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Arman Tsarukyan is set to face Tony Ferguson at RAF 10, marking a significant matchup in the MMA calendar. This event is generating buzz as fans anticipate the clash between the rising star and the veteran fighter.
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUGUST 02: Tony Ferguson poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at Etihad Arena on August 02, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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“I am changing the name of this website to www.ArmanTsarukyan.com effective immediately. www.MMAmania.com will redirect automatically, so don’t worry!” — My boss, Tommy Myers, in the Arman Tsarukyan RAF matchup announcement from TWO DAYS AGO. Tsarukyan is competing at RAF 09, RAF 10, and UFC BJJ, but no actual UFC fight booked? Annoying.
The RAF 10 event featuring Arman Tsarukyan and Tony Ferguson will take place on August 2, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
A fight against Tony Ferguson is a significant opportunity for Arman Tsarukyan to elevate his status in the MMA world and potentially position himself for a title shot.
Betting odds for the Tsarukyan vs. Ferguson fight are yet to be released, but they will likely reflect the fighters' recent performances leading up to the event.
Key storylines include Tsarukyan's rise as a contender and Ferguson's experience and resilience, making this matchup highly anticipated among fans.
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Charles Oliveira — a decorated champion and one of the most entertaining fighters ever — will retire with the UFC. Think he’s got a few more submission wins in him to set the record further?
🚨 Charles Oliveira has signed a new 8-fight deal with the UFC, per his coach Diego Lima 👀
"It was a wonderful deal. There's not a single bad thing to say, it was an incredible deal."
"We've got fights lined up until Charles is 40 years old. So for those people who were saying… pic.twitter.com/ez89q0lHZ6
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 30, 2026
Canelo Alvarez will be back in the ring in September.
‼ BREAKING: Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli have a done deal to fight in September in Riyadh for the WBC super middleweight championship, The Ring’s @MikeCoppinger has learned.
Canelo will attempt to regain a world title in his first fight since his loss to Terence… pic.twitter.com/GFagZYAIMF
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) April 30, 2026
Depression and pain.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is currently undergoing knee rehab following another injury setback.
Rakhmonov is no longer ranked at Welterweight, with his last win coming against Ian Machado Garry in December 2024.#UFCpic.twitter.com/tCivtbT6TX
— Verdict (@VerdictMMA) April 29, 2026
When I think of International Fight Week, I for sure think Zachary Reese.
Here's one for International Fight Week
Ryan Gandra vs. Zachary Reese is set for #UFC329 in Las Vegas, per multiple sources
Story headed to @MMAjunkie. pic.twitter.com/TmXdTVZ5XQ
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) April 30, 2026
Josh Hokit has an incredible idea about how to save the sport, but sadly, I don’t think any UFC executives will see his vision.
If the UFC really wanted to save the sport, we need a UFC sanctioned Hell in a Cell 2V2 w/ no referees.
Imagine The Incredible Hok & @BorrachinhaMMA vs.
Chechen gangster aka (25 min crotch sniffer) & the guy who talks about fighting to the death, then proceeds to spam jabs &…— The Incredible Hok (@Josh_HokitUFC) April 30, 2026
I’ll never skip a Tony Ferguson training clip.
Being predictable with the jab is a major mistake.
Nasty 16 second KO by Juan Pablo Arcila #InkaMMA56pic.twitter.com/Ki2pEg84DK
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 30, 2026
Rousal did good work here in maintaining his stance and composure in the face of serious aggression.
Radek Roušal vs. Samuel Bark #OKTAGON87pic.twitter.com/kwgXFSckhh
— Neo Vale Tudo (@NeoValeTudo) April 25, 2026
Nice setups for the calf kick both off combinations and off the jab.
Jamie McGowan gets the rare leg kick TKO! 🏴 #CW205pic.twitter.com/peNgZGgCsl
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) April 25, 2026
In honor of Jackass 5 coming out soon.
Underrated Jackass bit pic.twitter.com/LVl8kZcQHg
— Mark (@AgingRanchHand) April 30, 2026
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