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On YouTubeAlexander Volkanovski News / HITC / January 29
Alexander Volkanovski dons apron and sings during lighthearted UFC 325 press conference
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski didn’t let down his home crowd ahead of UFC 325, putting on a show for fans in Sydney. The champ is headlining the card at Qudos Bank Arena, taking on Diego Lopes in a rematch that’s stirred up plenty of controversy.
UFC titleholder gives positive update on return from injury after 9-hour back surgery
After his surprising title win over Merab Dvalishvili in December, Petr Yan picked up a nasty injury to his lower back. ‘No Mercy’ had dropped three straight fights between 2022 and 2023, leaving his UFC career in doubt.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 29
Charles Oliveira tells Justin Gaethje how to avoid brutal KO he fell to against Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira knows what it will take to beat the lightweight king. Ilia Topuria is currently on a UFC hiatus to deal with personal issues away from the Octagon.
Joe Rogan News / EssentiallySports / January 29
Will Joe Rogan Be at UFC 325? MMA Legend Joins Commentary Desk for Sydney Event
UFC will be making a quick return with its second numbered event of 2026. The Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, is set to host UFC 325 on Saturday, Jan.
Alexander Volkanovski responds to Arman Tsarukyan’s interest in featherweight title fight
Alexander Volkanovski says he would welcome another top fighter joining the featherweight division. Diego Lopes will challenge the 145lb champion for his title at UFC 325 this Saturday night.
Michael Chiesa News / HITC / January 29
Michael Chiesa hints UFC Seattle fight could mark end of his career
Michael Chiesa has hinted that his fight at UFC Seattle on March 28 could be the last time he steps into the Octagon. The event, set for the Climate Pledge Arena, will see former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya take on Bo Nickal in the main event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 29
Former world champion ruthlessly cut after disastrous 0-2 run in the UFC
Patchy Mix has been released by the UFC after losing back-to-back fights in the Octagon. The last Bellator bantamweight champion had a 20-1 record and was dreaming of winning another 135lb title when he switched promotions in 2025.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 29
Former champion gives UFC 325 main event prediction
A featherweight championship rematch headlined Saturday's UFC 325 fight card in Sydney, Australia. Two-time titleholder Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against Diego Lopes.
Daniel Cormier News / Total Pro Sports / January 29
Daniel Cormier Explains Why Lighter Weight Classes Produce Better All-Around Fighters
Daniel Cormier has never shied away from offering honesty. The former two-division champion once again sparked discussion with his take on weight classes.
Merab Dvalishvili News / Total Pro Sports / January 29
Merab Dvalishvili Sparks Debate After Revealing His Views on a Partner’s Past
There is no doubt that no one in the UFC has been more vocal about getting married or talking about his excitement than Merab Dvalishvili. The former bantamweight champion stayed single while dominating his division.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 29
Daniel Cormier Feels Movsar Evloev Is Treated Worse Than Arman Tsarukyan For UFC Title Shot
In the UFC, fighters put their bodies on the line just to chase one thing, which is the UFC belt. Winning should guarantee a title shot, but it doesn’t always work that way.
Patchy Mix News / EssentiallySports / January 29
Patchy Mix Lands at Rizin After UFC Cuts Ties With Former Bellator Champion
Patchy Mix’s UFC chapter has closed abruptly, and it has already pushed him halfway across the globe. Less than a year after arriving in the Octagon with big expectations, the former Bellator bantamweight champion is out.
Petr Yan News / EssentiallySports / January 29
Petr Yan Issues Medical Update After Being Under the Knife for 9 Hours
Petr Yan’s road back to the Octagon just took a detour through a hospital room, and it wasn’t a short one. The reigning UFC bantamweight champion recently revealed that he underwent major lumbar surgery that kept him under anesthesia for nine hours.
Umar Nurmagomedov News / EssentiallySports / January 28
Umar Nurmagomedov at Risk of Title Snub as Sean O’Malley Factor Looms Post-UFC 324
Sean O’Malley’s win at UFC 324 did more than steady his own career. It may have quietly complicated Umar Nurmagomedov’s path to a bantamweight title shot.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 28
Jorge Masvidal had $200k bet to offer Dana White after he destroyed a UFC legend in brutal beatdown
Jorge Masvidal was not short on confidence after battering a UFC Hall of Famer nine years ago today. The former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger and BMF champion boasts plenty of memorable wins on his UFC résumé.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 28
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 - Complete Fight Card & Streaming Details
The UFC returns to Sydney, Australia, for UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2, a massive numbered event headlined by a featherweight title rematch between reigning two-time champion Alexander Volkanovski and former title challenger Diego Lopes at Qudos Bank Arena.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 28
UFC champion provides optimistic return timeline after undergoing brutal 9-hour surgery
Following his shock title win over Merab Dvalishvili this past December, Petr Yan suffered a brutal injury to his lower back. After suffering three losses in a row, ‘No Mercy’s’ UFC career was left in an uncertain position, but he fortunately bounced back with three wins in a row throughout 2024 and 2025.
Ex-UFC Champion Sidelined by Eye Surgery, Reveals Return Timeline after UFC 324 Fight
Two-time UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas will apparently be out of action for a while after undergoing surgery following her latest fight at UFC 324.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 28
UFC 325 – Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight clash between Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint-Denis is a fight that immediately jumps off the page at UFC 325. Hooker (24-13) has long been one of the most respected action fighters in the UFC’s lightweight division.
Conor McGregor News / MMA Weekly / January 28
Conor McGregor begins training camp for UFC White House event
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor's long anticipated return to the octagon could be actually happening. "Notorious" released a video on social media Tuesday titled "White House Camp Begins." In the video, McGregor spars with training partners and gives a motivational speech to start his preparation to return.
MMA News / Yardbarker / January 26
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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