MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 28: Tatiana Suarez returns UFC contender Tatiana Suarez has returned to action and to the women’s rankings after her victory over Montana De La Rosa at UFC Fight Night...
Valentina Shevchenko respects Alexa Grasso's hands, but says 'we're fighting MMA, not boxing' Valentina Shevchenko analyzes Alexa Grasso’s striking skills ahead of UFC 285.
MARCH 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexa Grasso eager to test Mexican-style boxing vs. Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285 “Definitely my biggest weapon,” Alexa Grasso said of her Mexican-style boxing against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Michael Page enjoyed BKFC experience, says he's '100 percent' open to another fight Despite falling short against Mike Perry, Michael Page would definitely take another bare-knuckle boxing fight.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Michael Page enjoyed BKFC experience, says he's '100 percent' open to another fight Despite falling short against Mike Perry, Michael Page would definitely take another bare-knuckle boxing fight.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Leaving behind country and son, UFC's Ailin Perez gutted by cancelation of Hailey Cowan bout It wasn’t easy for Ailin Perez to process the cancellation of her bout against Hailey Cowan at UFC Fight Night 220.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Is Jon Jones MMA's GOAT with or without a win at UFC 285? If Jon Jones isn’t already No. 1 on your MMA GOAT list, should he be No. 2?
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 285 pre-event facts: Valentina Shevchenko's remarkable resume speaks volumes about greatness Go inside the numbers of UFC 285, the deepest card of the year, where history is at stake – both good and bad – for multiple fighters.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paddy Pimblett says he's sidelined until late 2023 with upcoming surgery, shuts down Drew Dober rumor Paddy Pimblett is nowhere close to prepared to accept his next UFC fight.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 285 'Embedded,' No. 2: Jon Jones feels love from Albuquerque community before he leaves Albuquerque residents at a local gym show how much they’re behind Jon Jones heading into UFC 285.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jeremy Kennedy says title shot vs. Patricio Freire 'fight to make' after Bellator 291 Jeremy Kennedy doesn’t see what else he has to do to challenge Patricio Freire after three wins in a row, all against top-five fighters.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ESPN Deportes commentator Gaston Reyno enamored with BKFC: 'It made me feel alive' Following a successful BKFC debut, Gaston Reyno is enamored with bareknuckle boxing.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Jon Jones: Delayed return 'nothing to do with money or being upset with the UFC' Jon Jones says he simply wanted to make sure he felt ready before moving up to heavyweight, and now he’s out to prove he’s No. 1 at UFC 285.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Valentina Shevchenko's Focus on UFC 285, Sees No Threat From Erin Blanchfield Valentina Shevchenko did not mince her words about an rising contender.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Alexa Grasso proud to be first Mexican woman to fight for UFC title: 'It's beautiful' Can Alex Grasso make extra history for Mexico by scoring the upset over flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285?
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rafael Fiziev doesn't 'give a sh*t' if UFC 286 win doesn't lead to title shot: Beneil Dariush 'deserves it 150 percent' Rafael Fiziev won’t be too bothered if beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 in London doesn’t get him a lightweight title shot.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for February: Lorenz Larkin's vicious elbow With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from February 2023.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ode Osbourne wanted to break Charles Johnson's legs with kicks at UFC Fight Night 220 Ode Osbourne needed to get back in the win column at UFC Fight Night 220 in Las Vegas. He had to rally from a low blow to get there.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ode Osbourne wanted to break Charles Johnson's legs with kicks at UFC Fight Night 220 Ode Osbourne needed to get back in the win column at UFC Fight Night 220 in Las Vegas. He had to rally from a low blow to get there.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 285 'Embedded,' No. 1: Inside Jon Jones' endurance training and his 'man cave' Get a behind-the-scenes look at Jon Jones as UFC 285 fight week kicks off.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jasmine Jasudavicius wants to be female GSP for Canadians after UFC Fight Night 220 After a big win at UFC Fight Night 220, Jasmine Jasudavicius wants the UFC to get back to Canada so she can be the next Georges St-Pierre.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Judge rules Harry Goularte, man accused of molesting Cain Velasquez's son, will go to trial Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez was in court as his 5-year-old son testified before a judge ruled that his alleged molester will stand trial...
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nurullo Aliev explains his biting point deduction vs. Rafael Alves at UFC Fight Night 220 Nurullo Aliev won his UFC debut despite a first-round point deduction for biting against Rafael Alves. He says that deduction was in error.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sergei Pavlovich tabbed as official backup for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 Sergei Pavlovich could land a shot at the UFC heavyweight title against Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Aspen Ladd vs. Olena Kolesnyk among announced fights to complete 2023 PFL 2 lineup UFC veteran Aspen Ladd has booked her return to the PFL cage.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
