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UFC’s Diego Lopes makes case for Francisco Grasso as 2023 Coach of the Year

UFC featherweight prospect Diego Lopes makes a strong case for Francisco Grasso as the MMA Coach of the Year for 2023.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2023

2023 PFL Championship: Make your predictions for six $1 million finals in D.C.

We want your predictions for Friday's 2023 PFL Championship event in Washington, D.C.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2023

What’s next? A.J. McKee saddened by Bellator’s potential fizzle, but ‘it’s just all business’ at this point

After Bellator 301, A.J. McKee described the balance between emotion and business that flows through his brain during this uncertain time.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

UFC Fight Night 232 post-event facts: Brendan Allen on an all-time submission streak

Check out all the facts from UFC Fight Night 232, which saw Brendan Allen put him name in the books with Royce Gracie and Demian Maia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

Keri Melendez feels as smart, confident as ever after ending three-year layoff at Bellator 301

Keri Melendez, wife of former UFC title challenger Gilbert, feels better than ever – despite sparse outings in recent years.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023

Brendan Allen wants UFC 300 title eliminator after main event win: ‘Name doesn’t matter’

Brendan Allen says matchmakers can pick any opponent for a middleweight title eliminator next, and ideally it happens at UFC 300.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2023