadcast screen. With the promotion officially moving from ESPN to Paramount under a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal, the pay-per-view model that shaped modern UFC stardom has also been phased out.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Colby Covington Gives Nassourdine Imavov Clear Strategy to Beat Khamzat Chimaev
The blueprint to beat Khamzat Chimaev isn’t hidden. It’s just brutal to execute. That’s the underlying message coming from Colby Covington, who believes the middleweight champion’s aura of inevitability can be shattered.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan Admits Regretting Mistakes That Made Dana White Snub Him for UFC Title Shot
Arman Tsarukyan didn’t lose his place in the title picture overnight. And now, for the first time, he’s openly admitting that he knows exactly where things went wrong.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12
Khamzat Chimaev calls out Alex Pereira: 'Don't worry, I'll finish you fast'
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev captured the 185-pound championship at UFC 319 last August, utterly decimating former titleholder Dricus Du Plessis. Having not yet defended his belt, Chimaev is angling for a champion vs.
Conor McGregor News / Total Apex Sports / January 12
Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal
It’s still crazy to say that Conor McGregor is a married man. However, he is starting to draw attention after saying a psychedelic treatment led him to rush into marriage with longtime partner Dee Devlin at the Vatican.
Khamzat Chimaev calls out 'scared' Alex Pereira for UFC White House fight
UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev isn’t giving up on his pursuit of a matchup with fellow UFC titleholder Alex Pereira. A perfect 15-0 in his professional
Sean Strickland News / MMA on SI / January 12
Sean Strickland rips former UFC champion in brutal statement before UFC Houston fight
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland recently voiced his concerns about the current state of the division ahead of his scheduled UFC Fight Night main event against Anthony Hernandez February 21 from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11
Colby Covington calls out Georges St-Pierre after RAF 5 shutout victory
Colby Covington delivered on his promise, dominating his RAF 5 headlining bout against Luke Rockhold 10-0. The shutout victory was no surprise, given Covington's elite wrestling background and otherworldly cardio.
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