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Diego Lopes Reportedly in Talks to Headline UFC Mexico City vs. Ex-Champ

Top 5 featherweights might end up taking center stage at UFC Mexico City. After five-straight wins, three of which came in 2024, fast-rising contender Diego Lopes isn't due for a title shot just yet, with the Brazilian standout fighting another name before he gets his hands on the undefeated champion Ilia Topuria.

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Merab Dvalishvili feels disrespected by 'protected' Umar Nurmagomedov ahead of UFC 311: 'He takes shortcuts'

The UFC bantamweight champ did not hold back when discussing why he doesn't think Nurmagomedov deserves this title shot

Steve Erceg News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

UFC Vegas 103 adds Steve Erceg – Asu Almabayev

The UFC officially announced their fight night on March 1st from The APEX in Las Vegas and there are some tremendous fights on the card. One of the fights that was announced is a flyweight showcase between former title challenger Steve Erceg (12-3) and eighth ranked flyweight contender Asu Almabayev (21-2).

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 10

Islam Makhachev says 'it's a good time' for Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov to join the UFC

Makhachev hopes his teammate at AKA under Khabib Nurmagomedov signs with UFC this year

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 10

UFC 311 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan 2: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide

UFC's first pay-per-view of 2025 could be the best of the year

Ariel Helwani News / MMA on SI / January 10

Will UFC 311 Go On? Ariel Helwani Shares Update on L.A Event Amid Wildfires

UFC 311, the promotion's first Pay-Per-View event of the year, is set to go down on Jan. 18 from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles... but will it, though?

Roman Kopylov News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

UFC Vegas 101 Preview and Prediction: Chris Curtis – Roman Kopylov

On the main card tomorrow night at UFC Vegas 101, we are going to see a very intriguing matchup between two middleweight contenders just outside the top fifteen.

Gilbert Burns News / Empire Sports Media / January 10

UFC 314 adding Gilbert Burns – Michael Morales

The UFC is heading back to Miami in April and yesterday we learned of a banger of a welterweight matchup that will be featured on the card. AG Fight was the first to report yesterday that former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns (22-8) will be taking on undefeated rising contender Michael Morales (17-0).

MMA News / MyMMANews / January 10

Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2: Can the South African Overcome the Pressure of a Rematch?

On February 7th, Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland will face off again for the The post Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2: Can the South African Overcome the Pressure of a Rematch?

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 10

UFC Fight Night Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2 Live Weigh-In Stream & Results

The UFC finally returns this Saturday (January 11) with UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas 2, and that means that the promotion’s first weigh-ins of the year will take place today.

Dominick Cruz News / MMA on SI / January 10

Ex-Champion Dominick Cruz to Make Retirement Announcement at UFC Seattle

Dominick Cruz's illustrious career is finally coming to a close. Nearing a 924-day layoff from the sport, former two-time champ Cruz is set to return at UFC Seattle to face off against Rob Font on Feb.

Merab Dvalishvili News / FirstSportz / January 10

Team Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili’s ‘bizzare’ scuffle brought to light in exclusive audio drop by UFC

The highly anticipated main event of Noche UFC featuring Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili was one of the most talked-about fights of 2024. ‘Suga’ lost the fight and the bragging rights to be called the bantamweight champion of the world.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Dana White Denies Rumors Of Jon Jones’ $30 Million Aspinall Demand!

Dana White has cooled down speculation over Jon Jones’ fight demands for the Tom Aspinall bout. UFC fans are desperate to see the fight since they missed out on Jones fighting Francis Ngannou.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 9

Dana White offers help for LA wildfire first responders: 'We got you!'

The wildfires in Los Angles continue to burn out of control in the Pacific Palisades. Large-scale efforts to contain the devastating fires have been implemented including first responders coming in from out of state to assist.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 9

Top 20 Undefeated MMA Fighters – Part Two

In part one of this two-part series, I gave my list of undefeated fighters, 11 through 20. Here, in part two, you will see my list of top 10 undefeated fighters, which consists of many champions and title contenders.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Joe Rogan Walks Back Jon Jones Statement After Talking to Dana White

Joe Rogan has clarified a statement he made on New Year's Eve about UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, retracting his claim that Jones was seeking $30 million to fight interim champion Tom Aspinall. On Wednesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan revealed that UFC CEO Dana White personally contacted him to debunk the rumor.

Conor McGregor News / BoxingNews.com / January 9

Irish Soccer Team Distances Themselves From Conor McGregor

Irish soccer team Drogheda United has distanced themselves from Conor McGregor. McGregor has not had the best reputation of late. He was found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand after the latter filed a lawsuit.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 7

UFC CEO Dana White joins Meta’s board

Dana White, the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is picking up some new responsibilities as a board member of Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram.