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‘See you soon’… Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses

‘See you soon’… Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses

Luke Rockhold already has another promotion in his sights. This past weekend was a busy one for the MMA veteran and former UFC middleweight champion. Rockhold joined forces with Colby Covington to mock Bo Nickal ahead of his debut at Real American Freestyle’s event in Sunrise, California.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Francis Ngannou’s Coach Wants Him To Mend Fences With Dana White Amid $370,000+ Loss

In a betting game gone wrong, Francis Ngannou lost a wager of roughly $370,000+ (€320K) for backing his home country, Cameroon, at the African Cup of Nations.

Amanda Nunes News / MMA Weekly / January 13

Amanda Nunes sees American Top Team 'as my opponent too' at UFC 324

Arguably the greatest female fighter to ever make a fist, Amanda Nunes, retired from fighting in June 2022 after successfully defending her bantamweight championship at UFC 289.

Alexander Volkanovski News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Alexander Volkanovski Addresses Quiet UFC Talks as $7.7B Paramount Deal Sparks Fighter Pay Questions

The UFC is entering a new era, and it isn’t just about changing the logos on the broadcast screen. With the promotion officially moving from ESPN to Paramount under a seven-year, $7.7 billion deal, the pay-per-view model that shaped modern UFC stardom has also been phased out.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Colby Covington Gives Nassourdine Imavov Clear Strategy to Beat Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington Gives Nassourdine Imavov Clear Strategy to Beat Khamzat Chimaev

The blueprint to beat Khamzat Chimaev isn’t hidden. It’s just brutal to execute. That’s the underlying message coming from Colby Covington, who believes the middleweight champion’s aura of inevitability can be shattered.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 13
Arman Tsarukyan Admits Regretting Mistakes That Made Dana White Snub Him for UFC Title Shot

Arman Tsarukyan Admits Regretting Mistakes That Made Dana White Snub Him for UFC Title Shot

Arman Tsarukyan didn’t lose his place in the title picture overnight. And now, for the first time, he’s openly admitting that he knows exactly where things went wrong.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / EssentiallySports / January 13
UFC GOAT Gets Dubbed as Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Toughest Challenge at RAF Wrestling

UFC GOAT Gets Dubbed as Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Toughest Challenge at RAF Wrestling

There’s a reason certain fantasy matchups refuse to die. And when Real American Freestyle (RAF) enters the conversation, those old debates suddenly feel relevant again.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12

Khamzat Chimaev calls out Alex Pereira: 'Don't worry, I'll finish you fast'

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev captured the 185-pound championship at UFC 319 last August, utterly decimating former titleholder Dricus Du Plessis.  Having not yet defended his belt, Chimaev is angling for a champion vs.

Conor McGregor News / Total Apex Sports / January 12
Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal

Did A Psychedelic Trip Lead Conor McGregor To The Altar? Inside His Vatican Wedding Reveal

It’s still crazy to say that Conor McGregor is a married man. However, he is starting to draw attention after saying a psychedelic treatment led him to rush into marriage with longtime partner Dee Devlin at the Vatican.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 12
Bo Nickal claims ‘disrespectful bum’ Colby Covington is currently in UFC’s bad-books as he makes promise

Bo Nickal claims ‘disrespectful bum’ Colby Covington is currently in UFC’s bad-books as he makes promise

This past weekend, a bizarre feud was sparked between UFC stars Bo Nickal and Colby Covington. On Saturday, soaring pro wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle hosted its fifth event, headlined by a match between Colby Covington and former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Jon Jones Jeopardizes His UFC White House Spot With Bold Take on Khamzat Chimaev

Jon Jones Jeopardizes His UFC White House Spot With Bold Take on Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones already sits on the promotion’s bad side, putting his chances of fighting at the UFC White House event at nearly zero.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Reinier de Ridder Reignites Khamzat Chimaev vs. Alex Pereira Talks With Unexpected Prediction

Reinier de Ridder Reignites Khamzat Chimaev vs. Alex Pereira Talks With Unexpected Prediction

Khamzat Chimaev is seeking larger battles. The fighter ranked number one in the middleweight division has not yet defended a championship title, but he is already talking about a switch to light heavyweight.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 12
Forgotten UFC lightweight contender could become the next undisputed champion with division saga unfolding

Forgotten UFC lightweight contender could become the next undisputed champion with division saga unfolding

A messy situation is brewing in the UFC lightweight division amid Ilia Topuria’s hiatus from the sport. Just a matter of months after winning the UFC lightweight title and continuing his incredible run in the sport, Ilia Topuria announced that he would be taking some time away from his duties as the champion to deal with pressing family matters.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12

Why Tsarukyan Believes He’ll Never Get His Shot at Paddy Pimblett

Arman Tsarukyan claims UFC is protecting Paddy Pimblett by keeping them from fighting The number one contender was passed over for the UFC 324 interim

Petr Yan News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Sean O’Malley Calls Petr Yan a 'Scary' and Highly Skilled Fighter in Candid Praise

Sean O’Malley Calls Petr Yan a 'Scary' and Highly Skilled Fighter in Candid Praise

Sean O’Malley may be one of the UFC’s most polarizing stars, but when it comes to recognizing elite talent, “Sugar” keeps it real. The former bantamweight champion recently took a moment to praise Petr Yan, calling the Russian a “scary” and highly skilled fighter.

Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / January 12
Paddy Pimblett details why he tapped in BJJ contest weeks out from UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett details why he tapped in BJJ contest weeks out from UFC 324

Paddy Pimblett’s long-standing run at Next Gen MMA’s King of the Mat came to an end over Christmas, and he has since shared his side of the story. The lightweight is deep into training camp for his interim title shot against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 later this month in Las Vegas.

Sean Strickland News / MMA on SI / January 12
Sean Strickland rips former UFC champion in brutal statement before UFC Houston fight

Sean Strickland rips former UFC champion in brutal statement before UFC Houston fight

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland recently voiced his concerns about the current state of the division ahead of his scheduled UFC Fight Night main event against Anthony Hernandez February 21 from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 11
Dana White excited for Womans GOAT Match Up

Dana White excited for Womans GOAT Match Up

History will be made at UFC 324 when reigning bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison makes the first defense of her title against a returning legend, as Amanda Nunes comes out of retirement in an attempt to reclaim the belt she never officially lost.

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