DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Why Zhang Weili won Women's MMA Fighter of the Year over Amanda Nunes in 2022 for Sporting News Zhang Weili sought revenge in 2022. Powered by a Fight of the Year rematch and a dominant performance to reclaim the strawweight title she l...
Why Alexander Volkanovski won Men's MMA Fighter of the Year in 2022 for Sporting News In a year dominated by stunning upsets across all divisions, Alexander Volkanovski rose above the chaos and dominated inside the octagon.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Every 2022 contract winner from DWCS: 43 new UFC deals in 49 fights It was a big year for Dana White’s Contender Series. The UFC prospect-search event gave out 43 new contracts in 49 fights in 2022.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sean Brady vs. Michel Pereira in the works for UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio A key welterweight matchup between Sean Brady and Michel Pereira is the latest addition to March’s UFC on ESPN 42 lineup.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Fight Night 217 odds: Shavkat Rakhmonov a heavy favorite over Geoff Neal Shavkat Rakhmonov is a highly touted contender in the UFC’s welterweight division, and the odds back it up.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Pat Barry returns to combat sports after more than eight years with FURY Pro Grappling 6 booking Pat Barry will join his partner Rose Namajunas on the grappling mats at FURY Pro Grappling 6 later this year.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: UFC flyweight Jeff Molina the latest suspension amid betting scandal The fallout from the investigation into suspicious betting patterns from a recent UFC fight continues.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chael Sonnen's 2022 Comeback of the Year is not Leon Edwards or Alex Pereira Chael Sonnen lauds Leon Edwards and Alex Pereira for their title-winning finishes, but they’re not his 2022 Comeback of the Year.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Dec. 19-25) All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Muhammad Mokaev wants Amir Albazi at UFC 286 in London: 'I'm a bad matchup for him' Muhammad Mokaev has his sights set on a U.K. showdown with Amir Albazi when the UFC returns to London in March.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Khamzat Chimaev says four opponents turned him down: 'Nobody wants to fight' Khamzat Chimaev says he’s ready for his next UFC matchup, but he can’t seem to get a fight booked.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Una noche en Tempe: Cain Velasquez, lucha libre in the desert and the forgotten feeling of normalcy Cain Velasquez’s return to pro wrestling was more than just a match. It was a moment that will not soon be forgotten.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dies at 45 The organization announced the news of the former light heavyweight star’s passing Saturday night.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spinning Back Clique: 2022 in review for UFC, Bellator, PFL, ONE, plus judging, betting and Cain Velasquez (noon ET) Join us for this week’s stream of “Spinning Back Clique” looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Video: Jiri Prochazka, Leon Edwards and Alex Pereira claim UFC gold in 2022 with epic fifth-round comebacks Only a handful of championship bouts in UFC history have ended in the fifth round, and 2022 provided perhaps the most memorable of them all.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at 45; MMA community mourns One half of one of the most legendary fights in UFC history, Stephan Bonnar is dead at 45.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Grant Dawson wants Paddy Pimblett in London to 'prove that Scousers get knocked out' Grant Dawson would ‘love’ the chance to knock out Paddy Pimblett on his home soil in March.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
10 best non-MMA wins for UFC veterans in 2022 Check out which UFC veterans impressed outside of MMA competition in 2022.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC in 2022: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters Check out a full recap of 2022’s most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Holiday countdown: The UFC's 24 best year-end fights of all time, ranked – which classic landed at No. 1? In the spirit of the holiday season, here’s our countdown of the best fights from the UFC’s past year-end pay-per-views.
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Twitter reacts: UFC, MMA fighters and personalities celebrate Christmas on social media See how fighters and other personalities from the MMA industry celebrated Christmas and the holiday season to close out 2022.
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45 Former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has died...
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at age 45
UFC says former fighter Stephan Bonnar, who played a significant role in the UFC’s growth into the dominant promotion in mixed martial arts, has diedDECEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ortiz defeats Bonnar in Bellator 131 Tito Ortiz defeated Stephan Bonnar by split decision on Saturday night
DECEMBER 25, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
UFC Hall Of Famer Stephan Bonnar Passes Away At 45 | Fightful News Rest in peace, Stephan Bonnar.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
