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Marvin Vettori, Israel Adesanya, UFC 263
Marvin Vettori

UFC 263 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Marvin Vettori (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Israel Adesanya will attempt to earn his third middleweight title defense when he rematches Marvin Vettori in tonight’s UFC 263 main event. Adesanya (20-1 MMA) and Vettori (17-4-1 MMA) originally collided in April of 2018, with the promotions reigning middleweight champion emerging victorious by way of split decision.

Brandon Moreno, UFC 263
Deiveson Figueiredo

Pros react after Brandon Moreno dethrones Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 263 was co-headlined by a highly anticipated men’s flyweight title fight rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. The pair initially clashed at UFC 256 in December of 2020, and after five rounds of thrilling back and forth action the contest was ruled a majority draw.

Brandon Moreno, Deiveson Figueiredo, UFC 263
Deiveson Figueiredo

UFC 263 Results: Brandon Moreno stops Deiveson Figueiredo (Video)

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 263 is co-headlined by a highly anticipated men’s flyweight title fight rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. The pair initially clashed at UFC 256 in December of 2020, and after five rounds of thrilling back and forth action the contest was ruled a majority draw.

Nate Diaz, Leon Edwards, UFC 26
Nate Diaz

Pros react to Leon Edwards defeating Nate Diaz at UFC 263

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 263 main card featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring fan favorite Nate Diaz taking on Leon Edwards. Diaz (20-13 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a TKO loss to Jorge Masvidal in November of 2019. Prior to that setback, ‘The Stockton Slugger’ had earned a unanimous decision victory over former lightweight title holder Anthony Pettis.

Belal Muhammad
Demian Maia

UFC 263 Results: Belal Muhammad defeats Demian Maia (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 263 main card features a welterweight bout between former title challenger Demian Maia and surging contender Belal Muhammad. Maia (28-10 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a first-round TKO loss to Gilbert Burns in March of 2020. Prior to that setback, the Brazilian submission specialist had put together a three-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Ben Askren and Lyman Good.

Paul Craig, Jamahal Hill, UFC 263
Paul Craig

Pros react after Paul Craig snaps the arm of Jamahal Hill at UFC 263

Christopher Taylor - June 12, 2021

A light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill kicked off tonight’s UFC 263 pay-per-view main card from Arizona. Craig will enter tonight’s event sporting a four-fight unbeaten streak, his latest bout ending in a TKO victory over Shogun Rua at UFC 255. The Scottish standout has gone 4-1-1 over his past six Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s contest.

Paul Craig, UFC 263
Paul Craig

UFC 263 Results: Paul Craig snaps the arm of Jamahal Hill (Video)

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

A light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill kicks off tonight’s UFC 263 pay-per-view main card from Arizona. Craig will enter tonight’s event sporting a four-fight unbeaten streak, his latest bout ending in a TKO victory over Shogun Rua at UFC 255. The Scottish standout has gone 4-1-1 over his past six Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s contest.

Jorge Masvidal, Donald Trump, Conor McGregor
Kamaru Usman

Jorge Masvidal eyes December return, barring he receives his PPV money: "Got to make sure these people pay me"

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Jorge Masvidal is hoping to make his return to the Octagon before the end of the year, this if he receives his PPV money from the UFC. Masvidal (35-15 MMA) suffered a nasty knockout loss to reigning welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 261 in April and is allegedly still waiting to receive his portion of the pay-per-view revenue.

Marvin Vettori, UFC 263
Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland roasts Marvin Vettori for putting his Venum shorts on backwards for UFC 263 photoshoot

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Kevin Holland could not resist roasting his former opponent Marvin Vettori after the Italian posed with his shorts on backwards at the UFC 263 photoshoot. Holland (21-7 MMA) and Vettori (17-4-1 MMA) squared off back in April at UFC Vegas 23, with ‘The Italian Dream’ emerging victorious by unanimous decision after dominating ‘Trailblazer‘ with his grappling.

Marcelo-Rojo
Deiveson Figueiredo

Marcelo Rojo, cornerman of Brandon Moreno, issues apology for monkey posts aimed at Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of UFC 263

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Marcelo Rojo, a UFC featherweight and cornerman of Brandon Moreno, has issued an apology for making monkey posts aimed at Deiveson Figueiredo. Moreno (18-5-2 MMA) and Figueiredo (20-1-1 MMA) are set to collide for a second time in tonight’s UFC 263 co-main event.

Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou
Francis Ngannou

Jon Jones sends a daunting message to UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou: "Remember you’re not a champ until you defend that title"

Christopher Taylor - June 11, 2021

Jon Jones has sent Francis Ngannou a message after catching word that the reigning UFC heavyweight champion is still holding out for a fight. After Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic in their rematch at UFC 260 to claim the promotions heavyweight strap, it was expected that his first title defense would come against Jones.

Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz
Leon Edwards

Jorge Masvidal shares his predictions for UFC 263, including a Nate Diaz win over Leon Edwards

Christopher Taylor - June 11, 2021

Jorge Masvidal has shared his predictions for tomorrow night’s UFC 263 event, including a Nate Diaz victory over Leon Edwards. Masvidal (35-15 MMA), the promotions inaugural BMF champion, is coming off back-to-back title fight losses to reigning UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in his most recent efforts.

Andre Fili
UFC

Andre Fili returns against Daniel Pineda at Fight Night card on June 26

Cole Shelton - June 11, 2021

Andre Fili will be back in action on June 26. Multiple sources have informed BJPENN.com that a featherweight bout between Fili and Daniel Pineda will take place on June 26 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Contracts on both sides have been signed sources revealed.

Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade

UFC 266: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira gets new date, Jessica Andrade vs. Cynthia Calvillo added to card

Adam D Martin - June 11, 2021

The upcoming UFC 266: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira PPV card has a new date, and Jessica Andrade vs. Cynthia Calvillo has been added to the event. UFC 266 was originally targeted for September 4, but the event has now been moved to September 25. No location or venue was announced. Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes was the first to report the date, as well as the addition of the Andrade vs. Calvillo fight to the card. In addition to the Blachowicz vs. Texeira UFC light heavyweight title fight in the main event, there have been whispers the UFC featherweight title fight between TUF 29 coaches Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega may also be added to this card.

UFC 263
Marvin Vettori

UFC 263 weigh-in results: Israel Adesanya and Deiveson Figueiredo both on weight, title fights official

Adam D Martin - June 11, 2021

The official weigh-ins for UFC 263 took place on Friday in Glendale, Arizona, and 27 of the 28 fighters scheduled to compete made weight. In the main event of the evening, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya puts his belt on the line when he takes on rival Marvin Vettori in a rematch. Adesanya came in at 183.5 while Vettori came in at 185 and this title fight is now official for Saturday night.

Colby Covington, Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards

Colby Covington trashes Leon Edwards for fighting Nate Diaz: "He likes to pick these easy fights with these guys that aren’t even relevant to the division"

Adam D Martin - June 11, 2021

UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington trashed Leon Edwards for fighting Nate Diaz on Saturday at UFC 263, saying he picks “easy fights.” Edwards and Diaz meet for five rounds or less in the first non-title, non-main event five-round fight in UFC history. UFC president Dana White has already confirmed this matchup has high stakes, with the winner of the bout being next in line to fight for the UFC welterweight title, but only after Covington gets his shot at the champ Kamaru Usman first.

Patricio-Pitbull-AJ-McKee-Bellator
Bellator

Patricio Pitbull vs. AJ McKee set for Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix finals this summer

Adam D Martin - June 11, 2021

Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull vs. AJ McKee is set for the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix finals this summer. Pitbull and McKee will meet on July 30 on Showtime, according to MMAFighting.com, with Pitbull’s 145lbs belt and the $1 million tournament grand prize up for grabs. The venue and location for the event have not been determined yet, although Bellator has been holding all of its shows at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s possible the promotion could look to book this fight somewhere else where more fans will be allowed to attend since it’s such a big fight for the promotion.

Chris Weidman, New York Islanders, NHL
UFC

Chris Weidman says he is back in the gym following leg break at UFC 261: "It felt so good to be back in the gym"

Adam D Martin - June 11, 2021

Chris Weidman says he is back in the gym following the leg break incident at UFC 261, saying that “it felt so good to be back in the gym.” Weidman broke his leg on a Uriah Hall checked kick at UFC 261 in April in one of the nastiest injuries we have ever seen inside the Octagon. Amazingly, Weidman is now back in the gym and he even says he’s doing some boxing. Speaking to Michael Bisping on the “Believe You Me” podcast, Weidman said that he got back in the gym to move around and said that he ended up doing some boxing play sparring with some of the other guys there.