UFC 257: McGregor and Poirier In Different Places Ahead of Rematch
Conor McGregor is on the cusp of returning to the top of the MMA world, but he must overcome a former foe eager to exact revenge in Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1351197154170212352?s=20 The stage is set for Conor McGregor to...
UFC 257’s Marina Rodriguez Looking to Show Her True Self
Strawweight Marina Rodriguez (12-1-2) has been preparing for her UFC 257 bout with Amanda Ribas a little longer than you might expect. Speaking to Cageside Press during a virtual media day to promote the PPV card this Satutday, Brazil's Rodriguez...
UFC 257: Can Chandler Replicate Bellator Success Against Hooker?
Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler has arrived in the UFC with a win-now mentality, but Dan Hooker has championship goals of his own that will be close to materializing with a win at UFC 257. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1291946888128802816?s=20 If you're not familiar with...
Writer vs. Fighter: UFC 257
UFC 257 looms large, as the promotion's first PPV event of the calendar year arrives Saturday. Topped by Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 2, a lot of eyeballs will be on the event. A lot of bets will be...
UFC 257’s Julianna Pena: No More Starting Over
After returning to the octagon in July of 2019 following the birth of her first child, Julianna Pena picked up a big win over former flyweight champion Nicco Montano. However, her quest to build momentum was halted by the...
What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 8 Winners
UFC Fight Island 8 was the second of the UFC's three events to kick off the new year. In the main event, Michael Chiesa cemented himself as a welterweight contender with a decision win over Neil Magny. Warlley Alves...
What’s Next: UFC Fight Island 8 Losers
The UFC's first weekday offering in some time produced exciting fights from the first cup of coffee through lunch time. When the dust was settled on the main card, a handful of those left wanting at UFC Fight Island...
UFC Fight Island 8 Medical Suspensions: Only Two Lengthy Terms
Lots of violence went down on Fight Island this past Wednesday, but although there were plenty of bouts the usual lengthy suspensions were few and far between. Twenty-eight fighters in total took to the cage and just two will...
Ottman Azaitar Cut by Promotion Following UFC 257 Safety Zone Violation
Ottman Azaitar isn't fighting at UFC 257, and it appears he'll have to shoulder the blame. During Friday's early (official) weigh-in in Abu Dhabi, UFC officials announced that Azaitar would not be weighing in for the event. Opponent Matt Frevola...
UFC 257: Picking the Winner of McGregor-Poirier 2
UFC 257 arrives Saturday, and with it, a tantalizing lightweight main event years in the making. Another Conor McGregor fight week is upon us, and his rematch with Dustin Poirier ought to meet the hype. It's been six years since...