JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 13
NEXT EVENT IS SAT, DEC 13
Daniel Cormier '1,000 percent' in for Erin Blanchfield to fight Julianna Peña for UFC bantamweight title Daniel Cormier would love to see Erin Blanchfield move up a weight class and fight for a UFC title.
UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens to box Chris Avila on Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz card UFC veteran Jeremy Stephens is returning to the boxing ring to fight a friend of Nate Diaz in August.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chael Sonnen before UFC 290: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez 'has all the feelings of an upset' Chael Sonnen explains why he’s “a little worried” about the UFC 290 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Maycee Barber arrives at UFC on ABC 5 with golden opportunity to reach next level UFC on ABC 5 could determine a lot about the direction of Maycee Barber’s career.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ilia Topuria expects title shot with UFC on ABC 5 win, says he'll finish Alexander Volkanovski in first round Ilia Topuria sees a featherweight title shot next with a UFC on ABC 5 win and hopes Alexander Volkanovski is still champ when he gets there.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Michael Bisping thinks Francis Ngannou got better of Jon Jones in PFL event faceoff: 'That's a 10-9' UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping liked what he saw from Francis Ngannou in his encounter with Jon Jones.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kelvin Gastelum accepts Shavkat Rakhmonov's callout: 'It's either sink or swim' For his return to welterweight, Kelvin Gastelum is down to fight one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC – and he even has a date.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kelvin Gastelum accepts Shavkat Rakhmonov's callout: 'It's either sink or swim' For his return to welterweight, Kelvin Gastelum is down to fight one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC – and he even has a date.
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Daniel Cormier: Conor McGregor has 'almost become a victim to the fame,' needs people to tell him no Daniel Cormier offers some thoughts on what’s plaguing Conor McGregor in the wake of his latest sexual assault allegation.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Daniel Cormier: Conor McGregor has 'almost become a victim to the fame,' needs people to tell him no Daniel Cormier offers some thoughts on what’s plaguing Conor McGregor in the wake of his latest sexual assault allegation.
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC on ABC 5 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Daniel Cormier, Dominick Cruz call network TV card Jon Anik will lead the commentary crew with Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz at UFC on ABC 5 on Saturday in Jacksonville.
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kurt Holobaugh's 'TUF 31' chronicles: What it's like living under the 24/7 surveillance of reality television Cast member Kurt Holobaugh gives MMA Junkie an exclusive, inside look at “The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.”
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kurt Holobaugh's 'TUF 31' chronicles: What it's like living under the 24/7 surveillance of reality television Cast member Kurt Holobaugh gives MMA Junkie an exclusive, inside look at “The Ultimate Fighter 31: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler.”
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Light heavyweights Volkan Oezdemir, Azamat Murzakanov booked for UFC Paris Azamat Murzakanov will look to crack the light heavyweight top 10 when he takes on a perennial contender and former UFC title challenger.
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC free fight: Ilia Topuria runs through Bryce Mitchell for second-round submission Watch Ilia Topuria’s dominant submission of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 282.
JUNE 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Video: UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria media day live stream Watch the live stream for the UFC on ABC 5: Emmett vs. Topuria media day in Jacksonville, Fla.
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Michael Chandler expresses frustration with Conor McGregor's USADA situation: 'Where you at, boy?' The situation with Conor McGregor and USADA is unclear, which is beginning to frustrate Michael Chandler.
JUNE 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 20: Arman Tsarukyan, Larissa Pacheco climb Arman Tsarukyan and Larissa Pacheco picked up big wins over the weekend, resulting in upward movement in this week’s update.
JUNE 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 20: Arman Tsarukyan, Larissa Pacheco climb Arman Tsarukyan and Larissa Pacheco picked up big wins over the weekend, resulting in upward movement in this week’s update.
JUNE 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brandon Moreno focused on UFC 290 title defense but hopes for eventual Henry Cejudo fight UFC champ Brandon Moreno hopes a fight with Henry Cejudo materializes in the future.
JUNE 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Sean O'Malley: Cory Sandhagen 'definitely gangster' but not smart to fight Umar Nurmagomedov Sean O’Malley respects Cory Sandhagen for fighting Umar Nurmagomedov, but he doesn’t believe it’s a wise decision.
JUNE 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sean O'Malley: Cory Sandhagen 'definitely gangster' but not smart to fight Umar Nurmagomedov Sean O’Malley respects Cory Sandhagen for fighting Umar Nurmagomedov, but he doesn’t believe it’s a wise decision.
JUNE 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
The NAC Punishes PFL Fighters & Alan Belcher Is Stripped Of BKFC Gold: MMA News & Notes For 6/20/23 | Fightful News Plus, big fights have been announced for UFC 292 and UFC 293.
JUNE 20, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
UFC on ABC 5 pre-event facts: Neil Magny on cusp of UFC's 21-win club Check out the numbers behind UFC on ABC 5, where Neil Magny can become the ninth fighter in history to join UFC’s 21-win club.
JUNE 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC's Ilia Topuria no longer interested in Paddy Pimblett: 'As a fighter we all know he's not worth anything' UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has lost interest in Paddy Pimblett and believes, at this point, that a fight would be a step back.
JUNE 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
