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‘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.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Ilia Topuria skipped over as fighter who nearly ended his undefeated run names his toughest UFC foe

Ilia Topuria skipped over as fighter who nearly ended his undefeated run names his toughest UFC foe

Ilia Topuria’s most concerning moment inside the Octagon came against a surprising opponent. Dana White recently provided an update on Topuria fighting the winner of the upcoming UFC 324 main event for the interim lightweight title.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 3 teased in update on trilogy grudge match from promotion’s co-founder

Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 3 teased in update on trilogy grudge match from promotion’s co-founder

One of the UFC’s greatest rivalries could be continued in a different ruleset. Jon Jones was very critical of Daniel Cormier after being around his former opponent as coaches on the new season of ALF Reality.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Dana White snubs UFC stars accused of having privilege when naming his favorite UFC 324 fight

Dana White snubs UFC stars accused of having privilege when naming his favorite UFC 324 fight

The UFC president put a spotlight on one upcoming matchup. Dana White wasn’t surprised to see criticism surrounding the main event of UFC 324 after it was announced ahead of January 24.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Bo Nickal under fire after explaining why Yoel Romero match at RAF05 was called off

Bo Nickal under fire after explaining why Yoel Romero match at RAF05 was called off

Bo Nickal is not being received well after revealing to fans why he is not facing Yoel Romero at tonight’s Real American Freestyle event. The brash UFC middleweight contender spent the press conference for tonight’s show going at former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Colby Covington.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Jon Jones names unbeaten UFC phenom the ‘toughest fighter on the planet’ who could win at any weight

Jon Jones names unbeaten UFC phenom the ‘toughest fighter on the planet’ who could win at any weight

Jon Jones likes this champion’s chances in up to four UFC divisions. As one of the most successful fighters in the promotion’s history and a man who is widely seen as the leading contender in the GOAT debate, Jones no doubt has an eye for UFC talent.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Bo Nickal responds to Colby Covington’s RAF press conference insults with a UFC White House offer

Bo Nickal responds to Colby Covington’s RAF press conference insults with a UFC White House offer

Two of President Donald Trump’s favorite fighters could do battle outside the White House. Bo Nickal and Colby Covington may have had different opponents to focus on under the Real American Freestyle banner, but that did not stop the pair from recently trading barbs.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
UFC Mexico Gets High-Profile Lightweight Matchup After Fan Backlash

UFC Mexico Gets High-Profile Lightweight Matchup After Fan Backlash

Even before Dana White & Co. stage their first event of the year, the UFC’s February Mexico card has already come under fire. The UFC will return to Mexico City for the eighth time, but fans pushed back almost immediately after the promotion announced the co-main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Colby Covington sent Joe Rogan an apology after admitting for the first time that he crossed a line

Colby Covington sent Joe Rogan an apology after admitting for the first time that he crossed a line

Colby Covington only regrets one of his controversial comments. The former interim UFC welterweight champion has been one of the most polarizing figures in mixed martial arts since reinventing himself in 2017.

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

BJ Penn News / EssentiallySports / January 10
UFC Legend B.J. Penn Blames Attorney in Court Plea Following Missed Mental Health Evaluation

UFC Legend B.J. Penn Blames Attorney in Court Plea Following Missed Mental Health Evaluation

B.J. Penn has endured a turbulent year. And his legal troubles continue to mount. The 47-year-old appeared in court after failing to undergo a court-ordered mental health evaluation.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Yoel Romero stripped of belt after Bo Nickal fight is called off due to missed weight

Yoel Romero stripped of belt after Bo Nickal fight is called off due to missed weight

Yoel Romero has given up his RAF title to Bo Nickal after their seemingly cursed matchup was called off again today. The former UFC middleweight title contender missed weight for their 205lb bout, after Nickal successfully tipped the scales.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 10
Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker Rivalry Explained: Why Their Friendship Turned Into Rivalry

Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker Rivalry Explained: Why Their Friendship Turned Into Rivalry

In the UFC, multiple rivalries emerge. However, the most recent rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker is something everyone is talking about. Both used to have a good bond, but now their relationship has taken a sharp turn after a heated exchange on Twitter caught the MMA world by surprise.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Dan Hooker hits back at Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till in ugly war of words

Dan Hooker hits back at Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till in ugly war of words

Dan Hooker isn’t taking Paddy Pimblett’s mockery lying down, and even took a pop at a former middleweight contender. Hooker made a tasteless comment on X in response to Pimblett recently, and has come under fire.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
‘Too dangerous’… Arman Tsarukyan reveals what the UFC told him about controversial title shot snub

‘Too dangerous’… Arman Tsarukyan reveals what the UFC told him about controversial title shot snub

Arman Tsarukyan has disclosed the conversation that took place. Fans continue to express frustration over the matchup chosen to headline the UFC’s very first event of 2026 and on the Paramount+ streaming platform.

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 / MMA Weekly / January 10

Colby Covington silences Bo Nickal with verbal assault during RAF press conference

Even outside of the UFC spotlight, Colby Covington remains his controversial self.  'Chaos' is set to feature as the main attraction for RAF 5 on Saturday, competing in any form of combat for the first time since his loss at UFC Tampa to Joaquin Buckley in late 2024.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Has the UFC Community Divided

Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Has the UFC Community Divided

One of UFC’s biggest fights remains a clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev. Both fighters have shown openness to the potential clash, even though their weight classes remain different.

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 / HITC / January 10
Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero face off with 20-year age gap ahead of RAF05 match

Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero face off with 20-year age gap ahead of RAF05 match

Few would have expected Yoel Romero and Bo Nickal to share a wrestling mat again, even after both men transitioned to mixed martial arts. Romero and Nickal both have strong wrestling backgrounds, but their styles are very different.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / January 9
Dana White details 'UFC takeover' of D.C. for White House event

Dana White details 'UFC takeover' of D.C. for White House event

The logistics for the UFC event at the White House this summer are done. UFC CEO Dana White revealed details about the upcoming event scheduled for June 14 in Washington D.C.

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