OCTOBER 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
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Amid Bellator sale rumors, Kayla Harrison would love to welcome Cris Cyborg to PFL but won't get hopes up If Bellator gets sold to PFL and a much-talked about fight with Cris Cyborg happens, great – but Kayla Harrison says that’s not her focus.
USADA announces end of UFC partnership as Conor McGregor re-enters testing pool According to USADA CEO Travis Tygart, the relationship with the UFC became “untenable” after it held firm on its stance regarding Conor McGr...
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'What a sh*t show': UFC fighters react to end of USADA anti-doping partnership UFC fighters reacted to news of the end of the USADA anti-doping program, with one wondering if everyone will start taking steroids.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Conor McGregor back in testing pool but USADA says it's splitting with UFC - The Boston Globe It's a step the 35-year-old fighter must take before returning to the octagon for the first time since suffering a leg injury in July 2021.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
First MMA fighter retirement fund bill signed into California law by Newsom Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Matt Haney that should benefit the more than 400 mixed martial arts fighters license...
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • LATIMES.COM
DWCS 66 winner Ramon Taveras excited for opportunity at redemption vs. Serhiy Sidey at UFC 297 Ramon Taveras will get to run things back with Serhiy Sidey after earning a contract at Dana White’s Contender Series 66.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Conor McGregor back in testing pool but USADA says it's splitting with UFC
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor’s return to action helped trigger a split between the league and the U.S. Anti-Doping AgencyOCTOBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Conor McGregor Re-Enters USADA Testing Pool, USADA Will No Longer Be Involved With UFC As Of 2024 | Fightful News Conor McGregor reenters the testing pool.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Paulo Costa out, former champion Kamaru Usman steps in to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 In another huge shakeup days before UFC 294, Kamaru Usman has stepped up to replace Paulo Costa to face Khamzat Chimaev.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paulo Costa out, former champion Kamaru Usman steps in to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 In another huge shakeup days before UFC 294, Kamaru Usman has stepped up to replace Paulo Costa to face Khamzat Chimaev.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Edson Barboza embracing chance for main event 'war' with Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Fight Night 230 Edson Barboza is gunning for a UFC record ninth Fight of the Night in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 230 main event vs. Sodiq Yusuff.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
DWCS 66 winner Marquel Mederos' perfect debut would be vs. James Llontop at UFC 296 Marquel Mederos wants a fellow Dana White’s Contender Series alum in his UFC debut.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DWCS 66 winner Lucas Rocha knew he 'just had to weather the storm' before highlight reel KO Lucas Rocha had to battle some early adversity before finishing Davi Bittencourt at Dana White’s Contender Series 66.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White vows UFC will host 'greatest live combat sports event' at Sphere, says boxing 'bums' can't afford it Dana White is adamant that boxing would only ruin the experience at Sphere, and UFC should host the first combat sports event there.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC announces inaugural Saudi Arabia event coming in March 2024 UFC will cover new ground in 2024 when the octagon arrives in Saudi Arabia.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC To Hold First Show In Saudi Arabia As Part Of Riyadh Season On March 2, 2024 | Fightful News UFC is coming to Saudi Arabia.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Michael Bisping thinks Conor McGregor will 'come back and look great' in UFC comeback fight Michael Bisping expects Conor McGregor to be in top form when he comes back to the UFC.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Curtis Blaydes opens up on UFC Sao Paulo withdrawal: 'I promise this decision wasn't made in haste' Curtis Blaydes says he tried to battle through some injuries to make UFC Fight Night 231, but ultimately he decided to withdraw.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier questions if Conor McGregor should headline UFC 300; Michael Chandler responds Yes, Conor McGregor is the UFC’s biggest draw, but Daniel Cormier isn’t sure that he deserves to headline a milestone event.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Curtis Blaydes opens up on UFC Sao Paulo withdrawal: 'I promise this decision wasn't made in haste' Curtis Blaydes says he tried to battle through some injuries to make UFC Fight Night 231, but ultimately he decided to withdraw.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Daniel Cormier questions if Conor McGregor should headline UFC 300; Michael Chandler responds Yes, Conor McGregor is the UFC’s biggest draw, but Daniel Cormier isn’t sure that he deserves to headline a milestone event.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dana White reveals he hired 'f*cking UFC lunatic' Joe Reeves as full-time matchmaker Dana White added a new full-time UFC matchmaker to the team thanks to a fan contest.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Alexander Volkanovski looked good vs. Islam Makhachev, but 'all the world knows he lose' Khabib Nurmagomedov says it never mattered who Islam Makhachev fought at UFC 294 – he’s ready to defend his title.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Alexander Volkanovski looked good vs. Islam Makhachev, but 'all the world knows he lose' Khabib Nurmagomedov says it never mattered who Islam Makhachev fought at UFC 294 – he’s ready to defend his title.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Aljamain Sterling responds to Daniel Cormier doubting him vs. Max Holloway: 'I'll show you guys what's up' That fact that Daniel Cormier thinks he’d struggle against Max Holloway really grinds Aljamain Sterling’s gears.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
