UFC 259: Askar Askarov Predicts Moreno Win in Figgy Rematch
Las Vegas, NV — Flyweight contender Askar Askarov features in what is widely considered to be the biggest fight of his career this weekend. Paired up with perennial contender and multi-time title challenger Joseph Benavidez, Askarov (12-0-1) will be looking...
Writer vs. Fighter: UFC 259
It's that time again, for us to pit those who scribe with those who punch in a match-up (of picks, we're not insane!). Last week saw Cageside Press founder Mike McClory get one back for the writers when he...
Maryna Moroz vs. Manon Fiorot Set For June 5 UFC Event
A pair of UFC women's flyweights will continue their climb towards the top 15 rankings in June. Cageside Press confirmed Friday with a source close to the situation that Maryna Moroz will be Manon Fiorot's second opponent in the UFC,...
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On paper, UFC 259 is a card that has something for everyone. The main event, a champ vs. champ battle between middleweight king Israel Adesanya and his light heavyweight counterpart Jan Blachowicz, promised a contrast in styles. Speed versus power....
UFC 259’s Mario Bautista Credits Cory Sandhagen for Recent Run
When Mario Bautista first got that call to the UFC, the opportunity was less than ideal. He would be fighting on just nine days' notice, on the other side of the country, and at the UFC’s debut on ESPN....
UFC 259: Amanda Nunes Plans to Keep Featherweight Belt “Forever”
Las Vegas, NV — UFC double champ Amanda Nunes (bantamweight and featherweight) appreciates that the towering Megan Anderson is a dangerous fighter. The pair face off in the co-main event at UFC 259 this Saturday. The featherweight title will be...
UFC 259 Prediction: Megan Anderson Will Pull Off the Upset of Upsets
Amanda Nunes enters UFC 259 with an 11-fight winning streak, which includes capturing two UFC titles and six title defenses in both the featherweight and bantamweight divisions. Her seventh title defense will test her as she faces Megan Anderson,...
Manel Kape Takes Short Notice Opportunity, Will Fight Matheus Nicolau at UFC Vegas 21
Matheus Nicolau will stay on UFC Vegas 21 after all. First reported by MMA DNA, promotion officials confirmed Wednesday via press release that Manel Kape will replace Tagir Ulanbekov against Nicolau on March 13. Nicolau (15-2) is making his return to...
The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC 259 — Middleweights Become Light Heavyweights
Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class....
Josh Parisian vs. Roque Martinez Set For June 19 UFC Event
A pair of heavyweights will be looking for their first UFC win in June. MMA DNA was first to report that two-time Dana White Contender Series vet and Ultimate Fighter alumni Josh Parisian will fight Roque Martinez at a yet-to-be-announced...
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