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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
UFC 256’s Cub Swanson: Belt Was Never the Ultimate Goal
For many, 2020 has been a struggle. For Cub Swanson, he's had the same 2020 as everyone else — with the added difficulty of returning from a serious injury. After sustaining a knee injury at Quintet Ultra, Swanson's year has...
Dana White Expects UFC’s Return to Live Events to Feel Like First NYC, Toronto...
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, UFC President Dana White has been consistent about one thing above all else: the promotion does not want to return to live events, with fans in the arena, until they can pack...
UFC 256: Mackenzie Dern Looking to Fight Top Contenders Moving Forward
BJJ standout Mackenzie Dern will look to make it three wins in a row at UFC 256. Since what at the time was seen as something of an upset loss to Amanda Ribas just over a year ago, strawweight Dern...
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Oktagon 57: Eckerlin vs. Broz Full Results
Oktagon MMA was in action in Frankfurt, Germany on Saturday, April 4, 2024 at the Festhalle Frankfurt for Oktagon 57. A number of familiar names...