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UFC 263 post-event facts: Decision-heavy card shatters record for most fight time

June 13, 2021Marcus A

UFC 263 post-event facts: Decision-heavy card shatters record for most fight time UFC 263 went down on Saturday at the Gila Rivera Arena in Glendale, Ariz., and the 14-fight card featured 11 fights that went to a decision. In the main event, Israel Adesanya (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) outpointed Marvin Vettori (17-5-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) […]

Despite gruesome optics, Jamahal Hill avoids arm break in UFC 263 defeat: ‘This is part of the game’

June 13, 2021Marcus A

Despite gruesome optics, Jamahal Hill avoids arm break in UFC 263 defeat: ‘This is part of the game’ UFC 263 didn’t play out the way Jamahal Hill wanted, but he also avoided the worst-case scenario. At UFC 263, Hill (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) was lost to Paul Craig (15-4-1 MMA, 7-4-1 UFC) after he was […]

Roberto ‘Satoshi’ Submits Tofiq Musayev, Claims Vacant Lightweight Crown at Rizin 28

June 13, 2021Marcus A

Roberto ‘Satoshi’ Submits Tofiq Musayev, Claims Vacant Lightweight Crown at Rizin 28 Roberto de Souza can now call himself Rizin Fighting Federation’s inaugural lightweight king. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Roberto-Satoshi-Submits-Tofiq-Musayev-Claims-Vacant-Lightweight-Crown-at-Rizin-28-179907

UFC 263 Bonuses: Moreno, Craig, Riddell, Dober Receive $50K Checks

June 13, 2021Marcus A

UFC 263 Bonuses: Moreno, Craig, Riddell, Dober Receive $50K Checks Brandon Moreno has championship gold and a little something extra for his bank account. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-263-Bonuses-Moreno-Craig-Riddell-Dober-Receive-3650K-Checks-179905

Israel Adesanya Confounds Marvin Vettori, Retains Middleweight Crown in UFC 263 Headliner

June 13, 2021Marcus A

Israel Adesanya Confounds Marvin Vettori, Retains Middleweight Crown in UFC 263 Headliner Israel Adesanya made sure there would be no dissenting scorecards in his rematch with Marvin Vettori. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Israel-Adesanya-Confounds-Marvin-Vettori-Retains-Middleweight-Crown-in-UFC-263-Headliner-179899

UFC 263 ‘Adesanya vs. Vettori 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

June 13, 2021Marcus A

UFC 263 ‘Adesanya vs. Vettori 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring Sherdog’s live UFC 263 coverage will begin Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-263-Adesanya-vs-Vettori-2-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-179897

UFC 263 Prelims: Brad Riddell Wins Slugfest Against Drew Dober

June 13, 2021Marcus A

UFC 263 Prelims: Brad Riddell Wins Slugfest Against Drew Dober Brad Riddell had to walk through heavy artillery to earn the biggest victory in his Ultimate Fighting Championship career to date. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-263-Prelims-Brad-Riddell-Wins-Slugfest-Against-Drew-Dober-179898

Jones Disses Izzy’s Rookie Title Win Numbers

June 13, 2021Marcus A

Jones Disses Izzy’s Rookie Title Win Numbers Photo by Mike Stobe/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Five title wins? Those are rookie numbers, you gotta pump those numbers up. Jon Jones may not be fighting in the Octagon any time soon, but he’s still letting his presence be felt during every major UFC event via […]

Adesanya Saw Vettori’s ‘Soul Leave His Eyes’ During UFC 263 Fight

June 13, 2021Marcus A

Adesanya Saw Vettori’s ‘Soul Leave His Eyes’ During UFC 263 Fight Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC After another dominating performance, Israel Adesanya lays out his favorite moment against Marvin Vettori and what’s next for the middleweight champ. Israel Adesanya bounced back from a disappointing loss at light heavyweight in March of 2021 to blank middleweight […]

Everything That Happened At UFC 263 Last Night

June 13, 2021Marcus A

Everything That Happened At UFC 263 Last Night Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Catch up on all the action from UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 with this complete breakdown of the card from prelims to main card. Last night (Sat., June 12, 2021), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) traveled to inside Gila River Arena in […]