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...
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Weigh-In Results
In just a matter of weeks, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno are turning around to headline the UFC 256 card. Both fighters fought in November, at UFC 255. But after Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson, Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling,...
Antitrust Lawsuit Against UFC Granted Class Certification
A major milestone in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the UFC has been reached. The New York Times and other media outlets reported Thursday that U.S. District of Nevada Judge Richard Boulware has certified class status for the lawsuit —...
RIZIN Standout Kana Watanabe Signs with Bellator MMA
Shortly before Thursday night's Bellator 254 card, which saw Juliana Velasquez dethrone long-serving flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, another addition to the promotion's 125lb division was revealed. Cageside Press has confirmed with Bellator officials that RIZIN standout Kana Watanable has signed...
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UFC 327: Prochazka vs. Ulberg Weigh-In Results
A new light heavyweight champion will be crowned at Saturday's UFC 327 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. A new flyweight champion will not be. While...