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UFC 325 fighter issues apology after weigh-in cheating scandal
BJ Penn Staff - January 31, 2026
A UFC 325 fighter has been forced to issue a public apology after a controversial incident at the card’s official weigh-ins. The fighter in question is Aaron Tau, a flyweight prospect from New Zealand. He was set to take on Namsrai Batbayar in the finals of the latest edition of Road to UFC, a talent-scouting program in Asia. Unfortunately, things hit a serious snag at the weigh ins.
Tai Tuivasa explains why UFC 325 comeback was difficult: 'I’m ready to get back on a winning streak'
Cole Shelton - January 30, 2026
Tai Tuivasa admits his UFC 325 comeback wasn’t easy. Tuivasa is set to take on Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 in Australia this weekend in an intriguing heavyweight fight. It’s Tuivasa’s first fight since UFC 305 in August of 2024, when he dropped a split decision to Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
UFC 325 weigh-in results: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 official, fighter removed from card
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2026
The UFC 325 weigh-ins have concluded and while one fight has been canned, the featherweight title rematch is locked in. Alexander Volkaovski and Diego Lopes tipped the scales ahead of their second showdown in Sydney. Volkanovski, the reigning 145-pound titleholder, tipped the scales at 144.5 pounds. Lopes hit the championship weight target at 145 pounds.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has an idea of who Umar's next UFC opponent could be
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2026
UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks it isn’t hard to see who could be next for Umar Nurmagomedov. Umar recently competed on the UFC 324 card. He defeated former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Despite the victory, Umar expressed frustration with the lack of activity from his opponent.
Max Holloway explains why he thinks Alexander Volkanovski will defeat Diego Lopes again in UFC 325 headliner
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 30, 2026
Max Holloway is backing Alexander Volkanovski to score a second win over Diego Lopes at the conclusion of UFC 325. Volkanovski and Lopes first met back in April in the UFC 314 headliner. The bout was contested for the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship. Volkanovski ended up earning the unanimous decision victory to become a two-time 145-pound champion.
Sean Strickland's coach believes heavily in his wrestling
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2026
Sean Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick has given his thoughts on his student’s wrestling ahead of his next fight. In his next outing, Sean Strickland will go head to head with the in-form Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Houston. It has the potential to be one of the best middleweight fights of the year, but as we know, Sean can be a bit hot and cold when it comes to the drama of his fights and the style he implements.
Lerone Murphy calls for huge title eliminator against Movsar Evloev
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2026
UFC featherweight contender Lerone Murphy has called for a big title eliminator against Movsar Evloev. As we know, Lerone Murphy is one of the top stars in the UFC’s featherweight division right now. After his knockout win over Aaron Pico, he seemed set to be the next challenger for the world title. Instead, Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC 325 opponent was announced as Diego Lopes, which caused some controversy.
Dan Ige told he can't wear red shorts because 'USA does not have red' as an option
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2026
UFC veteran Dan Ige can’t wear red shorts for his upcoming fight – and he’s been given a pretty interesting reason why. When you talk about fighters who are willing to put it all on the line, Dan Ige is right up there. He is an absolute warrior and he’s never been afraid to take on big challenges, and he’ll be doing the same when he goes up against Melquizael Costa next month.
Rafael dos Anjos details another injury setback amid comeback: 'I still have a couple fights left in me'
Cole Shelton - January 29, 2026
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has been handed another injury setback. dos Anjos last competed back in at UFC 308 in October of 2024 against Geoff Neal, and in the first round, he tore his ACL. Since then, the Brazilian has been rehabbing, but he had another injury setback, which will keep him out for the foreseeable future.
Movsar Evloev has worse luck than Arman Tsarukyan, says UFC commentator
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2026
Could Movsar Evloev be in an even tougher spot than Arman Tsarukyan finds himself in? Evloev has long been widely viewed as the rightful No. 1 contender for the UFC Featherweight Championship. That isn’t the case in the minds of UFC CEO Dana White and the promotion’s matchmakers. Evloev will have to wait his turn, as Diego Lopes is getting another fight with current 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325 on Saturday.
Charles Oliveira open to slugfest with Max Holloway in UFC 326 headliner
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2026
Charles Oliveira claims he’s willing to get into a brawl with Max Holloway if he has to. Oliveira and Holloway are set to collide in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7. The bout will be contested for Holloway’s BMF Championship. This won’t be the first time the two collide, as they had a bout that ended prematurely back in 2015. “Blessed” won the fight quickly due to an injury suffered by Oliveira.
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling worries about being 'iced' by UFC in 2026
Harry Kettle - January 29, 2026
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling has spoken about his goals, and concerns, ahead of the rest of the year. It’s safe to say that Aljamain Sterling has been a bit more outspoken in recent months. Whether it be frustrations with the UFC or frustrations with the sport as a whole, the former king of the bantamweights hasn’t been afraid to speak his mind – which has earned him a lot of respect from some corners of the MMA world.