UFC Fight Night 196

USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 26: Marvin Vettori’s gamble pays dividends

Marvin Vettori has dealt with his share of critics over the years, but it’s hard to find fault in his effort throughout the entirety of fight week at UFC Fight Night 196. Presented with an incredibly difficult situation when his opponent, Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC), requested on...

UFC Fight Night 196 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media

Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived and survived through various websites, forums, and – perhaps most importantly – social-media platforms. Fighters interact with fans, each other and many more through the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which...

Video: UFC Fight Night 196 winners react to Paulo Costa’s fight-week weight debacle

" LAS VEGAS – UFC Fight Night 196 provided one of the most unique fighter weight issues we’ve ever seen. When middleweight headliner Paulo Costa arrived for fight week, he was heavy – and too heavy, apparently, to even attempt a cut to 186 pounds. So he asked for...

Paulo Costa says bicep injury in camp led to weight cut issues ahead of UFC Fight Night 196

LAS VEGAS – Paulo Costa provided insight into what caused the fight week weight class changes ahead of his fight on Saturday against Marvin Vettori. In the days leading up to UFC Fight Night 196, the main event bout which was originally set to take place at middleweight, ended...

Marvin Vettori glad he didn’t fall into Paulo Costa’s ‘trap’ at UFC Fight Night 196

" LAS VEGAS – Marvin Vettori says keeping his composure was a key factor in getting his hand raised against Paulo Costa at UFC Fight Night 196. Vettori (18-5-1 MMA, 8-3-1 UFC) could’ve easily blown his fuse multiple times leading up to his unanimous decision win in the main...

Dana White praises Marvin Vettori, says Paulo Costa must now fight at light heavyweight

" LAS VEGAS – After a fight week with unusual changes, UFC president Dana White was ultimately pleased with the outcome of the main event of UFC Fight Night 196. Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa competed in an incredible back-and-forth war for 25 minutes, but just getting the two...

UFC Fight Night 196 bonuses: Marvin Vettori gets extra $50,000 – but none for Paulo Costa

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including to the main event winner. After UFC Fight Night 196, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Las Vegas. Check out the winners below.

Video: Can Marvin Vettori earn another crack at Israel Adesanya’s middleweight title?

" Getting another crack at Israel Adesanya’s middleweight title is the ultimate goal for the two men competing in Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas. At UFC Fight Night 196 on Saturday at the UFC Apex, Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa will clash in the main event in a...

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