Jose Aldo UFC

UFC 251: Opposing Paths Collide for Aldo and Yan

José Aldo looks to add another major accolade to his already Hall of Fame resume, but Petr Yan is looking to turn a victory over the former champion into the start of his own legend at UFC 251. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1280622872361222145?s=20 José Aldo...
Max Holloway, UFC

Finishing the Fight — UFC 251: A Look at Blessed, Gamebred, and Thug Rose

UFC 251 is stacked enough to include three title fights, plus two former champions facing off in a rematch — and that's on the main card alone! Mixed martial arts fans love a good fight-ending sequence, as often it summarizes...
Jorge Masvidal UFC

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Weigh-In and Face-Off Photo Highlights

It's official. The main event of UFC 251, kicking off Fight Island this weekend in Abu Dhabi, is set. On six days' notice, Jorge Masvidal hit championship weight, to challenge incumbent champ Kamaru Usman. That development, during Friday morning's official...
Amanda Ribas of Brazil and Paige VanZant face off during the UFC 251

UFC 251: A Tale of Two Favorites in VanZant vs. Ribas

Paige VanZant has turned into a successful brand while with the UFC, but can she get the desired result against the latest rising star in the promotion in Amanda Ribas at UFC 251? Perhaps the MMA world is sleeping on...
Venum has been announced as the official outfitter of the UFC

UFC Announces Venum as Exclusive Outfitting Partner

Starting in 2021, the UFC will have a new official, exclusive outfitting partner: Venum. The apparel company, who have sponsored fighters like Lyoto Machida, Fabricio Werdum, and Carlos Condit, was revealed as the heir apparent to Reebok in a press...
UFC Octagon

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Weigh-In Results – All Three Title Fights Official!

The UFC kicks off its stint on Fight Island in a big way this weekend. The Abu Dhabi-based shows launch with UFC 251, what would have been the card anchoring International Fight Week. Of course, given the ongoing global...
Kamaru Usman UFCvideo

UFC 251: Kamaru Usman Explains Why He Prefers Fights Going Long

At an ungodly hour local time, Kamaru Usman was the last fighter from UFC 251 to appear at the event's media day. Consider that a preview for Usman's title fight against Jorge Masvidal on Saturday. While the PPV card will...
Jimmie Rivera UFC

UFC: Jimmie Rivera Expects to Shine Everywhere Against Stamann

Jimmie “El Terror” Rivera (22-4) will face Cody Stamann (19-2-1) in Abu Dhabi (Fight Island) July 15. Although both men are ranked bantamweights, this highly anticipated contest will take place at featherweight due to this contest being made on...
Jorge Masvidal UFCvideo

UFC 251’s Jorge Masvidal Finds Kamaru Usman and His 17 Personalities “Weak-Minded”

Make no mistake about it, taking a title fight halfway around the world on barely a week's notice is what the kids might call a "gangsta" move. And when it comes to that life, Jorge Masvidal is at the...
Jorge Masvidal UFC

The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC 251

UFC 251 marks the promotion's debut on Fight Island, and the first of four events designed to get its international roster in the mix during the ongoing pandemic. Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts....

RECENT

Oktagon 81: Fleury vs. Buday Results

Oktagon 81 takes place on Sunday, with two big title fights topping the promotion's final event of 2025. In a massive main event, former ranked...