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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.
Chael Sonnen reveals he was about to throw in the towel for Colby Covington before doctor stoppage
Cole Shelton - December 16, 2024
Chael Sonnen was going to end the UFC Tampa main event had the doctor not. Just seconds before the end of the third round, the doctor got called in to look at a nasty cut above Covington’s eye. The doctor ended up stopping the fight which Dana White didn’t think would have happened had the fight been in Las Vegas. However, Covington’s new coach, Sonnen said he saw how bad the cut was and was about to throw in the towel.
Jan Blachowicz explains why he isn't sold on Magomed Ankalaev dethroning UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 16, 2024
Jan Blachowicz doesn’t believe Magomed Ankalaev has shown anything that leads him to believe he can dethrone Alex Pereira. Pereira is the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion. It’s become clear that Ankalaev has done enough to be his next title challenger, as he’s gone 11-0-1. 1 NC in his last 13 fights. The title fight has not been made official at this time.
Islam Makhachev's retirement timeframe possibly revealed by coach, UFC super fight against Ilia Topuria dismissed
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 16, 2024
Islam Makhachev might ride off into the sunset sooner than fans are hoping for. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion. He’s scheduled to put his gold at stake against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311 on January 18th. If he’s able to emerge victorious, then it would be the fourth successful title defense for the 155-pound ruler.
Dustin Poirier torches Michael Chandler after recent shot on social media
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2024
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has torched Michael Chandler on social media following a recent back and forth between them. One thing we know to be true about Dustin Poirier is that he keeps it real. Regardless of whether he wins or loses inside the cage, he is just so likable in the eyes of the mixed martial arts community because he goes out there and leaves it all in the Octagon.
Michael Johnson calls for huge rematch against Justin Gaethje
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2024
UFC veteran Michael Johnson has called for a rematch against Justin Gaethje following his knockout win over Ottman Azaitar. Ever since his appearance on The Ultimate Fighter all those years ago, Michael Johnson has been an ever-present fighter in the UFC. He has fought some of the best of the best, and to the shock of many, he’s actually got some major wins under his belt.
Belal Muhammad takes a shot at Colby Covington following his loss at UFC Tampa
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has taken a shot at Colby Covington following his loss at UFC Tampa. Last weekend, Colby Covington fell short in his attempt to get back in the win column at welterweight. He went up against Joaquin Buckley in the main event of the show in Florida, and in the end, it was a doctor stoppage that led to his downfall after he suffered a nasty cut on his eye.
UFC star Conor McGregor teases 'good news' breaking soon
Harry Kettle - December 16, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has teased that good news is coming as speculation over his mixed martial arts future continues. Over the course of the last few years, fans have been wondering when we’re going to see Conor McGregor get back in the cage. By the time we get to summer 2025, it would’ve been four years since he last competed. At this point, it’s truly unclear as to whether or not it’ll even happen.
Dana White believes Colby Covington is at peace with UFC Tampa stoppage: 'The cut was bothering him big time'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024
In the aftermath of UFC Tampa, Dana White doesn’t believe Colby Covington was too upset with the doctor’s stoppage. Covington shared the Octagon with Joaquin Buckley inside Amalie Arena this past Saturday night. “Chaos” was outmatched on the feet despite his toughness. While Covington was able to get Buckley down on the mat, his control didn’t last long. “New Mansa” also had effective takedown defense and opened up a cut on Covington’s eyelid.
Dana White heaps praise on UFC production team, demands awards following show at the Sphere
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has high praise for his production team. Back in September, the UFC made its debut in the Sphere in Las Vegas. It was a special occasion for the UFC, as the promotion pumped millions of dollars into the show to present a unique experience for those in attendance, as well as fans watching at home.
Dana White shuts down title shot request from Manel Kape despite UFC Tampa performance
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024
Despite his stellar showing at UFC Tampa, Manel Kape will not be getting the next crack at UFC flyweight gold. Kape was in action this past Saturday night against Bruno Gustavo da Silva. The bout was initially marred by fouls from da Silva, but Kape was able to overcome the low blows and scored a scintillating third-round TKO finish. Kape barked at UFC CEO Dana White, pounding the table for a shot at Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Joaquin Buckley vows to take over welterweight division in 2025 following dominant UFC Tampa win over Colby Covington
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024
Joaquin Buckley made a statement at UFC Tampa, and he’s hoping it’s a sneak preview of things ahead next year. In the final UFC event of 2024, Buckley took on former interim UFC welterweight titleholder Colby Covington. The fight headlined UFC Tampa inside Amalie Arena. Buckley allowed his standup to shine thanks to his solid takedown defense. Covington struggled to deal with the striking skills of “New Mansa” despite having a sturdy chin.
Cub Swanson won't rule out another fight, but admits 'storybook ending' might win out following UFC Tampa
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024
Cub Swanson can walk away from the sport of MMA on a high note, but he hasn’t decided if UFC Tampa was his swan song. Swanson was featured in the co-main event of UFC Tampa this past Saturday night. He shared the Octagon with Billy Quarantillo. This one was a competitive fight all the way until the finish in round three. Swanson scored the knockout victory and earned his eighth “Fight of the Night” bonus.
Dana White makes bold guarantee for Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall fight: 'I've been confident'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 15, 2024
Dana White is confident that Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall will become a reality in 2025. Jones is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, while Aspinall holds the interim gold. “Bones” has said that if he’s expected to fight Aspinall then he wants a substantial payday. He’s publicly shown more interest in fighting UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, which White has been opposed to due to the size difference.
Pros react after Joaquin Buckley TKO's Colby Covington at UFC Tampa
Chris Taylor - December 14, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Tampa event was headlined by a key welterweight contest featuring Joaquin Buckley taking on Colby Covington. Buckley (24-3 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, his most previous victory being a knockout of former title challenger Stephen Thompson this past October in Salt Lake City. ‘New Mansa’ had gone 9-1 over his past ten Octagon appearances prior to tonight’s event.
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.