FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 7
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 7
Edgar Chairez comes full circle at UFC Mexico after going last time as a fan The last time the UFC was in Mexico, things were a lot different for Edgar Chairez.
UFC champ Sean O'Malley changes tune, welcomes Merab Dvalishvili fight after fans push back After initially calling for fellow UFC champ Ilia Topuria, Sean O’Malley has experienced a change of heart.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC Mexico's Luis Rodriguez explains origin of nickname 'Lazy Boy' Luis Rodriguez has a unique nickname.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC strawweight contenders Angela Hill, Luana Pinheiro collide in May UFC strawweight contenders Angela Hill and Luana Pinheiro will collide May 18, multiple sources say.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC books Hailey Cowan vs. Tamires Vidal for May event Back on the UFC’s books is Hailey Cowan vs. Tamires Vidal, a fight initially scheduled for March 2023.
FEBRUARY 22 • USATODAY.COM
Francis Ngannou: Ryan Bader vs. Renan Ferreira PFL winner likely will be MMA return opponent Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou anticipates the winner of an upcoming heavyweight fight will be his next opponent in MMA.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Victor Altamirano says fighting in Mexico was on his bucket list For the first time in his career, including as an amateur dating back nearly 10 years, Victor Altamirano has a home fight this week.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cory Sandhagen open to rebooking Umar Nurmagomedov fight if it's No. 1 contender, and 'he does awesome' on March 2 Cory Sandhagen is willing to reschedule his fight against Umar Nurmagomedov, but under two conditions.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Has former UFC champ Robert Whittaker earned another middleweight title shot? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates former champion Robert Whittaker’s current standing in the UFC’s middleweight division.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Has former UFC champ Robert Whittaker earned another middleweight title shot? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates former champion Robert Whittaker’s current standing in the UFC’s middleweight division.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Has former UFC champ Robert Whittaker earned another middleweight title shot? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates former champion Robert Whittaker’s current standing in the UFC’s middleweight division.
FEBRUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM
Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298 Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298 Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Coming off first career loss, UFC Fight Night 237's Yazmin Jauregui vows to knock out Sam Hughes Yazmin Jauregui will be looking for a knockout on home soil in her return to action after suffering her first pro loss.
FEBRUARY 22 • SUNHERALD.COM
Coming off first career loss, UFC Fight Night 237's Yazmin Jauregui vows to knock out Sam Hughes Yazmin Jauregui will be looking for a knockout on home soil in her return to action after suffering her first pro loss.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Michael Chandler: 'I have way too many assurances' that Conor McGregor fight is happening Despite the long wait, Michael Chandler is confident that he ends up fighting Conor McGregor.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MMA Junkie Radio #3439: Eric Nicksick joins the show, Jamahal Hill addresses concerns, more Check out the latest episode of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze.”
FEBRUARY 22 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jorge Masvidal on potential fight with fellow BMF champ Justin Gaethje: 'I would f*cking chop him up' Jorge Masvidal is confident he’d reclaim his BMF title if he fought Justin Gaethje.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jorge Masvidal on potential fight with fellow BMF champ Justin Gaethje: 'I would f*cking chop him up' Jorge Masvidal is confident he’d reclaim his BMF title if he fought Justin Gaethje.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is UFC champ Ilia Topuria the sport's next breakout superstar? Our “Spinning Back Clique” debates the star power of Ilia Topuria after winning the UFC featherweight title.
FEBRUARY 22 • SUNHERALD.COM
Raul Rosas Jr.: 'Big things are going to come my way' with UFC Mexico win Raul Rosas Jr. has toned down on the grandiose claims about his future going into UFC Fight Night 237, at least outwardly.
FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Yair Rodriguez never wanted to fight Brian Ortega, but can't wait to 'f*ck up' Ilia Topuria Just the mention of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is enough to cause Yair Rodriguez to spew expletives.
FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alex Pereira signs new 8-fight contract before UFC 300, says fight was bumped up from UFC 301 Alex Pereira has signed a new eight-fight contract ahead of UFC 300 and explains how he ended up in the main event of the historic card.
FEBRUARY 22 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC Mexico headliner Brandon Moreno frustrated by winless record in home country Winless in two UFC fights in Mexico, Brandon Moreno hopes to finally send his local crowd home happy at UFC Fight Night 237.
FEBRUARY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brian Ortega explains 'rebirth' during time off, views UFC Mexico as 'a continuation' vs. Yair Rodriguez Brian Ortega found inspiration in a myth heading into his UFC Fight Night 237 rematch against Yair Rodriguez.
FEBRUARY 21 • USATODAY.COM
