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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Justin Gaethje blames his manager for retirement ultimatum that put him in Dana White’s bad books
Just a few months ago, Justin Gaethje was in Dana White’s bad books after a comment he allegedly made. On January 24, Justin Gaethje will fight for the interim lightweight title for a second time when he takes on Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event.
Alexander Volkanovski News / The Body Lock / January 13
Volkanovski Fires Back at Retirement Rumors: ‘That’s Not My Plans’ 
Volkanovski denied reports that UFC 325 will be his final fight, calling them a misunderstanding The champion said his career may not extend beyond two
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13
Sean O’Malley Reveals Why UFC 324 Fight Feels Different After Title Losses
Sean O’Malley returns to face Song Yadong at UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas O’Malley says he’s entering the second chapter of his career after losing
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 13
Why Is the UFC Punishing Arman Tsarukyan? Chael Sonnen Speaks Out
Chael Sonnen is calling on the UFC to forgive Arman Tsarukyan and grant him a lightweight title shot Sonnen says Tsarukyan is trapped in a ‘weird purgatory’
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Ex-UFC Champion Willing to Make Family Sacrifice for Title Shot in Emotional Confession
Teetering on the edges of the Light Heavyweight gold, Jiri Prochazka has come close to reclaiming the belt on multiple occasions, but hasn’t been successful.
Dillon Danis receives huge offer to face Islam Makhachev ally after brawl at UFC 322
Dillon Danis has been given a chance to settle a score. Back in November, he got into it with members of Islam Makhachev’s team while attending UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 13
Nick Diaz returns to sparring after hitting sobriety landmark
Nick Diaz epitomizes a movie-like fighter throughout his years in the spotlight. A gritty, real-to-himself character that showed the world that, no matter where you come from, you can make it, but his story in mixed martial arts may not be over.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Paddy Pimblett explains the ‘weird’ advantage he has over Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett believes he has one big advantage over Justin Gaethje ahead of their title fight at UFC 324. In just over a week’s time, the interim lightweight title will be contested between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event.
Johnny Eblen News / MyMMANews / January 13
Bryan Battle makes PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in Pittsburgh
PFL makes its first stop in the US in 2026 at the UPMC Events Center for PFL Pittsburgh on March 28 The event is headlined by a middleweight main event,
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Israel Adesanya Return Timeline Revealed as UFC Plans Comeback Amid Colby Covington Callout
Israel Adesanya hasn’t fought in a hot minute since his 3-fight losing skid. With fight pundits arguing his best years are behind him, and even retirement rumors swirling in the UFC fandom, ‘Izzy’s vigor has become a thing of the past.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dana White Warned About ‘Big’ UFC White House Mistake as Major Conor McGregor Decision Looms
Pressure on Dana White & Co. grows as the White House event nears. The hype surged when Donald Trump announced that the UFC White House would feature “8-9” title fights, emphasizing how the promotion is holding back its biggest matchups.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan Backed for Title Fight as UFC Insider Urges Dana White to Reconsider Snub
Few in the UFC hold grudges like CEO Dana White. He’s currently under fire for skipping top-ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan for the interim title and instead giving No.
Nick 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.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 13
Bo Nickal Fires Back at Colby Covington and Demands a Personal Grudge Match
The tension is rising between Bo Nickal and Colby Covington. Both fighters are now trading words online. Previously, Nickal called out Covington for a fight at the White House.
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.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 13
Paddy Pimblett Names The One Edge That Makes Him Better Than Ilia Topuria
While many fans believe that the toughest challenge for UFC champion Ilia Topuria is Arman Tsarukyan, he has not been given a shot at the interim title due to the numerous controversies surrounding him, including his habit of pulling out of fights and the headbutt incident.
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.
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.
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.
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