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Justin Gaethje Warns Ilia Topuria to Be Ready for June on UFC White House Card

Ilia Topuria’s return is expected in June at the White House card, and it will be against Justin Gaethje. As everyone is warning Gaethje to be prepared, as Topuria holds knockout power in his hands, the new interim lightweight champion downplays the warning and instead tells ‘El Matador’ to be ready for June.

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Justin Gaethje explains why he’s ‘glad’ Max Holloway KO’d him and ‘would do it a 100 times over’

Justin Gaethje has a unique take on his most devastating loss inside the Octagon. Gaethje was happy to prove Paddy Pimblett wrong when he ended the Brit’s win streak to become a two-time interim lightweight champion last month.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Justin Gaethje Targets Conor McGregor as He Reacts to Ilia Topuria UFC Return

Interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has no doubt what the future holds for him. And ‘The Highlight’ sees it entangled with former two-division champion Conor McGregor.

Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Conor McGregor Makes Statement Signing as Former WWE Champion Joins BKFC

What happens when pro wrestling swagger collides with bare-knuckle chaos? Conor McGregor seems determined to find out! The BKFC co-owner has added another headline-grabber to his growing roster, and this one comes with crossover appeal baked in.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Dana White Cuts Israel Adesanya Teammate After UFC 325 Cheating Controversy

Pressure does strange things to people, especially when they’re chasing a dream. For Aaron Tau, that dream was the UFC, and the door had finally cracked open and he could finally see the lights inside.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Nick Diaz did the exact thing referee warned him against while battering UFC rival in one round

Nick Diaz’s 10th professional fight took place 21 years ago today. Nick and his brother Nate Diaz are both among the top fan favorites in mixed martial arts, having thrilled fans with their performances inside the cage and concerned Dana White with their antics at press conferences.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Justin Gaethje will be getting this warning from ‘friend’ Daniel Cormier about fighting Ilia Topuria

The interim champion looks to have booked a showdown with the UFC’s lightweight king. Justin Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 in January to become a two-time interim titleholder at 155 pounds.

Ilia Topuria News / MMA Weekly / February 5

'The Champ is back': Ilia Topuria readies for UFC return

Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria could be back in the octagon sooner rather than later. "El Matador" teased his return in a social media post on Tuesday.

Alex Morono News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5

Alex Morono vs. Daniil Donchenko prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 113

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Alex Morono and Daniil Donchenko in the welterweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5

Niko Price vs. Nikolay Veretennikov prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 113

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Niko Price and Nikolay Veretennikov in the welterweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Jon Jones fell to the floor after what Joe Rogan told him moments after he choked out a future champ

A big surprise was awaiting Jon Jones after his victory 15 years ago today. Jones is widely seen as the leading candidate for GOAT status in mixed martial arts, having enjoyed a level of success that not many have come close to in the UFC.

Dana White News / HITC / February 5

The fighter Dana White called a ‘legit gangster’ won once in the UFC before pulling off a $92 million robbery

One UFC fighter became well known despite only ever fighting in the Octagon once. It’s always tough to tell where a fighter’s career might go, but there are plenty of stories about “what if” fighters who left fans wondering what could have been.

Chuck Liddell News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Chuck Liddell eases brain damage fears, explains why his speech has changed

MMA legend Chuck Liddell has addressed the concerns for his health from MMA fans. ‘The Iceman’ fought the best of the best during his iconic 21-9 career in the sport.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

Daniel Cormier Breaks Down Why Wealth Changes A Fighter’s Hunger, Citing Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor is one of the richest athletes in the world. He was even ranked number one on the Forbes list in 2021. Meanwhile, being this rich is what’s stopping McGregor from making his most-awaited return, and this is what many MMA stars believe.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5

Wang Cong vs. Eduarda Moura prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 113

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the prelims with a bout between Wang Cong and Eduarda Moura in the flyweight division on Saturday.

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Nick Diaz News / HITC / February 5

Nick Diaz’s dream UFC match led to a five-year suspension despite memorable performance

Nick Diaz’s name always seems to spark a reaction in the MMA world. It’s part of why fans were genuinely pleased to see him back in the gym recently, especially after dealing with some health issues.

Jakub Wiklacz News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5

Muin Gafurov vs. Jakub Wiklacz prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 113

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 113 as the Prelims continue with this next Bantamweight (135) bout. Tajikistan’s Muin Gafurov will welcome Poland’s new prospect Jakub Wiklacz in what should be an exciting scrap.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Kamaru Usman uses Jon Jones to question UFC over kicking Shavkat Rakhmonov out the rankings

‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ wants to see some consistency from the UFC. The promotion recently caused a stir by removing Shavkat Rakhmonov from the welterweight rankings after news of a fresh health setback.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5

Said Nurmagomedov withdraws, Javid Basharat draws newcomer Gianni Vazquez at UFC Vegas 113

Fight week is rarely without its casualties, and UFC Vegas 113 has taken a significant hit just days before the event. The bantamweight showcase between the dangerous striker Said Nurmagomedov and the technically proficient Javid Basharat has been scrapped.

Jon Jones News / MyMMANews.com / February 5

Jon Jones – 'I have severe arthritis'

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has revealed a medical prognosis that most were not expecting to hear. The future UFC Hall of Famer has been diagnosed with arthritis, a common, chronic condition characterized by inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion in one or more joints.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

Shakur Stevenson–WBC Controversy Gives Dana White an Opening Boxing Didn’t Want

The boxing world once again found itself questioning its own governance after the WBC stripped Shakur Stevenson of its lightweight title just days after his dominant win over Teofimo Lopez.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / February 5

3 Featherweight Fights The UFC Must Book In 2026 After Movsar Evloev-Lerone Murphy

The UFC has its next featherweight title eliminator set. On Tuesday, the promotion confirmed that its London card next month would be headlined by British hero Lerone Murphy fighting Movsar Evloev.

Robert Whittaker News / MMA Weekly / February 5

Former UFC champ Robert Whittaker reveals when he'll fight again

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker last fought in the UFC on ABC 9 main event last July in Abu Dhabi. "Bobby Knuckles" faced Reinier de Ridder and lost a questionable split decision.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 4

Usman Nurmagomedov Slams Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett UFC 324 Main Event

Many fans believe Usman Nurmagomedov is the undisputed best lightweight in the world, competing outside the UFC. Currently sitting atop the newly introduced PFL pound-for-pound rankings and reigning as the promotion’s 155lbs champion, the Dagestani standout is set to make the first defense of his title under the PFL banner this weekend.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1