JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan No. 1 contender fight set for UFC 300 Former champion Charles Oliveira’s path back to the lightweight title will have to go through a rising Armenian standout.
Dana White announces Dustin Poirier vs. Benoit Saint-Denis 5-round fight for UFC 299 in Miami Dustin Poirier will oblige to call for him to give a surging lightweight contender a chance when he meets the streaking Benoit Saint-Denis a...
JANUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Alexander Gustafsson back to training, not opposed to UFC return: 'Time will tell' Former UFC title challenger Alexander Gustafsson is back training and has not closed the door on a return to the octagon.
JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Renato Moicano appalled by Paddy Pimblett's weight gain between UFC fights: 'Look how fat he is' Renato Moicano thinks Paddy Pimblett is hurting his UFC career by drastic weight gains.
JANUARY 7 • SUNHERALD.COM
Jon Anik on the balance between line-crossing trash talk and 'promotionally useful' UFC fighter banter Jon Anik weighs in on the state of trash talking in the UFC.
JANUARY 7 • SACBEE.COM
Jon Anik on the balance between line-crossing trash talk and 'promotionally useful' UFC fighter banter Jon Anik weighs in on the state of trash talking in the UFC.
JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC contender Belal Muhammad says he's better all around when he trains, fights during Ramadan Belal Muhammad explains what it’s like to prepare for a UFC fight while observing Ramadan.
JANUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Belal Muhammad plans Dagestan training, working with Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC title fight Belal Muhammad will look to old pal Khabib Nurmagomedov for advice ahead of his potential UFC title fight vs. Leon Edwards.
JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Is the UFC's post-USADA anti-doping program better for fighters? With full details revealed, our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses the expectations for the new UFC anti-doping program.
JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Francis Ngannou opens as a sizable betting underdog against Anthony Joshua According to opening betting odds, former UFC champ Francis Ngannou is a long shot at beating Anthony Joshua in the boxing ring.
JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Valter Walker, brother of Johnny Walker, set (again) for UFC debut Did you know Johnny Walker has an undefeated heavyweight brother? His name is Valter and he’s set for his UFC debut.
JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM
Connor Matthews to make UFC debut vs. Dennis Buzukja in Atlantic City Another bout has been added to UFC Atlantic City as featherweights Connor Matthews and Dennis Buzukja collide.
JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gaston Bolanos ready to kick career into high gear at UFC Fight Night 234 Gaston Bolanos says anything good he’s done thus far in his MMA career has just been the warmup.
JANUARY 6 • USATODAY.COM
Jon Anik: Conor McGregor's UFC return at middleweight would have 'no divisional relevance' Add UFC commentator Jon Anik to the list of names who are not intrigued by the idea of Conor McGregor fighting at middleweight.
JANUARY 6 • SACBEE.COM
Video: If Jorge Masvidal really has unretired, what's his best first option? In MMA, it seems like more announced retirement promises are gone back on than ones that stick.
JANUARY 6 • SACBEE.COM
MMA Junkie's 2013 top 25 fighters 25 or younger revisited: 10 years hence, where are they now? A little more than 10 years later, how do our 25 best fighters 25 or younger hold up?
JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Joshua's 2024 mission mapped out by Saudi-fuelled Francis Ngannou megafight | Sporting News Canada With Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk not in line to fight him soon, Anthony Joshua will aim to keep the good times rolling aga...
JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
PFL Champ Impa Kasanganay of Kill Cliff FC inspires Rutgers, attends AEW's World End PPV This MMA fighter who trains in South Florida is reaching his potential. It took a while with some downs, including sleeping in his car for s...
JANUARY 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
20 former UFC fighters who could return to the promotion in 2024 Who of these former UFC fighters could get a second chance with the promotion in 2024?
JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Josh Emmett on Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria: 'It's hard for me to bet against such a dominant champion' Josh Emmett is conflicted in his pick between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.
JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Anthony Joshua to fight MMA star Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s next fight will be against MMA star Francis Ngannou in Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belal Muhammad confident Dana White keeps word, expects 'weak mentally' Leon Edwards at UFC 300 For Belal Muhammad, it’s full steam ahead toward a UFC title fight vs. Leon Edwards – and he oozes confidence.
JANUARY 6 • SACBEE.COM
Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou reach agreement for heavyweight showdown - The Ring Anthony Joshua may not have landed a clash against Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder, but he managed to secure another marquee opponent instead....
JANUARY 6 • RINGTV.COM
Jon Anik hopes Joe Rogan enters UFC Hall of Fame, 'will fight like hell' for Tony Ferguson UFC commentator Jon Anik makes the case for Joe Rogan, Bruce Buffer, Tony Ferguson, and more to join the UFC Hall of Fame.
JANUARY 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. meets 'TUF 29' winner Ricky Turcios at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City UFC’s return to Mexico City continues to take shape with the addition of a bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios.
JANUARY 6 • SACBEE.COM
