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'Dana White's Contender Series' results: Four fighters earn UFC contracts to close Season 8
The UFC signed 42 new fighters on Season 8 of "Dana White's Contender Series". Here's everything you need to know about the latest season of DWCS.
BATTLE OF THE GIANTS
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Ranking the PFL Super Fights: Is Francis Ngannou's MMA return No. 1?
Ngannou-Ferreira? Cyborg-Pacheco? Eblen-Edwards 2? Which title bout is the best matchup at PFL Super Fights?
TOP HEADLINES
UFC Fight Night results: Brandon Royval earns split decision win over Tatsuro Taira
Here's everything that went down on Saturday in Las Vegas.
RANKING THE FIGHTERS
MMA divisional rankings: Peña's title win shakes up women's bantamweight standings
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: Kayla Harrison and Julianna Peña rise with big wins
Women's bantamweight saw a title change and a new No. 1 contender emerge after UFC 307.
LESSONS AND A LOOK TO THE FUTURE
UFC 307 what's next: Who should challenge for Alex Pereira's title next?
After two title fights in Salt Lake City, what lies ahead for the big names from UFC 307?
UFC 307 takeaways: Alex Pereira's spooky run, the need for 'queen' Kayla
With two title fights on the card, only one champion would retain their belt.
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.
Top Headlines
- Ex-UFC star Cerrone unretires to reach 50 fights
- Muhammad to defend UFC title vs. Rakhmonov
- McGregor wants Chandler as Poirier, Diaz beckon
- After Oliveira, Chandler eyes McGregor, Holloway
- Pereira still champ after violent TKO of Rountree
- Pena edges out Pennington to reclaim UFC title
- Ex-champ Esparza retires after loss at UFC 307
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MMA inside stories
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Inside Sphere: Will sports leagues try to replicate $20 million UFC 306?
Saturday night showed what's possible inside the $2.3 billion venue. But could Sphere be the future of sports?
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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.
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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.
MMA and UFC glossary
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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.
