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McGregor Returns with UFC 257 Rematch Against Dustin Poirier UFC fans are in anticipation as we finally see the return of Conor McGregor, as he is set for a January return, as he headlines UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier on Fight Island. This is going to be a huge event, which is always the case when McGregor fights and a victory could yet set him up for a potential title shot in the latter period of 2021. The current betting odds make McGregor the short-priced favourite at a best priced 5/11 an...

Rafael Fiziev proposes fight with Al Iaquinta, Iaquinta responds Rafael Fiziev is hoping to keep his momentum alive with a fight against another notable name in the lightweight division after his UFC 256 victory. Dec 15, 2020, 4:00pm EST If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Share this story Stream all the fights broadcast LIVE The best way to do that is to go for another notable name for his first fight in the new ye...

Image via @ufc on Instagram (photographer not listed) In the main event of UFC 256, Deiveson Figueiredo was looking to defend his belt for the second time in three weeks against Brandon Moreno. The co-main event saw Tony Ferguson return to the Octagon against Charles Oliveira. In the end, Figueiredo and Moreno had an absolute war that ended in a majority draw. The co-main, meanwhile, saw Oliveira pull off the betting upset as he dominated Ferguson to win a clear decision. Now, following UFC 256...

Sometimes it’s the cards that look great on paper that deliver the best fights. UFC 256 was a fantastically booked event from top to bottom, and proved that on the night with some remarkable action. In the main event, Deiveson Figueiredo scraped by with his title intact after a superhuman effort from Brandon Moreno to wrest it away from him. Charles Oliveira finally fully emerged as an elite lightweight in the co-main, dominating former interim champ Tony Ferguson. And Kevin Holland did his o...

MMA Fighting Share this story Esther Lin, MMA Fighting Hello friends! As 2020 is winding down, things in the MMA world don’t seem to have noticed. Fights are still getting booked, canceled, and switched around at an alarming rate and there are still two more events left in the most tumultuous year in MMA history, including one taking place tonight, with a main event featuring two guys who fought just three weeks ago! It’s wild times so let’s get down to business. If Tony ...

Artem Lobov believes Conor McGregor will beat Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 the same way he did at UFC 178. Back in 2014, McGregor was making his rise up the featherweight division and scored a first-round KO over Poirier. The Irishman said he would do exactly that, but at UFC 257 they are rematching at lightweight with many believing it will be a more competitive fight. However, Artem Lobov doesn’t know how Poirier beats McGregor and is expecting his teammate to KO “The Diamond” in the first...

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier looks to be in fantastic shape ahead of his rematch with former two-division champ Conor McGregor.