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UFC Tampa Results: Cub Swanson KO's Billy Quarantillo (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Tampa results, including the co-main event between Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo. Swanson (29-14 MMA) most recently competed at June’s UFC 303 event, where he dropped a split decision to Andre Fili. ‘Killer Cub’ has gone 3-3 over his past six Octagon appearances overall.
UFC Tampa Results: Daniel Marcos defeats Adrian Yanez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Tampa results, including the men’s bantamweight bout between Daniel Marcos and Adrian Yanez. Yanez (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a first-round knockout victory over Vinicius Salvador at May’s UFC Vegas 92 event. That victory snapped a two-fight losing skid for the 31-year-old, as Yanez had previously dropped fights to Jonathan Martinez and Rob Font respectively.
UFC Tampa: 'Covington vs. Buckley' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2024
The Octagon returns to Florida for tonight’s UFC Tampa event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley. Covington (17-4 MMA) will be competing for the first time since suffering a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in a fight for the welterweight title at UFC 296 last December. Prior to that setback, the former interim welterweight champion was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272.
Two huge fights announced for UFC Saudi Arabia
Harry Kettle - December 14, 2024
Two huge fights have been announced for UFC Saudi Arabia – including one involving former champion Israel Adesanya. For the UFC, 2025 is going to be a big year – as is the case for most years with the mixed martial arts leader. There are emerging contenders, interesting veterans and top champions littered throughout every division. In addition to a few blockbuster pay-per-view events to kickstart the year, they’ll also be returning to Saudi Arabia on February 1.
Mayssa Bastos unconvinced that Danielle Kelly deserves trilogy fight: "Other people first"
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 13, 2024
Reigning ONE Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Mayssa Bastos retained her crown after 10 gruelling minutes of grappling action this past weekend, but she wasn’t completely satisfied with her performance. The Brazilian queen outworked former champ Danielle Kelly in their pivotal rematch last Friday, December 6, at ONE Fight Night 26 inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium.
Davey Grant vows to KO Ramon Taveras at UFC Tampa in an entertaining fight: "We are gonna stand and bang"
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2024
Davey Grant was hoping to get one fight in 2024 after having to withdraw from his bout back in March. Grant was supposed to face Cody Gibson in March, but an injury that required surgery forced him to pull out. Having to withdraw from any fight was tough for Grant, but he says the goal was to return before the year was up.
Joaquin Buckley vows to retire Colby Covington at UFC Tampa
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2024
Joaquin Buckley believes Saturday night will be the last time Colby Covington competes inside the Octagon. Buckley is set to take on Covington in the main event of UFC Tampa in a highly-anticipated welterweight bout. Buckley enters the fight as a sizeable betting favorite in the biggest test of his career.
Colby Covington unveils Chael Sonnen as head coach ahead of return against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2024
Colby Covington has a new head coach ahead of his return at UFC Tampa. Covington is set to take on Joaquin Buckley on Saturday night at UFC Tampa in a pivotal welterweight bout. It’s Covington’s first fight since he suffered a decision loss to Leon Edwards last year for the welterweight title.
Belal Muhammad lists his lone stipulation for ever accepting a fight with Colby Covington
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2024
The only place UFC champion Belal Muhammad will fight Colby Covington is on the street. ‘Remember The Name’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since facing Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July. Despite entering the cage a heavy betting underdog, Belal Muhammad wound up dominating ‘Rocky’ in Manchester. After five rounds of action, the Palestinian fighter was finally crowned UFC welterweight champion by unanimous decision.
Mike Tyson admits he doesn't remember recent boxing match against Jake Paul: "I blanked out"
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson doesn’t remember much of his recent fight against Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ returned to the boxing ring last month in Dallas. Back for his first professional fight in nearly two decades, the 58-year-old legend faced Jake Paul. The two were originally slated to face off in July, but Mike Tyson pulled out due to health issues. He would later reveal that he almost died over the summer, having suffered from a bleeding ulcer.
WATCH | Muhammad Mokaev scores fast stoppage win in his first fight since UFC release
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2024
Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev is back on the right track. ‘The Punisher’ is in an incredibly strange spot in his career. Having joined the UFC in early 2022, the young flyweight quickly found success. Over the next two years, Muhammad Mokaev racked up seven straight wins over the likes of Alex Perez, Tim Elliott, Charles Johnson, and more. However, after his decision victory over Manel Kape in July, he was released from the UFC.
Michael Chandler believes future fight against Paddy Pimblett will happen: "Would be absolutely huge"
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2024
Michael Chandler believes he could face Paddy Pimblett in the very near future. Chandler is coming off a decision loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in his return to the Octagon. Following the loss, Chandler called out Conor McGregor but with the Irishman dealing with legal issues, his future is in doubt. With that, Chandler doesn’t have a clear-cut next opponent, but one fight that he does have an interest in is Pimblett.
'The Korean Zombie' thinks MMA return is unlikely, but he won't shut door entirely: 'I miss it all the time'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 13, 2024
“The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung isn’t likely to return to the Octagon, but he won’t rule out the possibility entirely. Jung’s last pro MMA fight took place back in August 2023. He fought Max Holloway in the main event of a UFC Singapore card. “The Korean Zombie” fought his heart out, just as he always has. With that said, Jung was knocked out in the third round and hung up his gloves for good.
Alexander Gustafsson will "most likely accept" deal for BKFC fight with fellow MMA veteran
BJ Penn Staff - December 13, 2024
Alexander Gustafsson isn’t done yet. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger recently signed with upstart MMA promotion Global Fight League (GFL), and is reportedly close to inking a deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). In a recent interview with Matias Andres of Maximum Sports, Gustafsson’s manager Majdi Shammas opened up on his client’s deal with GFL.
Tom Aspinall calls Jon Jones' GOAT status into question due to past failed drug tests: 'That's absolutely cheating in my book'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 13, 2024
Tom Aspinall believes there is an asterisk on Jon Jones’ resume. There’s no denying that Jones is a future UFC Hall of Famer. “Bones” has looked dominant as a champion in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. His run at 205 pounds was legendary, and his lone career loss was a controversial disqualification.
UFC Tampa weigh-in results: Colby Covington, Joaquin Buckley, and the entire card on point
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 13, 2024
The UFC Tampa weigh-in results are in and there was no scale fail to be had. All 26 fighters scheduled to compete on this Saturday’s Fight Night card weighed in on Friday morning. That includes welterweight headliners Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. Both men tipped the scales at 171 pounds ahead of their pivotal showdown inside Amalie Arena.
Colby Covington goes after LeBron James in latest rant
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2024
UFC star Colby Covington has gone after basketball legend LeBron James in his latest rant ahead of UFC Tampa. This weekend, Colby Covington will make his return to the Octagon. In the wake of his loss to Leon Edwards, many have been left to wonder whether or not he still has what it takes to compete at the elite welterweight level. This weekend, he’ll try and prove himself in a huge collision with rising contender Joaquin Buckley.
Alexandre Pantoja makes fresh pitch to Demetrious Johnson for superfight
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2024
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja has made a fresh pitch to Demetrious Johnson for a possible superfight. Right now, Alexandre Pantoja is one of the most impressive champions in mixed martial arts. He took the belt in a great fight and ever since then, he’s been putting on some fantastic bouts – and successfully defending the belt along the way. Now, though, many are wondering what could be next for him.