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06

Ramaska wins instant classic to advance

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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.

Tuesday, Jul 2

23

Betting buzz: Bettors flock to Nashville Predators after big free agent spree

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After big free agent signings, the Nashville Predators are drawing heavy action to win the Western Conference.

Monday, Jul 1

15

What's next for Pereira, Lopes, Chandler and ... McGregor

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Predicting what's in store for the standouts and original main eventers from UFC 303.

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Alex Pereira rises ... but all the way to the top?

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How much did a star-making UFC 303 performance elevate the light heavyweight champ in ESPN's rankings?

Sunday, Jun 30

14

Takeaways: No theatrics needed, Pereira is MMA's biggest star

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UFC 303 delivered in ways that didn't seem possible weeks ago.

08

Pereira retains title with vicious TKO of Prochazka

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Alex Pereira used a spectacular head kick to finish Jiri Prochazka just seconds into Round 2 of their rematch to retain his light heavyweight title Saturday night at UFC 303.

05

UFC 303: Pereira leaves no doubt with head kick TKO win vs. Prochazka

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Here's everything to know about Alex Pereira's impressive title defense versus Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303.

04

Waterson-Gomez announces retirement after loss

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Michelle Waterson-Gomez, who came to prominence in mixed martial arts more than a decade ago, announced her retirement after a unanimous-decision loss on the UFC 303 undercard.

Friday, Jun 28

15

Alex Pereira, Mr. Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere -- and maybe Anyweight

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Pereira steps in for the UFC once again, this time in a rematch against Jiri Procházka.

Thursday, Jun 27

16

New UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar reflects on iconic career

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The former UFC lightweight champion looks back on his MMA debut, trilogies, title fights and prepping for his final fight.

Wednesday, Jun 26

15

Ranking the fights at UFC 303: With no McGregor-Chandler, who steps up?

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With a stacked 13-fight card, which matches are the most must-see, full of intrigue and consequence?

Tuesday, Jun 25

21

UFC's Tsarukyan suspended, fined for tiff with fan

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission has suspended fighter Arman Tsarukyan for nine months and fined him $25,000 for his altercation with a fan at UFC 300 in April.

'TireFixPoatan': Alex Pereira repairs stranded motorist's tire en route to UFC 303

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Pereira got a chance to use his tire repair skills while on his way to Las Vegas.

'Thug Nasty' converts cage into chicken coop

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The UFC featherweight contender has repurposed his training cage at home in Arkansas.

Monday, Jun 24

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Alexander Volkov does heavy lifting to elevate himself

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

18

'Money changes everything': Inside the seven-year free fall of Conor McGregor

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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.

Sunday, Jun 23

15

Whittaker knocks out Aliskerov in Saudi Arabia

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Robert Whittaker improved to 26-7 by knocking out Ikram Aliskerov (15-2) just 1:49 into their middleweight main event at UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia, a region vying to challenge Las Vegas as the perceived "Fight Capital of the World."

01

Kuramagomedov wrests Bellator title from Jackson

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Ramazan Kuramagomedov built a big early advantage and held off a late rally to capture Jason Jackson's Bellator welterweight title Saturday in Dublin.

UFC Fight Night results: Whittaker KO's Aliskerov to remain in title hunt

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Here's everything to know about Robert Whittaker's win over Ikram Aliskerov and the fight card in Saudi Arabia.

Saturday, Jun 22

07

Collard falls to Burnell, earns PFL playoff spot

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Clay Collard officially made his third PFL postseason in four years Friday despite a unanimous decision loss to Mads Burnell in the main event of PFL 5.

01

Ex-sumo wrestler Wily, UFC 1 fighter, dies at 56

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Taylor Wily, the actor and former sumo wrestler who became the first knockout victim in UFC history in 1993, died at age 56.

Friday, Jun 21

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The intrigue of Jason Jackson, Ikram Aliskerov and Sergei Pavlovich

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Fight fans are in for a triple-dose of bouts with PFL, Bellator and UFC all in action. Which fights intrigue most?

19

McGregor: Broken toe forced UFC 303 withdrawal

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Conor McGregor shared to social media the injury that forced him out of UFC 303 against Michael Chandler, writing that he suffered a broken toe during a training session.

Wednesday, Jun 19

08

'Humble beginnings': Why TUF contestant Kaan Ofli thinks he can race to the belt

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The Australian had to be convinced to apply for "The Ultimate Fighter" and shook off a number of hurdles to get there.

Tuesday, Jun 18

21

U. Nurmagomedov to defend Bellator title Sept. 7

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Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight belt against Alexander Shabliy as part of two title fights in September.

Monday, Jun 17

20

Adesanya to return vs. Du Plessis at UFC 305

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Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will return from his self-imposed hiatus to face current champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia.

15

Robert Whittaker appreciative of Ikram Aliskerov, now plans to 'take his head off'

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Whittaker has taken his opponent change in stride as he plots a third charge at the middleweight title.

02

McGregor-Chandler cancellation, Pereira-Procházka rematch and more

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Here's a breakdown of the UFC 303 changes.

Sunday, Jun 16

16

Fight Night results: Taira remains unbeaten, defeats Perez

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Here's everything that went down during the 11-fight card in Las Vegas.

08

Taira wins after 'special' takedown injures Perez

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Tatsuro Taira used a unique body triangle to score a takedown that injured Alex Perez's leg, causing the fight to end in a second-round TKO on Saturday.