FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 7
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 7
UFC Fight Night 218 predictions: Have our Derrick Lewis-Serghei Spivac picks changed? Check out our staff members’ picks for UFC Fight Night 218, including the rebooked Derrick Lewis vs. Serghei Spivac heavyweight main event.
UFC Fight Night 218 video: Derrick Lewis, Serghei Spivac show respect at final faceoff Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivac had their final pre-fight encounter on Friday ahead of the UFC Fight Night 218 main event.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Fight Night 218 video: Derrick Lewis, Serghei Spivac show respect at final faceoff Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivac had their final pre-fight encounter on Friday ahead of the UFC Fight Night 218 main event.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The Emperor's Last: MMA pioneer Fedor Emelianenko retiring
Fedor Emelianenko says his 23-year mixed martial arts career is ending this weekend when he fights Ryan Bader for the Bellator heavyweight titleFEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hamdy Abdelwahab suspended, has UFC debut win overturned after positive drug test and 'tampering' The first Egypt-born fighter in UFC history no longer has a promotional win on his record.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Diana Avsaragova lays out timeline for title shot after Bellator 290 Diana Avsaragova doesn’t seem to be afraid to look down the road ahead of her Bellator 290 fight with Alejandra Lara.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Erin Blanchfield vs. Taila Santos tapped as new UFC Fight Night 219 headliner A women’s flyweight bout will now headline UFC Fight Night 219.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bellator 290 predictions: Is anyone picking Fedor to retire with upset of Ryan Bader? Check out our staff members’ picks for the Bellator 290 main card, its debut on CBS, featuring Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bellator 290 predictions: Is anyone picking Fedor to retire with upset of Ryan Bader? Check out our staff members’ picks for the Bellator 290 main card, its debut on CBS, featuring Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bellator 290 weigh-ins video: Fedor Emelianenko steps on the scale for final MMA bout Watch Fedor Emelianenko step on the scale for what is expected to be the final weigh-in of his MMA career.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bellator 290 breakdown: Can Johnny Eblen survive Anatoly Tokov's power for first title defense? MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the Bellator 290 co-main event title fight between Johnny Eblen and Anatoly Tokov.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Laura Sanko Set to Make UFC Broadcast Debut Sanko hopes to shift the “antiquated thinking” in her new role, which starts at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Laura Sanko Set to Make UFC Broadcast Debut Sanko hopes to shift the “antiquated thinking” in her new role, which starts at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Vegas 68: Lewis vs. Spivac Weigh-In Results | Fightful News UFC Vegas 68: Lewis vs. Spivac weigh-in results.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Ali Abdelaziz says UFC tried to book Belal Muhammad, Colby Covington as 'TUF' coaches According to Ali Abdelaziz, the UFC wants to match up Belal Muhammad and Colby Covington and wanted them to coach “The Ultimate Fighter.”
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Farewell to Fedor: 'The People's Forever Heavyweight Champion' Saturday, after nearly 23 years and almost 50 fights, all-time heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko will hang up his MMA gloves.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Islam Makhachev disappointed with lack of promotion for UFC 284: 'More could have been done' UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev thinks there isn’t enough buzz surrounding his first title defense against Alexander Volkanovski.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Adam Fugitt ready to prove doubters wrong at UFC Fight Night 218 after full training camp With a full camp this time, Adam Fugitt is ready to show his true form in his second UFC appearance.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Anthony Smith can't get enough of Dana White's Power Slap League: 'It might not be a sport, but I love it' Former title challenger Anthony Smith admits he enjoys the controversial new Power Slap League, an offshoot from Dana White and the UFC.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Fight Night 218 weigh-in results (2 p.m. ET) Check out the results from the official UFC Fight Night 218 fighter weigh-ins.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Video: Watch Friday's Bellator 290 ceremonial weigh-ins live on MMA Junkie at 4 p.m. ET Check out a live video stream of the Bellator 290 ceremonial weigh-ins.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bellator 290 weigh-in results (noon ET) Check out the results from the official Bellator 290 fighter weigh-ins, which features heavyweight champ Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
In Sabah Homasi, Brennan Ward finally has opponent he can amp up for A year into his comeback after a layoff of four and a half years, Brennan Ward has taken another big step ahead of Bellator 290.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Sabah Homasi on Brennan Ward matchup: A car crash is going to happen at Bellator 290 Sabah Homasi expects fireworks with Brennan Ward matchup at Bellator 290.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sabah Homasi on Brennan Ward matchup: A car crash is going to happen at Bellator 290 Sabah Homasi expects fireworks with Brennan Ward matchup at Bellator 290.
FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
