UFC 263 News

Belal Muhammad
Leon Edwards

Belal Muhammad claims he “would have broke” Leon Edwards in Round 5 at UFC 263

Harry Kettle - June 16, 2021

Belal Muhammad believes he would’ve broken Leon Edwards in the fifth round if they’d have fought at UFC 263. The two men had a brief bout earlier this year that ended abruptly when an accidental eye poke from Edwards rendered Muhammad unable to continue. Ever since then, Muhammad has been protesting for another shot at Edwards who he now seems to have a legitimate beef with.

Israel Adesanya, Marvin Vettori, UFC 263
Marvin Vettori

Israel Adesanya reveals what he told Marvin Vettori after escaping his rear-naked choke at UFC 263

Christopher Taylor - June 13, 2021

Israel Adesanya had a brief scare in tonight’s rematch with Marvin Vettori at UFC 263, this after getting caught in a rear-naked choke. After seemingly cruising through the opening two rounds of his rematch with Vettori, Adesanya was taken down in the early moments of round two. ‘The Italian Dream’ quickly transitioned to the champs back and proceeded to lockup a rear-naked choke. However, ‘Stylebender’ miraculously broke free from the hold and instantly transitioned into top position.

Nate Diaz, Leon Edwards, UFC 263
Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz reacts following loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 263: "In a real fight in a real world, that fight's a wrap. He was sleepwalking!"

Christopher Taylor - June 12, 2021

Nate Diaz returned to the Octagon for the first time in over a year and a half this evening at UFC 263 for a welterweight bout with 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.

Jon-Jones-Israel-Adesanya
Jon Jones

Jon Jones reacts to Israel Adesanya defeating Marvin Vettori at UFC 263

Christopher Taylor - June 12, 2021

Former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 263 main event rematch between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Adesanya (21-1 MMA) have become bitter rivals over the past couple of years, so it was no surprise to see that ‘Bones’ tuned in for tonight’s headliner.

Jamahal Hill, UFC 263
Paul Craig

Jamahal Hill issues statement following UFC 263 loss to Paul Craig, reveals he did not break his arm

Christopher Taylor - June 12, 2021

Light heavyweight prospect Jamahal Hill has issued a statement following his nasty TKO loss to Paul Craig at tonight’s UFC 263 event. Hill (8-1 MMA) had entered Saturday’s contest with hopes of keeping his perfect record in check. In his most recent previous this past September, ‘Sweet Dreams’ scored a second-round TKO victory over Ovince Saint Preux to extend his then-perfect record to 8-0.

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 263
Nate Diaz

UFC 263 Results: Leon Edwards defeats Nate Diaz (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Tonight’s UFC 263 main card features a highly anticipated five-round welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards. Diaz (20-12 MMA) will be 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’ was coming off of 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.

Colby Covington, UFC 263
Leon Edwards

Colby Covington shares prediction for UFC 263 co-main event, lambasts Diaz vs. Edwards

Chris Taylor - June 12, 2021

Colby Covington has shared a bold prediction for tonight’s UFC 263 co-headliner, this while trashing the events Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards fight. Diaz (20-12 MMA) will be 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.

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.

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.

Leon Edwards
Kamaru Usman

Leon Edwards sounds off on Covington vs Usman 2: “I don’t know how Dana's justifying giving Colby the title shot next”

Harry Kettle - June 11, 2021

UFC welterweight contender Leon Edwards has questioned the logic of Colby Covington getting the next shot at Kamaru Usman. Ever since losing to Usman back in December 2015, Edwards has gone on a phenomenal run that saw him win eight fights in a row prior to his unfortunate no contest against Belal Muhammad. On the flip side, Covington bounced back from a brutal loss to Usman at UFC 245 with a TKO victory over rival Tyron Woodley.

Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz has a message for all of the fighters picking against him at UFC 263

Christopher Taylor - June 9, 2021

Nate Diaz shared a message for all of the fighters picking him to lose against Leon Edwards at UFC 263. Ahead of his highly anticipated welterweight collision with Edwards, ‘The Stockton Slugger’ was interviewed by ESPN. During the discussion, Diaz was asked to share his thoughts on so many of his colleagues are picking against him on Saturday and why they are wrong.

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