UFC: Justin Gaethje Sees Current Fighting Style As “More Methodical, but Just As Exciting”
Las Vegas, NV — In recent years, UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje's game has seen an obvious evolution. The man known as "The Highlight" has developed from a brawler into a more measured, yet no less exciting, fighter who picks his...
UFC: Rose Namajunas Says Staying True to Herself Key to Navigating Life As Public...
Las Vegas, NV — "Thug" Rose Namajunas had a huge 2021, reclaiming her strawweight title then defending it in an instant rematch with Weili Zhang. Asked what she credits that success to, Namajunas told Cageside Press ahead of Friday's World...
UFC 270: Brandon Moreno Knows As Champ, “Somebody Is Coming for my Head”
Las Vegas, NV — UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returns to action in January, in the rubber match of his trilogy against Deiveson Figueiredo. The UFC 270 co-main event was originally scheduled for UFC 269 this past weekend, but the...
Kayla Harrison Still Has Love for PFL: “Even I Don’t Know What I’m Going...
Las Vegas, NV — Try as we might, we couldn't get an answer from Kayla Harrison on what her ultimate decision will be in regards to her current free agency. That's because even the two-time PFL champion and two-time Olympic...
UFC 269’s Dominick Cruz: “I’m Not Going to Say No to An Aldo Fight”
Las Vegas, NV — Former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz doesn't remember being knocked down in the first round of his fight with Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269. In fact, if you believe Cruz's take following the fight, he thought...
UFC 269: Geoff Neal Believes Low Blow Halted Ponzinibbio Eye Pokes
Las Vegas, NV — Welterweight Geoff Neal returned to the win column at UFC 269, snapping a two-fight skid care of a split decision victory against Santiago Ponzinibbio. Not surprisingly, Neal was pleased with his performance following the fight. "I'm...
UFC 269’s Kai Kara-France: Cody Garbrandt “Didn’t Take Me Serious”
Las Vegas, NV — Flyweight Kai Kara-France shocked many with his stunning TKO of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269. Garbrandt most of all, no doubt. But in this particular case, you can't say Kara-France (23-9, 1NC) didn't warn his opponent. "I...
UFC 269: Dustin Poirier to Donate 20K to Charles Oliveira’s Hometown Following Loss
Las Vegas, NV — There's losing with grace, and then there's Dustin Poirier. Poirier came up short against Charles Oliveira in the UFC 269 main event, submitted in the third round of their lightweight title fight. Yet despite the loss,...
UFC 269: Tai Tuivasa Credits “Loving My Work” For Recent Success
Las Vegas, NV — It's now four in a row for Tai Tuivasa following UFC 269. Four wins, four knockouts. Or three KOs and a TKO, if you want to get really technical. Regardless, Tuivasa's recent success is one of...
UFC 269: Charles Oliveira Says He’s “Here to Make History,” “Build A Legacy”
Las Vegas, NV — A standing rear-naked choke in the third round, forcing Dustin Poirier to tap, cemented Charles Oliveira's first defense of his lightweight title at UFC 269. It also extended two impressive records held by the Brazilian: Most...
