NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, NOV 23
Modern MMA problems: Payton Talbott asks Aguirre to unblock him on Instagram after UFC debut win Dana White’s Contender Series product Payton Talbott won his UFC debut with a third-round submission of Nick Aguirre at UFC Fight Night 232.
Frustrated Trey Ogden pleads for full purse after referee blunder led to no contest at UFC Fight Night 232 Trey Ogden pleads for his full purse after the abrupt ending to his fight against Nikolas Motta.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PFL Acquires Bellator MMA, Champions vs. Champions Event Planned For 2024 | Fightful News A major deal has been announced in the combat sports world.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
MMA community reacts to PFL's purchase of Bellator The MMA community was struck with monumental news on Monday when PFL officially announced its purchase of Bellator.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MMA community reacts to PFL's purchase of Bellator The MMA community was struck with monumental news on Monday when PFL officially announced its purchase of Bellator.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
PFL officially announces Bellator acquisition, plans revealed for future After months of speculation, the PFL has acquired Bellator, combining the two biggest UFC competitors into one.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
PFL acquires Bellator: Should UFC be concerned? With the addition of Bellator’s roster, PFL says 30 percent of its fighters rank in the top 25 of their respective weight classes.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
UFC Fight Night 232 winner Ailin Perez, Joselyne Edwards give differing accounts of UFC PI scuffle Prior to UFC Fight Night 232, Ailin Perez was allegedly involved in a scuffle with Joselyne Edwards.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator
The Professional Fighters League has purchased rival MMA company Bellator from Paramount Global in its boldest attempt yet to make a dent in the industry leader, the UFCNOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Nov. 13-19) All the UFC fight announcements that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bellator 301 winner Denise Kielholtz reflects on how MMA put her in 'dark place', then pulled her out Bellator brought Denise Kielholtz over from kickboxing into MMA full-force, so she considers the promotion part of her identity.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Max Holloway: 'I'm always on the shortlist' to fight Conor McGregor Max Holloway will never rule out the possibility of rematching Conor McGregor.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (noon ET): Bellator 301 – the finale? Plus, Poirier-McGregor 4, Aspinall, Allen and more Our “Spinning Back Clique” crew discusses the fallout from Bellator 301, UFC Fight Night 232 and much more.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 232: What's Brendan Allen's ceiling at middleweight? Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 232, including a big night for Brendan Allen supporters.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Michael Morales calls for return at UFC 299 alongside 'Chito' Vera: 'It would be two Ecuadorians representing' Michael Morales wants a spot on UFC 299 alongside his Ecuadorian countryman ‘Chito’ Vera.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Amanda Ribas calls for top-ranked fight at UFC 300: 'I know it will be fire' Amanda Ribas hopes her highlight finish at UFC Fight Night 232 set up a chance to fight a top strawweight at UFC 300.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC Fight Night 232 winner Chase Hooper wants Claudio Puelles next in battle of leg lock specialists After submitting Jordan Leavitt at UFC Fight Night 232, Chase Hooper wants another grappler-heavy matchup with Claudio Puelles.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kurt Angle Reflects On His TNA Deal Preventing Him From Competing In The UFC In 2006 | Fightful News Kurt Angle reflects on the offers the UFC made to possibly have him join the company.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Paul Craig after UFC Fight Night 232 loss? Paul Craig’s first middleweight loss was a rough one and now there are questions about his ceiling in the division after UFC Fight Night 232...
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Brendan Allen after UFC Fight Night 232 win? Brendan Allen called for a title eliminator after UFC Fight Night 232, but should he get it, and if so, against whom?
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Brendan Allen after UFC Fight Night 232 win? Brendan Allen called for a title eliminator after UFC Fight Night 232, but should he get it, and if so, against whom?
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Myktybek Orolbai plans return to lightweight after UFC Fight Night 232 debut win on four days' notice Myktybek Orolbai looked like a major problem in his UFC Fight Night 232 debut, especially because he wasn’t fighting in his normal division.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Myktybek Orolbai plans return to lightweight after UFC Fight Night 232 debut win on four days' notice Myktybek Orolbai looked like a major problem in his UFC Fight Night 232 debut, especially because he wasn’t fighting in his normal division.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dustin Poirier responds to Conor McGregor's wish for fourth fight, would 'shut him up once and for all' Dustin Poirier doesn’t agree with Conor McGregor that a fourth fight between them “is a must,” but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t do it.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Alexander Shabliy credits teammate Arman Tsarukyan, ready for Usman Nurmagomedov after Bellator 301 After Bellator 301, Alexander Shabliy discussed teammate Arman Tsarukyan and weighed in on Usman Nurmagomedov’s recent drug test failure.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
