UFC 251: Rose Namajunas Explains “Mentality Shift” Ahead of Return
Turns out, Rose Namajunas is one of those fighters who has been training at home during the coronavirus pandemic. "Prior to the corona pandemic, I made a gym out of my garage. Just been like, slowly using it here and...
UFC 251: With Free Agency Looming, Paige VanZant Says Ball Is In UFC’s Court
Paige VanZant has been a big part of the build-up to Fight Island. But the talk hasn't necessarily been about her fight. And that's unfortunate. Still yet to hit her athletic prime, VanZant (8-4) has been with the UFC since...
UFC 251: Jose Aldo Ranks Himself Among Top Three Fighters of All Time, Gives...
"The weight cut has been a lot easier. Everyone doubts me when I say that, but I can tell you it's been a lot easier," Jose Aldo said Wednesday. The former featherweight champion returns to the octagon at UFC...
UFC 251: Amanda Ribas Hoping VanZant Fight Brings Top 15, Maybe a Title By...
Amanda Ribas hasn't seen much of Fight Island yet. In fact, up to Wednesday's media day, she'd been stuck in her room for about forty-eight hours. Still, Ribas (9-1) couldn't contain her excitement at being part of UFC 251, the...
UFC 251: Petr Yan Doesn’t See Jose Aldo As Having Grown as a Fighter
Petr Yan was willing to fight anyone, frankly, for the vacant UFC bantamweight title. That includes Aljamain Sterling. Yan, who will face Jose Aldo for the belt this weekend at UFC 251, made that clear Wednesday, at the second of...
UFC: Thiago Santos vs. Glover Teixeira Targeted as September 12 Main Event
A pair of top-ranked Brazilian light heavyweights look set to headline the UFC's September 12 card. ESPN was first to report Tuesday that Thiago Santos is expected to return on that date. In the main event, he'll take on the...
UFC 251: Alexander Volkanovski Motivated to “Put a Bit More of a Beating” on...
Alexander Volkanovski's first defense of the UFC featherweight title may have a sense of deja vu about it. After all, the Australian champion is about to put his belt on the line against the man he won the championship from...
Jimmie Rivera vs. Cody Stamann Added to July 15 Fight Island Card
A couple of Americans are headed to Fight Island on short notice. While Jimmie Rivera was campaigning for a fight against Frankie Edgar, who lost opponent Pedro Munhoz due to a positive COVID-19 test, instead, he's been paired up...
Max Holloway Welcomed Lack of Sparring Ahead of UFC 251, Calls it “Hard Reset”
Come UFC 251 this Saturday, Max Holloway has a chance to establish the second Blessed era. The first, of course, saw his rise through the featherweight division, his emergence as a bonafide UFC star at home and abroad, and his...
Jonathan Martinez to Face Frankie Saenz at UFC Event on August 1
The UFC's August 1 card is looking to add some bantamweight action. The event, expected to take place in Las Vegas, now has Jonathan Martinez vs. Frankie Saenz lined up. MMA Junkie was first to report the pairing. The event...
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