UFC 259: Yan and Sterling Seek Career Breakthroughs on Saturday
Petr Yan wants to usher in a new era of dominance in the bantamweight division, but Aljamain Sterling wants to prove it was his time all along at UFC 259. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1366782600803663880?s=20 In a division as competitive as bantamweight, to say you...
UFC 259: Anderson in Unique Situation Ahead of Nunes Title Match
The future of the UFC women's featherweight division could be on the line as Megan Anderson looks to upset pound-for-pound powerhouse Amanda Nunes at UFC 259. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1233930141832798213?s=20 Has a fighter in the UFC ever been in a more unique position than...
UFC 259’s Joseph Benavidez: Accepting First Title Fight Loss More Difficult Than Most Recent
Las Vegas, NV — Multi-time flyweight title challenger Joseph Benavidez may go down in UFC history as one of the best fighters to never wear gold. He knows, in all likelihood, that his last title shot, against Deiveson Figueiredo...
Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan Assess Each Other’s Talents Ahead of UFC 259
Las Vegas, NV — If you look at it on paper, the bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 is a striker versus grappler affair. With that in mind, the pair were asked to assess...
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Weigh-In, Face-Off Photo and Video Highlights
UFC 259 is official. And that includes the three title fights topping mammoth-sized event. Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya, Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson, and Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling are all set. All six fighters weighed in without issue...
UFC 259: Askar Askarov Predicts Moreno Win in Figgy Rematch
Las Vegas, NV — Flyweight contender Askar Askarov features in what is widely considered to be the biggest fight of his career this weekend. Paired up with perennial contender and multi-time title challenger Joseph Benavidez, Askarov (12-0-1) will be looking...
Writer vs. Fighter: UFC 259
It's that time again, for us to pit those who scribe with those who punch in a match-up (of picks, we're not insane!). Last week saw Cageside Press founder Mike McClory get one back for the writers when he...
Maryna Moroz vs. Manon Fiorot Set For June 5 UFC Event
A pair of UFC women's flyweights will continue their climb towards the top 15 rankings in June. Cageside Press confirmed Friday with a source close to the situation that Maryna Moroz will be Manon Fiorot's second opponent in the UFC,...
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya Weigh-In Results — Main Event Official
On paper, UFC 259 is a card that has something for everyone. The main event, a champ vs. champ battle between middleweight king Israel Adesanya and his light heavyweight counterpart Jan Blachowicz, promised a contrast in styles. Speed versus power....
UFC 259’s Mario Bautista Credits Cory Sandhagen for Recent Run
When Mario Bautista first got that call to the UFC, the opportunity was less than ideal. He would be fighting on just nine days' notice, on the other side of the country, and at the UFC’s debut on ESPN....