AUGUST 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Former UFC title challenger Derrick Lewis signs new eight-fight deal Derrick Lewis will remain with the UFC.
UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle boxing action Aug. 10-12 Check out which veterans of the UFC are in combat sports action across the globe this weekend.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'The Lazy King' finally finds a home: Abdoul Abdouraguimov signs with PFL One of the top free agents in MMA, Abdoul Abdouraguimov has signed with PFL after months of campaigning for a UFC shot.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DWCS 57 winner Kevin Borjas wants to work on small mistakes, return in December Kevin Borjas came up big as an underdog at Dana White’s Contender Series 57.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Neil Magny replaces Geoff Neal, meets Ian Machado Garry on short notice at UFC 292 Ian Machado Garry will get the fight he originally wanted for UFC 292 when he meets Neil Magny.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dana White says he signed 35-year-old DWCS 57 winner Cesar Almeida 'out of respect' Dana White doesn’t often sign older fighters, but he saw something in Cesar Almeida.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Randy Couture happy to get behind Jake Paul if he's 'poking Dana White in the chest' over fighter pay Randy Couture is not a fan of Jake Paul’s antics, but praises him for helping MMA fighters get paid.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC veteran Mike Perry signs multi-fight deal with BKFC Mike Perry will stick with BKFC to continue his bareknuckle boxing journey.
AUGUST 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Sean O'Malley boasts Aljamain Sterling as 'bantamweight GOAT' ahead of UFC 292 title fight Sean O’Malley thinks Aljamain Sterling is the toughest obstacle possible in the way of his quest to become UFC bantamweight champion.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DWCS 57 winner Cesar Almeida inspired by Alex Pereira's success in MMA Cesar Almeida hopes to follow in the footsteps of former kickboxing foe Alex Pereira.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
T.J. Dillashaw rooting for Sean O'Malley at UFC 292, but Aljamain Sterling 'is just too good' T.J. Dillashaw doesn’t see Sean O’Malley beating Aljamain Sterling – even though he wants it to happen.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DWCS 57 winner Caio Machado: 'It wasn't the most exciting fight, but I dominated' Caio Machado didn’t put on the most entertaining showing, but was the far more active fighter at Dana White’s Contender Series 57.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Geoff Neal out of UFC 292 fight vs. Ian Machado Garry in Boston An undisclosed medical issue has ruled Geoff Neal out of his UFC 292 fight with Ian Machado Garry.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Smith not impressed with Jake Paul's win over Nate Diaz: 'They sh*t the bed' Anthony Smith doesn’t think Jake Paul’s boxing match with Nate Diaz delivered.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White rips production team for 'f*cking irresponsible' 'TUF 31′ coaches' challenge, Conor McGregor responds The coaches’ challenge on “The Ultimate Fighter” is Dana White’s favorite part of the show – but not this time.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DWCS 57 winner Payton Talbott says Sean O'Malley comparisons drive him crazy Payton Talbott hopes to fight Sean O’Malley one day just because he hates the comparisons.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DWCS 57 winner Payton Talbott says Sean O'Malley comparisons drive him crazy Payton Talbott hopes to fight Sean O’Malley one day just because he hates the comparisons.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dana White on Stephen Thompson saying he wasn't paid for UFC 291: 'Guys don't just get paid to not fight' Dana White responds to controversy surrounding compensation (or lack there of) for Stephen Thompson making weight ahead of UFC 291.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DWCS 57 winner Tom Nolan says follow-up punch after knockout was payback for disrespect Tom Nolan’s extra blow after knocking out Bogdan Grad was absolutely intentional.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kurt Holobaugh's 'TUF 31' chronicles: A dream comes true, ice baths from hell, and Bruce Buffer to the rescue Cast member Kurt Holobaugh gives MMA Junkie an exclusive, inside look at “The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.”
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dana White: Conor McGregor 'likes to f*ck with everybody,' will fight Michael Chandler next Dana White said Tuesday that Michael Chandler still will be former UFC dual champion Conor McGregor’s return opponent.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dana White: Conor McGregor 'likes to f*ck with everybody,' will fight Michael Chandler next Dana White said Tuesday that Michael Chandler still will be former UFC dual champion Conor McGregor’s return opponent.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC on ESPN 51 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Kamaru Usman returns as analyst Former UFC champion Kamaru Usman will offer insight from the analyst desk as part of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 51 broadcast.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Dana White heaps praise on Nate Diaz after Jake Paul loss: UFC is 'always going to be his house' UFC president Dana White reacts to Nate Diaz’s loss to Jake Paul and is asked about a potential reunion with the Stockton, Calif. superstar.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler,' Episode 11 recap: Dana White awed by 'Fight of the Season' “The Ultimate Fighter 31” returns as a lightweight fight leaves Dana White, Conor McGregor, and Michael Chandler in awe.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
