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How Blagoy Ivanov cheated death to become a UFC contender
Nearly stabbed to death a decade ago, Blagoy Ivanov remains a contender in the UFC's heavyweight division. Here's his story of a second life.
'When he hits you, it's different': What it's like facing the KO power of Derrick Lewis
Those who faced Lewis recall their experiences against a talented big man with fight-changing power.
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FIGHT PROJECTIONS
UFC title fight projections: Do the analytics favor the champs or challengers?
Reed Kuhn and Ian Parker analyze some of the potential title fights for 2023. Could we see more than one title change hands this spring?
UFC 287 IS STACKED!
Pereira-Adesanya, Masvidal-Burns set at UFC 287
Reigning UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira will defend his title against former champ Israel Adesanya in the co-main event of UFC 287 on April 8.
Flashback: Alex Pereira beats Israel Adesanya at UFC 281 to claim middleweight gold
MMA RANKINGS
Jessica Andrade powers her way toward the top of MMA pound-for-pound rankings
After regaining the UFC men's flyweight title, Brandon Moreno reappears in the ESPN men's top 10.
Divisional rankings: Moreno is back on top and Hill makes a big move up
After impressive performances at UFC 283, Brandon Moreno and Jamahal Hill make moves in the top 10.
'HATS OFF ON A GREAT CAREER'
Cormier reflects on being a part of Teixeira's big moments
WHO IS THE NEXT CHALLENGER?
What's next for the UFC flyweights and new champion Brandon Moreno?
Now that the four-fight series for the 125-pound title is over, who is next to challenge for the throne? Could it be Kai Kara-France?
TIME FOR A REMINDER?
Volkanovski on Islam fight: 'People have forgotten what I have accomplished'
Alexander Volkanovski says people have forgotten his escape acts against Brian Ortega, the Australian confident he has made the necessary adjustments to handle Islam Makhachev if their UFC 284 lightweight title fight descends into a wrestling contest.
Jamahal Hill dominates main event to win light heavyweight title
UFC 283 takeaways: Two icons walk away, two new champions set their course
Glover Teixeira walks off into the sunset as a class act, Deiveson Figueiredo's next move at 125 and more.
2023 EDITION OF MMA RANK
MMA Rank 10-1: Which fighters will have the best 2023?
Alexander Volkanovski or Islam Makhachev for No. 1? ESPN ranks the top 10 fighters in 2023.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Holloway to return vs. Allen on April 15
- Car hits McGregor's bike, 'could've been dead'
- Ladies first: Iowa's Mir lands UFC's first NIL deal
- Hooker-Turner lightweight clash set for UFC 285
- McGregor under investigation for alleged assault
- Ex-champ Rockhold exits UFC to fight elsewhere
- Dominant Hill captures UFC title; Teixeira retires
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MMA divisional rankings: Moreno is back on top and Hill makes a big move up
After Brandon Moreno completes the UFC's first tetralogy as flyweight champion and Jamahal Hill wins the vacant light heavyweight belt, both makes moves in ESPN top 10.
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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Andrade powers her way toward the top
After regaining UFC men's flyweight title, Moreno reappears in the ESPN men's top 10.
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MMA's Top 25 Under 25: Who are the future stars of the sport?
Who are the future stars of MMA? Our annual Top 25 Under 25 list is here.
