MARCH 1 • USATODAY.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 7
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 7
Tyson Pedro's take on career growing pains: 'I'm like fine wine – I'm getting better with age' Tyson Pedro has had a taste of that highly touted prospect life. Now he wants to show Vitor Petrino there can be a downside to it.
Umar Nurmagomedov predicts Sean O'Malley smashes Marlon Vera at UFC 299 Umar Nurmagomedov thinks Sean O’Malley avenges his loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 299.
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ex-Bellator star Michael Page disappointed with UFC gloves, but says it won't matter Michael Page isn’t too fond of the UFC’s gloves compared to their Bellator counterparts – not that he’s worried about it.
MARCH 1 • SACBEE.COM
Jon Anik wants to see Brian Ortega face Movsar Evloev in five-round title eliminator Jon Anik thinks Brian Ortega should take on one more top contender before getting a title shot.
FEBRUARY 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jon Anik wants to see Brian Ortega face Movsar Evloev in five-round title eliminator Jon Anik thinks Brian Ortega should take on one more top contender before getting a title shot.
FEBRUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Merab Dvalishvili breaks down how he matches up vs. UFC 299 headliners Sean O'Malley, Marlon Vera Now the No. 1 contender at bantamweight, Merab Dvalishvili is looking ahead at how he matches up against the UFC 299 headliners.
FEBRUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'TUF 11' winner Court McGee booked for next UFC fight vs. Alex Morono A member of the UFC roster since 2010, Court McGee isn’t done yet as he’s been booked vs. fellow vet Alex Morono.
FEBRUARY 29 • SACBEE.COM
Bekzat Almakhan relishing chance to upset, derail Umar Nurmagomedov in UFC debut The odds are stacked against him at UFC Fight Night 238, and there’s no polite way to put it: Bekzat Almakhan is a massive underdog.
FEBRUARY 29 • USATODAY.COM
Kevin Lee explains key driving factors for return to MMA after brief retirement UFC veteran Kevin Lee is motivated to compete again, and putting some more money in his pocket certainly won’t hurt either.
FEBRUARY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Muhammad Naimov wants return at UFC Saudi Arabia against a ranked opponent Muhammad Naimov beat Erik Silva with a first-round injury TKO Saturday. Now he wants on the promotion’s Saudi Arabia debut event.
FEBRUARY 27 • USATODAY.COM
Oscar De La Hoya Makes Desperate Bid To Fight UFC Prez Dan White De La Hoya said he'd be willing to fight Dana if the UFC chief agreed to a bantamweight fight between Ryan Garcia and the UFC's Sean O'Malle...
FEBRUARY 27 • OUTKICK.COM
Paulo Costa: 'Very talented guy' Kamaru Usman should fight somebody like me Paulo Costa is eyeing a former welterweight champion next.
FEBRUARY 26 • USATODAY.COM
Yair Rodriguez staying positive following submission loss to Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237 Yair Rodriguez reacts to his submission loss to Brian Ortega at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 237.
FEBRUARY 25 • USATODAY.COM
4 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 237: Is Brian Ortega's rebirth a title threat? Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 237, including the paths of Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega.
FEBRUARY 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Francisco Prado's coach defends not throwing in towel at UFC Fight Night 237, clarifies 'don't need your eyes' speech Coach Asim Zaidi thinks his comments in the corner of Francisco Prado’s UFC Fight Night 237 loss to Daniel Zellhuber were mischaracterized.
FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Francisco Prado's coach defends not throwing in towel at UFC Fight Night 237, clarifies 'don't need your eyes' speech Coach Asim Zaidi thinks his comments in the corner of Francisco Prado’s UFC Fight Night 237 loss to Daniel Zellhuber were mischaracterized.
FEBRUARY 25 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC champion Ilia Topuria takes honorary kick-off at Real Madrid's game vs. Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu UFC champion Ilia Topuria took the honorary kick-off in front of 85,000 fans at Real Madrid’s game at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC champion Ilia Topuria takes honorary kick-off at Real Madrid's game vs. Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu UFC champion Ilia Topuria took the honorary kick-off in front of 85,000 fans at Real Madrid’s game at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
FEBRUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ricky Turcios casts doubt on quick UFC rebooking with 'unprofessional' Raul Rosas Jr., who 'disrespected the Bushido code' Ricky Turcios reacts to Raul Rosas Jr.’s withdrawal from UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City.
FEBRUARY 25 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ricky Turcios casts doubt on quick UFC rebooking with 'unprofessional' Raul Rosas Jr., who 'disrespected the Bushido code' Ricky Turcios reacts to Raul Rosas Jr.’s withdrawal from UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City.
FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ILIA TOPURIA IN THE BERNABÉU 🏆#laligaeasports #iliatopuria #emotional
FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE
Video: Francis Ngannou takes jab at Jon Jones' physique during cageside encounter at PFL vs. Bellator Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou in an MMA fight remains unlikely to ever happen, but it hasn’t stopped them from further teasing the world.
FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC Fight Night 237 matchmaker: What's next for key winners and losers in Mexico City? Time to play matchmaker for Brandon Royval, Brandon Moreno, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night 237.
FEBRUARY 25 • USATODAY.COM
Daniel Zellhuber wants Paddy Pimblett at Noche UFC: 'I'm tired of watching him beat old Mexicans' Daniel Zellhuber calls out Paddy Pimblett for Mexican Independence Day.
FEBRUARY 25 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Daniel Zellhuber wants Paddy Pimblett at Noche UFC: 'I'm tired of watching him beat old Mexicans' Daniel Zellhuber calls out Paddy Pimblett for Mexican Independence Day.
FEBRUARY 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
