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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 29
Only man to go more rounds with Justin Gaethje than Paddy Pimblett advises against Ilia Topuria bout
The first UFC title fight of 2026 set up another huge bout that will take place later this year. Justin Gaethje’s win over Paddy Pimblett was seen by a huge audience due to it taking place on the promotion’s debut on Paramount+.
Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 29
Dana White eliminates a UFC bonus
Over the years, there has been much conversation regarding the bonus structure within the UFC. Those discussions heightened when Dana White announced a new benefit for fighters, but the good news came at a cost.
Kayla Harrison News / Dice City Sports / January 29
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.
MMA News / Field Level Media / January 29
Alexander Volkanovski returns home to defend UFC title vs. Diego Lopes
The UFC returns to Sydney on Saturday with a featherweight title rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in the night's main event from Qudos Bank Arena to top a 14-fight card.
Dan Hooker News / Bloody Elbow / January 29
Dan Hooker’s UFC Mount Rushmore of action fighters includes former foe and legend he was meant to face
The UFC’s lightweight division has been home to some of the most violent fighters of all time. Dan Hooker may have labelled his career as ‘stupid’ but it’s athletes with a mentality similar to his who have become some of the most beloved icons.
UFC Champ Kayla Harrison Reveals Surgery Scar After Injury Delayed Amanda Nunes Fight
Combat sports fans have received their first major update on Kayla Harrison’s health after the UFC women’s bantamweight champion recently underwent neck surgery.
Charles Oliveira explains what Justin Gaethje must do to avoid being KO’d by Ilia Topuria
Charles Oliveira has a clear plan for how to take down the lightweight champion. Ilia Topuria is currently away from the UFC, dealing with personal matters outside of fighting.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 29
Dan Hooker Downplays Max Holloway’s 'Unfortunate' Win Over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300
“That was the ultimate ‘Holy s**t’ moment of all-time. If you were at home, if you were in a bar, or if you were here live tonight, there’s no bigger ‘Holy s**t’ than that.” That’s what Dana White said while reacting to Max Holloway‘s UFC 300 knockout over Justin Gaethje.
UFC Hall of Famer Reveals Opponent for UFC 327 Fight After Postponing Retirement
After revealing earlier this week that he’ll be fighting at UFC 327, Cub Swanson confirmed that he’s returning for a banger of a featherweight matchup.
Colby Covington rips apart Paddy Pimblett’s ‘rookie mistakes’ in a lethal assessment of UFC 324 bout
Colby Covington has delivered a ruthless breakdown of Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 324 performance, pointing to what he described as fundamental mistakes under the brightest spotlight of Pimblett’s career.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 29
Dan Hooker Says Arman Tsarukyan Fight Makes No Sense For Alexander Volkanovski
Despite being the No. 1 title contender, Arman Tsarukyan has not received a title shot or any real opportunity. After repeatedly being snubbed, including for UFC 324, the Armenian fighter suggested he wants to drop down to the featherweight division and chase the title at 145 lbs, a move even Alexander Volkanovski has welcomed.
Patchy Mix News / MMA on SI / January 29
Ex-MMA Champion Shockingly Exits UFC Following Disappointing Octagon Run
Patchy Mix’s time with the UFC has apparently come to an end after the former Bellator star made just two Octagon appearances. After compiling a 17-1 record in professional MMA, Mix won Bellator’s interim bantamweight title with a brutal first-round knee against Raufeon Stots in the finals of the promotion’s Bantamweight Grand Prix in 2023.
MMA News / Yardbarker / January 26
Potential matchups for UFC 324 main card winners
Here are some potential next fights for the winners on the main card.
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