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UFC 256: Mackenzie Dern Cites Chito Vera, Luke Rockhold as Inspirations

Las Vegas, NV — Mackenzie Dern showed the development of her all-around MMA skillset at UFC 256 on Saturday. Looking strong on the feet against Virna Jandiroba, Dern battled her way to a decision win in what might have...
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UFC 256: Tecia Torres Admits Morale Was Low During Slump

Las Vegas, NV — "The Tiny Tornado" earned her second consecutive win inside the octagon at UFC 256. In doing so, 115lb mainstay Tecia Torries has taken the necessary steps to distance herself from a nasty four-fight losing streak. That...
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Gavin Tucker “Went Dark” On Social Media Ahead of UFC 256

Las Vegas, NV — "Those are the kind of fights that make you grow," featherweight Gavin Tucker said following a unanimous decision win over Billy Quarantillo at UFC 256 on Saturday. Ahead of the fight, Tucker (13-1) "went dark on...
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UFC 256’s Ciryl Gane: After Numerous Delays, “Now, It’s a Good Year for Me”

Las Vegas, NV — Seven fights into his MMA career, France's Ciryl Gane owns a finish over a former UFC heavyweight champion. That came at UFC 256, where he got the better of Junior Dos Santos. An elbow set...
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Bellator Signs Yoel Romero, Debut Likely at 205lbs

Former UFC title challenger Yoel Romero has officially signed with Bellator and is expected to move up in weight to compete in the light heavyweight division. "The Soldier of God" has found a home after just two weeks on the...
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UFC 256: Cub Swanson Not Looking to “Climb that Ladder” for Title Shot

Las Vegas, NV — "Killer" Cub Swanson lived up to his name at UFC 256. Returning from a year-long layoff, Swanson (27-11) earned his second consecutive win in the UFC's stacked featherweight division. In the process, putting a little distance...
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Following Bellator 254, Scott Coker Mum on Next Grand Prix Weight Class

After Bellator 254, that's a wrap for the promotion's 2020 calendar year. Like everyone else, it was no doubt a year that in many ways the organization would like to forget. At the same time, Bellator managed to put on...
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Bellator 254’s Romero Cotton Expecting Tougher Match-Ups Moving Forward

Middleweight Romero Cotton's win over Justin Sumter at Bellator 254 was a long time coming. Originally slated for March, only to be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, "it was a crazy road" getting to the fight, Cotton (5-0) said following...
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Bellator 254: Linton Vassell Wants Moldavsky, Then Bader Rematches

For the second straight fight, Linton Vassell got the job done early. At Bellator 254, Vassell put on an impressive display against UFC alum Ronny Markes. Combined with a prior TKO of Sergei Kharitonov, this latest stoppage (also a...
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Bellator 254: Magomed Magomedov Wants One More Fight Before Title Shot

Bantamweight Magomed Magomedov made his promotional debut at Bellator 254, and the former ACB champion immediately made his presence felt. It's not often you see a debuting fighter (let alone two) in the co-main event of a major card, but...

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