DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Combat sports world reflects on the life of Stephan Bonnar, a UFC Hall of Famer and pioneer The MMA community will never forget Stephan Bonnar, who is credited with helping the UFC become what it is today.
Combat sports world reflects on the life of Stephan Bonnar, a UFC Hall of Famer and pioneer The MMA community will never forget Stephan Bonnar, who is credited with helping the UFC become what it is today.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285 lineup in March An important middleweight fight between title hopefuls Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis is the latest addition to UFC 285 in March.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Rafael Lovato Jr. victorious in MMA return after three-year inactivity due to brain condition Rafael Lovato Jr. is back to fighting.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bellator in 2022: A robust look at the stats, streaks, skids, and records A full recap of Bellator’s most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, fights and individual performances of 2022.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Sean O'Malley: UFC Apex puts Cory Sandhagen at 'a disadvantage' vs. Marlon Vera Sean O’Malley thinks the UFC Apex’s smaller cage will affect Cory Sandhagen against Marlon Vera.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Who is Kleber Koike Erbst? Record, bio of MMA star and RIZIN champion Here is all you need to know about Kleber Koike Erbst, from being a journeyman who was ready to make an impact in MMA to the top star in RIZ...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Every 'Ultimate Fighter' winner in UFC history, from Forrest Griffin to both Usmans After the 30th season of the longstanding UFC reality competition show “The Ultimate Fighter,” take a look at the history of “TUF” winners.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN timeline: History, matchups between MMA promotions heading into New Year's Eve event Here is a brief history lesson of the long working relationship between Scott Coker and Nobuyuki Sakakibara, the fearless leaders of Bellato...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN timeline: History, matchups between MMA promotions heading into New Year's Eve event Here is a brief history lesson of the long working relationship between Scott Coker and Nobuyuki Sakakibara, the fearless leaders of Bellato...
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Marlon Vera thinks UFC bantamweight title shot could come with solid win over Cory Sandhagen Marlon Vera thinks a win over Cory Sandhagen should be enough to earn him a UFC bantamweight title shot.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Paulo Costa calls 'bullsh*t' on Khamzat Chimaev's struggle to find fights; Belal Muhammad chimes in Paulo Costa and Belal Muhammad are calling foul on Khamzat Chimaev’s claim that no one wants to fight him.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Former UFC title challenger Sara McMann signs with Bellator Sara McMann is now a Bellator fighter.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Ricky Simon wants former UFC champ Petr Yan next: 'I heard you decided not to retire' If Petr Yan is going to return to UFC competition in 2023, then Ricky Simon wants to be standing across the octagon.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tracy Cortez making mental health a priority, but vows to return to UFC stronger UFC women’s flyweight standout Tracy Cortez is looking to take some time off to focus on her mental health.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Cain Velasquez: 'A lot of alone time' was one of drawbacks behind bars Cain Velasquez is out of jail awaiting trial, but his lengthy incarceration isn’t far enough in his rearview mirror it can be forgotten.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Winless since 2015, former UFC title challenger 'Bigfoot' Silva meets Haim Gozali at Brave CF ‘Bigfoot’ Silva books return despite massive losing streak.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MMA stories of the year for 2022, No. 5: Who took lead as No. 2 promotion? The countdown of the top 5 storylines from MMA in 2022 begins with a battle for the status as No. 2 promotion in the sport.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
N.J.-born UFC fighter at center of fight-fixing scandal UFC flyweight Jeff Molina has been suspended by The Nevada State Athletic Commission.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NJ.COM
Derek Brunson walks back retirement talk, wants four fights in 2023 After saying he would retire after one more fight, Derek Brunson now wants 2023 to be the busiest year of his career.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Derek Brunson walks back retirement talk, wants four fights in 2023 After saying he would retire after one more fight, Derek Brunson now wants 2023 to be the busiest year of his career.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Killer kicks and sick spinning sh*t top UFC's best KOs of 2022 The UFC has narrowed its list of top 2022 knockout candidates down to a four-KO shortlist of super highlight-reel finishes.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Andreas Michael: Khamzat Chimaev just needs 'good warning' to make welterweight Coach Andreas Michael says Khamzat Chimaev prefers a UFC middleweight title shot, but can make welterweight as long as he’s given time.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Awards 2022: Best UFC fight, knockout, upset and more for Sporting News 2022 was a year to remember in the world of mixed martial arts. Here is a full list of the 2022 Sporting News MMA Awards.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Why Glover Teixeira vs. Jiri Prochazka at UFC 275 is the 2022 MMA Fight of the Year for Sporting News Two fighters went to war at UFC 275 for the UFC light heavyweight title. Given the brutal nature of the fight and the dramatic ending, The S...
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
