Following a 12-month stretch that saw three UFC titles change hands in the fifth round, Bellator soundly winning a year-end promotional duel against RIZIN, PFL star Kayla Harrison suffering her first loss, and ONE Championship’s Demetrious Johnson once again claiming a title, it’s safe to say that 2022 was as wild a year as we’ve seen in MMA.
We don’t even have to talk about the outside-of the-cage controversies, including the investigation into a possible gambling scandal — which rocked the MMA industry.
Some fighters look forward to the next year, regardless of whether the year was great or difficult. Some are even looking ahead to 2023’s possibilities, including UFC bantamweight champion, who teased an upcoming title defense against top contender Sean O’Malley.
See how the MMA community rang in the New Year and make sure to check out all of MMA Fighting’s year-end features.
To 2023 we go.
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) January 1, 2023
Happy New Years to all
The last couple years we’ve all had to adapt to new circumstances and events and it has made us stronger.
May the next few years bring happiness, love and success in abundance for all. #HappyNewYear2023— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) January 1, 2023
Happy NEW Year! Ready to see what happens in 2023 pic.twitter.com/UkfCcnD6q1
— Darren Elkins (@DarrenElkinsMMA) January 1, 2023
Im Gonna make 2023 my year ready to kick his ass
— C H T O V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) January 1, 2023
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/1/23534444/mma-world-says-farewell-to-2022-in-style-aljamain-sterling-teases-sean-omalley-fight-in-new-year?rand=96749
