UFC 256
UFC Flyweight kingpin, Deiveson Figueiredo, will make the quickest turnaround in championship history (three weeks) when he collides with No. 1-ranked division contender, Brandon Moreno, in the main event of UFC 256, which takes place inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The highly-anticipated showdown will mark the conclusion of the promotion's pay-per-view (PPV) events schedule, closing out a complicated and tumultuous 2020 fight season. In UFC 256's ESPN+-streamed PPV co-main event, perennial Lightweight contender, Tony Ferguson, will attempt to get right back into the 155-pound title chase at the expense of No. 7-seeded Charles OIiveira, winner of seven straight bouts. We'll stockpile all the real-time UFC 256 updates, odds, start time, tickets, weigh ins, predictions, previews, video highlights, press conferences, winners, losers and much more from "Sin City" right here before, during and well after the live show concludes.
Report: Figgy-Baby 4 Headed To UFC 283 In Brazil
Report: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4 targeted for UFC 283 pay-per-view (PPV) event on Sat., Jan. 21, 2023 inside Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
JDS Rips Gane Over Illegal Strike: ‘What A Dirty Fighter’
Junior dos Santos called out Ciryl Gane following his UFC Paris win over Tai Tuivasa for hitting his opponent with a punch to the back of the head.
Figueiredo Slams Moreno For Avoiding Trilogy
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo believes Brandon Moreno is a coward for avoiding their 125-pound trilogy.
Blind ‘Idiot’ Billy Q Could ‘Barely See Anything’ In Past Fights
UFC Vegas 31 marked the first time Billy Quarantillo fought without fears of going half-blind mid-fight.
UFC 263 Free Fight Video! Watch Figueiredo Vs. Moreno 1
Watch UFC 263 free fight video: Check out Deiveson Figueiredo’s first flyweight title defense against Brandon Moreno at UFC 256 back on Dec. 2020.
Cigano Files Appeal In Loss To Gane
Junior dos Santos filed an appeal with NSAC demanding that his UFC 256 loss to heavyweight bruiser Ciryl Gane be overturned due to referee error.
Figueiredo Vs Moreno Rematch Booked For June 12
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is scheduled to rematch top contender Brandon Moreno on June 12 at a city and venue to be determined.
Figueiredo Eyes Moreno Rematch In June
UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is expected to grant top contender Brandon Moreno a championship rematch in June, according to his manager.
Gaethje On Oliveira: ‘What The F—k Has He Done?’
Justin Gaethje is not impressed with UFC lightweight contender Charles Oliveira and doesn’t believe "Do Bronx" deserves a 155-pound title shot.
Manager: Figgy Gets PPV Points Approved
A week after Deiveson Figueiredo requested to earn PPV points from UFC, the promotion has granted his request, according to his manager.
Figueiredo, Ferguson Facing Six-Month Suspensions
UFC 256 injuries and medical suspensions for those athletes competing at the "Figueiredo vs. Moreno" pay-per-view (PPV) event last Sat. (Dec. 12, 2020) inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Get DEEP With UFC 256 ‘Fight Motion’
UFC 256 "Fight Motion" video highlights featuring all the best moments from last weekend’s "Figueiredo vs. Moreno" MMA event inside APEX inn Las Vegas.
Ferguson: Oliveira ‘Mentally Broke’ In First Round
Tony Ferguson claims Charles Oliveira mentally broke in the first round despite winning a lopsided unanimous decision at UFC 256 in Las Vegas.
Cormier Under Fire For ‘Hurtful’ Commentary
Former heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier under fire for his "hurtful" commentary at the UFC 256 PPV event in Las Vegas following an eye injury to Sam Hughes.
Standing With Dern Is Dangerous
Mackenzie Dern is confident that her standup performance against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 256 proved that standing and trading with her is a dangerous game to play for all Strawweights.
New Rankings! Oliveira Is Now A Top 3 Lightweight
Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 256 MMA event last Sat. night (Dec. 12, 2020) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jacare Vows To Come Back Stronger
Longtime middleweight contender Jacare Souza vows to come back stronger following his Kevin Holland loss at UFC 256 last weekend in Las Vegas.
Excuse-Free Ferguson Not Retiring
Tony Ferguson is not retiring from MMA and has no excuses for his loss to lightweight contender Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 last weekend in Las Vegas.
Moicano: Fiziev Fight Was Stopped Early
Renato Moicano says his fight against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 256 was stopped prematurely by the referee, who didn’t notice he was pulling guard after getting dropped.
Dern Will Break More Records Than Rousey
UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern vows to break more records than former champion Ronda Rousey en route to her status as combat sports legend.
Figueiredo Sizable Betting Favorite For Moreno Rematch
UFC odds have flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo as the sizable betting favorite for his rematch against No. 1-ranked Brandon Moreno.
Souza, Dos Santos Could Face Chopping Block
Longtime veterans Ronaldo Souza and Junior dos Santos could be released from the promotion after getting knocked out at UFC 256 last weekend in Las Vegas.
What’s Next For Tony Ferguson?
It’s time to see what could be next for Tony Ferguson after he suffered his second straight loss at UFC 256, this time at the hands of Charles Oliveira.
Holland Wants Khamzat To Be His Sixth Victim Of 2020
Khamzat is stealing everything Holland has worked for, so the only solution in Holland’s mind is a fight for the ‘Anyone, Anywhere’ title.
Here’s Who Dana White Credits With Saving The Flyweight Division
The Flyweight division is apparently here to stay, and according to Dana White, it’s all thanks to UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard.
Matches To Make After UFC 256
UFC 256 results: It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s (Sat., Dec. 12, 2020) event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oliveira’s Call For A Title Shot Disappears Into UFC Lightweight Void
Welcome to the top of the Lightweight division, "Do Bronx," where everyone’s going nowhere fast!
White On Ferguson: ‘10 Out Of 10 Fighters Tap To That Armbar’
The UFC president was in awe of Ferguson’s mental fortitude, but that didn’t stop him for questioning whether the best days of "El Cucuy" are behind him.
Everything That Happened At UFC 256 Last Night!
Andrew Richardson breaks down the entire UFC 256 card from top to bottom, laying out all the greatest moments and fighter highlights.
Figueiredo Hospitalized Night Before UFC 256!
As if his performance at UFC 256 against Brandon Moreno wasn’t already impressive enough, it turns out the champ battled through serious stomach problems just before his fight.
UFC 256, The Morning After: Charles For Champion?
Here’s what you may have missed!
Biggest Winners, Loser From UFC 256
UFC 256 results: It’s time to see who were the biggest winners (and loser) from last night’s (Sat., Dec. 12, 2020) "Figueiredo vs Moreno" event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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