DECEMBER 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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How ESPN's $1.5 billion broadcast deal with UFC, Dana White was fueled by John Skipper's cocaine scandal The UFC has become one of the most recognizable brands in sports, thanks in large part to ESPN. A drug scandal at the network helped to make...
Video: Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's son wins pro MMA debut with weak finish The fight took place under the ACA promotional banner owned by Kadyrov’s father, so the outcome should come as no surprise.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 in Las Vegas after Chimaev misses weight Khamzat Chimaev has missed weight for the main event at UFC 279, coming in 7 1/2 pounds over the welterweight limit and throwing his showdow...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
UFC 273: Volkanovski defends featherweight belt vs Zombie Alexander Volkanovski has quietly become one of the greatest featherweights in UFC history. His last four victories came against top contend...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Volkanovski, Holloway complete title trilogy at UFC 276 Alexander Volkanovski has already beaten Max Holloway twice in UFC featherweight title fights, and that still wasn't enough to settle this r...
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen Set To Headline UFC Event In February | Fightful News UFC bantamweight contenders Marlon "Chito" Vera and Cory Sandhagen are expected to headline UFC Vegas 69 on February 18.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Rose Namajunas meets Gillian Robertson in FURY Pro Grappling 6 headliner on Dec. 30 Rose Namajunas will return to competition before the end of the year, but it won’t be inside the UFC octagon.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen to headline UFC Fight Night on Feb. 18 The bantamweight division will be in the spotlight in February with a massive fight between Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier advises Sean O'Malley to 'steer clear' of Merab Dvalishvili, be patient about UFC title shot “Sean O’Malley, do not allow for the frustration to lead to bad decisions,” Daniel Cormier says.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'He definitely rocked me': Listen to Colby Covington give statement to police after alleged Jorge Masvidal assault Previously unheard audio reveals what Colby Covington told police about 90 minutes after he was allegedly assaulted by Jorge Masvidal.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKTAGON MMA to launch 16-man welterweight tournament in March, promoters tout record prize money OKTAGON MMA is bringing what the promotion hopes will be the defining European tournament of 2023.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Video: Thoughts on commissions' responses to MMA judge Doug Crosby Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses the MMA judging controversy surrounding Doug Crosby.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Henry Cejudo thinks Robert Whittaker could be UFC champ at light heavyweight Could Robert Whittaker become of a UFC two-division champ if he went for it? Henry Cejudo believes so.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC's Drew Dober issues respectful callout of Michael Chandler: 'I'm ready for the violence' Drew Dober would love a shot at fellow knockout artist Michael Chandler if a fight with Conor McGregor doesn’t get made.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC's Drew Dober issues respectful callout of Michael Chandler: 'I'm ready for the violence' Drew Dober would love a shot at fellow knockout artist Michael Chandler if a fight with Conor McGregor doesn’t get made.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kai Kara-France announces injury withdrawal from UFC 284 in Perth: 'I'm gutted' The UFC’s return to Australia has taken another hit with Kai Kara-France’s withdrawal from his planned flyweight matchup with Alex Perez.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Alexander Volkanovski: Josh Emmett can beat Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 if he uses 'all his MMA tools' UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski thinks Josh Emmett needs to mix things up to find success against Yair Rodriguez.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Deron Winn reacts to UFC release 'after a freak accident on their property the week before Christmas' Deron Winn has been released from the UFC roster, and the cutthroat timing is not lost on him.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Deron Winn reacts to UFC release 'after a freak accident on their property the week before Christmas' Deron Winn has been released from the UFC roster, and the cutthroat timing is not lost on him.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
UFC betting scandal: A timeline of what we know about James Krause, government investigations Here’s what we know about the UFC betting scandal involving James Krause and government investigations into fight fixing.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcin Tybura added to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 4 A heavyweight matchup between Marcin Tybura and Blagoy Ivanov is the latest addition to a February UFC Fight Night event.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
On two-fight skid, Neiman Gracie draws Michael Lombardo at Bellator 290 Neiman Gracie will attempt to get back on the winning track when he meets Michael Lombardo on the first Bellator card of 2023.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New video shows Jorge Masvidal arrest proceedings in March after alleged assault of Colby Covington New video shows UFC star Jorge Madvidal acting calm, cool and collected on the night of his arrest.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jon Anik credits Islam Makhachev for becoming UFC champ under immense pressure: 'This was like the crowning' Taking the torch from Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t easy, but that’s what UFC champ Islam Makhachev did in 2022.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Continues to Raise Pay-Per-View Prices at the Cost of Losing Fans President Dana White's decision to dig deeper into the pockets of hard-working MMA fans is risky business.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 • SI.COM
