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On YouTubeArman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan calls out fellow UFC lightweight star, gets instant response after dominant wrestling win
Arman Tsarukyan continued his impressive run of side-quests on Saturday when he returned to the wrestling mats. With Arman Tsarukyan‘s position in the UFC lightweight division still under strain, he continues to stay active by competing outside of the premier MMA promotion.
Colby Covington defeats Luke Rockhold and targets UFC GOAT after first victory since 2022
On Saturday night, Colby Covington picked up his first win in nearly four years. The former interim welterweight champion has dropped his last two fights inside the UFC.
Jon Jones News / HITC / January 11
Jon Jones labels unbeaten UFC star ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’
Jon Jones believes this champion could compete for titles across four different UFC weight classes. As one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and a frequent name in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Jones is known for his sharp eye for talent.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan pulling for Justin Gaethje to beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324
The interim lightweight title is on the line in the first UFC event of 2026. Former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje takes on No. 5 ranked Paddy Pimblett in the Jan.
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11
Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Falls Apart After Shocking 7-Pound Weight Miss 
Yoel Romero weighed 212 pounds for his 205-pound championship match against Bo Nickal at RAF 5 Bo Nickal withdrew from the card after Romero’s seven-pound
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11
Will Jon Jones Answer Daniel Cormier’s Wrestling Challenge?
Daniel Cormier has publicly called out Jon Jones for a wrestling match under Real American Freestyle RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein says the match is possible
Arman Tsarukyan News / The Body Lock / January 11
UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Crushes Four-Time All-American in Wrestling Debut
TLDR Arman Tsarukyan won his freestyle wrestling debut at RAF 5 with a 10-0 technical fall over Lance Palmer in under two minutes Tsarukyan scored immediately
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
‘Lesson Learned’: Arman Tsarukyan Fulfils His Promise at RAF 05 After Dana White’s Reality Check
Arman Tsarukyan seems to have mended the self-sabotaging ways that cost him a UFC title shot. He believed he had done all things perfectly, crushing Dan Hooker in November and securing his spot at No.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
'They Didn’t Care What UFC Said': Khabib & Daniel Cormier’s Teammate Breaks Down Their Gym’s Greatness
“What we had, I don’t think will ever be replicated again in the sport of mixed martial arts,” two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier boasted about the AKA roster.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan’s RAF Win Against NCAA All American Puts Dana White and Ilia Topuria Under Added Pressure
Arman Tsarukyan is doing it again: he makes the UFC look awkward without even entering the Octagon. While the promotion moves forward with an interim title fight at UFC 324 and Ilia Topuria sits on the real belt, ‘Ahalkalakets’ continues to prove why he belongs at the top of the line.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Daniel Cormier Gets Unexpected Competition as RAF Wrestler Enters Jon Jones Rat Race
Daniel Cormier has been trying to get Jon Jones into a specific kind of chaos. He wants it on the mats, under Real American Freestyle rules, where ego cannot hide behind elbows, leg kicks, or MMA shortcuts.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Dan Hooker Reduced to Paddy Pimblett’s Backup as Their Rivalry Heats Up Before UFC 324
Trash-talking in the UFC is not new, but both Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker crossed a line. A deceased friend and family, nothing was off limits in what was one of the most uncomfortable wars of words between the two rivals.
Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Ilia Topuria skipped over as fighter who nearly ended his undefeated run names his toughest UFC foe
Ilia Topuria’s most concerning moment inside the Octagon came against a surprising opponent. Dana White recently provided an update on Topuria fighting the winner of the upcoming UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 3 teased in update on trilogy grudge match from promotion’s co-founder
One of the UFC’s greatest rivalries could be continued in a different ruleset. Jon Jones was very critical of Daniel Cormier after being around his former opponent as coaches on the new season of ALF Reality.
Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Dana White snubs UFC stars accused of having privilege when naming his favorite UFC 324 fight
The UFC president put a spotlight on one upcoming matchup. Dana White wasn’t surprised to see criticism surrounding the main event of UFC 324 after it was announced ahead of January 24.
Future UFC Hall of Famer officially removed from roster following second retirement
Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC titleholder Henry Cejudo has officially been removed from the UFC roster following his final fight. Cejudo
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 10
Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker Rivalry Explained: Why Their Friendship Turned Into Rivalry
In the UFC, multiple rivalries emerge. However, the most recent rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker is something everyone is talking about. Both used to have a good bond, but now their relationship has taken a sharp turn after a heated exchange on Twitter caught the MMA world by surprise.
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.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10
Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114
The UFC is bringing two intriguing heavyweight competitors back to the octagon for a crucial collision at UFC Vegas 114. Vitor Petrino will battle Kennedy Nzechukwu on March 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking another significant heavyweight showdown for the promotion’s Fight Night card on Paramount+.
Paddy Pimblett questions Justin Gaethje’s sparring choices before UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett is feeling confident in the way he’s prepared for UFC 324. The Scouse lightweight has even decided to spend the holiday season away from home, travelling to America early with his coaches.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Sonnen Asks If Gaethje Is Hiding A Staph Infection
Chael Sonnen is refusing to buy Justin Gaethje’s explanation for a suspicious neck wound, suggesting “The Highlight” could have a staph infection just two weeks out from his interim title fight at UFC 324.
Alex Pereira’s ex-kickboxing rival fights undefeated finishing machine at UFC Seattle
UFC Seattle has reportedly received a major addition in the form of a middleweight bout featuring Mansur Abdul-Malik and Yousri Belgaroui. The UFC’s 2026
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 9
UFC 324 – Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson is one of those fights that might fly under the radar, but it carries a lot of intrigue.
Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 9
Dana White details 'UFC takeover' of D.C. for White House event
The logistics for the UFC event at the White House this summer are done. UFC CEO Dana White revealed details about the upcoming event scheduled for June 14 in Washington D.C.
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