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UFC 256: Chase Hooper Discusses Pressure of Having Only Fifteen Minutes to Show Development...

Las Vegas, NV — Chase Hooper appeared to be on his way to a second consecutive loss Saturday, right up until a stunning comeback against Pete Barrett at UFC 256. After being outclassed on the feet, Hooper (10-1-1) broke out...
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UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

Deiveson Figueiredo had the opportunity to make history at UFC 256. Just 21 days removed from his first title defense, at UFC 255 against Alex Perez, the Brazilian had a chance to make a second against Brandon Moreno — and...
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Drakkar Klose vs. Jai Herbert Added to UFC’s February 20 Event

The UFC's February 20, 2021 card has added some lightweight action in the form of Drakkar Klose vs. Jai Herbert. First reported by MMA Junkie, the 155lb showdown will see both fighters looking to rebound from recent losses. Klose (11-2-1), a...
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Bellator 254: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Finds Relief, Fresh Motivation in Title Loss

It's not entirely hyperbole to say that an era has ended for Bellator MMA's flyweight division. On Thursday at Bellator 254, Juliana Velasquez brought to an end the reign of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane — the only women's flyweight champion the...
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Bella Mir Earns Second Pro Win, First Submission Finish at IKON 4

Bella Mir is following in her father's footsteps. The daughter of former UFC champion and Bellator MMA heavyweight Frank Mir is all of 17-years old, but on Friday night, she claimed her second victory as a professional MMA fighter. The...
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UFC 256’s Gavin Tucker: “If the Scalpel Doesn’t Work, Then We Use the Hounds”

Gavin Tucker's featherweight match-up with Billy Quarantillo at UFC 256 is unofficially the third time the pair have been booked. The second with contracts signed. Originally expected to face off back in April, the coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench...
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UFC 256: Virna Jandiroba Looking to Remind Fans that She’s a Dangerous Fighter

When former Invicta FC strawweight champion Virna Jandiroba enters the octagon at UFC 256, she'll be looking at one of the most dominant forces in women's jiu-jitsu history: Mackenzie Dern. Jandiroba (16-1) and Dern (9-1) promises to be a grappling...
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UFC 256’s Billy Quarantillo: 4-0 Start to UFC Career Would Be “Dream Come True”

Billy Quarantillo is the birthday boy this week. Not that he's had a chance to celebrate yet. That will hopefully come at UFC 256, should the now 31-year old get past Gavin Tucker in a promising featherweight match-up. Quarantillo (15-2)...
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Daniel Pineda Expecting Bonus-Worthy Showing at UFC 256

Daniel Pineda is looking to build off a win over Herbert Burns earlier this year when he returns at UFC 256 this weekend. Against a much bigger name. Pineda (27-13, 2NC), whose first run in the UFC ended back in...
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UFC 256’s Tecia Torres: “I’m the Only One in My Division” to Have Fought...

Tecia Torres is not getting the fight she wanted this weekend. Of course, the strawweight veteran is grateful to be competing — and thankful that LFA alum Sam Hughes is stepping up on short notice. But when it comes down...

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UFC: A Prospect From Every Country That The Promotion Should Sign

It's that time of year again: the UFC has wrapped up for the season, and it's time to look to the future and what's...