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Ilia Topuria snubbed as fighter who nearly beat him names his toughest UFC rival

Ilia Topuria snubbed as fighter who nearly beat him names his toughest UFC rival

Ilia Topuria’s toughest moment in the Octagon came against a name few would have expected. Dana White recently addressed the possibility of Topuria facing the winner of the UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11

Colby Covington calls out Georges St-Pierre after RAF 5 shutout victory

Colby Covington delivered on his promise, dominating his RAF 5 headlining bout against Luke Rockhold 10-0. The shutout victory was no surprise, given Covington's elite wrestling background and otherworldly cardio.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan calls out fellow UFC lightweight star, gets instant response after dominant wrestling win

Arman Tsarukyan calls out fellow UFC lightweight star, gets instant response after dominant wrestling win

Arman Tsarukyan continued his impressive run of side-quests on Saturday when he returned to the wrestling mats. With Arman Tsarukyan‘s position in the UFC lightweight division still under strain, he continues to stay active by competing outside of the premier MMA promotion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Colby Covington Avoids Arman Tsarukyan to Call Out UFC GOAT After Winning RAF Debut

Colby Covington Avoids Arman Tsarukyan to Call Out UFC GOAT After Winning RAF Debut

Arman Tsarukyan was overlooked once again, but this time the snub did not come from Dana White or the UFC. Instead, it came from a fellow UFC star at RAF 05, inside the packed Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.

Jon Jones News / HITC / January 11
Jon Jones labels unbeaten UFC star ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’

Jon Jones labels unbeaten UFC star ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’

Jon Jones believes this champion could compete for titles across four different UFC weight classes. As one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and a frequent name in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Jones is known for his sharp eye for talent.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 11

Arman Tsarukyan pulling for Justin Gaethje to beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324

The interim lightweight title is on the line in the first UFC event of 2026. Former interim titleholder Justin Gaethje takes on No. 5 ranked Paddy Pimblett in the Jan.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11

Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Falls Apart After Shocking 7-Pound Weight Miss

Yoel Romero weighed 212 pounds for his 205-pound championship match against Bo Nickal at RAF 5 Bo Nickal withdrew from the card after Romero’s seven-pound

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11

Will Jon Jones Answer Daniel Cormier’s Wrestling Challenge?

Daniel Cormier has publicly called out Jon Jones for a wrestling match under Real American Freestyle RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein says the match is possible

Arman Tsarukyan News / The Body Lock / January 11

UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Crushes Four-Time All-American in Wrestling Debut

TLDR Arman Tsarukyan won his freestyle wrestling debut at RAF 5 with a 10-0 technical fall over Lance Palmer in under two minutes Tsarukyan scored immediately

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
‘Lesson Learned’: Arman Tsarukyan Fulfils His Promise at RAF 05 After Dana White’s Reality Check

‘Lesson Learned’: Arman Tsarukyan Fulfils His Promise at RAF 05 After Dana White’s Reality Check

Arman Tsarukyan seems to have mended the self-sabotaging ways that cost him a UFC title shot. He believed he had done all things perfectly, crushing Dan Hooker in November and securing his spot at No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
'They Didn’t Care What UFC Said': Khabib & Daniel Cormier’s Teammate Breaks Down Their Gym’s Greatness

'They Didn’t Care What UFC Said': Khabib & Daniel Cormier’s Teammate Breaks Down Their Gym’s Greatness

“What we had, I don’t think will ever be replicated again in the sport of mixed martial arts,” two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier boasted about the AKA roster.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Arman Tsarukyan’s RAF Win Against NCAA All American Puts Dana White and Ilia Topuria Under Added Pressure

Arman Tsarukyan’s RAF Win Against NCAA All American Puts Dana White and Ilia Topuria Under Added Pressure

Arman Tsarukyan is doing it again: he makes the UFC look awkward without even entering the Octagon. While the promotion moves forward with an interim title fight at UFC 324 and Ilia Topuria sits on the real belt, ‘Ahalkalakets’ continues to prove why he belongs at the top of the line.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Daniel Cormier Gets Unexpected Competition as RAF Wrestler Enters Jon Jones Rat Race

Daniel Cormier Gets Unexpected Competition as RAF Wrestler Enters Jon Jones Rat Race

Daniel Cormier has been trying to get Jon Jones into a specific kind of chaos. He wants it on the mats, under Real American Freestyle rules, where ego cannot hide behind elbows, leg kicks, or MMA shortcuts.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Dan Hooker Reduced to Paddy Pimblett’s Backup as Their Rivalry Heats Up Before UFC 324

Dan Hooker Reduced to Paddy Pimblett’s Backup as Their Rivalry Heats Up Before UFC 324

Trash-talking in the UFC is not new, but both Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker crossed a line. A deceased friend and family, nothing was off limits in what was one of the most uncomfortable wars of words between the two rivals.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 10

Future UFC Hall of Famer officially removed from roster following second retirement

Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC titleholder Henry Cejudo has officially been removed from the UFC roster following his final fight. Cejudo

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Grasso Vs. Barber Rematch Being Planned

Former UFC flyweight champ Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are reportedly set to rematch at UFC Seattle on March 28. The bout is expected to take place at the Climate Pledge Arena, as Grasso won the first encounter by a unanimous decision.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10
Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114

Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114

The UFC is bringing two intriguing heavyweight competitors back to the octagon for a crucial collision at UFC Vegas 114. Vitor Petrino will battle Kennedy Nzechukwu on March 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking another significant heavyweight showdown for the promotion’s Fight Night card on Paramount+.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Sonnen Asks If Gaethje Is Hiding A Staph Infection

Chael Sonnen is refusing to buy Justin Gaethje’s explanation for a suspicious neck wound, suggesting “The Highlight” could have a  staph infection just two weeks out from his interim title fight at UFC 324.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 9

Alex Pereira’s ex-kickboxing rival fights undefeated finishing machine at UFC Seattle

UFC Seattle has reportedly received a major addition in the form of a middleweight bout featuring Mansur Abdul-Malik and Yousri Belgaroui. The UFC’s 2026

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 9
UFC 324 – Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 324 – Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming flyweight matchup between Alex Perez and Charles Johnson is one of those fights that might fly under the radar, but it carries a lot of intrigue.

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