A heated press conference turned into chaos when Belal Muhammad and Colby Covington clashed after Arman Tsarukyan’s victory at RAF 11. Their brief but intense confrontation foreshadows a highly anticipated showdown at RAF 12 on August 22.

For the first time, Sean Strickland has announced he’ll be cheering against a fellow American—Justin Gaethje—at the upcoming UFC Freedom 250. Instead, Strickland is backing Ilia Topuria, an unexpected move that is fueling one of the biggest feuds in mixed martial arts today.

Khamzat Chimaev has long suggested a showdown with Alex “Poatan” Pereira, even before both claimed UFC gold in separate divisions. Now, Chimaev’s coach, Alan “Finfou” do Nascimento, has doubled down on that possibility—while also advising Pereira not to take the fight.

One fighter’s public call-out of Jon Jones ended with a swift and shocking knockout courtesy of Jan Blachowicz. Jones—who had been accused of running from this rival—could not hide his relief and satisfaction at seeing the tables turn so dramatically.

Dillon Danis took the spotlight as he mocked Paddy Pimblett, who faced his first UFC defeat at UFC 324. The pair’s longstanding social media feud flared up even more when Ilia Topuria added his own comments, further fueling tensions between the fighters.

Israel Adesanya wants Alex Pereira—nicknamed “Poatan”—to stay in the light heavyweight division rather than pursue an immediate leap to heavyweight. Having recently won back the 205lb title, Pereira stirred debate by hinting at a move up in class, but Adesanya believes he should defend his belt first.

A UFC star has reignited a simmering feud with rival fighter Dan Hooker, prompting a savage response that has the mixed martial arts community buzzing. The renewed tensions highlight the intense rivalries that define the sport.