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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.
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.
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.
WATCH | Former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy gets brutally finished in Moscow boxing match
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight contender Greg Hardy was brutally knocked out in the boxing ring earlier today. The former NFL player famously had an up-and-down tenure with Dana White from 2019 to 2022. While Greg Hardy initially had success in the UFC, he hit a wall in 2020. In his last three bouts, the heavyweight contender was brutally knocked out by Marcin Tybura, Tai Tuivasa, and Serghei Spivac.
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.
Top-5 heavyweight Curtis Blaydes reportedly booked for fight with UFC newcomer Rizvan Kuniev
BJ Penn Staff - December 13, 2024
Nobody can accuse Curtis Blaydes of ducking fights. The former UFC interim heavyweight title challenger, currently ranked No. 5 in the weight class, is reportedly set to welcome debuting prospect Rizvan Kuniev to the Octagon. The fight is apparently set for Feb. 22, when the UFC returns to Seattle.
'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.
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.
Cub Swanson believes he's owed an apology from Joaquin Buckley
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2024
UFC star Cub Swanson believes he’s owed an apology from Joaquin Buckley following their recent war of words. This weekend, the legend that is Cub Swanson will make his return to the Octagon. He’ll do so when he goes up against Billy Quarantillo, with his hope being that he can prove he still has what it takes to compete at the elite level in mixed martial arts.
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.