UFC 253: The Israel Adesanya Show
Being such a big fan of the sport himself, Israel Adesanya recognizes how the fans of mixed martial arts think. He realizes the quality that fans appreciate above all else is being fearless, and taking the most dangerous fight...
UFC 253: Brandon Royval on the Struggle to Accept That He Belongs At the...
After picking up a huge win in his UFC debut against Tim Elliott, Brandon Royval (11-4) returns for his sophomore outing at UFC 253 on "Fight Island" this weekend. And he's still just a little bit on cloud nine. "Unbelievable....
UFC 253: Zubaira Tukhugov Discusses Dawodu Fight, Not Being on Khabib Card
Zubaira Tukhugov rose to infamy in the UFC not because of his in-cage abilities, but because of his antics at UFC 229. The Russian fighter, a member of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's entourage, was caught on camera assaulting Conor...
UFC 253: Paulo Costa “Insecure” According to Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya came across UFC 253 opponent Paulo Costa in a hotel hallway recently. Pretty much a non-event: no fireworks, at least. But the encounter resulted in a simple takeaway on his opponent: "He's insecure." Speaking at a virtual media...
UFC 253: Dominick Reyes “Righting a Wrong” in “First Title Defense” This Weekend
Dominick Reyes says he will be "righting a wrong" this weekend at UFC 253. There, he'll take on Jan Blachowicz, with the vacant UFC light heavyweight title on the line. Reyes (12-1) suffered the first defeat of his career when...
UFC Vegas 11: Andre Ewell Reveals He’s Fully Recovered From Broken Arm that Hampered...
Bantamweight Andre Ewell went the distance with Irwin Rivera at UFC Vegas 11 over the weekend — then apologized for doing so, despite getting the win. "I definitely felt good," saw Ewell (17-6), who added immediately that "I want to...
UFC Vegas 11: Niko Price Feels Rematch with Cerrone Deserves Main Event Billing
You've probably never seen anyone react to a draw the way Niko Price did at UFC Vegas 11. While Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone looked absolutely dejected, Price flat out celebrated. "In my eyes, I didn't lose," Price explained following the event,...
UFC Vegas 11: Damon Jackson Cut Out Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu For Fear of COVID-19
After four years away from the octagon, Damon Jackson made a triumphant return Saturday at UFC Vegas 11. Jackson (18-3-1, 1NC) found himself embroiled in a heated scrap with Mirsad Bektic, after stepping up on short notice to fill in...
Darrick Minner Hopes Doubters “Lost Your Ass” After UFC Vegas 11 Victory
Darrick Minner pulled off quite the upset at UFC Vegas 11. Paired up with Contender Series winner TJ Laramie, Minner entered the night the clear underdog. He exited with an impressive submission win. And he was not shy about calling...
UFC Vegas 11: Johnny Walker Believes Losses “Had to Happen”
A very different Johnny Walker was seen inside the octagon at UFC Vegas 11. More reserved, before, and after, the fight. Not during, however. A wild brawl with Ryan Spann was everything we have come to expect from Walker (18-5)....
