Alonzo Menifield Says He Was “On Edge” Ahead of UFC 296
Las Vegas, NV — Light heavyweight Alonzo Menifield came into UFC 296 with a rolled ankle and other issues he had to overcome. But, as he explained post-fight, "I knew I had the power to put him down." "Him" in...
Why Paddy Pimblett, Coming Off Big Win At UFC 296, Won’t Fight on UFC...
Las Vegas, NV — In what can clearly be seen as the biggest win of his career, Paddy Pimblett put on a strong showing against former interim lightweight champ Tony Ferguson at UFC 296. Scoring a knockdown and near finish...
Shavkat Rakhmonov Looking For A Title Shot Off Thompson Victory
Las Vegas, NV - UFC welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov is looking for a title shot fresh off a victory over Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson at UFC 296. "Time will show, but I'm definitely ready for the title shot," Rakhmonov told reporters including...
Andre Fili Treated UFC 296 Bout Like UFC Debut
Las Vegas, NV - UFC featherweight Andre Fili took a different approach to his bout against Lucas Almeida at UFC 296 on Saturday night. "I said from the beginning of this fight camp that this is my UFC debut," Fili...
Alexandre Pantoja Says Flyweight Division “Deserves All My Respect” Following UFC 296
Las Vegas, NV — UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, fresh off the first successful title defense of his 125lb reign, was quick to extol the virtues of his weight class following UFC 296 on Saturday. Pantoja (27-5) earned a decision...
Shamil Gaziev Gives Bahrain First UFC Victory On National Day Of Independence
Las Vegas, NV - The first UFC fighter from Bahrain also picked up his first win in the promotion when Shamil Gaziev finished Martin Buday at UFC 296. "When fight starts I just fight and my plan doesn't work usually....
Colby Covington Clarifies Edwards’ Father Comments, Takes Aim At Next Opponent
Las Vegas, NV - Losing his third career UFC title shot welterweight Colby Covington held strong to his belief that he'll be around long enough to get another shot at the belt following his loss at UFC 296. "I need...
Leon Edwards Relieved To Be Done With Covington, Not Sure About Muhammad
Las Vegas, NV - Fresh off his second title defense UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards was finally able to let loose about his opponent at UFC 296. "I feel like it was definitely one of the most emotional fights I've...
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream
UFC 296 arrived on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, the final (and frankly solid, on paper) UFC event of the calendar year. Headlining the show, welterweight champ Leon Edwards, undefeated since 2015, in what had become...
UFC 296: Brandon Royval Credits Alexandre Pantoja for Growth
Brandon Royval enters UFC 296 in search of UFC gold, in his first title shot for the promotion he has called home since 2020. Three shorts years saw the LFA veteran develop into a fan-favorite, thanks at least in part...
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