[ Stephen Thompson also believes a fight against Michael Page could turn out to be lackluster. After Page defeated Kevin Holland in his octagon debut last month at UFC 299, many threw out Thompson’s name as his next opponent. Page (22-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) shut down that idea, suggesting that, with their striking styles, the … Read more
[ Michael Page says a fight with Stephen Thompson wouldn’t be as entertaining as many people think. Page (22-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made good on his promotional debut when he frustrated Kevin Holland with his movement and blitzes en route to a unanimous decision win Saturday at UFC 299. Many have salivated at the idea … Read more
[ Colby Covington sees multiple options for his next fight, but he prioritizes one over all. Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) is coming off a unanimous decision loss to welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296 in December, falling short in his third attempt at undisputed gold. Ian Machado Garry (13-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who … Read more
[ This is it, right? Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou was the No. 1 fight on MMA Junkie’s wish list for 2023, and it is again for 2024. However, now more than ever it seems this one won’t happen. Ngannou is signed to PFL for MMA and it etching his name into boxing’s heavyweight division … Read more
[ It’s hard to keep Stephen Thompson down – even in defeat. The longtime UFC welterweight contender opened up about his loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov this past Saturday on the main card of UFC 296 in Las Vegas. Thompson (17-7-1 MMA, 12-7-1 UFC) remains optimistic and in good spirits following his submission defeat to Rakhmonov … Read more
[ The UFC’s final event of the 2023 started with a bang, but ended somewhat slow as UFC 296 unfolded at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two championship fights to close out the calendar year saw both belts stay put. Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defeated Colby Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) by … Read more
[ LAS VEGAS – Fighters from Saturday’s UFC 296 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $339,500. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the previous payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. UFC 296 took place at T-Mobile … Read more
[ MMA: UFC 296 – Rakhmonov vs Thompson Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Shavkat Rakhmonov (red gloves) reacts after defeating Stephen Thompson… Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Shavkat Rakhmonov (red gloves) reacts after defeating Stephen Thompson (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports … Read more
[ Alexander Volkanovski sees Stephen Thompson being too tough of a puzzle for Shavkat Rakhmonov. Former title challenger Thompson (17-6-1 MMA, 12-6-1 UFC) meets Rakhmonov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a welterweight bout on Saturday’s UFC 296 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 … Read more
[ UFC 296 takes place Saturday headlined by two title fights, but before the fights get underway, join MMA Junkie’s Farah Hannoun for a preview show right here at 5 p.m. ET. In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards puts his belt on the line against former interim champ Colby Covington. And in the … Read more
