A few takeaways from UFC256:

-Figgy not only is a powerful fighter. He also has heart to go the distance and that’s something you want from a Champion.
-Moreno is a beautiful fighter. Not the most skilled, most powerful or most flashy,...
(cont'd)
...but he’ll die in there before giving up, even if the odds are stacked against him.
-Charles Oliveira is living proof that fighters can improve with the right mindset, weight class and clever matchmaking. Patience and repetition. Two keys for growth.
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-Tony will always be a warrior, but it’s time to regroup and rethink how to tackle the tail end of his career to make the best of his skills & spirit by making the right decisions going forward about his team & training, before a potential sad swan song.
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- Ciryl Gane is the best HW at movement and range control. Give him a Top5 opponent next.
- Jacare has nothing more to prove in combat sports. A legend of a fighter whose remarkable toughness and polished technique took him to the pinnacle of two sports. But...
(cont'd)
...
But at 41 years old, I think it’s time to call it a career to avoid some potential serious health issues.
- Rafael Fiziev is ready to take on the Top15 at LW. His striking his elite, something we all knew before his Moicano fight. We'll see how his grappling...
(cont'd)
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holds up against the likes of Makhachev, Dariush, or Lee.

- Killer Cub Swanson was the feel good story of the night. A beautiful human being who puts everything on the line for the fans and to put a smile on the faces of his 3 little kids. Wholesome.
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