JANUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Michael Page: Kevin Holland definitely won't repeat striking-only agreement for UFC 299 fight Ahead of UFC 299, Michael Page thinks Kevin Holland has learned his lesson about making gentleman’s agreements with dangerous strikers.
Robelis Despaigne to debut on stacked UFC 299 lineup in Miami UFC 299 has added Robelis Despaigne, the hyped, hulking heavyweight who medaled in Olympic judo.
JANUARY 9 • USATODAY.COM
Daniel Cormier: Francis Ngannou 'can get it done' vs. Anthony Joshua if he's 'a little more ferocious' Daniel Cormier is now a believer in Francis Ngannou the boxer and likes his chances against Anthony Joshua.
JANUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dominick Reyes vs. Carlos Ulberg rebooked for UFC Atlantic City in March A light heavyweight scrap between former UFC title challenger Dominick Reyes and Carlos Ulberg is back on the books.
JANUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Khamzat Chimaev says UFC champ Sean Strickland 'has to be afraid' of him, expects title shot next Khamzat Chimaev has his sights set on the middleweight champion next – whether it’s Sean Strickland or Dricus Du Plessis after UFC 297.
JANUARY 9 • SUNHERALD.COM
Israel Adesanya seeks quality over quantity upon UFC return: 'I know I'm on the backend of my career' Israel Adesanya will be more tactical moving forward when it comes to his UFC career.
JANUARY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
Francis Ngannou unsure of MMA return, says 'there's a chance' he does only boxing in 2024 By his own admission, Francis Ngannou’s future in MMA has become even more uncertain after booking a boxing showdown with Anthony Joshua.
JANUARY 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Video: Is Francis Ngannou making the right move delaying MMA return for more boxing? The options for Francis Ngannou likely were plentiful, but we now know his next fight will be in boxing once again.
JANUARY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
Charles Oliveira listed as slight underdog for UFC 300 fight vs. Arman Tsarukyan Arman Tsarukyan is facing a tough test against former UFC champ Charles Oliveira – or maybe that should be phrased the other way around.
JANUARY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
Charles Oliveira listed as slight underdog for UFC 300 fight vs. Arman Tsarukyan Arman Tsarukyan is facing a tough test against former UFC champ Charles Oliveira – or maybe that should be phrased the other way around.
JANUARY 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ian Machado Garry advises UFC champ Sean Strickland to seek mental health therapy: 'Deal with your issues first' Ian Machado Garry is not a fan of Sean Strickland, but regardless of their issues, he believes the UFC champ needs professional help.
JANUARY 9 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dustin Poirier (surprisingly?) opens as betting underdog for UFC 299 fight vs. Benoit Saint-Denis Dustin Poirier is significantly higher ranked than Benoit Saint-Denis, but the oddsmakers see “The Diamond” having his hands full at UFC 299...
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dustin Poirier (surprisingly?) opens as betting underdog for UFC 299 fight vs. Benoit Saint-Denis Dustin Poirier is significantly higher ranked than Benoit Saint-Denis, but the oddsmakers see “The Diamond” having his hands full at UFC 299...
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dana White Says Other Fighters 'Went Crazy' When They Found Out What CM Punk Was Being Paid In UFC | Fightful News New court documents reveal that fighters in the UFC weren't happy with CM Punk's pay.
JANUARY 8 • FIGHTFUL.COM
UFC champ Jon Jones reveals second surgery, this time on left elbow UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is back in a sling with another surgery to recover from.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC champ Jon Jones reveals second surgery, this time on left elbow UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is back in a sling with another surgery to recover from.
JANUARY 8 • SUNHERALD.COM
Henry Cejudo critiques Sean Strickland, Alexander Volkanovski for opening up: 'Keep some of that sh*t to yourself' Henry Cejudo thinks Sean Strickland and Alexander Volkanovski shouldn’t share their personal struggles.
JANUARY 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Francis Ngannou thinks he'll knock out Anthony Joshua: 'He's easier to send down than Fury' Francis Ngannou sees himself knocking out Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight boxing match in Saudi Arabia.
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC Fight Night 234: Make your predictions for Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker We want your predictions for UFC Fight Night 234 in LV-NV, which features Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Michael Chandler thinks he'll be the last person Conor McGregor fights, vows to 'make him pay' for long wait Michael Chandler plans on ending Conor McGregor’s career.
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mayra Bueno Silva admits 'nobody wants to watch' UFC 297 title fight vs. Raquel Pennington Mayra Bueno Silva was brutally honest on her upcoming title fight vs. Raquel Pennington.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Jan. 1-7) All the UFC fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dricus Du Plessis reacts to Sean Strickland's emotional interview with Theo Von: 'He's a hypocrite' Dricus Du Plessis was rather callous when reacting to Sean Strickland’s emotional breakdown with Theo Von.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Bold predictions for 2024, Sean O'Malley's lofty goal, Ngannou the boxer, more On SBC LIVE, our panel talks shop about Francis Ngannou, Sean O’Malley, 2024 predictions and more.
JANUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Bold predictions for 2024, Sean O'Malley's lofty goal, Ngannou the boxer, more On SBC LIVE, our panel talks shop about Francis Ngannou, Sean O’Malley, 2024 predictions and more.
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
