UFC 256 was held on Saturday, December 12, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. These are the highlights.
Main Card (Live on ESPN+ PPV, 10:00 PM EST)
–Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno ends in a Majority Draw, champion keeps the belt (48-47, 47-47. 47-47)
They're are just trading through the first two 👀 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/YQ2TjbyWuc
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
THE LEVEL OF THIS FIGHT 🤯
Figueiredo stuns Moreno but he returns IMMEDIATELY with the takedown. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/BfvXIYDo4k
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
OOOH 😱 @TheAssassinBaby may have just stolen RD 3! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/zoUY9O7ETi
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
WE ARE NOT WORTHY OF THIS FIGHT 🤯 WHAT IS HAPPENING!? #UCF256 pic.twitter.com/WFYWDxLOmY
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
-Charles Oliveira defeated Tony Ferguson by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
OMG! HOW DIDN'T TONY TAP!? #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/o6lonK9Q1R
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Just flawless execution 🤯 @CharlesDoBronxs is leaving NO DOUBT. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/u3XNdD1rcj
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
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3️⃣0️⃣-2️⃣6️⃣@CharlesDoBronxs wants his title shot! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/m96CKIAtpX— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
-Mackenzie Dern defeated Virna Jandiroba by Unanimous Decision (29-28)
The knee that potentially broke @MackenzieDern's nose 😳 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/f27afgi773
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Closed strong!
🇧🇷@MackenzieDern throws down for the UD at #UFC256. pic.twitter.com/oMl9njaRGE
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Flying high! @MackenzieDern 2.0 continues her 115 run 👏 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/ufMaWOwMRs
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
-Kevin Holland defeated Ronaldo Souza by KO (Punches, Round 1, 1:44)
Round one to @Trailblaze2Top? 😂 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/1wwtnOue3s
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
"That was nice, Jac!" #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/hZyVv9hm4h
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Tell Kevin Holland this shouldn't be possible pic.twitter.com/lUJPOO4Jsa
— Reese Waters (@reesewaters) December 13, 2020
"Imma bang (Chimaev) up!"
🗣 @Trailblaze2Top is ready for next week. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/ipkjENWbm5
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
-Ciryl Gane defeated Junior dos Santos by TKO (Elbow and punches, Round 2, 2:34)
https://twitter.com/blue_fighting/status/1337963664201101312
Preliminary Card (Live on ESPN, 8:00 PM EST)
-Cub Swanson defeated Daniel Pineda by KO (Punches, Round 2, 1:52)
Killer @CubSwanson put the paws on Daniel Pineda. The claws are still sharp 🐻
Stream #UFC256 on ESPN+ ➡️ https://t.co/WVX4zKCSVh pic.twitter.com/7ZNX9HsX7I
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 13, 2020
-Rafael Fiziev defeated Renato Moicano by KO (Punches, Round 1, 4:05)
DO NOT STAND WITH THIS MAN 🤯 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/4BgCq4LAyg
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Lightweight has a new threat in @RafaelFiziev 🇰🇬 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/nET3H8zMu8
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Lightweights prepare…
Because @RafaelFiziev is coming 😳 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/Yvroq1THvr
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
-Gavin Tucker defeated Billy Quarantillo by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Caught him up top 🇨🇦 @GavinTucker6 ends round one with an exclamation! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/b2rgj6Wa1Z
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Remember the name!
🇨🇦 @GavinTucker6 made his case for being Canada's next rising prospect. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/IneuA8NjQU
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
-Tecia Torres defeated Sam Hughes by TKO (doctor stoppage, Rund 1, 5:00)
INTENSITY LEVEL: 💯@TeciaTorres turned it all on to close round one! #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/O8V2sN3OrX
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
She's back!
🌪@TeciaTorres proved again why she is one of the best. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/aIvKL37Cp2
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Preliminary Bouts (Live on ESPN+, 6:30 PM EST)
-Chase Hooper defeated Peter Barrett by Submission (Heel Hook, Round 3, 3:02)
Just CHOPPING at those legs in round two 😳 #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/yAvzQRHY8K
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
Ladies and gentlemen, HE GOT HIM 👏@Chase_Hooper with a stunning comeback to open the night. #UFC256 pic.twitter.com/OxRnjpiPyA
— UFC (@ufc) December 13, 2020
