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Matt Riddle says there is a strong possibility he returns to fighting in 2024: “You’ve got to get beat up to leave”
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2023
Former UFC and WWE star Matt Riddle has revealed that there’s a good chance he will to fighting next year. Earlier this year, Matt Riddle left WWE after spending five years with professional wrestling’s top promotion. Prior to that, though, he was a mixed martial artist. His talent took him all the way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he last competed ten years ago in early 2013. He put together a record of 7-3 (2) with the two no contests, which came from victories that were overturned due to Matt testing positive for cannabis use.
Paddy Pimblett lays out return plans following win over Tony Ferguson: "I wanted to fight on UFC 300"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is hoping to return to the cage next summer following his recent win. ‘The Baddy’ ended a yearlong hiatus over the weekend, returning on the UFC 296 main card. There, the rising lightweight met former interim champion, Tony Ferguson. Heading into the bout, the two men were riding radically different fortunes heading into the contest, with ‘El Cucuy’ having lost seven straight.
Sean Strickland discusses emotionally charged interview with Theo Von: "Years and years of abuse changes you"
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was surprisingly emotional during a recent interview with Theo Von. ‘Tarzan’ is currently slated to return to the octagon in January, in the main event of UFC 297. There, Sean Strickland will look to score his first title defense against Dricus du Plessis. Over the weekend, the two middleweights attended the star-studded UFC 296, with everyone from Donald Trump to Theo Von also in attendance.
VIDEO: Artem Lobov leaks text messages from Conor McGregor amid legal battle
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2023
Artem Lobov has released private messages from former UFC champion Conor McGregor. ‘The Notorious’ is currently healing, awaiting his return to the octagon. As of now, Conor McGregor is currently hoping to return at UFC 300 in April, against Michael Chandler. The two famously coached the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter against one another, but have been unable to nail down a bout date.
Colby Covington admits Leon Edwards left him “kind of confused” at UFC 296
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Colby Covington is admitting that Leon Edwards left him ‘kind of confused’ at UFC 296. Last Saturday, December 16th saw Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) vs. Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) in the welterweight main event title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The outcome was unanimous decision victory for ‘Rocky’.
Aljamain Sterling reacts to Dana White’s “weird” explanation about UFC 296 ticket issue: “I’m not trying to fan the flames”
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Aljamain Sterling is reacting to Dana White’s ‘weird’ explanation about his ticket issue at UFC 296. The former UFC bantamweight champion, Sterling, arrived at UFC 296 this past weekend expecting to receive tickets, but upon arrival found the doors locked at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Joe Rogan critical of the “ego-based decisions” made by Leon Edwards at UFC 296
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Joe Rogan is being critical of the ‘ego-based decisions’ made by Leon Edwards at UFC 296. It was just this past Saturday that saw Leon Edwards (22-3 MMA) defeat Colby Covington (17-4 MMA) to retain his title in the main event welterweight fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Robert Whittaker reacts to the crowd brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 296: “I think that fight looked a little staged”
Susan Cox - December 19, 2023
Robert Whittaker is reacting to the crowd brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 296. It’s true that Strickland and Du Plessis got into it at UFC 296, ahead of their scheduled bout this coming January (see that here).
Paddy Pimblett responds to criticism from former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos; “If he wants me to take him out, I will”
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2023
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has responded to recent criticism from former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos. Last weekend at UFC 296, Paddy Pimblett made a statement. He was able to defeat Tony Ferguson in a dominant manner, winning back some fans who may have gone off him. Now, the Liverpudlian is looking ahead to the future as he prepares for the next step in his lightweight evolution.
Zhang Weili and Alexa Grasso seemingly agree to superfight at UFC 300: “Let’s do this!”
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2023
Zhang Weili and Alexa Grasso have seemingly agreed to a superfight between them at UFC 300 next year. When you take a look at the most important fighters in women’s MMA today, Zhang Weili and Alexa Grasso are at the top of that list. They may not be the biggest stars, but they are the ones with the gold. They’ve done brilliantly to vault themselves into this championship position, and now, their big job is to stay there.
Leon Edwards responds after Jon Jones offers to buy him a motorcycle for his win at UFC 296: “I don’t ride bikes but I will take a rollie”
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2023
UFC welterweight king Leon Edwards has responded to Jon Jones’ praise following his victory at UFC 296. Last weekend in the main event of UFC 296, Leon Edwards defeated Colby Covington. While he didn’t finish him, he did manage to carve out a dominant performance, winning four of the five rounds on the judges’ scorecards. It came as a welcome relief for many critics who aren’t the biggest fans of Colby’s antics.
What's next for the stars of UFC 296?
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2023
The UFC closed out 2023 with a solid UFC 296 card from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada that saw two titles on the lines. In the main event of UFC 296, Leon Edwards was looking to defend his welterweight title for the second time as he took on Colby Covington. The co-main event saw Alexandre Pantoja searching for his first title defense against Brandon Royval.
Michael Chandler hilariously mocks Colby Covington's UFC 296 loss: "He took 1776 shots to the face"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler is the latest to mock Colby Covington. ‘Chaos’ returned to the cage in the main event of UFC 296 over the weekend. For Colby Covington, the bout was his first since a unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal last March. In the pay-per-view headliner, he met Leon Edwards. In the build to the bout, Covington was unsurprisingly antagonistic, even invoking the champion’s murdered father.
Bryce Mitchell explains why he's "so happy" with Josh Emmett after UFC 296: "Thank you"
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2023
Bryce Mitchell admits he’s very thankful to Josh Emmett. Mitchell stepped up on short notice to face Emmett in a pivotal fight for the featherweight division win. Despite stepping up on 10 days’ notice, Mitchell was a sizeable betting favorite to beat Emmett at UFC 296.
Michael Page explains why he 'hates' trash talkers such as Colby Covington: "Everyone seems to have lost themselves"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Michael Page has explained why he’s not a big fan of trash talkers such as Colby Covington. ‘MVP’ is the newest signing to the promotion, as his free agency came to a close over the weekend. Dana White himself made the announcement following the UFC 296 main event, featuring Colby Covington. In that bout, ‘Chaos’ suffered a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Leon Edwards.
Dana White admits Bellator going away is "a bad thing" for MMA
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2023
UFC CEO Dana White says Bellator merging into PFL is a bad thing for MMA and the sport as a whole. Bellator was recently purchased by PFL as the two companies will merge into one. However, Bellator will continue under a “reimagined” system at PFL called the Bellator International Champions Series. The Bellator series will include eight events per year with each card featuring two title fights at the top.
Henry Cejudo scolds Sean Strickland for pulling a “bitch move” at UFC 296: “If you can’t take it, then don’t give it”
Susan Cox - December 18, 2023
Henry Cejudo is scolding Sean Strickland for pulling a ‘bitch move’ at UFC 296. It was during UFC 296’s main card this past Saturday night, that saw Strickland and Du Plessis get into a scrap in the crowd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two fighters had to be separated, and Strickland was escorted out of the arena.
Colby Covington calls for a fight with Stephen Thompson following UFC 296: “He’s had a lot to say about me”
Susan Cox - December 18, 2023
Colby Covington has called for a fight with Stephen Thompson following UFC 296. It was Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) vs. Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA) in a welterweight title fight this past weekend at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The result was a unanimous decision victory for Edwards, who will retain the UFC welterweight belt.