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Colby Covington beats Luke Rockhold, calls out UFC GOAT after first win since 2022
Colby Covington recorded his first victory in almost four years on Saturday night. The former interim welterweight champion is currently riding a two-fight losing streak in the UFC.
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11
Bo Nickal vs. Yoel Romero Falls Apart After Shocking 7-Pound Weight Miss 
Yoel Romero weighed 212 pounds for his 205-pound championship match against Bo Nickal at RAF 5 Bo Nickal withdrew from the card after Romero’s seven-pound
MMA News / The Body Lock / January 11
Will Jon Jones Answer Daniel Cormier’s Wrestling Challenge?
Daniel Cormier has publicly called out Jon Jones for a wrestling match under Real American Freestyle RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein says the match is possible
Arman Tsarukyan News / The Body Lock / January 11
UFC Star Arman Tsarukyan Crushes Four-Time All-American in Wrestling Debut
TLDR Arman Tsarukyan won his freestyle wrestling debut at RAF 5 with a 10-0 technical fall over Lance Palmer in under two minutes Tsarukyan scored immediately
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 11
‘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
“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 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 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
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’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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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.
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
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
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
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 / 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 / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10
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+.
Paddy Pimblett questions Justin Gaethje’s sparring choices before UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett is feeling confident in the way he’s prepared for UFC 324. The Scouse lightweight has even decided to spend the holiday season away from home, travelling to America early with his coaches.
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