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MMA divisional rankings: Borralho, Ricci jump into top 10, but how high?
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
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FACT OR FICTION?
MMA real or not: Will O'Malley, Grasso both retain at Noche UFC?
Will Conor McGregor fight in 2024? Which fights are must-see in September? We separate what's real and what's not.
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SCENES FROM THE OCTAGON
Caio Borralho shines late to beat Jared Cannonier by decision
Mairon Santos' huge KO earns him Ultimate Fighter title
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STARS OF THE FUTURE
'Dana White's Contender Series' Season 8 results: Four contracts awarded in Week 2
How do you follow in the pathway of Sean O'Malley, Jamahal Hill or Bo Nickal? A victory on "Dana White's Contender Series" is just the start.
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Bettors shying away from defending champion Michigan
Sportsbooks have seen little to no interest on the Michigan Wolverines despite them being the defending national champions.
Meerschaert, Gerald
Inside Gerald Meerschaert's bag of submission tricks
From kimura to kneebar, here's how Meerschaert has pulled off 29 submission victories (or more) in his MMA career.
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'The Ultimate Fighter,' Season 32: Santos claims last spot in season finale
Here's everything you need to know about Season 32 of TUF. From how to watch, the coaches involved and the fighters competing for a UFC contract.
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MMA inside stories
Nick Fancher for ESPN How UFC legend Mark Coleman survived the fight of his life
This past spring, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman encountered the biggest fight of his life: a terrifying house fire.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images '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.
MMA and UFC glossary
Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC 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.