JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
MMA Junkie's 2023 Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year: Jonathan Martinez Our Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year appears to be on a path toward the top of the UFC’s bantamweight division.
Douglas Lima vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov grappling match joins ADXC 2 lineup on Jan. 19 Another Bellator vs. UFC grappling match is headed to Abu Dhabi.
JANUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dear diary …: Ian Machado Garry reveals 2024 hit list – and it's stacked Ian Machado Garry is eyeing three big names in 2024.
JANUARY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Conor McGregor opens up as slight favorite over Michael Chandler in UFC return Oddsmakers are favoring Conor McGregor to return to the win column in his comeback.
JANUARY 2 • USATODAY.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Event of the Year: UFC 295, New York In a year filled with memorable MMA events for the UFC, Bellator, PFL, ONE Championship and more, one stood out from all the rest.
JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Conor McGregor announces return – at 185, UFC 300 takes shape, more (noon ET) This week’s “Spinning Back Clique” panel discusses Conor McGregor’s fight announcement, the state of UFC 300, the end of USADA and more.
JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE: Conor McGregor announces return – at 185, UFC 300 takes shape, more (noon ET) This week’s “Spinning Back Clique” panel discusses Conor McGregor’s fight announcement, the state of UFC 300, the end of USADA and more.
JANUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Dec. 25-Dec. 31) All the UFC fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
JANUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Tom Aspinall down to defend interim UFC title against Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida winner Tom Aspinall is warm the idea of defending his interim UFC heavyweight title in 2024, and he has a potential opponent in mind.
JANUARY 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Robbery of the Year: Joselyne Edwards def. Lucie Pudilova Commentators were left in disbelief when judges awarded Joselyne Edwards the win over Lucila Pudilova.
JANUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jim Miller's got a hot take on The Beatles – but every man has a walkout song price UFC lightweight record holder and all-time great Jim Miller knows The Beatles are a big deal. He just doesn’t understand why.
JANUARY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chael Sonnen baffled by Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage matchup at UFC 300: 'There is no reason to do this fight' Chael Sonnen expected better matchmaking for Bo Nickal’s next fight.
JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gilbert Burns: Jack Della Maddalena's boxing makes him a scary opponent at UFC 299 Gilbert Burns rates Jack Della Maddalena’s boxing very highly.
JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Newcomer of the Year: Diego Lopes Diego Lopes had a stellar year in the UFC, making him MMA Junkie’s 2023 Newcomer of the Year.
JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The UFC's nearly $10 million in 2023 bonuses: Inside the numbers Go inside the numbers of the UFC’s 2023 bonus winners.
JANUARY 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The UFC's nearly $10 million in 2023 bonuses: Inside the numbers Go inside the numbers of the UFC’s 2023 bonus winners.
JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Paul Felder doubts Paddy Pimblett can beat any ranked UFC lightweight after failing to finish Tony Ferguson Paul Felder doesn’t like Paddy Pimblett’s chances against any of the UFC’s ranked lightweights.
JANUARY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM
Daniel Cormier confident Conor McGregor vs. 'Pinocchio' Michael Chandler happens at 185 pounds Daniel Cormier is adamant Conor McGregor will actually return at middleweight.
JANUARY 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier confident Conor McGregor vs. 'Pinocchio' Michael Chandler happens at 185 pounds Daniel Cormier is adamant Conor McGregor will actually return at middleweight.
JANUARY 1 • SACBEE.COM
MMA Junkie's 2023 Breakout Fighter of the Year: Jailton Almeida Jailton Almeida became a serious player at heavyweight in 2023.
JANUARY 1 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Jake Paul favored to fight Nate Diaz next Jake Paul is expected to continue increasing the level of his competition in the ring following his victory over Anderson Silva on Saturday...
JANUARY 1 • SACBEE.COM
Daniel Cormier: 'Dr. Evil' Conor McGregor playing villain to manipulate Michael Chandler Daniel Commier believes Conor McGregor is purposefully being the bad guy with Michael Chandler.
JANUARY 1 • SUNHERALD.COM
Conor McGregor says he'll make UFC return in June Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor announced on social media Sunday that he plans to make his UFC comeback June 29 against Michael Chand...
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies Conor McGregor announced Sunday he's returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • AJC.COM
Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies
Conor McGregor says he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las VegasDECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
