DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
After The Rock changed his life, UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo determined to pay 'head start' forward Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo a head start. Now Gorimbo is determined to pay it forward.
Fighters Only president Rob Hewitt explains motivation for World MMA Awards Rob Hewitt launched the World MMA Awards 15 years ago – and it’s still going strong.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Changing of the guard: Every new UFC champion crowned in 2023 Take a look at the names and numbers surrounding the new UFC champions crowned in 2023.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Israel Adesanya hints at UFC return: 'You will see me soon' Life has “forced” Israel Adesanya to take time off from the UFC, but that could change soon.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Israel Adesanya hints at UFC return: 'You will see me soon' Life has “forced” Israel Adesanya to take time off from the UFC, but that could change soon.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jan Blachowicz undergoes surgery on right shoulder, awaiting procedure on left Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz has one shoulder operation done, but needs to go under the knife again for the opposite side.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Video: Conor McGregor rants across Cristiano Ronaldo, challenges Manny Pacquiao to boxing match Conor McGregor got all fired up when asked about boxing. Cristiano Ronaldo just happened to be stuck in the middle of it.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rising Japanese star Rinya Nakamura added to UFC 298, fights Brady Hiestand Rinya Nakamura returns at UFC 298 against ‘TUF 29’ runner-up Brady Hiestand.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Rising Japanese star Rinya Nakamura added to UFC 298, fights Brady Hiestand Rinya Nakamura returns at UFC 298 against ‘TUF 29’ runner-up Brady Hiestand.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ode Osbourne details challenges of securing fights in UFC flyweight division Ode Osbourne feels fortunate to have a UFC flyweight fight on the books, because getting a contract signed often proves to be a challenge.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock hopes pioneer recognition increases but acknowledges boundaries Ken Shamrock recognizes there are boundaries preventing it but would like to see MMA’s history honored more often.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
At 29 years old, Marcus Davis an elite recruiter at alma mater "It’s a dream come true to play for a coach like that."
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Karate Combat president Asim Zaidi reveals 'long list of giant names' he's eying, including ex-UFC champs New Karate Combat president Asim Zaidi is morphing the brand for UFC fans – and he’s already talking to multiple former champs.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bo Nickal, Joe Rogan clowned on social media after Trump-Biden cognitive decline mix-up After spending several minutes attributing, a Trump quote to Biden and saying it highlighted cognitive decline, they were fact-checked on ai...
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Stephen Thompson addresses UFC 296 loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov: 'I'll be back stronger and better than ever' Stephen Thompson is staying positive following his submission loss at UFC 296.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Sam Hughes set for UFC's February return to Mexico City A homegrown prospect will be on the bill when the UFC returns to Mexico in two months.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Viacheslav Borshchev happy with UFC 295 draw vs. Nazim Sadykhov: 'I was almost killed in the second round' Viacheslav Borshchev won’t complain about the result of his UFC 295 Fight of the Night with Nazim Sadykhov after he was nearly finished.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Video: Which first-quarter 2024 UFC matchup is the most intriguing? The first quarter of the UFC’s 2024 slate isn’t quite complete, but it already looks promising.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bo Nickal says Colby Covington's UFC 296 trash talk crossed a big line: 'You're not a good person' Bo Nickal is not enjoying how far trash talk is going in the UFC.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bo Nickal says Colby Covington's UFC 296 trash talk crossed a big line: 'You're not a good person' Bo Nickal is not enjoying how far trash talk is going in the UFC.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
All-time boxing great Claressa Shields' dream MMA matchup would be against another GOAT (via @MMAjunkieGeorge, @thegoze) Boxing champion Claressa Shields says her dream fight in MMA is Cris Cyborg.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Video: Is Sean O'Malley resigned to take a backseat on career trajectory? Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses UFC banamweight champion Sean O’Malley’s forgettable appearances at press conferences.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Video: Is Sean O'Malley resigned to take a backseat on career trajectory? Our “Spinning Back Clique” discusses UFC banamweight champion Sean O’Malley’s forgettable appearances at press conferences.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Aljamain Sterling laments lack of UFC meritocracy, explains how some managers are part of the problem Aljamain Sterling understands the business of the UFC but hopes to eventually have more matchmaking based on “the merit side of things.”
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
First UFC event of 2024 hit with multiple changes The UFC’s 2024 campaign will soon kick off – and the first card of the year has experienced a makeover.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
