Former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili lands first bout in new promotion two months after losing title

Merab Dvalishvili has signed with Real American Freestyle (RAF) and will make his debut with the promotion on April 18.

Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov UFC ready but should take time

Islam Makhachev thinks it's a matter of time before Usman Nurmagomedov makes the UFC jump. PFL lightweight champion Nurmagomedov (21-0) has one fight left on his contract, and is expected to be a free ...

Ex-UFC Champ Merab Dvalishvili To Compete In RAF During UFC Career Hiatus Period

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili is set to make his return, but it isn't in the UFC or in MMA — for the first time since 2021.

Former UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili set to compete at RAF 8

Merab Dvalishvili is heading to the wrestling mats. Promotional officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that the former UFC bantamweight champion is set to make his Real American Freestyle debut at RAF 8.

All in the family: Fighter says Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s legacy carries on

Usman Nurmagomedov says Khabib Nurmagomedov has effectively taken over the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s central coaching duties, underscoring continuity within the Dagestan-founded team. In remarks ...