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Kamaru Usman Targets Colby Covington Rematch as Islam Makhachev Title Fight Talk Swirls

Kamaru Usman’s best prospects are not just in a future Islam Makhachev clash; one of them is staring him in the face from his past. After a string of losses, the former champion returned to the win column with a decisive win over Joaquin Buckley last July.

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Aspinall On A Potential Pereira vs. Gane Fight

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has addressed the rumors of an interim title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. While Aspinall has previously been vocal about defending his title against Gane in a rematch, his outlook has changed a little following a diagnosis that has left his future uncertain.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9

'Enemies for Life': Jon Jones Slams Daniel Cormier in X-Rated Rant After Failed Friendship Attempt

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier share one of the most bitter and enduring rivalries in UFC history. Yet, in a surprising turn, their long-standing animosity seemed to soften when the two appeared together on Alf Reality Global, a Russian MMA reality series.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9

Is Dana White right to block Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira? The UFC boss stands firm on ‘Bones’ assessment

Despite the combat sports world clamouring for a super fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira, UFC boss Dana White has seemingly put his foot down. After Alex Pereira reclaimed his UFC light heavyweight title in his rematch against Magomed Ankalaev this past October, he immediately made his desired next move known.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Joe Rogan Urges Dana White to Drop Grudge With White House Main Event at Stake

We know how Dana White holds on to a grudge. But will his adamance be his undoing? Joe Rogan, for one, believes White should put aside his personal feelings to prepare a card like no other for the upcoming UFC White House event.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 8

Dana White Confirms Arman Tsarukyan’s Behavior Cost Him UFC 324 Title Shot After Paddy Pimblett Rant

Arman Tsarukyan was left heartbroken and bewildered when he learned of the UFC’s decision. Despite a dominant win over Dan Hooker in November and firmly holding the No.

Fedor Emelianenko News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

UFC legend stunned first man to ‘beat’ Fedor Emelianenko on his debut before winning heavyweight title

On this day in 1999, a legend of the sport took a big step towards the UFC title. The wait for Tom Aspinall’s eyes to recover has left the UFC’s heavyweight division at a standstill for the time being.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8

UFC White House Update: Dana White Unveils More Details

In an interview on CBS Mornings on Jan. 8, UFC CEO Dana White provided the most comprehensive details to date on the planned UFC event at the White House, solidifying its status as the most ambitious project in combat sports history.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Joe Rogan labeled post-fight moment ‘bone-chilling’ after Amanda Nunes was left bloodied in first UFC loss

Amanda Nunes’ first loss of her UFC career came in pretty brutal fashion, and will likely go down as one of her career-worst performances. On January 24, Amanda Nunes will return to the Octagon for the first time in three years when she takes on Kayla Harrison for the women’s bantamweight title in the UFC 324 co-main event.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Jon Jones Sounds Off on Lifelong UFC Rival Daniel Cormier

After years of one of the most intense and personal feuds in mixed martial arts history, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier recently shared the set as opposing coaches on ALF Reality, the Russian counterpart to The Ultimate Fighter.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Jon Jones provides major update on potential super fight against Alex Pereira

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has provided an update on his potential super fight against current light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 8

Top 10 heavyweights clash as four more fights are confirmed for UFC Houston

Four fights have just been confirmed for Sean Strickland’s comeback card. The former middleweight champion hasn’t fought since he was battered by Dricus du Plessis over five rounds at UFC 312 in February 2025.

Dana White News / The Body Lock / January 8

Dana White Reveals How 90,000 Fans Will Attend Historic UFC White House Event

UFC White House card on June 14 will have 5,000 fans on South Lawn and 85,000 at nearby Ellipse park No tickets will be sold to the general public for