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Revisiting our 2023 MMA bold predictions: Hits, misses and learnings
From Jake Paul and Nate Diaz's crossover fight to the returns of Jon Jones and Henry Cejudo, we assess what we got right and wrong.
TOP HEADLINES
Arman Tsarukyan stuns Beneil Dariush for a knockout finish
THE FUTURE OF THE SPORT
MMA 25 under 25: Blanchfield, Mokaev, Morales eye No. 1
Where do the top MMA fighters from UFC, PFL, Bellator and ONE under age 25 rank on our list?
BEST OF FIGHT NIGHT
Cody Brundage finishes Zachary Reese with a powerful slam KO
Drakkar Klose slams Joe Solecki into the canvas for a KO
POTENTIAL MATCHUPS
Ngannou-Bader? Cyborg-Harrison? Five PFL vs. Bellator matches we want in 2024
Following PFL's acquisition of Bellator MMA, we look at the best potential matchups the promotion can make for its biggest stars.
Top Headlines
- Tsarukyan wants title shot after KO of Dariush
- Ex-UFC champ Hill accused of domestic violence
- PFL agrees to new multiyear deal with ESPN
- Sources: Northcutt to face Aoki in bout in Japan
- Harrison cruises, calls for Bellator champ Cyborg
- Volkanovski to defend title at UFC 298 on Feb. 17
- Turner to replace injured Hooker at Fight Night
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MMA divisional rankings: Bellator's Mix, Jackson make winning moves
Newly crowned champions rise at bantamweight and welterweight in Brett Okamoto's ESPN rankings.
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UFC weight class power rankings: Sean O'Malley elevates bantamweight to top spot
Men's bantamweight held the top spot this spring, but can the 135-pounders stay atop the mountain?
The moves that matter
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The UFC's must-see moves
ESPN is the home of the world's best MMA action. These are the moves you need to know, selected by our team of fighting experts.
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.
