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Carlos Ulberg's 'step up' arrives with big rewards on offer

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Riding a five-fight winning streak, Ulberg can almost taste a light heavyweight ranking.

Thursday, May 9

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Jones rejects Aspinall 'hype train,' wants Miocic tilt

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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has made it clear that he wants to face former champion Stipe Miocic next and has dismissed a unification bout with interim champion Tom Aspinall.

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UFC pioneer 'One Glove' Jimmerson dies at 60

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UFC pioneer Art "One Glove" Jimmerson died Wednesday at age 60.

Wednesday, May 8

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O'Malley eyes McGregor, open to weight change

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Sean O'Malley says he is willing to move up to 155 pounds to land a fight with Conor McGregor.

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UFC to extend partnership with Riyadh Season

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Riyadh Season has extended its partnership with the UFC, and there are plans to stage a major UFC event in Riyadh at the end of 2024 or beginning of 2025, Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority told…

Tuesday, May 7

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Idol to rival: O'Malley, McGregor send virtual jabs

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The pair maintained a respectful relationship for years, but things turned sour over the past week.

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Jose Aldo wins back a spot, and Steve Erceg is in despite losing

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Brett Okamoto looks at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

Monday, May 6

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Sandhagen, Nurmagomedov headline Abu Dhabi

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No. 2 bantamweight Cory Sandhagen and up-and-coming No. 9 Umar Nurmagomedov, cousin to UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, will headline UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3.

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Pound-for-pound rankings: Max Holloway moves in, Kayla Harrison moves up

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After scoring memorable wins at UFC 300, they are among those gaining traction in ESPN's rankings.

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Takeaways: Pantoja not setting himself apart, Aldo is still king

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From a tightly contested title bout to the return of Brazil's hero, UFC 301 had big moments.

Life after UFC 301: Aldo's return, deep divisions and Makhachev-Poirier

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From the fallout of UFC 301, to looking ahead to UFC 302 and UFC 303, we analyze what's next in the sport.

Sunday, May 5

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Pantoja turns back spirited Erceg, defends title

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Alexandre Pantoja turned back a formidable challenge from Steve Erceg to earn a unanimous decision and retain his UFC flyweight championship.

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UFC 301: Pantoja edges Erceg in drama-filled title fight

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Pantoja retains his title, while Aldo puts on a show for his hometown fans. Here's everything that went down at UFC 301.

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UFC to induct 'Shogun' Rua into Hall of Fame

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Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, one of the most lethal knockout artists of all time, will enter the modern wing of the UFC Hall of Fame later this year.

Saturday, May 4

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UFC welterweight M. Brown retiring from MMA

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UFC welterweight Matt Brown, nicknamed "The Immortal," is retiring from mixed martial arts after nearly 19 years in the sport.

Friday, May 3

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The three-fight journey that got Steve Erceg to a flyweight title shot

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Erceg's path to Saturday's opportunity is unprecedented, but the preparation has been a long time coming.

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'I'm terrified of retiring': Inside the final stage of a UFC star's career

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As Anthony Smith and others near the end of their careers, when's the right time to leave your gloves in the Octagon?

Thursday, May 2

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Storylines: Can Erceg make good on a golden opportunity vs. Pantoja?

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Which fights on the card are considered must-watches beyond the main event?

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Ex-UFC champ Ngannou mourns death of son

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Former UFC heavyweight champion and professional boxer Francis Ngannou publicly mourned the death of his 15-month-old son.

Monday, Apr 29

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MMA buzz: Is the BMF title making the featherweight title picture cloudy?

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Tap in with the newest fight announcements, highlights and analysis across UFC, PFL, Bellator and more.

Sunday, Apr 28

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UFC star McGregor becomes part owner of BKFC

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UFC star Conor McGregor announced that he and McGregor Sports and Entertainment are part owners of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.

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Perez stays in flyweight title picture with KO win

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Flyweight contender Alex Perez used a thudding right hand to knock out Matheus Nicolau in Round 2 of Saturday's UFC main event.

Friday, Apr 26

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Double Champ Checklist: How to become the next Cormier, Nunes, Cejudo or McGregor

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What does it take to accomplish a feat only four people in UFC have before? Lets start with this to-do list.

How to watch or stream Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez

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Here's everything you need to know about the men's flyweight main event on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Nurmagomedov pulls out of title defense in Paris

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With Usman Nurmagomedov pulling out of his fight, Patchy Mix's title defense against Magomed Magomedov will headline Bellator Champions Series: Paris.

Monday, Apr 22

UFC Apex to host first WWE event on June 9

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WWE, in partnership with the UFC, has announced that NXT Battleground will take place at the UFC Apex on Sunday, June 9 in Las Vegas.

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Post-UFC 300: Defining moment for BMF and a new approach to fight cards

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From stunning finishes to dramatic title fights, the UFC's 300th PPV card delivered in a big way. But what does it mean for the promotion going forward?

Saturday, Apr 20

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Amateur MMA fighter sues Diaz over altercation

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MMA fighter Nate Diaz is being sued by a man he had an altercation with in 2023.

Umalatov stays unbeaten in PFL with decision win

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Magomed Umalatov dominated former Bellator MMA champion Andrey Koreshkov in the main event of PFL 3 on Friday, meaning he is now 6-0 under the PFL banner with three finishes.

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Hill accepts next fight on heels of UFC 300 loss

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Less than one week after suffering a knockout loss to Alex Pereira in the UFC 300 main event, Jamahal Hill has already booked his next assignment: He will face Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas.