MMA News
Kamaru Usman responds to Joaquin Buckley's latest callout at UFC Tampa
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
UFC star Kamaru Usman has responded to a recent callout from Joaquin Buckley following the latter’s win at UFC Tampa. As we know, Kamaru Usman is a legend in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s also one of the greatest welterweights of all time, and if you don’t believe us, just go back and examine his reign of dominance as champion of the division.
Colby Covington falls three places in UFC welterweight rankings after latest loss
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington has fallen in the welterweight rankings following his defeat to Joaquin Buckley last weekend. As we all know, Colby Covington is a pretty controversial figure. He has done and said a lot of things to wind people up over the years and for the most part, it’s worked. Well, at the very least, it’s worked in the sense that a lot of people in the mixed martial arts community can’t stand him. Still, he manages to get big fights on a fairly regular basis.
Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn't want Islam Makhachev to fight Belal Muhammad
Harry Kettle - December 18, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained why he isn’t a fan of the idea of Islam Makhachev facing off against Belal Muhammad. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the UFC welterweight champion. He earned that title by defeating Leon Edwards, and he did so in fairly convincing fashion. Up next, the expectation is that he will defend the belt against number one contender Shavkat Rakhmonov.
What could be next for Christian Lee?
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 17, 2024
Two-weight ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee’s return at ONE Fight Night 26 got off to a fiery start, but his fire was soon dowsed. The ONE Lightweight MMA World Title encounter in the main event on Friday, December 6, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium came to a close in the second frame after an inadvertent eye poke to Lee’s challenger Alibeg Rasulov.
Conor McGregor surprisingly opens as underdog in potential boxing match against Logan Paul
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2024
Conor McGregor announced he would be boxing Logan Paul in India in 2025. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. He was booked to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 but he was forced out of the bout and now he took to X to claim his next fight will be a boxing match.
Belal Muhammad says he loved watching Colby Covington "bleed and suffer" at UFC Tampa
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad was glad to see Colby Covington lose at UFC Tampa. Covington stepped up on short notice to headline UFC Tampa on Saturday against Joaquin Buckley. It was an intriguing matchup, but in the end, it was Buckley who won by third-round doctor stoppage.
Ilia Topuria shoots down rumored fight against Conor McGregor: "I'm not interested in fighting a rapist"
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has no interest in facing Conor McGregor. ‘El Matador’ is fresh off his return to the cage in the main event of UFC 308 in October. Just months after defeating Alexander Volkanovski to win featherweight gold, Ilia Topuria met Max Holloway. ‘Blessed’ entered the bout riding high off a knockout win over Justin Gaethje up at lightweight in April.
Sean Brady calls to face Leon Edwards in UFC London main event in March: "It makes the most sense"
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady wants a crack at Leon Edwards. The rising welterweight hasn’t been seen since his clash with Gilbert Burns at UFC Vegas 97 in September. The bout was the first main event of Sean Brady’s career, and he looked excellent. He outstruck and outgrappled the Brazilian en route to a lopsided unanimous decision after five rounds of action.
Khabib Nurmagomedov maps out final fights of Henry Cejudo's UFC career: 'I'm going to talk with Dana'
BJ Penn Staff - December 17, 2024
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he knows how Henry Cejudo should conclude his hall of fame-worthy UFC career. Dagestan’s Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion, joined Cejudo on a recent episode of the Pound-for-Pound podcast, and shared some advice with the American.
UFC legend thinks Colby Covington's trash talk has carried him for years, but time may have run out following UFC Tampa
Fernando Quiles - December 17, 2024
One former UFC bruiser believes Colby Covington’s gift of gab has carried him long enough. Covington was back inside the Octagon for the final UFC event of 2024. He went one-on-one with surging welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Tampa headliner. It was a chance for Covington to establish that he’s still a major player at 170 pounds. Simply put, “Chaos” struggled with the standup of Buckley and a cut over his eyelid marked the end of the fight in round three.
Islam Makhachev predicts finish over Arman Tsarukyan in UFC 311 rematch: 'I know everything what he can do'
Fernando Quiles - December 17, 2024
Islam Makhachev believes he will score a finish over Arman Tsarukyan in their scheduled rematch. Makhachev is set to put his lightweight gold at stake against Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The title clash will be held on January 18th.
Aljamain Sterling believes UFC 310 loss to Movsar Evloev should be treated as win or draw: 'That's honestly just how I feel'
Fernando Quiles - December 17, 2024
Aljamain Sterling doesn’t believe his spot on the UFC featherweight rankings should take a hit despite losing to Movsar Evloev. Sterling and Evloev shared the Octagon on the preliminary portion of the UFC 310 card earlier this month. It was a competitive fight that went the distance, and Evloev was awarded the unanimous decision victory. Sterling said he’s heard from fans who gave him the nod over Evloev.
Khabib Nurmagomedov urges three of his former UFC rivals to stop fighting: “We have to recognize the real things”
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2024
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has urged a handful of his former rivals to stop fighting in mixed martial arts. When you talk about the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts, Khabib Nurmagomedov has to be up there. He’s easily one of the most dominant fighters in the history of the sport and if you don’t believe us, go back and look at his incredible 29-0 unbeaten record that he put together.
Jon Jones gives “big shoutout” to Colby Covington following UFC Tampa: “We all appreciate the sacrifice”
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken a shot at Colby Covington following his loss at UFC Tampa last weekend. As we know, Colby Covington is one of the most controversial figures we’ve seen in mixed martial arts. He constantly tries to create controversy or get a rise out of people, and for the most part, he finds a lot of success in that. However, in his last few fights, the wheels seem to have fallen off quite a bit.
Colby Covington shuts down retirement talk after UFC Tampa loss: "This is just the beginning for me"
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2024
Colby Covington believes he still has plenty left in his career after his loss at UFC Tampa. Covington suffered a third-round doctor stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley due to a nasty cut above his eye. It was Covington’s second straight loss and given he’s turning 37 in February, many wondered what the future would hold for him.
Ryan Garcia suffers wrist injury, postpones boxing return against RIZIN kickboxer Rukiya Anpo
Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2024
Ryan Garcia’s return to the boxing ring at RIZIN 49 will have to wait. ‘KingRy’ hasn’t been seen in action since his clash with fellow star Devin Haney in April. While the bout was the first time the two met in a professional boxing match, they had faced off six times in the amateurs. The two split the series 3-3, but Ryan Garcia entered their pro fight a massive underdog. However, he wound up dominating ‘The Dream’ in New York.
Cub Swanson gives retirement update following UFC Tampa knockout win: "I could be done right now"
Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson might be done fighting for good. The fan favorite known simply as ‘Killer Cub’ returned to the octagon on Saturday night at UFC Tampa. Back for the first time since a controversial decision loss to Andre Fili in June, Cub Swanson faced Billy Quarantillo. A fellow action fighter in his own right, ‘Billy Q’ entered the bout after a submission loss to Youssef Zalal in March.
Patricio Pitbull aiming for UFC signing after requesting release from PFL: "For me it's about legacy"
Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2024
Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull is ready to head to the UFC. The Brazilian hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with Jeremy Kennedy in March at Bellator Champions Series 1. The bout was the first title defense, of his third stint with featherweight gold and he made it look easy. In round three, Patricio Pitbull put ‘The Bandit’ away with a devastating combination to earn a knockout win.