UFC News

Dylan Bowker - January 22, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk is one of the most prominent names in the world of boxing today. One of the top pound-for-pound fighters within the sweet science may potentially be making moves towards Dana White’s new boxing outfit. As Zuffa Boxing prepares for its official launch effort on January 23rd, a report regarding the prolific Ukrainian fighter having some dialogue with White has emerged. The signing of Jai Opetaia was certainly a declarative statement for ZB’s presence on the boxing free agency market, but someone who has undisputed champion accolades in multiple divisions could shake up the landscape that much more. Many have been pointing out the lack of star power and the general lack of marketing footprint ahead of this Zuffa Boxing kickoff effort, but signing someone like Usyk would certainly bolster things in a big way.

Curtis Calhoun - January 22, 2026

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley apologized to Song Yadong after a controversial attire decision during a past faceoff. UFC 324 features plenty of intriguing storylines this weekend as Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett square off for the interim lightweight belt in the main event on Saturday. Gaethje vs. Pimblett will take place amidst Ilia Topuria’s ongoing hiatus from his title reign due to personal issues outside of the Octagon.

Cole Shelton - January 22, 2026

Justin Gaethje has sent a violent warning to Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje is set to face Pimblett for the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on Saturday in Las Vegas, in an intriguing bout. Although Gaethje is the underdog, he has confidence that he won’t just win, but will make a statement.

Curtis Calhoun - January 22, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White doubled down on his disinterest in granting Michael Chandler his long-awaited fight with Conor McGregor. Michael Chandler has waited almost four full years since he initially called out Conor McGregor after a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281.

Curtis Calhoun - January 22, 2026

UFC CEO Dana White says Justin Gaethje turned down a pay increase at UFC 324 after the UFC star’s viral remarks at media day. Justin Gaethje is hours away from potentially earning another interim lightweight championship against the surging Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2026

Top bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov has his pick for a pivotal UFC 324 clash. The UFC’s debut on Paramount+ this Saturday will feature a 135-pound clash between former titleholder Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong. There is some heat going into the bout, as Yadong has taken exception to O’Malley’s antics involving a controversial mask joke.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 22, 2026

Dana White isn’t shy in admitting he wanted a member of the UFC roster to lose as recently as 2025. White has made it clear that some fighters have gotten on his bad side. He’s long admitted that he took joy in watching Chuck Liddell finish Tito Ortiz when both men were in their prime under the UFC banner. While some believe White has toned down his animosity for some fighters, that didn’t stop him from hoping one of them would lose a fight last year.

Harry Kettle - January 22, 2026

UFC star Paddy Pimblett has issued a warning to Justin Gaethje ahead of their encounter at UFC 324 on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett will attempt to become the new UFC interim lightweight champion when he collides with Justin Gaethje. It serves as the biggest fight of his career to date and if he wins, he will set himself up for a huge showdown with Ilia Topuria, which has been a long time coming.

Harry Kettle - January 22, 2026

UFC veteran Justin Gaethje has disputed the idea that he’s receiving more money courtesy of the UFC-Paramount deal. This weekend, Justin Gaethje will step into the cage for what could be the final time in his mixed martial arts career. He is preparing to go head to head with Paddy Pimblett with the UFC interim lightweight championship on the line, and if he wins, he could set himself up for a blockbuster undisputed championship showdown with Ilia Topuria.

Cole Shelton - January 21, 2026

Modestas Bukauskas has high praise for his UFC 324 opponent, Nikita Krylov. Bukauskas was hoping to fight one more time last year, but when he got the offer to fight on the first card of 2026, and on the first event of Paramount, he jumped at the chance.

Curtis Calhoun - January 21, 2026

It seems there’s some tension brewing between UFC legend brothers Nate and Nick Diaz, as the elder Diaz expressed on social media. Former UFC superstars Nick Diaz and his younger brother, Nate, are important pieces in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. Nick and Nate are often simpatico in and out of their careers, cornering each other during many of their biggest fights.

Curtis Calhoun - January 21, 2026

UFC star Michael Chandler admits he was blindsided by CEO Dana White’s recent remarks about a fight with Conor McGregor at the White House. Michael Chandler’s long wait for a fight against former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor seemed on the cusp of coming to an end later this summer, before UFC CEO Dana White intervened.