JULY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 16
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 16
UFC newcomer Bassil Hafez reveals what prompted overnight ER stay after Fight of the Night debut An unexpected medical issue caused Bassil Hafez to spend the night in the ER after his Fight of the Night debut vs. Jack Della Maddalena.
Montel Jackson hopes next 18 months place him in UFC title picture: 'We're going to start a march' Could 2024 be Montel Jackson’s big breakthrough year as a UFC bantamweight contender?
JULY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Javier Mendez: Khabib Nurmagomedov unlikely to grapple Georges St-Pierre, devoting more time to family As much as fans may want to see it, Javier Mendez doesn’t think Khabib Nurmagomedov will end up grappling Georges St-Pierre.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Did Mayra Bueno Silva lock up vacant UFC title shot after beating Holly Holm? If not Mayra Bueno Silva fighting for the vacant UFC women’s bantamweight title, then who?
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Jake Paul is 'pissed off' about Nate Diaz's lack of promotion before they fight. Does he have a point? It feels like Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz was a bigger deal when it was announced a few months ago than it is now just a few weeks away.
JULY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Happy to carry torch, Mike Malott eyes return at UFC's next Canada event – preferably against a veteran Mike Malott absolutely wants to be a part of the UFC’s next trip to Canada.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou says Tyson Fury will regret it if he doesn't take fight seriously: 'I'm coming for everything' Francis Ngannou wants to prove he’s more than just a knockout artist when he boxes Tyson Fury.
JULY 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Coach Javier Mendez backs Islam Makhachev's callout of Leon Edwards for UFC 294: 'He likes challenges' UFC champ Islam Makhachev’s coach supports a callout of Leon Edwards if Charles Oliveira or Alexander Volkanovski can’t fight.
JULY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Daniel Cormier: 'People are going to be very disappointed' with Islam Makhachev's next fight Daniel Cormier isn’t sure who’s next for UFC champ Islam Makhachev but expects it to surprise people.
JULY 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
UFC's Joaquin Buckley warns Abdoul Abdouraguimov, says he 'straight got tricked' about who 'Lazy King' is Joaquin Buckley would be happy to welcome Abdoul Abdouraguimov to the UFC but warns him of the callout.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kurt Holobaugh's 'TUF 31' chronicles: Conor McGregor's taunt reaction and a yelling match you didn't see Cast member Kurt Holobaugh gives MMA Junkie an exclusive, inside look at “The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.”
JULY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
'You pulled out, bro': Watch Lerone Murphy, Nathaniel Wood argue in UFC London hotel lobby It appears UFC featherweights Lerone Murphy and Nathaniel Wood are yet to hash things out.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'You pulled out, bro': Watch Lerone Murphy, Nathaniel Wood argue in UFC London hotel lobby It appears UFC featherweights Lerone Murphy and Nathaniel Wood are yet to hash things out.
JULY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC veterans in MMA and boxing action July 21-22 Check out which veterans of the UFC are in combat sports action across the globe this weekend.
JULY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kalyl Silva explains why he chose boxing over MMA, what it's like competing as Anderson Silva's son Being the son of an all-time UFC great presents its advantages and obstacles, Kalyl Silva explains.
JULY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dillon Smith, Beaver , Running Back Dillon Smith is a 6-3, 200-pound Running Back from Beaver, UT. He has committed to Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
JULY 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler,' Episode 8 recap: Did Conor McGregor avoid clean sweep? “The Ultimate Fighter 31” returns as Conor McGregor looks to avoid a sweep and the final quarterfinal ends in wild fashion.
JULY 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler,' Episode 8 recap: Did Conor McGregor avoid clean sweep? “The Ultimate Fighter 31” returns as Conor McGregor looks to avoid a sweep and the final quarterfinal ends in wild fashion.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 18: Mayra Bueno Silva leaps forward Mayra Bueno Silva tapped former UFC women’s bantamweight champ Holly Holm, causing big moves in the division in this week’s rankings update.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jamahal Hill chooses orthopedic surgeon who repaired Kobe Bryant's ruptured Achilles tendon Jamahal Hill is preparing to go under the knife, and has chosen a celebrity orthopedic surgeon to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Coach Freddie Roach: MMA striking is 'definitely getting a lot better' Freddie Roach has seen a lot of progression with the state of striking in MMA.
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC's Drew Dober dares Paddy Pimblett to 'find his courage and take a fight with me' Drew Dober wonders if Paddy Pimblett might actually accept a matchup with him in the aftermath of being knocked out in his most recent fight...
JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chris Curtis expects 'trench war' with Anthony Hernandez in September UFC clash Chris Curtis doesn’t anticipate a points fight with Alexander Hernandez when they meet at UFC Fight Night on Sept. 16.
JULY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chris Curtis expects 'trench war' with Anthony Hernandez in September UFC clash Chris Curtis doesn’t anticipate a points fight with Alexander Hernandez when they meet at UFC Fight Night on Sept. 16.
JULY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chris Curtis expects 'trench war' with Anthony Hernandez in September UFC clash Chris Curtis doesn’t anticipate a points fight with Alexander Hernandez when they meet at UFC Fight Night on Sept. 16.
JULY 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
