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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.
Victorious Cole Abate excited for future with ONE Championship
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 17, 2024
Highly touted submission grappling star Cole Abate delivered the goods in his ONE Championship debut last Friday, December 6, and he’s already looking forward to a huge 2025. The American prodigy submitted former ONE Lightweight MMA World Champion and combat sports icon Shinya Aoki in their lightweight submission grappling bout at ONE Fight Night 26.
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.
What's next for Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington after UFC Tampa?
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2024
The UFC ended the 2024 year with a solid Fight Night card in Tampa, Florida, which saw Joaquin Buckley take on Colby Covington in the main event. Buckley entered the fight coming off a KO win over Stephen Thompson as he was 3-0 since dropping down to welterweight. Covington, meanwhile, was fighting for the first time in a year after he lost to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title.
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.
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.
Conor McGregor reveals he's agreed to exhibition boxing match against Logan Paul: "I will then seek my return"
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
Conor McGregor is postponing his UFC return to focus on an exhibition boxing match with Logan Paul. It’s been a rough few years for ‘The Notorious’. Conor McGregor was last seen in the octagon in the summer of 2021, competing in a heated trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. That night saw the Irishman snap his leg in the final seconds of the first round, in a brutal injury. Despite the injury, McGregor vowed to compete again by the end of 2022.
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 Jr. - 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.
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 Jr. - 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.
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in MMA could reportedly happen in 2025
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2024
A recent report indicates that Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in a mixed martial arts cage could actually happen in 2025. As we know, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz aren’t big fans of one another. They competed against each other in the boxing ring, with Paul being the one who came out on top in that instance. However, ever since then, there’s been further discussions surrounding the possibility of them running it back in mixed martial arts.
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.
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.
WATCH | Chael Sonnen consoles Colby Covington following brutal loss at UFC Tampa
Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2024
Colby Covington has released footage of his conversation with Chael Sonnen following his loss at UFC Tampa. ‘Chaos’ returned over the weekend in the Sunshine State. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards last December, Colby Covington faced the fastly rising Joaquin Buckley. The former interim welterweight champion took the fight on short notice, stepping in after Ian Machado Garry was pulled to face Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310.