UFC 256: Rafael Fiziev Wants to Stay Busy, Just Not Figueiredo Busy
Las Vegas, NV — Rafael Fiziev finally earned his first finish inside the octagon at UFC 256. While four UFC bouts doesn't seem like a long time to earn your first finish, Fiziev's status as a striking coach at the...
UFC 256: Chase Hooper Discusses Pressure of Having Only Fifteen Minutes to Show Development...
Las Vegas, NV — Chase Hooper appeared to be on his way to a second consecutive loss Saturday, right up until a stunning comeback against Pete Barrett at UFC 256. After being outclassed on the feet, Hooper (10-1-1) broke out...
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream
Deiveson Figueiredo had the opportunity to make history at UFC 256. Just 21 days removed from his first title defense, at UFC 255 against Alex Perez, the Brazilian had a chance to make a second against Brandon Moreno — and...
Bellator 254: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Finds Relief, Fresh Motivation in Title Loss
It's not entirely hyperbole to say that an era has ended for Bellator MMA's flyweight division. On Thursday at Bellator 254, Juliana Velasquez brought to an end the reign of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane — the only women's flyweight champion the...
UFC 256’s Gavin Tucker: “If the Scalpel Doesn’t Work, Then We Use the Hounds”
Gavin Tucker's featherweight match-up with Billy Quarantillo at UFC 256 is unofficially the third time the pair have been booked. The second with contracts signed. Originally expected to face off back in April, the coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench...
UFC 256: Virna Jandiroba Looking to Remind Fans that She’s a Dangerous Fighter
When former Invicta FC strawweight champion Virna Jandiroba enters the octagon at UFC 256, she'll be looking at one of the most dominant forces in women's jiu-jitsu history: Mackenzie Dern. Jandiroba (16-1) and Dern (9-1) promises to be a grappling...
UFC 256’s Billy Quarantillo: 4-0 Start to UFC Career Would Be “Dream Come True”
Billy Quarantillo is the birthday boy this week. Not that he's had a chance to celebrate yet. That will hopefully come at UFC 256, should the now 31-year old get past Gavin Tucker in a promising featherweight match-up. Quarantillo (15-2)...
Daniel Pineda Expecting Bonus-Worthy Showing at UFC 256
Daniel Pineda is looking to build off a win over Herbert Burns earlier this year when he returns at UFC 256 this weekend. Against a much bigger name. Pineda (27-13, 2NC), whose first run in the UFC ended back in...
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...
