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Marlon Vera: Henry Cejudo returning because he’s broke, and ‘little guy’ needs attention

Marlon Vera thinks Henry Cejudo's main motivation to return is money and a need for attention after being out of the UFC spotlight.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

Manel Kape expects ‘easy win’ over Alex Perez to put him directly in line for the belt

Manel Kape has his eyes on a bantamweight title and plans on running through Alex Perez at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio to get there.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

Chidi Njokuani glad he didn’t get to the UFC earlier: ‘I would’ve f*cked it all up’

Had he gotten to the UFC sooner, Chidi Njokuani thinks the spotlight would've had a negative impact on a younger version of himself.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

Cory Sandhagen: Henry Cejudo getting title shot out of retirement ‘seems a little bit lame to me’

Cory Sandhagen isn't sure why Henry Cejudo retired if he's still chasing after a UFC title and gets first crack when he returns.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

Bruno Cappelozza loves challenge of avenging loss to Matheus Scheffel at 2023 PFL 2

Bruno Cappelozza will get an opportunity to avenge his most recent loss at 2023 PFL 2.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

UFC on ESPN 43 pre-event facts: Marlon Vera is the best finisher at 135 pounds

The numbers show no bantamweight in UFC history has finished more fights than Marlon Vera going into the UFC on ESPN 43 main event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2023

Andrea Lee hopes a UFC on ESPN 43 win over Maycee Barber breaks her into top 10

With a win at UFC on ESPN 43, Andrea Lee will have three wins in four appearances.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

Holly Holm embarks on ‘scary’ title run after signing new six-fight UFC contract

41-year-old Holly Holm expects to end her combat sports career with UFC after signing a new six-fight contract with the promotion.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

Maycee Barber sets sights on Alexa Grasso rematch regardless of UFC title status: ‘I want that back’

Ahead of UFC on ESPN 43, Maycee Barber explains why she wants a rematch with Alexa Grasso – and it's not because of the title.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023

UFC on ESPN 43’s Marlon Vera: Title shots are given out based on ‘whatever the f*ck UFC wants’

Marlon Vera doesn't see much rhyme or reason to the way UFC title shots are decided these days, and he's not going to stress about it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023