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On YouTubeArman Tsarukyan News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Arman Tsarukyan Was 'So Scared' He Admits Doing the Unthinkable After First Pro MMA Fight
Arman Tsarukyan has moved through 2026 like a man with something to prove. The UFC keeps hanging the lightweight belt just out of reach, Dana White keeps hinting at trust issues, and ‘Ahalkalakets’ keeps winning under every imaginable ruleset.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 21
Rose Namajunas Sets Emotions Aside for Potential Valentina Shevchenko Clash After UFC 324 Opponent Shake-Up
Rose Namajunas did not expect UFC 324 to feel so personal. She was set to take on Alexa Grasso in a simple title-eliminator storyline: win, move on, chase gold.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 20
Paddy Pimblett Leaves Khabib Nurmagomedov Off No.1 in 'GOAT' List— Here's Why
This Saturday, on Jan. 24th in Las Vegas, Paddy Pimblett will look to back up his brash confidence inside the octagon when he faces the legendary Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight championship, headlining UFC 324, the promotion's debut card on Paramount+.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 20
Dana White Gives Final Verdict on Conor McGregor vs Jorge Masvidal at UFC White House
There’s keeping your cards close to your chest, and then there’s whatever Dana White is doing right now. Over the last few weeks, the UFC CEO has done nothing but turn down the numerous big fight options being discussed on social media for the White House event in June.
Conor McGregor gives bizarre update on UFC contract status ahead of White House event
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor still wants to compete for the promotion, but there are still several questions that need to be answered before he does exactly that.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / January 20
Islam Makhachev ‘invents new choke’ during training session ahead of UFC comeback
Islam Makhachev is one of the greatest UFC fighters on the roster, and he’s constantly working on new tricks to keep himself fresh. Before moving up to welterweight and claiming a second world title last year, Makhachev made a record-breaking number of lightweight title defences.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Bloody Elbow / January 20
Alexander Volkanovski shuts down retirement rumors with post-UFC 325 fight plan
Alexander Volkanovski has plans to compete quickly after his next title defence – shutting down talks of a potential retirement. The featherweight champion rematches Diego Lopes in Sydney at UFC 325 in the second of two back-to-back world title events as the sport returns.
Justin Gaethje News / Bloody Elbow / January 20
Justin Gaethje earned his nickname before he even knew how to strike thanks to his favored technique
Many believe that Justin Gaethje will have a sizable advantage over his next opponent in one area. Paddy Pimblett has said that he’ll strike with Gaethje when the two men meet in the main event of UFC 324 this Saturday night.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 20
16-year-old Paddy Pimblett tweeted Dana White with guarantee that came true 10 years later
From his debut in the sport of MMA, it almost felt inevitable that one day, Paddy Pimblett would be strapping on the UFC gloves. This coming Saturday in the UFC 324 main event, Paddy Pimblett takes on Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title, in what will be the biggest fight of ‘The Baddy’s’ career thus far.
Song Yadong News / The Body Lock / January 20
Can Sean O’Malley Prove He’s Still Elite Against Song Yadong at UFC 324? 
Sean O’Malley faces Song Yadong in the UFC 324 co-main event Saturday in Las Vegas as a -205 favorite O’Malley is seeking his first win in almost two years
Arman Tsarukyan News / The Body Lock / January 20
Arman Tsarukyan Proposes Grand Prix Tournament to Fix Lightweight Division
Arman Tsarukyan is calling for UFC to bring back the Grand Prix tournament format The proposal targets confusion in the lightweight division’s title contender
Kayla Harrison News / The Body Lock / January 20
Kayla Harrison’s Hidden Injury: Three Years of Pain Nearly Ended Her Career
Kayla Harrison underwent emergency neck surgery that prevented potential paralysis, according to manager Ali Abdelaziz Harrison had dealt with neck issues
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 20
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett: Referee and judges named for UFC 324 interim title fight
The first UFC title fight of 2026 takes place this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ilia Topuria plans to fight again between April and June after taking some time off to deal with personal issues before getting his career back on track.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 20
Kayla Harrison’s Manager Reveals Dana White & Co.’s Role in Saving Her From Paralysis Ahead of UFC 324
Everyone knows Dana White rarely tolerates issues caused by fighters, which leads to fight cancellations. The UFC CEO publicly condemned Arman Tsarukyan last year for withdrawing from his scheduled lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 20
Arman Tsarukyan pushes UFC to bring back long-abandoned format to settle lightweight title picture
The lightweight division will undergo a major change this Saturday night. Some of the sport’s top stars have been weighing in on Justin Gaethje’s clash with Paddy Pimblett that will headline UFC 324 on January 24.
Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier and other UFC names make their picks for Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett headlines the UFC’s first main event of the year, and it’s already attracting plenty of opinions from around the fight world.
UFC clarifies after KO king claims he was given banned substance before UFC 324 fight
UFC Senior VP of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky has clarified Derrick Lewis’ recent claim about the shape he’s in headed into UFC 324. Following
Conor McGregor News / Dice City Sports / January 20
Conor McGregor Claims UFC Contract Is Void Amid Paramount+ Era
Conor McGregor believes the ground has shifted beneath his feet and that the UFC now owes him a brand-new deal. During a recent livestream playing Roblox
Du Plessis coach hits out at referee after Chimaev fight and makes daring pledge
Dricus Du Plessis’ head coach still has thoughts lingering from his loss to Khamzat Chimaev, even months after the fight. The build-up to UFC 319 was lengthy, and when it finally happened in August, Dricus Du Plessis took a one-sided defeat against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event.
Derrick Lewis News / Dice City Sports / January 20
Derrick Lewis’ 'Best Shape of My Life' Claim Raises Eyebrows Ahead of UFC 324
Derrick Lewis has never been shy with his words, but one recent comment ahead of UFC 324 may have created more noise than intended. The UFC’s all-time leader in knockout victories returns to action this Saturday at UFC 324.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 20
UFC 324 – Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva: Preview & Betting Tips
The upcoming featherweight matchup between Arnold Allen and Jean Silva is a compelling clash of styles at UFC 324. Allen (20-3) has long been regarded as one of the most technically sound fighters in the UFC’s featherweight division.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20
Former UFC champion gives Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett prediction
The first UFC event of 2026 is finally just days away and fighters are giving their fight predictions. UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett takes place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by an interim lightweight title bout between former interim champion Justin Gaethje and No.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20
Dustin Poirier gives his UFC 324 main event prediction
The UFC kicks off their 2026 schedule of events with UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card is headlined by an interim title bout between former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje and No.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 19
Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back
Alex Pereira took a playful but pointed jab at one of MMA’s greatest legends. And Jon Jones wasn’t about to let it slide. Pereira, one of the UFC’s biggest stars and the reigning light heavyweight champion, has gone viral in recent days after revisiting the tire shop in Brazil where he once worked before his meteoric rise in combat sports.
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