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Colby Covington Puts Khabib, GSP, and Others on His RAF Wrestling Hit List

Colby Covington Puts Khabib, GSP, and Others on His RAF Wrestling Hit List

Real American Freestyle is quickly gaining traction as an athlete-first wrestling promotion, and UFC’s Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo, and Bo Nickal are at the forefront of the new event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan disputes Joe Rogan’s theory as he reveals exact reason behind his UFC 311 withdrawal

Arman Tsarukyan disputes Joe Rogan’s theory as he reveals exact reason behind his UFC 311 withdrawal

The top UFC lightweight contender has finally delved into the details. Arman Tsarukyan is currently pursuing another title shot in MMA’s leading promotion after missing out on his earned opportunity last January in Los Angeles.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 10

Headbutt Costs Armenian Fighter His Long-Awaited UFC Championship Opportunity

Dana White confirmed that Arman Tsarukyan’s headbutt of Dan Hooker at weigh-ins “a hundred per cent” factored into denying him a title shot Tsarukyan withdrew

Alexandre Pantoja News / The Body Lock / January 10

Alexandre Pantoja Eyes Summer Return Following Shocking UFC 323 Injury

Alexandre Pantoja has returned to training after suffering an arm injury that cost him the UFC flyweight title at UFC 323 Arman Tsarukyan revealed Pantoja

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 10

MMA Stars Return to Wrestling: Romero vs Nickal Set for RAF 5

Yoel Romero, 47, will face Bo Nickal, 28, in a wrestling match at Real American Fight 5 The competitors have a nearly 20-year age gap between them Both

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 10

Luke Rockhold Tells Bo Nickal to Quit Fighting: ‘You’re Not a Fighter’

Luke Rockhold criticized Bo Nickal ahead of RAF 5, saying he talks too much for someone who hasn’t accomplished enough in MMA Rockhold pointed to Nickal’s

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10

Justin Gaethje’s Coach Admits Arman Tsarukyan Is 'Most Deserving' of Ilia Topuria Title Shot

“It’s difficult to even trust him again,” Ilia Topuria went off against Arman Tsarukyan while defending his UFC 324 snub. However, not everyone is on the same page as Dana White or the UFC regarding the decision, particularly Justin Gaethje’s coach, Trevor Wittman.

Sean Strickland News / BoxingNews.com / January 10

Strickland Bashes UFC Over Du Plessis Rematch

Sean Strickland has broken his silence by accusing the UFC of pressuring him into accepting a rematch against Dricus du Plessis, despite being injured.  The former middleweight champion revealed that just weeks before the UFC 312 main event in February 2025, he was involved in a motorcycle accident while riding with motocross athlete Axell Hodges.

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.

Bo Nickal News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Bo Nickal Admits UFC Paydays Pushed Him Into a Fight He Wasn’t Ready For

Bo Nickal Admits UFC Paydays Pushed Him Into a Fight He Wasn’t Ready For

Hype is a gift in the UFC until it turns into a deadline. Prospects aren’t just expected to win but to leave a mark quickly with some highlight reels, dominant finishes, and a title-ready aura before their résumés catch up.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Alexandre Pantoja’s Return Timeline After UFC 323 Arm Break

Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Alexandre Pantoja’s Return Timeline After UFC 323 Arm Break

The image from UFC 323 is still hard to shake. One awkward landing, one arm bending the wrong way, and just like that, Alexandre Pantoja’s flyweight reign ended in less than 30 seconds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Paddy Pimblett reveals secret weapon that will lead to Justin Gaethje KO and questions his preparations

Paddy Pimblett reveals secret weapon that will lead to Justin Gaethje KO and questions his preparations

Paddy Pimblett is confident in his preparations ahead of UFC 324. Pimblett has had to make some sacrifices ahead of the biggest fight of his career later this month.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan Refuses to Cut Weight 'Just for Money' as Gaethje-Pimblett Drama Grows

Arman Tsarukyan Refuses to Cut Weight 'Just for Money' as Gaethje-Pimblett Drama Grows

Arman Tsarukyan is drawing a hard line, and it cuts straight through the chaos surrounding UFC 324. As the interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett approaches, Tsarukyan finds himself in familiar territory: ranked No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 9
Bo Nickal Singles Out Colby Covington With White House Callout in Retaliation for Public Bashing at RAF 5 Presser

Bo Nickal Singles Out Colby Covington With White House Callout in Retaliation for Public Bashing at RAF 5 Presser

Bo Nickal didn’t need a microphone to hear the message. He was sitting front row, absorbing every word as Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold took turns unloading on him at the RAF 5 (Real American Freestyle) press conference.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9
Jon Jones believes Daniel Cormier will fall down the GOAT list by being eclipsed by 2-0 novice

Jon Jones believes Daniel Cormier will fall down the GOAT list by being eclipsed by 2-0 novice

Jon Jones is confident that his greatest rival will remain in his ‘shadow’. Jones and Daniel Cormier have recently spent time alongside one another as rival coaches on the new season of Alf Reality.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / January 9
Dana White Admits UFC Rankings Make No Sense After Top-15 Fighter’s Questionable Placement

Dana White Admits UFC Rankings Make No Sense After Top-15 Fighter’s Questionable Placement

AI is slowly conquering the globe, and now, following UFC’s partnership with Meta in April 2025, it is making inroads into the world of combat sports. It might need to fix some of the major flaws in the UFC, and Dana White agrees.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9
Bo Nickal slammed by Luke Rockhold and Colby Covington as RAF press conference goes off the rails

Bo Nickal slammed by Luke Rockhold and Colby Covington as RAF press conference goes off the rails

Bo Nickal had a rough night at the RAF 05 press conference in Florida tonight as he was shredded by two former UFC champions. Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold are facing each other in the main event of a star studded freestyle wrestling show tomorrow night in Sunrise, Florida.

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 / EssentiallySports / January 9
How Dana White’s UFC 324 Take Casts Doubt on Ilia Topuria’s Return Amid Lightweight Title Uncertainty

How Dana White’s UFC 324 Take Casts Doubt on Ilia Topuria’s Return Amid Lightweight Title Uncertainty

Dana White just cast a fresh doubt on what everyone assumed was a done deal. He stated to CBS that the winner of the Gaethje-Pimblett fight will likely face Topuria, then added that we will witness how it progresses throughout the year.

MMA News / HITC / January 9
Ranked contender’s comeback adds depth to Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2 undercard

Ranked contender’s comeback adds depth to Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2 undercard

UFC 326 appears to be gaining another big addition. The first two UFC events of 2026 have already set the tone for what could be a massive year, and the third major card under the Paramount era is shaping up nicely.

MMA News / HITC / January 9
Dana White picks UFC’s greatest rivalry ever – and it’s not Khabib vs McGregor

Dana White picks UFC’s greatest rivalry ever – and it’s not Khabib vs McGregor

Dana White has weighed in on the most intense rivalry the sport has ever seen. As UFC CEO, he has been ringside for countless personal clashes over the years.

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.

MMA News / HITC / January 9
What Jon Jones is now saying about a potential blockbuster showdown with Alex Pereira

What Jon Jones is now saying about a potential blockbuster showdown with Alex Pereira

Current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira could potentially face former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones in a highly anticipated super fight, which ‘Bones’ has commented on.

Maycee Barber News / Stadium Rant / January 9
Maycee Barber, Lupita Godinez Can Take Next Step Towards Title Contention

Maycee Barber, Lupita Godinez Can Take Next Step Towards Title Contention

Maycee Barber and Lupita Godinez have their next assignments. On March 28, the former rematches Alexa Grasso in Seattle, while the latter takes on Tatiana Suarez at UFC 327 in Miami two weeks later.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 8
Brandon Moreno-Asu Almabayev to headline UFC's Mexico City return

Brandon Moreno-Asu Almabayev to headline UFC's Mexico City return

The main event for UFC's return to Mexico City on Feb. 28 will feature a matchup between flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Asu Almabayev. Tijuana's Moreno (29-3-2) will enter as the No.

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