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Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo, UFC 256

UFC 256 Bonuses: No Surprise As Figueiredo vs. Moreno Earns FOTN

It's sometimes easy to fall victim to hyperbole any time at entertaining fight transpires in the combat sports world. But the UFC 256 main event of Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno did more than just entertain — it earned...
Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, UFC 256

Pros React to Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno’s Fight of the Year Candidate at...

After the loss of not one, not two, but three main event fights (Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling, Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson, and Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns), the UFC was able to salvage the UFC 256 headliner...

Pros React to Dominant Performance by Charles Oliveira Against El Cucuy at UFC 256

A co-main event like Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira is one of those battles you wish the UFC would bend the rules for, just for one night, and make it a five round fight. Any time Tony Ferguson steps into...
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UFC 256: Rafael Fiziev Wants to Stay Busy, Just Not Figueiredo Busy

Las Vegas, NV — Rafael Fiziev finally earned his first finish inside the octagon at UFC 256. While four UFC bouts doesn't seem like a long time to earn your first finish, Fiziev's status as a striking coach at the...
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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...
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Bellator 254video

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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