Finishing the Fight: UFC Vegas 16
Every fighter has their go-to moves, especially specialists within certain martial arts disciplines. Their own signature styles can lead to spectacular finishes. Whether it’s a scary-good rear-naked choke that fighters just can’t seem to avoid once going to the...
Taila Santos Shows Respect for Opponent’s “Warrior Heart” Ahead of UFC Vegas 16
Brazil's Taila Santos was originally scheduled to face Maryna Moroz at UFC Vegas 16 this weekend. But with Moroz out, she is now lined up with Montana De La Rosa, the 15th ranked women's flyweight in the UFC. Santos (16-1)...
UFC Vegas 16: Jamahal Hill Slams “Dumb as F*ck” Dealings with NSAC Over Marijuana
Jamahal Hill returns from an unexpected layoff at UFC Vegas 16 this weekend. And steps right into the biggest fight of his career to date. Yes, the next fight is always the biggest, or so the cliche goes. But a...
UFC: Chi Lewis-Parry Hit With Massive 4-Year Ban by Arbitrator in USADA Case
An independent arbitrator has handed out a four-year ban to former UFC fighter Chi Lewis-Parry. Who is unlikely to ever fight for the promotion. The United Kingdom's Parry never actually managed to set foot in the UFC octagon. However, between...
UFC Vegas 16’s Montana De La Rosa: “Sometimes the Boos Get to You” When...
Montana De La Rosa enters UFC Vegas 16 this weekend as the 15th ranked women's flyweight in the UFC. Yet while she's the fighter with the number next to her name, it's opponent Taila Santos who is the favorite...
UFC Vegas 16: Hermansson vs. Vettori Weigh-In Results — OSP Heavy
UFC Vegas 16 saw its main event take a hit more than once in the lead-up to this weekend's ESPN event. Whether it's one of those cards that exceeds expectations regardless remains to be seen. But as it stands,...
The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC Vegas 16
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....
UFC Vegas 16: Marvin Vettori Doesn’t Need Extra Animosity Against Hermansson — But Wants...
Marvin Vettori was busy training for his UFC 256 fight with Jacare Souza when he got the call to face Jack Hermansson in the main event at UFC Vegas 16 this weekend. "I gave it a quick thought, to making...
UFC Vegas 16: Jack Hermansson Sees an Upside in Vettori Replacing Holland
Heading into UFC Vegas 16, Swedish middleweight headliner Jack Hermansson had been on something of a roller coaster. Every loop, a new opponent. "We started off with Till and I was super happy with the match-up. Darren Till is a...
Yair Rodriguez Accepts Six Month Sanction from USADA for Whereabouts Failures
UFC featherweight Yair Rodriguez will be on the shelf for a few more months. On Thursday, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which oversees the UFC's Anti-Doping Policy, announced that Rodriguez (13-2, 1NC), had accepted a six-month sanction for whereabouts violations....
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