UFC 250: “Askren Family” Member Chase Hooper Liking Stylistic Match-up with Bruce Leeroy
The "Teenage Dream" is just out of his teens, but 20-year old Chase Hooper is still a surprisingly young figure to be in the UFC. After earning a first round TKO of Daniel Teymur in his octagon debut, however,...
Finishing the Fight: UFC 250
Mixed martial arts fans love a good fight-ending sequence, as often it summarizes the story of the fight in just a few seconds. Getting the finish is a definitive end to a fight that makes a statement: “I was...
UFC: Gustafsson Expected to Return at Heavyweight Against Werdum on July 25
Former light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson will be coming back from retirement and moving up in weight to take on former champion Fabricio Werdum on July 25. Combate and MMAJunkie have confirmed that former three-time light heavyweight title challenger...
UFC 250: Eddie Wineland Says He’s Not Here to Be Looked Over
As bantamweight champion in the WEC — the promotion's inaugural 135lb champ no less — Eddie Wineland was a trailblazer. Now 35, Wineland (24–13–1) returns to action this Saturday at UFC 250, now the veteran facing a surging up-and-comer...
Anthony Rocco Martin Fighting Out Contract at UFC 250
Now in control of his own destiny, Anthony Rocco Martin is fighting out his deal at UFC 250. Martin lucked out in a way ahead of the event. While the coronavirus has been devastating, the pandemic scuttled a planned fight...
Sean O’Malley Scaled Back on Sparring Ahead of UFC 250
Sean O'Malley brings his "Sugar Show" back to Las Vegas this weekend. UFC 250 won't have crowds in attendance, but for millions watching around the world, it's a chance to see one of the UFC's hottest up-and-comers get a...
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Preview — The Task Ahead
Should Amanda Nunes get past Felicia Spencer this Saturday night at UFC 250, she will etch her name in the history books as the first double champion in the promotion's history to defend two different titles while holding them both simultaneously. Couple that...
UFC 250’s Cody Garbrandt Excited to Climb the Rankings Again: “Once a Hunter, Always...
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt finally returns to the octagon this weekend at UFC 250. Emphasis on finally. Garbrandt, who lost his belt to T.J. Dillashaw in 2017, has had to deal with hardships personal and professional in subsequent...
UFC 250: Amanda Nunes Dismisses Idea of Dropping to Flyweight
Just over a year ago, Amanda Nunes was talking about a run at a third title. Having captured the women's featherweight championship just weeks prior, Nunes (19-4) told ESPN Brazil that a drop to 125lbs was possible. It would...
After Cornerman’s False Positive for COVID-19, Heinisch Back On UFC 250
The fight that was on, then off UFC 250 is back on again. Thursday, it was reported that one of Ian Heinisch's corners for the event had tested positive for COVID-19. Under the watchful eye of the Nevada State...
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