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 —...
The Weight Cutting Chronicles: UFC 256
Like it or not, weight-cutting is deeply rooted in mixed martial arts. MMA adopted its weight-cutting from the sport of wrestling, where it is presumed to be very advantageous to be the biggest and strongest in your weight class....
UFC 256: Sam Hughes Finds Upside In Making Octagon Debut on Short Notice
When Angela Hill was forced out of UFC 256 due to a positive COVID-19 test, it was LFA alum Sam Hughes getting the call to step up. Matchmaker Mick Maynard rang Hughes' coach up barely a week out from the...
UFC 256: Renato Moicano Feels 155 is Right Division, but “Top Five Contender” Could...
A positive COVID-19 test scrapped Renato Moicano's bout with Rafael Fiziev last month. But with a full recovery, the Brazilian lightweight (and former featherweight) is back at UFC 256, once again paired up with Fiziev. "I'm feeling very good right...
UFC 256: Brandon Moreno Feels He Could “Change the Game” As First Mexican Champ
Brandon Moreno is looking to become the first Mexican fighter to win UFC gold this weekend. In a short-notice title fight against Deiveson Figueiredo (short notice for both men, all of 21 days after their UFC 255 appearances), he'll...
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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...