UFC News
Former UFC champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk recalls fighting a man at a party: 'I was scared to death'
BJ Penn Staff - January 12, 2026
Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk is one of the best female fighters ever. Apparently, one aggressive party guest learned that the hard way back in the day. During a recent conversation with fellow UFC legend Chuck Liddell on King of Violence, Jedrzejczyk was asked if she had ever been in a street fight. The former champ didn’t have to think about it long.
Francis Ngannou eager to 'get back into MMA' with several options for next fight
BJ Penn Staff - January 12, 2026
Francis Ngannou is keen to return to MMA, and his coach would love to see it happen in the UFC Octagon. Ngannou is the former UFC heavyweight champion. Several years ago, he famously left the promotion—vacating the title in the process—to seek out new opportunities as a free agent.
MMA fans baffled by 'cringe' UFC skit at Golden Globes
BJ Penn Staff - January 12, 2026
There were a couple of UFC fighters present at last weekend’s Golden Globes ceremony, and it’s safe to say their appearance left fight fans pretty confused. In fact, that’s putting it lightly. The Golden Globes went down on Sunday night, and aired on CBS. The UFC, of course, just inked a new broadcast deal with CBS parent company Paramount, and will have a multiple events on the network this year.
Jailton Almeida represents a microcosm of differences between BKFC and UFC, per ex-Almeida foe
Dylan Bowker - January 12, 2026
Jailton Almeida has been receiving flak as of late by some fighters and fans alike regarding his combative methodology and a former opponent of Almeida’s has weighed in on the subject. The fighter in question is Parker Porter who spoke on this topic ahead of his fight with Anthony Garrett, who steps in for Josh Copeland, in the headliner of BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun on December 20th. Some of the recent discourse around the Brazilian heavyweight ramped up even more after his inauspicious performance in his Alexander Volkov fight which saw Almeida lose on points at UFC 321. Prior to that, comments Daniel Cormier made while on a hot mic picked up traction as DC posited that Almeida did not have a comprehensive, well-rounded fighting style.
'This ain't it'...Fans react to Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez's abrupt breakup just one week after making relationship public
Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira’s quick breakup with flyweight star Tracy Cortez drew wild reactions from fight fans. Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez nearly broke the internet when they announced their new relationship earlier this month. Just a week later, Pereira and Cortez are making headlines for their abrupt breakup.
Dana White makes surprising pick over Khabib vs. McGregor as UFC's all-time greatest rivalry
Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White puts one all-time rivalry above the rest in UFC history. The UFC is weeks away from returning to action after a lengthy hiatus. Another big rivalry could potentially kick off as Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes square off in the UFC 324 co-main event.
Jon Jones serenades 'special athlete' Islam Makhachev in surprising admission about Dagestani superstar
Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026
UFC legend Jon Jones believes welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev is a once-in-a-generation athlete in combat sports. Jon Jones and two-time UFC rival Daniel Cormier reunited as coaches on ALF Reality 3, a Russian MMA reality television show. Jones and Cormier have expressed similar accounts of what it was like for the two rivals to reunite, and their assessments were less than amicable.
Justin Gaethje's longtime coach makes big retirement admission ahead of UFC 324 title fight
Curtis Calhoun - January 9, 2026
Former BMF champion Justin Gaethje’s upcoming title fight at UFC 324 might be his final Octagon appearance, according to his coach. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will fight for the UFC interim lightweight title later this month at UFC 324, amid Ilia Topuria’s ongoing hiatus. Gaethje and Pimblett earned shots at the interim title over top contender Arman Tsarukyan and others, and will ring in the UFC’s new broadcast partnership with Paramount+ in style.
Alexa Grasso vs. Maycee Barber sequel clash mapped out for UFC Seattle
Dylan Bowker - January 9, 2026
Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are reportedly being targeted for a rematch at a looming UFC Seattle offering. At the Climate Pledge Arena on March 28th, this consequential contest at 125 pounds is said to be in the works with a former champ in Grasso and a surging contender in Barber for the second time. This has been independently confirmed by outlets like MMA Junkie and MMA Fighting via anonymous sources following an initial report by Krazy Kev MMA.
Valter Walker gets first top-10 opponent at UFC Seattle
BJ Penn Staff - January 9, 2026
Valter Walker will continue his march to the top of the UFC heavyweight division when the promotion touches down in Seattle on March 28. According to a report from MMA Mania reporter Alex Behunin, Walker is set for a clash with Poland’s Marcin Tybura on the card.
Ilia Topuria reveals timeframe for UFC return
BJ Penn Staff - January 9, 2026
UFC champ Ilia Topuria won’t be out of our lives for long. Topuria, the former UFC featherweight champ and reigning lightweight champ, has been taking a hiatus from competition as he deals with some personal issues outside the cage. Those issues involve the custody of his daughter, which had some fans worried he could be out of action long-term. However, the champ has revealed he hopes to fight again as soon as spring or summer.
Dan Hooker ends friendship with Paddy Pimblett after vulgar remark about mother: 'It's on sight'
BJ Penn Staff - January 9, 2026
Dan Hooker thought he had a friend in fellow UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett. It seems he was wrong. Pimblett is set to battle Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on Jan. 24. In a pre-fight interview with MMA Guru, the British contender was discussing the matchup when he took an unexpected shot at Hooker.