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Dana White confirms Israel Adesanya’s UFC return against divisive contender after year out of action

Dana White confirms Israel Adesanya’s UFC return against divisive contender after year out of action

Dana White took to Instagram for one of his famous livestreams tonight to confirm one of the biggest comebacks of 2026. The UFC boss is known for getting on social media – hours after initially announcing he’ll do it – and announcing big fights.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dakota Ditcheva Reveals Real Problem With a Valentina Shevchenko Fight – It’s Not Dana White

Dakota Ditcheva Reveals Real Problem With a Valentina Shevchenko Fight – It’s Not Dana White

Dakota Ditcheva isn’t ducking Valentina Shevchenko. And she’s not blaming Dana White, contracts, or promotional walls either. In fact, her hesitation has nothing to do with business at all.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Israel Adesanya's Next Fight - Dana White Puts Stylebender in Make or Break Fight

The UFC continues to shape its 2026 schedule, and the latest update adds a notable Fight Night stop in Seattle. As the promotion settles into its new broadcast era, the event signals a steady approach to maintaining strong weekly cards rather than relying solely on pay-per-view showcases.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 13

Dana White claims UFC doesn't need another Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor reached levels in the sport that nobody could have imagined, but Dana White has made a bold remark regarding status in the UFC. McGregor proved to the world that being a trash talker, as long as you can back it up when the cage door closes, is a sure bet to become a superstar in modern-day combat sports.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 13
Dakota Ditcheva critical of Valentina Shevchenko’s recent performances as she opens up on fantasy clash

Dakota Ditcheva critical of Valentina Shevchenko’s recent performances as she opens up on fantasy clash

Fans were excited for the return of Dakota Ditcheva this coming February, but injury forced her out of her fight. Following her unanimous decision win over Sumiko Inaba this past July, Dakota Ditcheva made it clear that she wanted to stay as active as possible.

MMA 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 / EssentiallySports / January 13
Dillon Danis Offered ‘Record-Breaking Purse’ for UFC 322 Revenge vs. Islam Makhachev’s Teammate

Dillon Danis Offered ‘Record-Breaking Purse’ for UFC 322 Revenge vs. Islam Makhachev’s Teammate

Hype FC is on fire. UFC stars are trading their gloves for grappling matches, and the world can’t get enough. Arman Tsarukyan and Shara Magomedov just went to war on the mats: a draw, despite Arman’s two takedowns.

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

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.

MMA News / HITC / January 13
Dillon Danis receives huge offer to face Islam Makhachev ally after brawl at UFC 322

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.

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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 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

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

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

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

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.

MMA News / HITC / January 13
Fans urge Charles Oliveira to drop one training approach ahead of Max Holloway rematch

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 / Total Pro Sports / January 13
'There’s The Blueprint': Paddy Pimblett Confident He Can Outstrike Justin Gaethje

'There’s The Blueprint': Paddy Pimblett Confident He Can Outstrike Justin Gaethje

UFC 300 was a blast event and one of the craziest ones so far. However, fans saw back-to-back knockouts and submissions. But one knockout is still on everyone’s mind, where Max Holloway knocked out Justin Gaethje in the 5th round at 4:59.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 13
Paddy Pimblett Names The One Edge That Makes Him Better Than Ilia Topuria

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 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

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.

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