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BREAKING: Israel Adesanya set for UFC Seattle main event vs. surging KO artist
Curtis Calhoun - January 13, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will headline UFC Seattle on March 28th as he looks to snap a three-fight skid. After winning 23 of his first 24 MMA fights, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has lost four of his last five bouts, including back-to-back stoppage defeats to Dricus du Plessis and Nassourdine Imavov. Adesanya faces a must-win situation if he wants to get back into the middleweight title mix amid a three-fight losing streak.
Jiri Prochazka questions the UFC after winning 'Comeback of the Year' for UFC 320 fight
Curtis Calhoun - January 13, 2026
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka had an unusual response to an award he received for one of his recent performances. UFC star Jiri Prochazka has proven himself to be one of combat sports’ most colorful characters.
Nick Diaz returns to training after health issues, botched UFC comeback concerned loyal fanbase
Curtis Calhoun - January 13, 2026
UFC legend Nick Diaz is back in the gym after multiple failed comeback attempts in 2024 and growing concerns about his well-being. Former UFC title challenger and superstar fighter Nick Diaz looks to be in great spirits after a tumultuous last few years away from the Octagon.
Colby Covington confirms middleweight move, targets two ex-champs as debut fight
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2026
Colby Covington will be making the move to middleweight. Covington is coming off a loss to Joaquin Buckley over a year ago and hasn’t fought since. However, there hasn’t been much news on his next fight, but he said he will be moving up to middleweight next.
VIDEO | Charles Oliveira preps for Max Holloway's signature fifth-round gesture ahead of BMF title fight
Curtis Calhoun - January 13, 2026
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is leaving no stone unturned ahead of his BMF title fight with Max Holloway. We’re just under two weeks away from the UFC’s long-awaited return to action to kick off 2026, after weeks of inactivity. It was recently announced that one of the first Paramount+ cards of the year, UFC 326, will feature a BMF title fight between former UFC titleholders Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira in a highly anticipated rematch.
UFC boss Dana White to make 'special announcement' on Tuesday
BJ Penn Staff - January 13, 2026
Dana White will be making a “special announcement” for UFC fans on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Plans for an announcement from White were revealed by UFC social media accounts early in the day. The announcement will be made on Instagram Live, but an exact time was not specified.
Former UFC champ Luke Rockhold teases Power Slap move after wrestling loss
BJ Penn Staff - January 13, 2026
Former UFC champ Luke Rockhold has been a busy man over the last few years. From the sound of it, he won’t be slowing down. Rockhold spent many years as one of the best middleweights in MMA, notably capturing the Strikeforce and UFC middleweight titles. However, he parted ways with the UFC in 2022 following a string of losses to Yoel Romero, Jan Blachowicz, and Paulo Costa.
Trial begins for UFC veteran accused of murdering 17-year-old in home invasion
BJ Penn Staff - January 13, 2026
A jury trial has begun for a former UFC fighter accused of murdering a 17-year-old. The fighter in question is former UFC heavyweight Icho Larenas (born Edouardo Larenas), 45. The incident occurred almost four years ago during a home invasion in Laval, Quebec, Canada—a city that borders Montreal.
Sean O'Malley labels former foe one of his 'favorite fighters to watch' in glowing assessment of rival
Curtis Calhoun - January 12, 2026
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has faced many top names, but one name stands above the rest for the superstar fighter. Sean O’Malley is days away from his return to the Octagon as he faces surging bantamweight contender Song Yadong at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. O’Malley will look to snap the first losing skid of his career against Yadong in an elite striking matchup.
Bo Nickal addresses fan backlash after turning down Yoel Romero wrestling match following weight miss
Curtis Calhoun - January 12, 2026
UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal declined to face Real American Freestyle 5 opponent Yoel Romero following a botched weight cut. Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero were supposed to square off in the co-main event of Real American Freestyle 5 last weekend in a 205-pound matchup. But at Saturday’s official weigh-in, Romero missed weight by seven pounds, leaving Nickal the option of whether or not he wanted to face Romero and go on with the match.
Bo Nickal calls to 'end' Colby Covington's career at White House event: 'This guy’s a fraud'
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2026
Bo Nickal is hopeful to fight Colby Covington at the White House event. Covington has hinted at moving up to middleweight, and if he does, Nickal would like to welcome him to the division. The two got into it verbally at the RAF wrestling event over the weekend, which has led to Nickal wanting the fight. If the fight does happen, Nickal would like it to be at the White House.
Francis Ngannou's coach defends pupil against Dana White's latest attacks
Curtis Calhoun - January 12, 2026
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou’s longtime coach wants to see Dana White and his pupil call a truce on their ongoing feud. The longstanding beef between UFC CEO Dana White and former heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou remains as tense as ever, years after their feud led to Ngannou parting ways with the promotion. Ngannou signed with the PFL in 2023 after a long contract dispute with White and the UFC.