Pros React To Controversial Alexander Volkanovski Win Over Max Holloway At UFC 251
It was quite a controversial decision in the UFC 251 co-main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, and the UFC pros let everyone know it. Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway co-main evented the UFC 251 pay-per-view (PPV) from Yas...
Pros React to the Crowning of the New Bantamweight King, Petr Yan
All eyes were on the first championship title fight on Fight Island, which was advertised in many different ways such as “Russia vs. Brazil” and “The Young Star vs. an MMA Legend”. But no matter which perspective you saw...
Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz Moved Again, Lands on UFC 252
The UFC's next PPV event, UFC 252 in August, has an unexpected addition. During the broadcast of UFC 251 on "Fight Island" on Saturday night, the promotion announced that Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz will join the PPV event. The...
UFC 251: Marcin Tybura Reflects on Loss of Father Between Fights
Just weeks after his UFC Norfolk victory against Sergey Spivak, Polish heavyweight Marcin Tybura suffered an enormous personal tragedy. As the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic blanketed Europe, Tybura was forced to endure the death of his father. Following...
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Post-Fight Press Conference
The UFC's inaugural Fight Island show went down Saturday night. UFC 251 boasted a trio of title fights, at welterweight, featherweight, and bantamweight. Not to mention some big names like Volkan Oezdemir, Rose Namajunas, and Paige VanZant. Even newcomer Jiri...
Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera Booked Again for UFC 252
Sean O'Malley and Marlon Vera were scheduled to fight just over a year ago, but it fell through. Next month, we'll be able to see the exciting matchup at UFC 252. Sean O'Malley announced that he had signed a contract...
UFC 251 – Usman vs. Masvidal: Main Card Staff Picks
UFC 251 kicks off the long-awaited slate of events from Fight Island (which is just Yas Island, Abu Dhabi). The card is headlined by three title fights and Cageside Press has its picks set. Jorge Masvidal saved the day on...
Positive COVID-19 Test by Deiveson Figueiredo Has Flyweight Title Fight in Limbo
Another athlete expected to take part in Fight Island has tested positive for COVID-19. And this time, it's main event flyweight Deiveson Figueiredo, who was expected to rematch Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 172 on July 18. That's the...
UFC 251: Usman and Masvidal’s Insane Road to Fight Island
In the most anticipated event in many years, 2019 breakout star Jorge Masvidal is stepping in on six days notice to take on the dominant welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 251. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1280193040066306048?s=20 The fact that Jorge Masvidal is stepping in...
UFC 251 Preview: No Matter Who Wins, Masvidal Will Reap Rewards of “Gamebred” Nature
The silly concept that is Fight Island has turned itself into a seriously compelling event. When Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns fell through following Burns testing positive for COVID-19, it appeared the promotion would be down a title fight at...
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