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Against the odds, the UFC's biggest personality is back at the perfect time

Conor McGregor has been out of action for years, but the mere announcement of his return proves he's still the UFC's greatest draw.

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What are realistic expectations for Conor McGregor's return to UFC?

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READY FOR MORE

'They can't touch me': Jake Paul, MVP MMA vow to compete with UFC

Most Valuable Promotions has plans to continue its MMA venture, possibly with a second card this year.

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ROUSEY VS. CARANO

MVP MMA 1 takeaways: Rousey gets her storybook moment, Diaz wants more

It may have seemed anticlimactic, but Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA event played out exactly as it should have.

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Ronda Rousey submits Gina Carano by armbar in 17 seconds

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THE BEST OF THE BEST

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Van shows he's a top-10 fighter in first UFC title defense

Men's flyweight champion knocks out Taira to secure spot in ESPN P4P rankings.

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Divisional rankings: Strickland rises and Chimaev falls -- how far?

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

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