Mike Malott is expected to enter the top 15 welterweight rankings following his recent UFC performance, though doubts remain about his potential against elite competition in the division. The scheduled bout between Guskov and Jan Blachowicz has been cancelled, but a replacement fight has been arranged featuring Polish fighter Ibo Baraniewsky. Additionally, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Urijah Faber 13-1 in a RAF wrestling match and subsequently called out Colby Covington, promising a 10-0 victory. Hamzat Chimaev has also signed a contract with RAF, with Bo Nickal immediately responding by challenging the champion. Gilbert Burns announced his retirement from competition.
