DECEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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The 10 UFC fighters tested most by USADA in 2023 By far, nobody was disrupted by USADA in 2023 more than Paul Costa. Could it be the flaunting of secret juice?
2023 year in review video: Who won Francis Ngannou vs. UFC contract dispute? In 2023, Francis Ngannou did something no fighter has really done before: He beat the UFC machine and left on his own terms.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
2023 year in review video: Who won Francis Ngannou vs. UFC contract dispute? In 2023, Francis Ngannou did something no fighter has really done before: He beat the UFC machine and left on his own terms.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Randy Brown reveals DM callout to Michael Chiesa, explains why fight 'makes the most sense' Apparently, Randy Brown has been left on read by UFC-ranked Michael Chiesa.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
2023 year in review video: How will PFL's purchase of Bellator affect MMA? Will the No. 2 and No. 3 promotions merging into one company be the MMA industry-shifting move it has the potential to be?
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
2023 year in review video: How will PFL's purchase of Bellator affect MMA? Will the No. 2 and No. 3 promotions merging into one company be the MMA industry-shifting move it has the potential to be?
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cody Garbrandt sees 'money fight' with UFC champ Sean O'Malley in near future, wants to 'smack him around' Back on a winning streak, Cody Garbrandt thinks a future showdown with UFC champ Sean O’Malley is inevitable.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Erin Blanchfield pushes for Manon Fiorot fight to headline UFC Atlantic City: 'That would be super special' UFC women’s flyweight standout Erin Blanchfield hopes to headline her first show at home.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 297's Arnold Allen: There were 'easier fights with higher-ranked guys' than Movsar Evloev Arnold Allen thinks he could have drawn a bigger name with less threat than Movsar Evloev.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bo Nickal: Leon Edwards gets beat up by Khamzat Chimaev, but Islam Makhachev is a competitive fight Bo Nickal thinks UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards would struggle against Khamzat Chimaev but not Islam Makhachev.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Bo Nickal: Leon Edwards gets beat up by Khamzat Chimaev, but Islam Makhachev is a competitive fight Bo Nickal thinks UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards would struggle against Khamzat Chimaev but not Islam Makhachev.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Colby Covington says 'ultimate dream' after fighting career is to be governor of Florida It should come as no surprise that Colby Covington would want to delve into politics after fighting.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Aljamain Sterling shocked by low UFC 292 pay-per-view number for Sean O'Malley fight Aljamain Sterling thought UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley was supposed to be this big draw or something.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Aaron Pico starting to give up hope for a Jeremy Kennedy rematch in PFL Aaron Pico would love the gift of a rematch this holiday season, but he’s not getting his hopes up that Santa will come through.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Francis Ngannou, PFL-Bellator, Jon Jones, USADA vs. UFC and 2023's biggest stories Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel discusses UFC 296 and all its fallout, plus the first big UFC events of 2024.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ben Askren urges Tony Ferguson to retire after UFC 296: 'Paddy Pimblett does not seem to be that good' Ben Askren thinks losing to Paddy Pimblett should signal the end for Tony Ferguson.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Erin Blanchfield excited to prove she's the rightful No. 1 contender vs. Manon Fiorot: 'I'm looking for a finish' Erin Blanchfield thinks beating Manon Fiorot leaves no doubt that she’s the next title challenger.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Dricus Du Plessis says no hard feelings after brawl with 'real man' Sean Strickland: 'He stood up for himself' Dricus Du Plessis insists there’s no bad blood between him and Sean Strickland after their brawl at UFC 296.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Dec. 18-24) All the UFC fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Chris Weidman reflects on fear of 'possible amputation' in E:60 snippet of 'The Return' ESPN released a snippet of the E:60 documentary profiling Chris Weidman’s horrific leg break.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ian Machado Garry addresses hateful comments online after UFC 296 withdrawal: 'I've discovered they aren't real' Ian Machado Garry opened up about his UFC 296 withdrawal.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cody Garbrandt shuts down possibility of Dominick Cruz rematch: 'That fight doesn't interest me' Cody Garbrandt is not interested in rematching Dominick Cruz.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Michael Chandler: Michael Page got 'horrible matchup' in Kevin Holland for UFC debut Michael Chandler thinks Michel Page has it rough for his UFC debut.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nazim Sadykhov focused on excitement, not immediate Slava Borshchev rematch: 'Maybe down the road' Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev turned in an instant classic Nov. 11 in New York, but don’t expect them to run it back any time soon...
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Agitated Conor McGregor goes off on UFC for inactivity: 'Give me something … My patience is wearing thin' Conor McGregor is not happy with his inactivity in the UFC.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
