RAF12 returns to Cleveland with Olympic champions and UFC stars competing in high-profile freestyle wrestling matchups.

The UFC’s light heavyweight division has been one of the promotion’s flagship weight classes since the early days, producing some of the biggest stars, fiercest rivalries, and most memorable championship reigns in MMA history.

Paddy Pimblett has now admitted that he desires one fellow UFC fighter’s skill set in the octagon more than Islam Makhachev’s world-class wrestling ability.

Jon Jones hasn’t fought in MMA since beating Ciryl Gane in March 2023

The former Olympian's resilience after double lung transplant surgery and continued presence in combat sports proves more remarkable than his brief, underwhelming stint inside the octagon ever was.

Javier Mendez explains why Magomed Zaynukov’s wrestling growth makes him more than a Muay Thai specialist The American Kickboxing Academy head coach claims Zaynukov gives Islam

For someone who has spent most of his career trading kicks and throwing powerful punches like Drew Dober, you might assume he’s suffered major injuries due to Muay Thai. However, the UFC fighter recently revealed that his biggest battle scars actually came from wrestling.

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The scheduled wrestling match between Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad is no longer taking place. After weeks of rumors following their heated brawl at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 11, Covington has now confirmed that the matchup has been called off.

Ronda Rousey is staying open about her future with MVP MMA while also pushing hard for a cause close to her heart. During a recent interview with The Fight Culture, Rousey was asked if she might return for another MVP MMA event after her showdown with Gina Carano.