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Paddy Pimblett details why he tapped in BJJ contest weeks out from UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett’s long-standing run at Next Gen MMA’s King of the Mat came to an end over Christmas, and he has since shared his side of the story. The lightweight is deep into training camp for his interim title shot against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 later this month in Las Vegas.

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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

Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 12

Arman Tsarukyan reveals huge five-figure payday from Adin Ross and MMA Guru stream

Arman Tsarukyan opened up on the enormous amount of money he was paid to grapple with MMA Guru and another influencer during a recent live stream. The UFC lightweight contender spent the day before RAF05 at Adin Ross’ warehouse in Miami.

MMA News / MyMMANews / January 12

Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega appear at 2026 Golden Globe Awards

UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern made an appearance at Sunday night’s 2026 Golden Globe Awards alongside fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega. Dern and Ortega was introduced as “bodyguards” for presenters that followed shortly thereafter.

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 / HITC / January 12

Luke Rockhold’s short response speaks volumes after loss to Colby Covington

Luke Rockhold’s rough stretch in combat sports does not seem to be letting up any time soon. The former UFC middleweight titleholder hasn’t found much success since reaching the top of the sport more than a decade ago.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12

Former UFC champion lists Top 5 fights he wants to see this year

The first UFC event of the year, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, takes place on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event will make the start of a new era for the fight promotion in partnership with Paramount +.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 12

Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Michael Chandler Bout

Arman Tsarukyan secured a win on his RAF 05 debut, beating four-time NCAA All-American Lance Palmer, as he eyed a fight with Michael Chandler. Tsarukyan secured a 10-0 technical fall victory, as he secured a dominant win.

Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / January 12

Conor McGregor Reveals His Religious Irish Dream While Praising Armenia for 'Magnificent' Move

Conor McGregor has always spoken in big visions. Sometimes it’s about fighting or legacy. And occasionally, out of nowhere, it’s about something so far removed from the Octagon that it completely catches fans off guard.

Amanda Nunes News / Bloody Elbow / January 12

Amanda Nunes had $1 million distraction when fan made history ahead of her huge title defense

Ahead of Amanda Nunes’ first UFC featherweight title defense in 2020, history was made by one gutsy fan. In just a few weeks’ time, Amanda Nunes returns to the sport when she takes on Kayla Harrison for the UFC women’s bantamweight title in the UFC 324 co-main event.

Islam Makhachev News / EssentiallySports / January 12

Islam Makhachev Is the Only One Who Troubled Khabib in Sparring, Reveals Their Gym’s Owner

What happens when the student faces his master? It’s a tough question to answer when the men involved are Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov. The pair have trained together since the start of their MMA careers.

Paddy Pimblett News / Bloody Elbow / January 12

Paddy Pimblett explains why he was tapped out in BJJ tournament weeks before UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett lost his winning streak at the Next Gen MMA King of the Mat tournament over Christmas, and has now explained what happened. The lightweight contender has been in camp for weeks as he prepares to face Justin Gaethje for the interim title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas later this month.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / EssentiallySports / January 12

Only One UFC Fighter Troubled Khabib Nurmagomedov in Training, Reveals AKA Thailand Owner

Khabib Nurmagomedov may have dominated in every fight he had, but in training, there was always one man who gave him a run for his money. Mike Swick, owner of AKA Thailand, recently revealed this closely guarded secret from the gym.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 11

Dana White excited for Womans GOAT Match Up

History will be made at UFC 324 when reigning bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison makes the first defense of her title against a returning legend, as Amanda Nunes comes out of retirement in an attempt to reclaim the belt she never officially lost.

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Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 11

Arman Tsarukyan claims he was paid massive five figure sum for Adin Ross and MMA Guru stream

Arman Tsarukyan has claimed that he made a massive amount of money just to grapple with MMA Guru and another influencer in a recent stream. The top UFC lightweight contender spent his day before RAF05 hanging out at Adin Ross’ Miami warehouse.

Dana White News / MMA on SI / January 11

UFC CEO Dana White uncovers unprecedented UFC White House logistics for June 14

The UFC remains in the planning stages of orchestrating perhaps its biggest event card when it heads to Washington D.C. Sunday, June 14 for its one-of-one White House event from the Oval Office.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11

‘Send location’… Ex-UFC champion uses Khabib Nurmagomedov line in Colby Covington wrestling callout

Colby Covington already has an offer on the table for his next Real American Freestyle match. The former interim UFC welterweight champion returned to his roots on Saturday, taking to the mats to headline RAF 5 in Florida.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11

Michael Bisping defends Paddy Pimblett’s controversial comment about Dan Hooker… ‘Not that bad’

A new rivalry has formed in the UFC lightweight division. While Paddy Pimblett will need to have his full attention on Justin Gaethje ahead of their interim title fight at UFC 324, that major booking has not stopped the Scouser from trading barbs with other peers.

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.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Grasso Vs. Barber Rematch Being Planned

Former UFC flyweight champ Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are reportedly set to rematch at UFC Seattle on March 28. The bout is expected to take place at the Climate Pledge Arena, as Grasso won the first encounter by a unanimous decision.