MAY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 9
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 9
Video: Did Cris Cyborg make right call re-signing with Bellator? Cris Cyborg’s MMA future will be with Bellator after she signed a new exclusive contract, but would PFL or a UFC return have been better?
Edmen Shahbazyan on how doubters don't phase him: 'I'm not just here to be the same fighter' Despite the pressure felt at age 20 in the UFC, Edmen Shahbazyan didn’t crash and burn when the losses came. He grew from them.
MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Lee gets first assignment in UFC return, meets Rinat Fakhretdinov July 1 In his return to the promotion, former interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee will meet Rinat Fakhretdinov on July 1.
MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Loopy Godinez put joining Alexa Grasso's team on pause for short-notice UFC Fight Night 224 bout Loopy Godinez had a solid plan in place for her career going forward. Then the phone rang to step in at UFC Fight Night 224.
MAY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Loopy Godinez put joining Alexa Grasso's team on pause for short-notice UFC Fight Night 224 bout Loopy Godinez had a solid plan in place for her career going forward. Then the phone rang to step in at UFC Fight Night 224.
MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Michael Johnson motivated and 'thirsty for a world title' ahead of UFC Fight Night 224 UFC Fight Night 224’s Michael Johnson is motivated by “seeing guys that I know I’m better than getting paid.”
MAY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 293 heads to Sydney, Australia as first event of new four-year New South Wales deal UFC 293 heads down under, as Dana White announces a new four-year deal with the New South Wales government.
MAY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Angela Hill goes off on 'bullsh*t' UFC rankings: They 'have always disrespected me' Angela Hill goes off on ‘bullsh*t’ UFC rankings ahead of her return against Mackenzie Dern at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 224.
MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC headliner Mackenzie Dern details career epiphany through divorce, other obstacles UFC Fight Night 224 headliner Mackenzie Dern explains the clarity she found during a divorce, management change, and gym absence.
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC headliner Mackenzie Dern details career epiphany through divorce, other obstacles UFC Fight Night 224 headliner Mackenzie Dern explains the clarity she found during a divorce, management change, and gym absence.
MAY 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
UFC headliner Mackenzie Dern details career epiphany through divorce, other obstacles UFC Fight Night 224 headliner Mackenzie Dern explains the clarity she found during a divorce, management change, and gym absence.
MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joaquin Buckley explains welterweight move at UFC Fight Night 224: 'I got tired of getting knocked out' Joaquin Buckley is now “being smart” with his career and is ready to show his full potential as a welterweight at UFC Fight Night 224.
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Grant Dawson lays out path to UFC title: Stop Damir Ismagulov in July, then beat Justin Gaethje Grant Dawson breaks down his path to the UFC lightweight belt.
MAY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Coach Eric Nicksick puzzled to see so many Francis Ngannou haters: 'Why not cheer for people?' Hate all you want, but the bottom line for Francis Ngannou’s coach is that his PFL deal “set a huge standard” for MMA free agency.
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Henry Cejudo doubles down on 'personal' callout of Merab Dvalishvili, who responds from hospital bed It appears Henry Cejudo will have to wait a while before getting his hands on Merab Dvalishvili.
MAY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Anthony Smith insists he's not retiring after UFC on ABC 4 loss, points to 'glaring hole' he needs to fix Anthony Smith took off his gloves, but never had any intention to retire after UFC on ABC 4.
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Now with PFL, Francis Ngannou gives update on boxing debut: 'My goal is to have a tune-up fight' Francis Ngannou provides an update on his boxing plans.
MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: UFC Fight Night 224 media day live stream (1:45 p.m. ET) Before UFC Fight Night 224 arrives, 12 athletes from the main card are scheduled to speak to reporters Wednesday at media day.
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC fighters Kyler Phillips, Darrius Flowers suspended six months for ostarine UFC fighters Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers each were suspended six months and fined after drug tests flagged for ostarine.
MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier lauds Francis Ngannou for 'setting a new standard' in free agency: 'It makes MMA feel real' Daniel Cormier wanted Francis Ngannou to “bite the bullet” and return to the UFC, but is singing a different tune now.
MAY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Three UFC on ABC 4 fighters no longer on roster days after losses in Charlotte Three UFC fighters who competed on Saturday’s card in Charlotte, N.C. are no longer on the roster.
MAY 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Francis Ngannou: 'I will always have a regret of not fighting Jon Jones' Now with PFL, Francis Ngannou admits the Jon Jones fight will always be the one that got away,
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Paulo Costa returns to meet Ikram Aliskerov at UFC 291 Ikram Aliskerov will get a big jump in competition when he faces former title challenger Paulo Costa at UFC 291.
MAY 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Tony Ferguson booked against Bobby Green at UFC 291 Tony Ferguson will look to snap a five-fight losing streak when he returns to meet Bobby Green at UFC 291.
MAY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lies, performance and professionalism: Francis Ngannou details BKFC, ONE FC and Bellator's pursuit of him For months we heard from Bellator, ONE Championship and BKFC about their pursuit of Francis Ngannou, who remained silent – until now.
MAY 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
