JANUARY 16, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 9-15) All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 9-15) All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gunnar Nelson returns at UFC 286 to fight Daniel Rodriguez in London A welterweight matchup between Gunnar Nelson and Daniel Rodriguez is the latest addition to UFC 286.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'Return of the GOAT': Watch Henry Cejudo help Jon Jones prep for Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 Jon Jones is back, and he continues to seek Henry Cejudo’s help in pursuit of a UFC heavyweight title.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Shingo Takagi And Great-O-Khan To Compete In MMA Rules Bout For KOPW Provisional Title | Fightful News First KOPW 2023 match is set.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Daniel Cormier: It's 'not true' that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones Daniel Cormier rejects the narrative Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn’t have to fight Jon Jones.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Spinning Back Clique: Francis Ngannou's UFC exit opens door for Jones vs. Gane, more (noon ET) Join us for this week’s “Spinning Back Clique” discussing a big past week of news and developments in the UFC and Bellator.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Justin Edwards, Imhotep Charter defeat Cardinal Hayes in battle of top-ranked recruits Justin Edwards recorded 25 points, 12 rebounds, six steals, four assists, and one block to earn MVP honors for Imhotep Charter on Sunday.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Sean Strickland after UFC Fight Night 217 win? Sean Strickland put himself in line for another big fight after beating Nassourdine Imavov on five days’ notice at UFC Fight Night 217.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Check out Israel Adesanya's new face tattoo and what it means The former UFC champion revealed his new ink, along with an inspirational message.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou walking away from UFC, Jon Jones fight is both a commendable and frightening risk | Opinion Did Francis Ngannou make a game-changing move or horrific career misstep by turning down a Jon Jones fight and leaving the UFC?
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Curtis Blaydes understands Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane booking but admits 'it wasn't based off meritocracy' UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes understands why Jon Jones vs. Curtis Blaydes was booked, regardless of whether he agrees with it.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Curtis Blaydes understands Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane booking but admits 'it wasn't based off meritocracy' UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes understands why Jon Jones vs. Curtis Blaydes was booked, regardless of whether he agrees with it.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Abdul Razak Alhassan issues fiery callout of Joaquin Buckley: 'I'll show you the f*cking African way' UFC middleweight Abdul Razak Alhassan did not hold back as he went scorched earth on Joaquin Buckley calling for a rematch.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Stipe Miocic calls for next UFC title shot after Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane: 'I got winner in July' Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has largely remained silent on his fighting future, but that changed Sunday.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
UFC Fight Night 217 post-event facts: Sean Strickland joins exclusive three-division club Sean Strickland accomplished something only two other men in history have done with his win at UFC Fight Night 217.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
BKFC will make Francis Ngannou an offer, says promotion president David Feldman Bellator and PFL aren’t the only ones expressing interest in Francis Ngannou.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Leon Edwards-Kamaru Usman Trilogy Headlines UFC 286 In London | Fightful News UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and former champ Kamaru Usman will complete their trilogy at UFC 286 on March 18 in London, England.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Jon Jones opens as betting underdog for UFC 285 title fight vs. Ciryl Gane Jon Jones finds himself in unfamiliar territory heading into his UFC 285 heavyweight title fight with Ciryl Gane.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean Strickland wants to see Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, but 'it's a damn shame' he left UFC Sean Strickland is all in on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Twitter reacts to Francis Ngannou's UFC release, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight The MMA community was left in disbelief after news of Francis Ngannou’s UFC release and Jon Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for vacant gold.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Ciryl Gane: Jon Jones doesn't have 'a good way to win against me' at UFC 285 Ciryl Gane is sending fair warning to Jon Jones that a wrestling-heavy game plan isn’t going to work out in their UFC 285 title fight.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Dana White: Francis Ngannou rejected deal to become highest paid heavyweight in UFC history Dana White says Francis Ngannou would’ve been the highest paid heavyweight in UFC history, but rejected the contract. Now he’s a free agent.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC Fight Night 217 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Program total passes $14.5 million UFC Fight Night 217 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that continued after the UFC’s deal with Venum.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Fight Night 217 with Biggie, Bon Jovi and vintage 'Rocky IV' Survivor Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 217 in Las Vegas.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
