UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Weigh-In Results — Main Event Official
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: Israel Adesanya Plans to Continue Ruling Middleweight with “Black Iron Fist”
Las Vegas, NV — Not once in the preparation for his showdown with light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz has Israel Adesanya felt as if he'd bit off more than he could chew. The middleweight champion, it seems, has quite an...
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Las Vegas, NV — Texas is ready to open up for business. And UFC President Dana White has already begun the feeling out process, with the hopes of hosting a live event in the state in the near future. With...
UFC 259’s Megan Anderson: Everyone’s Invincible Until They’re Not
Las Vegas, NV — Women's featherweight title challenger Megan Anderson believes she holds at least one advantage over double champ Amanda Nunes. The pair face off in the co-main event of UFC 259 this Saturday, and as Anderson (11-4), a...
UFC 259: Dominick Cruz Believes Rankings Based on Pay, Wants Fighters on Panel
Las Vegas, NV — Dominick Cruz has an interesting take on the UFC's official rankings. The former bantamweight champion returns to action this Saturday at UFC 259, taking on the unranked Casey Kenney. That's a bit of matchmaking that has...
UFC 259’s “Matrix” Phillips to Opponent: Take the Red Pill
When Kyler Phillips was offered Song Yadong, a ranked opponent, in just his third UFC fight, he didn’t think much of it. He accepted the fight the way he claims he would have for any name the UFC sent...
UFC 259’s Thiago Santos: Teixeira Fight Was “Warm Up,” Adesanaya Doesn’t Deserve Title Fight
Las Vegas, NV — Just a few years ago, Thiago Santos was considered perhaps the most imposing fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division. "Marreta" was very much the sledgehammer he was named after, punishing a trio of opponents with...
UFC Releases Former Champion Junior Dos Santos, Veteran Alistair Overeem
In a somewhat shocking turn of events, the UFC has parted ways with former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos, and former title challenger/MMA legend Alistair Overeem. Combate was the first to report the news, with multiple outlets confirming the...
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