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UFC star gets major health update after losing UFC belt to brutal injury

UFC star gets major health update after losing UFC belt to brutal injury

Fans can expect to see Alexandre Pantoja return to the Octagon later this year after a nasty injury cost him his flyweight title at UFC 323. With three

MMA News / Bleacher Report / January 5
MMA News / HITC / January 5
The fighter who faced both predicts Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria outcome

The fighter who faced both predicts Islam Makhachev vs Ilia Topuria outcome

Charles Oliveira has weighed in on the matchup that fans are hoping to see in 2026. Oliveira, a former UFC lightweight champion, was submitted in the second round when he faced Islam Makhachev.

MMA News / HITC / January 5
Joe Rogan explains the skill that sets Jon Jones apart as UFC’s GOAT

Joe Rogan explains the skill that sets Jon Jones apart as UFC’s GOAT

Joe Rogan believes he understands what sets Jon Jones apart from his competition inside the Octagon. Former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, ‘Bones’ is frequently mentioned in conversations about the greatest MMA fighters of all time.

Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / January 5
Alexander Volkanovski warned to retire – and not pursue a second belt – after UFC 325

Alexander Volkanovski warned to retire – and not pursue a second belt – after UFC 325

Alexander Volkanovski has been told that he should opt to retire instead of pursuing another belt after his next fight. The Australian will take on Diego Lopes in a wildly unpopular rematch at UFC 325 less than a year after the pair initially fought in a relatively one-sided beating.

Alex Pereira News / MMA on SI / January 5
Will Alex Pereira stay at light heavyweight and fight this former UFC champion?

Will Alex Pereira stay at light heavyweight and fight this former UFC champion?

Former UFC titleholder Jiří Procházka believes he’s done more than enough to deserve another crack at the light heavyweight belt. Currently tied with Magomed Ankalaev for the #1 spot in the UFC’s official light heavyweight rankings, Procházka is now several years removed from a brief reign with the 205 lbs.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 5
Paddy Pimblett Supports Legalizing Risky MMA Move That Led to Petr Yan’s UFC Title Loss

Paddy Pimblett Supports Legalizing Risky MMA Move That Led to Petr Yan’s UFC Title Loss

Over the past few years, illegal knees to grounded fighters have triggered several high-profile disqualifications across MMA. However, none carried greater consequences than Petr Yan’s disqualification in 2021, when an illegal knee cost him the UFC bantamweight title against Aljamain Sterling.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 5
Arman Tsarukyan’s brother reveals ‘ghetto’ upbringing despite myth they lived in ‘golden cradle’

Arman Tsarukyan’s brother reveals ‘ghetto’ upbringing despite myth they lived in ‘golden cradle’

Arman Tsarukyan’s brother Artur has told of how the pair used to struggle to afford wrestling shoes in a new telling of his upbringing story. The top lightweight contender regularly flexes his exorbitant wealth on social media, much to the confusion of fans.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / January 5
Jack Della Maddalena Breaks Silence on Makhachev Loss and Predicts Topuria Fight

Jack Della Maddalena Breaks Silence on Makhachev Loss and Predicts Topuria Fight

It’s been a rough few months for Jack Della Maddalena. If you’ve been following the welterweight timeline, you know the script didn’t exactly go according to plan for the Aussie striker.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 5
Tom Aspinall Boosts His Own 'Nightmare' by Backing Alex Pereira’s UFC Heavyweight Debut

Tom Aspinall Boosts His Own 'Nightmare' by Backing Alex Pereira’s UFC Heavyweight Debut

At the end of December, Tom Aspinall posted a video on his YouTube channel, updating fans about issues with his eyes. To treat Brown syndrome and other medical problems, the heavyweight champion will undergo surgery by mid-January.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / January 5
Joe Rogan Sounds Alarm On Tom Aspinall Brutal Injury: ‘He Might Not Ever Fight Again’

Joe Rogan Sounds Alarm On Tom Aspinall Brutal Injury: ‘He Might Not Ever Fight Again’

The UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane has left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth, but if you listen to Joe Rogan, the aftertaste might linger forever.

MMA News / HITC / January 5
The one UFC blockbuster clash Tom Aspinall and Paddy Pimblett both want to see in 2026

The one UFC blockbuster clash Tom Aspinall and Paddy Pimblett both want to see in 2026

A specific bout is desired by two of the UFC’s biggest stars for 2026. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall recently paid a visit to Paddy Pimblett at his gym in Liverpool.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 5
Paulo Costa Makes a Public Plea in Conor McGregor’s Recent UFC White House Training Clips

Paulo Costa Makes a Public Plea in Conor McGregor’s Recent UFC White House Training Clips

Conor McGregor either has some inside knowledge or is overly confident. It’s likely to be the latter, especially since neither the UFC nor Dana White has yet made an official announcement regarding the UFC White House card in June this year.

Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / January 5

Tom Aspinall gives eye injury update: 'It's been a nightmare'

It's been nearly three months since heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall stepped in the octagon against former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane at UFC 321. The title fight headlined the fight card at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and ended abruptly in the first round.

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Michael Bisping News / Dice City Sports / January 5
Michael Bisping: 'The One Thing You Can’t Do Is Rush Back'

Michael Bisping: 'The One Thing You Can’t Do Is Rush Back'

Few people in MMA understand the long-term consequences of eye injuries better than Michael Bisping and that’s exactly why he’s urging Tom Aspinall not to rush his return to the Octagon.

Jiri Prochazka News / EssentiallySports / January 5
Jiri Prochazka Makes Feelings Clear on Next UFC Fight

Jiri Prochazka Makes Feelings Clear on Next UFC Fight

2025 was a fruitful year for Jiri Prochazka. ‘The Czech Samurai’ hit a wall in his UFC run when he came face-to-face with Alex Pereira back in November 2023.

Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / January 5
Kayla Harrison: 'It Didn’t Really Make Sense to Me'

Kayla Harrison: 'It Didn’t Really Make Sense to Me'

Kayla Harrison isn’t losing sleep over Amanda Nunes bringing in Larissa Pacheco for training ahead of UFC 324 even though Pacheco remains the only woman to defeat Harrison in MMA.

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA Weekly / January 5

The MMA rule Paddy Pimblett wants to see changed

The Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts have been amended a few times since their development in 2000. Just last year the ban on 12-to-6 elbows was lifted making the straight up-and-down elbow strike legal against grounded opponents.

Holly Holm News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Han Retains WBA Title After Clash Of Heads Ends Holm’s Historic Bid

Stephanie Han retained her WBA lightweight title, beating Holly Holm as you can see how the fight played out live.  After making a triumphant return to the ring in June 2025 with a victory over Yolanda Vega, Holm was aiming to become a four-weight world champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Harrison Vows To Send Nunes Into Retirement

UFC Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison intends to make Amanda Nunes pay in their UFC 324 clash on January 24, vowing to send her into retirement. Kayla has chance to prove herself as the best female fighter on the planet.

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