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MMA divisional rankings: Paddy Pimblett not just a prospect anymore at lightweight
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
Pound-for-pound rankings: Who earned a spot, Volkanovski or Jandiroba?
There's a new featherweight champion and new strawweight No. 1 contender.
REACTING TO UFC 314
Who will new featherweight title-holder Volkanovski fight in his first defense?
Should Alexander Volkanovski get Movsar Evloev? Is Paddy Pimblett-Charles Oliveira a real possibility? Let's talk about matchups after UFC 314.
UFC 314 grades high for an exciting main card and surprising prelims
With the exception of a few stinkers, UFC 314 lived up to high expectations.
MMA
Officials: Fighter bet on UFC bout with inside info
MMA fighter Jeff Molina used inside information to bet on a November 2022 UFC bout that was flagged for unusual wagering activity, Nevada Athletic Commission officials said during a hearing.
MMA
Rousey sorry for Sandy Hook conspiracy post
Former MMA fighter and professional wrestler Ronda Rousey has issued an online apology, which she admits is "11 years too late," for reposting a conspiracy video about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting on social media.
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'Burning fire' drives Du Plessis to beat Adesanya at UFC 305
South Africa's Dricus du Plessis takes on Nigerian-New Zealander Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Aug. 17. Du Plessis, the current middleweight champion, spoke to ESPN about his gym in Pretoria, his legacy and why he says he's Africa's champ.
MMA
ONE Championship books two U.S. events in '24
Mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship is returning to the United States with two events scheduled for late 2024, officials told ESPN on Wednesday.
Darren Till
Till wants to get 'body healthy,' then UFC return
Darren Till, who asked the UFC for his release earlier this year and had that request granted this week, tells ESPN he intends to get his "body healthy" before eventually working toward a return to MMA's top promotion.
Top Headlines
- Edwards downs Kasanganay in PFL main event
- Volkanovski wins vacant title in slugfest with Lopes
- Pimblett continues rise with drubbing of Chandler
- Nunes makes UFC HOF, teases return to fighting
- Carmouche to PFL semis with dominant TKO win
- Pico, ex-Bellator featherweight star, joining UFC
- Ex-champ Cejudo says UFC belt stolen from studio
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'Money changes everything': Inside the seven-year free fall of Conor McGregor
McGregor was scheduled to return at UFC 303, but a toe injury is the latest part of the saga for the Irishman since losing to Floyd Mayweather.
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A glossary of MMA and UFC terms
From armbar to Zuffa, here is some of the common terminology heard at UFC and other mixed martial arts events.
