UFC Fight Night: Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins! After staging its latest numbered event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last weekend, MMA’s leading promotion will close out its 2024 schedule with a card inside the […]
UFC Fight Night: Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley takes place on Saturday, and MMA News is here to bring you the final faceoffs from the ceremonial weigh-ins!
In the main event, the polarizing Covington makes his first appearance of 2024. 12 months on from a third failed attempt at capturing the undisputed welterweight crown, “Chaos” will look to keep his late-career title hopes alive by stalling the charge of Joaquin Buckley.
Elsewhere, the likes of UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson, former Rizin champion Manel Kape, and heavy hitting light heavyweight Vitor Petrino will all be in action.
Ahead of the event, all 26 fighters successfully made weight. With that, every fight is intact, and all that remains on Friday is for the athletes to face off one final time at the UFC Fight Night Tampa ceremonial weigh-ins.
UFC Tampa is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup. The upcoming event takes place Saturday, December 14, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 7 PM […]
UFC Tampa is almost upon us, and MMA News is here to keep you updated with the current odds for this weekend’s lineup.
Topping the lineup will be former interim welterweight titleholder Colby Covington. A year on from his third failed shot at the undisputed championship, “Chaos” will look to insert himself back into the equation by stalling the charge of Joaquin Buckley.
Before they go to battle, the co-main event will see two veterans collide in Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo. And also set to make the walk on Saturday will be the likes of Manel Kape, Vitor Petrino, and Michael Johnson.
UFC Tampa: Covington vs. Buckley Betting Odds
Listed below are the latest betting odds for UFC Tampa (as of 12/13), courtesy of DraftKings.
Main Card:
Colby Covington (+200) vs. Joaquin Buckley (-245)
Cub Swanson (+124) vs. Billy Quarantillo (-148)
Manel Kape (-380) vs. Bruno Silva (+300)
Vitor Petrino (-340) vs. Dustin Jacoby (+270)
Adrian Yañez (+185) vs. Daniel Marcos (-225)
Navajo Stirling (-750) vs. Tuco Tokkos (+525)
Preliminary Card:
Michael Johnson (-230) vs. Ottman Azaitar (+190)
Joel Álvarez (-425) vs. Drakkar Klose (+330)
Sean Woodson (-155) vs. Fernando Padilla (+130)
Miles Johns (+200) vs. Felipe Lima (-245)
Miranda Maverick (-600) vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (+440)
Davey Grant (-122) vs. Ramon Taveras (+102)
Josefine Knutsson (-245) vs. Piera Rodriguez (+200)
A pub in Spennymoor, County Durham, The Grind, has removed all merchandise and products associated with Conor McGregor after…
A pub in Spennymoor, County Durham, The Grind, has removed all merchandise and products associated with Conor McGregor after the UFC athlete lost a civil rape case on December 5.
Conor McGregor’s Taps Covered in Pub
David Stephenson, the pub’s owner, made the decision to sever ties with Conor McGregor’s brand, Forged, in light of the verdict. The pub’s beer taps, previously promoting McGregor’s stout, have been covered with the logo of The Survivors Trust, a charity supporting sexual violence survivors.
“In light of recent events involving Conor McGregor, we’re removing all Forged products from The Grind.We stand firmly with Nikita Hand and every survivor of sexual assault and violence against women. As of this week, our Forged merchandise has been removed, the beer pump blacked out, and we’ll be selling off the remaining stock with every penny donated to #TheSurvivorsTrust. Special thanks to #lwc for their support in making this process as smooth as possible.”
@thegrind2020 In light of recent events involving Conor McGregor, we’re removing all Forged products from The Grind. We stand firmly with Nikita Hand and every survivor of sexual assault and violence against women. As of this week, our Forged merchandise has been removed, the beer pump blacked out, and we’ll be selling off the remaining stock with every penny donated to #TheSurvivorsTrust Special thanks to #lwc? American Pie – Don McLean
Stephenson explained that over half of his staff and customers are women, and he felt it was important to stand with survivors of sexual assault. The stout, now renamed “Survivor,” will see all proceeds donated to The Survivors Trust. Footage posted on the pub’s social media shows staff removing Forged branding and replacing it with the charity’s logo.
The Survivors Trust also strives to raise awareness about sexual abuse and its effects on survivors, their supporters, and society at large. They work to inform and improve responses to sexual violence and abuse at local, regional, and national levels in Ireland
The decision to stop selling the stout was made after much consideration. Stephenson said the brand had gained a negative association due to the recent legal outcome, and he did not want to continue serving the product. Despite some mixed reactions on social media, Stephenson stands firm in his belief that cutting ties with McGregor’s brand was the right thing to do.
The Survivors Trust, which provides support to sexual violence survivors in the UK and Ireland, clarified that it had no involvement in the pub’s actions or video but expressed interest in further discussion.
Joaquin Buckley’s UFC career has been filled with highs and lows, but his recent comments on sex before a…
Joaquin Buckley’s UFC career has been filled with highs and lows, but his recent comments on sex before a fight have sparked a buzz. New Mansa’ will soon face Colby Covington in the UFC Tampa main event.
Joaquin Buckley on Sex Before a Fight
Joaquin Buckley has become known for his explosive striking and knockout power. In a recent interview recalled an experience where he fought Logan Storley and had sex before the match. “I was with my boo. My legs were weak, and I wasn’t able to get up. He was holding me down, and I blamed her. I blamed her! She made my legs weak. My knee was bad that whole fight. My strength was gone!” Buckley said and suffered a unanimous decision loss to Storley.
This discussion comes as the debate over the impact of sex before a fight continues to linger in the combat sports world. The traditional belief is that abstaining from sex can boost a fighter’s performance, with claims that sexual activity can drain energy and reduce aggression. Some fighters, such as Muhammad Ali, even abstained for weeks before a fight.
However, modern science largely contradicts this view. Studies suggest that sex 10-12 hours before an athletic event has no significant effect on performance. Many athletes report that it can actually help them relax and alleviate pre-fight anxiety, including Georges St-Pierre.
The mental impact of sex before a fight may play a larger role than physical effects. This has led many athletes to adopt the strategy of abstaining from sex in the days leading up to a competition
As Buckley prepares for his upcoming fight against Colby Covington, the question of whether to abstain from sex remains a personal one for each fighter. ‘New Mansa’ is coming off a knockout win against Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson. With another win in the welterweight division, he is just a few steps away from title contention.
UFC flyweight contender Natalia Silva has added a major milestone to her martial arts journey by earning her red…
UFC flyweight contender Natalia Silva has added a major milestone to her martial arts journey by earning her red belt in Taekwondo, awarded by renowned instructor Rames Luiz. Silva began her combat sports career at 16 in Taekwondo and continues to grow her skills.
Natalia Silva
Silva transitioned to MMA at the age of 18 and has since built a reputation as a promising fighter. Currently, she is on a 12-fight win streak and unbeaten in the UFC. Silva’s progress in Taekwondo mirrors her rise in the UFC, where she has become a top 10 flyweight fighter with a growing list of performance bonuses.
In the octagon, the 27-year-old athlete has defeated notable names such as Jéssica Andrade, Viviane Araujo, Jasmine Jasudavicius, and Victoria Leonardo by knockout, among others.
Taekwondo
A red belt in Taekwondo is a significant achievement, indicating that the athlete is nearing the black belt level. Silva’s red belt is a recognition of her years of dedication to mastering Taekwondo.
On Instagram, the Brazilian martial artist Natalia Silva said:
“Taekwondo Graduation Thank you, Master @ramesluiztkd, now the next step is the much-desired black belt 2025 is coming, right!? Oh glory hahaha”
UFC flyweight contender Natalia Silva has added a major milestone to her martial arts journey by earning her red…
UFC flyweight contender Natalia Silva has added a major milestone to her martial arts journey by earning her red belt in Taekwondo, awarded by renowned instructor Rames Luiz. Silva began her combat sports career at 16 in Taekwondo and continues to grow her skills.
Natalia Silva
Silva transitioned to MMA at the age of 18 and has since built a reputation as a promising fighter. Currently, she is on a 12-fight win streak and unbeaten in the UFC. Silva’s progress in Taekwondo mirrors her rise in the UFC, where she has become a top 10 flyweight fighter with a growing list of performance bonuses.
In the octagon, the 27-year-old athlete has defeated notable names such as Jéssica Andrade, Viviane Araujo, Jasmine Jasudavicius, and Victoria Leonardo by knockout, among others.
Taekwondo
A red belt in Taekwondo is a significant achievement, indicating that the athlete is nearing the black belt level. Silva’s red belt is a recognition of her years of dedication to mastering Taekwondo.
On Instagram, the Brazilian martial artist Natalia Silva said:
“Taekwondo Graduation Thank you, Master @ramesluiztkd, now the next step is the much-desired black belt 2025 is coming, right!? Oh glory hahaha”