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Arman Tsarukyan edged Georgio Poullas with a late four-point move to win their rematch, while Colby Covington overwhelmed Dillon Danis 14-4 in the co-main, as RAF Wrestling’s RAF7 card unfolded with live updates from the Bloody Elbow blog.
Colby Covington accuses the UFC of trying to ice him out after being left off major cards and offered no high‑level fights, blaming Hunter Campbell for a lack of opportunities and arguing the promotion prioritizes cheaper opponents despite his drawing power. He says he wants to pay his bills and that the UFC’s purported post‑fight plans never materialized. Sources note Covington reportedly turned down a 2024 fight with Ian Garry and has avoided certain Florida cards due to opponent selection and pay, highlighting broader questions about fighter pay and roster management.
Colby Covington says he was campaigning to be on UFC’s White House event but wasn’t booked. He offered to fight at 170 with a full camp, or at middleweight on short notice, and even accepted the winner of Malott–Burns, but no opponent materialized. He won’t pull strings with Trump for help and criticizes the card as disorganized and lacking American stars, noting the lineup centers on Topuria–Gaethje for the lightweight title and Pereira–Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
Colby Covington overwhelmed Luke Rockhold 10-0 in the RAF 05 main event, tech-falling the former UFC champ in Sunrise, Florida. Rockhold offered a brief Instagram reply after the fight, as he continues a string of mixed results across karate, bare-knuckle boxing, grappling and boxing since leaving UFC, with retirement or a switch to another combat format teased as possibilities.
Luke Rockhold’s tough stretch in combat sports continued with a tech-fall defeat to Colby Covington at Real American Freestyle’s RAF 5, marking his eighth loss in nine bouts across multiple disciplines since leaving UFC in 2022. Rockhold hadn’t won since his karate bout with Joe Schilling, while Covington praised RAF as a viable wrestling-focused platform; Rockhold replied “Happy to help the sport” on Instagram as Covington highlighted the league’s potential and his own career path.
Gabriel Bonfim achieved a significant victory at UFC Vegas 111 with a knockout of Randy Brown and called out Colby Covington, claiming he will retire him if given the chance, amidst a night of finishes and intense fights.
UFC star Tony Ferguson made a heartfelt return to winning with a disputed KO in influencer boxing, but UFC's Colby Covington advised him to retire for his health, citing concerns over potential injuries and his recent performance struggles.
UFC fighter Colby Covington challenged social media street fighter Chrogman to a $30,000 fight at the UFC Performance Institute, which ended with Chrogman puking after being hit with body shots and being submitted twice, despite Covington praising his talent and experience.
UFC Tampa featured a main event between former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington and rising contender Joaquin Buckley, marking Covington's return to the octagon after a year. Buckley aimed to continue his winning streak in 2024 with a significant victory. The co-main event saw Cub Swanson face Billy Quarantillo in a featherweight bout. The event took place at Amalie Arena, with both main and preliminary fights broadcasted on ESPN2/ESPN+.
Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley faced off at the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 63 in Tampa, Florida, ahead of their welterweight bout. After making weight, the fighters exchanged intense words, with UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen speaking on Covington's behalf during the post-staredown interview. The fight is set to be the final UFC event of 2024, airing on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+.
The UFC concludes its 2024 season with a Fight Night event at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, headlined by a welterweight bout between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. The co-main event features a featherweight clash between Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo. The event will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ with prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET. All fighters successfully made weight for their respective bouts.
Kamaru Usman expressed concerns about Colby Covington's return to the octagon after a year-long hiatus, as he faces Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESPN 63. Usman highlighted Covington's inactivity as a potential issue against Buckley's aggressive style, emphasizing the need for Covington to engage in wrestling and grappling early to counter Buckley's explosive starts. Despite these concerns, Usman believes this fight is a good opportunity for Covington to assess his standing as a top welterweight contender.
Colby Covington reflects on his struggles after losing his third attempt at the UFC title against Leon Edwards at UFC 296. Despite the setback, Covington is determined to re-enter the title picture and will face Joaquin Buckley in the upcoming UFC on ESPN 63 event. Covington, who has not fought since the loss, has focused on personal and professional growth, aiming to prove himself as a top contender once again.
Colby Covington, ahead of his UFC Tampa fight against Joaquin Buckley, expressed his disdain for Kamaru Usman, labeling him a "cheater and a coward" during a Twitch stream. Covington, who has faced Usman twice, losing both times, accused Usman of cheating in their fights. Covington's rivalry with Usman stems from their past encounters, including a stoppage loss at UFC 245 and a close decision loss at UFC 268.
Themba Gorimbo, a rising MMA fighter, has publicly fallen out with former teammate Colby Covington after an incident at the UFC Performance Institute. Gorimbo claims Covington had him removed from the gym while Covington was cutting weight, which Gorimbo saw as a disrespectful act. This incident contributed to Gorimbo's decision to leave their shared gym in Florida for Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. Gorimbo, who once defended Covington, now sees him as a target on his path to a UFC title, highlighting a significant shift from teammates to adversaries.