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UFC Hall of Famer returns and submits opponent whom he first beat inside the Octagon 12 years ago

UFC Hall of Famer returns and submits opponent whom he first beat inside the Octagon 12 years ago

A UFC legend’s first matchup since 2024 ended in a familiar result. Fans think Alexander Volkanovski will defeat Diego Lopes later today to successfully defend the featherweight title in Sydney, Australia.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 31
Justin Gaethje Reveals 'Genius' Plan Behind UFC 324 Victory Against Paddy Pimblett

Justin Gaethje Reveals 'Genius' Plan Behind UFC 324 Victory Against Paddy Pimblett

Justin Gaethje entered UFC 324’s main event as an underdog, given his age and weakness against grapplers. However, he defeated rising lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who had remained undefeated under Dana White & Co.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 31
Alexander Volkanovski Gives Reality Check to Arman Tsarukyan as UFC Contender Plans Featherweight Move

Alexander Volkanovski Gives Reality Check to Arman Tsarukyan as UFC Contender Plans Featherweight Move

Arman Tsarukyan is arguably one of the strong contenders in the UFC lightweight division. But due to his antics, he is seemingly being sidelined from a title shot.

MMA News / HITC / January 31

Daniel Cormier believes 19-0 star has been treated even worse than Arman Tsarukyan by the UFC

‘DC’ is still shocked by this featherweight contender’s UFC 325 snub. Matchmaking has always sparked debate in the UFC, and 2026 started off with two decisions that really got people talking.

Rafael dos Anjos News / Stadium Rant / January 31
Rafael Dos Anjos’ Next Fight Should Be His Last

Rafael Dos Anjos’ Next Fight Should Be His Last

Rafael Dos Anjos has suffered a setback in his planned comeback in the Octagon. On Wednesday, the former lightweight champion revealed on Instagram that Dos Anjos had undergone a third knee surgery since his last fight, potentially delaying his return to the summer.

MMA News / HITC / January 31

Jon Jones shares downbeat update on possible White House bout against Alex Pereira

Jon Jones’ hopes of returning to fight Alex Pereira at the UFC White House event appear to be slipping away. After Donald Trump announced that the promotion would host an event at the White House, ‘Bones’ was quick to share his intention to make his comeback on that stage.

Tai Tuivasa News / The Body Lock / January 31

Tai Tuivasa Reveals What Changed During 18-Month Break From UFC

Tai Tuivasa returns after an 18-month, 532-day layoff to face Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 in Sydney Tuivasa says the extended break refreshed his mind

Dan Hooker News / The Body Lock / January 31

UFC Star Dan Hooker Flies Coach to Bring Family to Fight Night

Dan Hooker flew economy class to Sydney for UFC 325 while booking his daughter in business class The 23-fight UFC veteran faces Benoit Saint Denis in the

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 31

UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2: Live Results, Free Stream & Highlights

Tonight from Sydney, Australia, and Qudos Bank Arena is UFC 325, headlined by a rematch nine months in the making between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

Brian Ortega News / The Body Lock / January 31

UFC 326 Loses Major Bout as Brian Ortega Withdraws Due to Injury

Brian Ortega has withdrawn from his scheduled lightweight bout against Renato Moicano at UFC 326 on March 7 Ortega announced the withdrawal via Instagram,

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MMA News / HITC / January 31

Jon Jones gives concerning update over potential Alex Pereira UFC White House fight

Jon Jones has admitted that a potential UFC White House fight with Alex Pereira remains out of his control as uncertainty continues around the proposed matchup.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 31
Brian Ortega Withdraws From UFC 326 Bout vs. Renato Moicano Due to Injury

Brian Ortega Withdraws From UFC 326 Bout vs. Renato Moicano Due to Injury

UFC 326 has suffered a notable setback. Former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega has withdrawn from his scheduled lightweight bout against Renato Moicano, which was set to take place March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Khamzat Chimaev News / BoxingNews.com / January 30

Chimaev Breaks Up Heated Brawl

UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev made headlines in Oman after intervening in a heated press conference altercation at Fitbox Fighting Championship (FFC) 5.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 29

Sean Strickland and Michel Pereira share wild sparring session

What happens when two men who take sparring entirely seriously collide? Fireworks. That is exactly what happened when Sean Strickland and Michel Pereira stepped into the cage to spar.

Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / January 29
Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight

Kayla Harrison in Good Spirits After Neck Surgery That Canceled UFC 324 Superfight

If an image can speak volumes, Kayla Harrison appears to be saying all the right things. Less than three weeks after undergoing neck surgery that forced her out of her long-awaited superfight with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324, Harrison is already back inside the gym mentally strong, smiling, and focused on the road ahead.

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