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Is Colby Covington Still in the UFC? Inactivity and RAF Match Against Rockhold Raise Concerns

Is Colby Covington Still in the UFC? Inactivity and RAF Match Against Rockhold Raise Concerns

Where is Colby Covington? That’s a question fans have been asking ever since their favorite welterweight suddenly vanished from UFC action. After his brutal loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa last year, ‘Chaos’ stayed completely inactive, and with the division moving fast without him, many wondered if Covington had quietly retired.

Leon Edwards News / Bloody Elbow / December 4

Leon Edwards finally breaks silence after suffering his first knockout loss at UFC 322

The former UFC welterweight champion has posted a short message on social media. At UFC 322, Leon Edwards was knocked out by Carlos Prates in devastating fashion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 4
Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo Reveals Dana White’s Role in Pushing Him Toward Retirement at UFC 323

Henry Cejudo retired after defending the 135 lbs belt against Dominick Cruz at UFC 249 in 2020. Now, five years later, the former two-division champion prepares to ride into the sunset once again at UFC 323 on December 6th.

Colby Covington News / HITC / December 4

After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

Colby Covington is set to go for his first win since March 2022. Covington remains one of the few ranked UFC fighters who has not stepped into the Octagon at any point in 2025.

Henry Cejudo News / HITC / December 4

Cejudo names the only matchup that tempts him out of retirement to end a UFC-sparked feud

Henry Cejudo plans to walk away from the sport for good this weekend in Las Vegas, marking what he says will be his final appearance. Given that he has already retired once before only to return a few years later, many fans were not surprised by the scepticism around his latest announcement.

Natalia Silva News / Stadium Rant / December 4
Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva Is Taking An Unnecessary Risk By Fighting At UFC 324

Natalia Silva has her next fight – but alas, it is not for the title. On Wednesday, the streaking flyweight contender was announced to be replacing Alexa Grasso against Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.

Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Doctor details ‘worst-case scenario’ that could keep Tom Aspinall sidelined for ‘quite some time’

Doctor details ‘worst-case scenario’ that could keep Tom Aspinall sidelined for ‘quite some time’

Doctor Brian Sutterer has shared his thoughts on Tom Aspinall’s ongoing eye issues. The heavyweight champion was unable to continue after being poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in October.

Dana White News / HITC / December 4

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 contender echoes stance he absolutely ‘hates

One of the UFC’s rising lightweights aren’t eager to step in against a particular contender anytime soon. UFC 323, set for this Saturday, features two reigning champions, several hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders all stepping into the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Paddy Pimblett makes ‘100%’ guarantee about his UFC 324 title fight with Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett makes ‘100%’ guarantee about his UFC 324 title fight with Justin Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett says the UFC judges can head home early on January 24. ‘The Baddy’ will face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 324 main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 4

Former champion gives his UFC 323 main event prediction

Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili captured the 135-pound title by defeating Sean O'Malley in September 2024. He's defended the belt three times this

Tom Aspinall News / FirstSportz / December 4

'Injection in Eyeball' – Tom Aspinall Reveals Timeline on When He’ll Return to UFC

Tom Aspinall fought Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in a heavyweight title bout that unexpectedly ended after an accidental poke. The British champion was unable to continue following the incident, which forced the officials to stop the highly anticipated championship fight immediately.

Merab Dvalishvili News / FirstSportz / December 4

Watch:: ‘Drained’ Merab Dvalishvili Talks About Tough Weight Cut Ahead of UFC 323 to Create History

Merab Dvalishvili has established himself as one of the most dominant champions of the modern bantamweight era, extending his run through consistent high-level performances.

Henry Cejudo News / Bloody Elbow / December 4
Henry Cejudo admits one fight would end his post-UFC 323 retirement to settle a feud the UFC ’caused’

Henry Cejudo admits one fight would end his post-UFC 323 retirement to settle a feud the UFC ’caused’

Henry Cejudo is planning on retiring for the second time this weekend in Las Vegas. Cejudo’s decision to make this his last fight was mocked, considering that he has done this in the past only to return several years later.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 3
UFC 323 Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2: Full Card, Preview, storylines

UFC 323 Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2: Full Card, Preview, storylines

The UFC returns to Las Vegas this weekend with UFC 323, a pivotal event marking the end of an era. This weekend’s pay-per-view serves as the final numbered UFC event under its long-term partnership with ESPN before the promotion's historic move to Paramount in 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Aljamain Sterling predicts Merab Dvalishvili to do something he hasn’t done in four years at UFC 323

Aljamain Sterling predicts Merab Dvalishvili to do something he hasn’t done in four years at UFC 323

Merab Dvalishvili’s teammate foresees another statement-making performance. The Georgian will make history when he enters the Octagon at UFC 323, as the reigning bantamweight champion makes a record-breaking fourth title defense of this calendar year.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Kayla Harrison ‘grudge match’ backed to do bigger numbers than Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor

Kayla Harrison ‘grudge match’ backed to do bigger numbers than Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor

If her manager is to be believed, an even bigger fight could await Kayla Harrison after UFC 324. Harrison is just over a month away from her first defense of the UFC bantamweight title, having reached the top of the division after just three fights inside the Octagon.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 3
Islam Makhachev–Kamaru Usman Bombshell Drops as Dana White’s Hidden January Plan Emerges

Islam Makhachev–Kamaru Usman Bombshell Drops as Dana White’s Hidden January Plan Emerges

At the Cowboys vs Chiefs halftime show, Dana White announced UFC 324 and 325, kicking off the Paramount+ era. On January 27th, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will headline the event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
UFC 324 gets big shakeup as replacement is confirmed after fight between ex-champions collapses

UFC 324 gets big shakeup as replacement is confirmed after fight between ex-champions collapses

It has not taken long for one of UFC 324’s best matchups to fall apart. Dana White announced a host of huge fights to kick off 2026 for MMA’s leading promotion, as well as the UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 star becomes the latest to say something he absolutely ‘hates’

Dana White won’t be happy as UFC 323 star becomes the latest to say something he absolutely ‘hates’

A rising UFC lightweight prospect does not plan on running into one contender. Two reigning champions, a couple of hungry challengers, and a number of ranked contenders will be in action at UFC 323 this Saturday.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / December 3
Sean O’Malley gives supportive reaction to Ilia Topuria’s decision to take a UFC hiatus

Sean O’Malley gives supportive reaction to Ilia Topuria’s decision to take a UFC hiatus

Fans won’t be seeing Ilia Topuria inside the Octagon anytime soon. The UFC lightweight champion was expected to make the first defense of his reign early next year, but those plans have changed and resulted in a controversial booking for the opening event of 2026.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 3

UFC fan favorite aims to end losing skid against towering KO artist at UFC 325

Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira have reportedly agreed to meet at UFC 325 in a clash between hard-hitting heavyweights. The UFC’s new era with Paramount will officially kick off with UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas, NV, and the following week the promotion returns to Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for UFC 325.

Alexandre Pantoja News / BoxingNews.com / December 3
UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 323 – Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van: Preview & Betting Tips

The co-main event of UFC 323 presents reigning flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja against surging prospect Joshua Van. Pantoja (30-5) has established himself as one of the most complete flyweights ever to hold the belt.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 2
UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips

UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Jalin Turner at UFC 323 is one of the most fascinating matchups on the card. Barboza’s (24-13) late-career years have been uneven, but he remains one of the cleanest, sharpest outside strikers the UFC has ever seen.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 1
Charles Oliveira: Max Holloway rematch won't be in January but 'will happen'

Charles Oliveira: Max Holloway rematch won't be in January but 'will happen'

Charles Oliveira insisted Monday that the much-anticipated rematch between himself and Max Holloway will happen in the first half of 2026 but said it will not happen in January.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 1
Arman Tsarukyan Blindsided as UFC Books Pimblett–Gaethje Interim Title Fight: 'Nobody on My Level'

Arman Tsarukyan Blindsided as UFC Books Pimblett–Gaethje Interim Title Fight: 'Nobody on My Level'

The UFC’s January pay-per-view just dropped a bomb on the lightweight division — and no one felt the explosion harder than Arman Tsarukyan. Despite being the No.

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