SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Valentina Shevchenko: 'I have no choice' but to show Alexa Grasso 'no mercy' at Noche UFC Valentina Shevchenko is laser focused on Alexa Grasso as she tries to re-gain her belt at Saturday’s Noche UFC.
Raul Rosas Jr. still aims to be youngest champion in UFC history: 'Nothing has changed' UFC’s Raul Rosas Jr. says his aim to be the youngest champion in UFC history still remains the same despite first pro loss.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kevin Holland: Jack Della Maddalena would've gotten UFC 293 opponent if he was worth traveling “Big Mouth” Kevin Holland largely contained his trash talk ahead of UFC Noche, but a small rant snuck out when Australia was mentioned.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jack Della Maddalena says 'fair play' to critics of most recent UFC fight: 'It wasn't a good performance' Cool, calm, and collected ahead of Noche UFC, Jack Della Maddalena realizes there is no way to silence the trolls, haters, and doubters.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jack Della Maddalena says 'fair play' to critics of most recent UFC fight: 'It wasn't a good performance' Cool, calm, and collected ahead of Noche UFC, Jack Della Maddalena realizes there is no way to silence the trolls, haters, and doubters.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Alexa Grasso surprised by Valentina Shevchenko's reaction to title loss: 'There are no accidents' Ahead of the rematch at Noche UFC, Alexa Grasso says she was surprised by Valentina Shevchenko’s reaction to her title loss at UFC 285.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DWCS 62 winner Julia Polastri: 'I needed to show all my potential' to get UFC contract After falling short once on Dana White’s Contender Series, Julia Polastri knew she had to perform.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Henry Cejudo: 'Dana White's Boy' Israel Adesanya will get Sean Strickland rematch even though he shouldn't Henry Cejudo doesn’t think Israel Adesanya deserves an immediate rematch against UFC champ Sean Strickland.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bellator 301 set for Chicago: 2 title fights including Sergio Pettis vs. Patchy Mix, grand prix semifinal, grudge rematch Despite the uncertain times for Bellator MMA, the promotion has booked a big show for Chicago in November.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kamaru Usman advises Israel Adesanya to take a break after UFC 293 loss: 'Activity might be a little too much' “I would like to see him take a little bit of time, enjoy life,” Kamaru Usman said of his good friend Israel Adesanya after UFC 293.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Noche UFC media day live stream Before Noche UFC arrives, hear from some of the featured fighters at media day.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
DWCS 62 winner Steven Nguyen relieved to earn UFC contract on third try: 'It's been a very long road' A Fortis MMA product, Steven Nguyen was starting to lose hope he’d never get into the UFC.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White: Laura Sanko 'knows she's like the Ronda Rousey of commentating' Dana White had nothing but praise for Laura Sanko after her UFC pay-per-view commentary debut.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dricus Du Plessis plans to win title in December, then defend it vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 300 Dricus Du Plessis shares his “perfect world” scenario to still settle his grudge match with Israel Adesanya.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Kayla Harrison returns vs. Julia Budd in featherweight fight at 2023 PFL Championships Kayla Harrison will make her return on PFL’s championship crowning night – at featherweight.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dana White clarifies stance on Sean Strickland vs. Israel Adesanya rematch, admits 'lots of options' Dana White won’t 100 percent commit to Israel Adesanya getting an immediate rematch vs. new UFC champ Sean Strickland.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: What's the right next step for now ex-champion Israel Adesanya? He was a massive 8-1 favorite, but was dominated by Sean Strickland in the UFC 293 main event. What should ex-champ Israel Adesanya do now?
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Noche UFC pre-event facts: Can Alexa Grasso overcome Valentina Shevchenko's greatness – again? The best facts and figures about Noche UFC, which features an Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko title rematch in the main event.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 12: Sean Strickland makes big moves at MW and P4P Sean Strickland shook up the world at UFC 293 – and the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: With intrigue added to division, who will emerge as Sean Strickland's first UFC title challenger? All it took was one huge upset by Sean Strickland to make the UFC middleweight division intriguing.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Daniel Cormier: Sean Strickland told me he expects Israel Adesanya rematch to be harder According to Daniel Cormier, Sean Strickland didn’t expect to have his way with Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Unpacking the previously crazy prospect of Sean Strickland, UFC middleweight champion The thought of Sean Strickland as UFC middleweight champion wasn’t quite unthinkable not long ago, but it was pretty close.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chepe Mariscal: I 'heard a pop' when Jack Jenkins dislocated arm, but 'I have to stop when the referee tells me' Chepe Mariscal reacts to Jack Jenkins’s arm injury at UFC 293.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 293 winner Gabriel Miranda promises Ilia Topuria showdown will happen UFC 293 winner Gabriel Miranda says he was aligned to fight Ilia Topuria in BRAVE CF and vows the matchup eventually happens.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
