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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.

Alexander Volkanovski News / EssentiallySports / January 12
Alexander Volkanovski Clears Stance on Retirement as He Gives Final Verdict on Lightweight Title Run

Alexander Volkanovski Clears Stance on Retirement as He Gives Final Verdict on Lightweight Title Run

Alexander Volkanovski has heard the noise of retirement whispers. Even talk of one more climb up to lightweight glory. But as the UFC calendar fills up and the title picture at 155 pounds gets messy, the reigning featherweight champion has finally drawn a clean line between what fans want to imagine and what he actually believes he’s earned.

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.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 12
Arman Tsarukyan names the one fight he would take that isn’t a UFC lightweight title fight

Arman Tsarukyan names the one fight he would take that isn’t a UFC lightweight title fight

Arman Tsarukyan knows that time waits for no man despite him being on the precipice of a lightweight title shot. Throughout 2025, Arman Tsarukyan found himself on the wrong side of UFC boss Dana White after withdrawing from his scheduled title fight against Islam Makhachev.

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.

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

Islam Makhachev News / The Body Lock / January 12

Islam Makhachev Was Khabib’s Toughest Training Partner – Here’s Why

Mike Swick confirmed Islam Makhachev was the only fighter who gave Khabib competition in training Makhachev’s striking skills troubled Khabib more than

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12

Harrison vs. Nunes: UFC President’s Stunning Declaration Raises Eyebrows

Dana White called Harrison vs. Nunes the greatest women’s fight of all time The fight featured two of the biggest names in women’s MMA history Kayla Harrison’s

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 12

Sean Strickland Calls Robert Whittaker a ‘Gatekeeper’ Before UFC Houston

Sean Strickland called Robert Whittaker a ‘gatekeeper fighter’ and said beating him wouldn’t lead to a title shot Strickland used a crude party comparison

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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.

MMA News / HITC / January 12
Alex Pereira targeted by Khamzat Chimaev with fight date, venue and brutal warning

Alex Pereira targeted by Khamzat Chimaev with fight date, venue and brutal warning

Khamzat Chimaev is now focused on taking on another UFC titleholder. He has not been in action since capturing the 185-pound belt from Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 last August.

Colby Covington News / Total Pro Sports / January 12
Everything You Need To Know About Colby Covington: UFC Star Who Recently Fought at RAF 5

Everything You Need To Know About Colby Covington: UFC Star Who Recently Fought at RAF 5

Colby Covington is one of the most polarizing figures in mixed martial arts. A former interim UFC welterweight champion and an elite collegiate wrestler, Covington has built a career around relentless pace, suffocating pressure, and an outspoken personality that keeps him in the spotlight.

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 / HITC / January 12
Luke Rockhold’s short response speaks volumes after loss to Colby Covington

Luke Rockhold’s short response speaks volumes after loss to Colby Covington

Luke Rockhold’s rough stretch in combat sports does not seem to be letting up any time soon. The former UFC middleweight titleholder hasn’t found much success since reaching the top of the sport more than a decade ago.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 12

Former UFC champion lists Top 5 fights he wants to see this year

The first UFC event of the year, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett, takes place on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.  The event will make the start of a new era for the fight promotion in partnership with Paramount +.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 12

Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Michael Chandler Bout

Arman Tsarukyan secured a win on his RAF 05 debut, beating four-time NCAA All-American Lance Palmer, as he eyed a fight with Michael Chandler. Tsarukyan secured a 10-0 technical fall victory, as he secured a dominant win.

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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