UFC 257 – McGregor vs. Poirier: Main Card Staff Picks
The first pay-per-view of 2021 is a big one with Conor McGregor returning against Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 257. Cageside Press has its picks set. The main event of UFC 257 is a rematch six years...
Finishing the Fight: UFC 257
At UFC 257, Michael Chandler will make his highly-anticipated UFC debut against Dan Hooker. Will he show the fight-ending ability that was on display throughout his Bellator run? Every fighter has their go-to moves, especially specialists within certain martial arts...
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: 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
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UFC 257’s Julianna Pena: No More Starting Over
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Shinya Aoki Submits James Nakashima in Co-Main Event of ONE: Unbreakable
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Ottman Azaitar Cut by Promotion Following UFC 257 Safety Zone Violation
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ONE Championship Confirms Johnson, Alvarez for April 7 Live Event
Demetrious Johnson's chance for ONE Championship gold has once again been pushed back — but it appears that when he finally does challenge flyweight champ Adriano Moraes, a wider audience will be watching. ONE Championship officials announced Friday on social...
Nasrat Haqparast Out of UFC 257 Fight with Arman Tsarukyan, Frevola Steps Up
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