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A big night for Aspen Ladd, Norma Dumont and women's featherweight in the UFC
Aspen Ladd and Norma Dumont have an opportunity to make an instant ascent in this weekend's UFC main event.
Ladd steps in for an intriguing main event vs. Dumont
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VOLKANOVSKI EXPLAINS HOW HE DID IT
How Alexander Volkanovski survived Brian Ortega's submission attempts at UFC 266
In one of the greatest title rounds of all time, Volkanovski survived two tight submission attempts by Ortega. In an exclusive interview with ESPN, the Australian explains how he was able to do it.
DC & RC
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Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark rank the top combat sports trilogies of all time and more
BELLATOR 268
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Three things to watch, including champ Vadim Nemkov putting supremacy on display
Two semifinals in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix headline Saturday's card in Phoenix, but the main event isn't quite what everyone expected.
JORGE MASVIDAL
The inside story of how a scrap and a 'soda' helped turned Jorge Masvidal into a star
Masvidal's career took a dramatic turn in 2019 when he faced Darren Till and Leon Edwards in one night in London.
THE CHAEL SONNEN SHOW
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Chael and Jorge Sedano discuss fight matchups they would like to see
WHAT IF?
The best UFC fights that never were, including Khabib Nurmagomedov-Tony Ferguson
From the five times we missed out on Khabib vs. Ferguson to the superfights that just never came together, we wonder, "what if?"
BRAD RIDDELL
'System is a bit of a joke': Brad Riddell joins CKB inequality chorus
Brad Riddell has hit out at the "inequality" of the New Zealand sporting scene as he prepares for more than two months away from home.
WHERE ARE THEY?
Nate Diaz, Francis Ngannou, Jorge Masvidal among the UFC stars with no fights lined up
The year-end MMA slate is taking shape, but some prominent names are missing. Some predictions for what's next for them.
Top Headlines
- UFC's Jones suspended from longtime MMA gym
- Sources: Pico, Gonzales agree for Bellator 271
- Dos Santos set for wrestling debut, eyes boxing
- UFC releases fighter Luis Pena following arrests
- Masvidal, Edwards agree to grudge match in Dec.
- Colorado adopts open scoring for combat sports
- Rockhold (back) won't fight Strickland at UFC 268
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Growing the sport
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Inside the UFC's plans to expand its global stronghold
The UFC has targeted several areas as it prepares to expand its world tour; find out where and which fighters are helping lead the way.
Best of the best
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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Removal of two inactive legends makes room for new faces
Brandon Moreno and Kayla Harrison have secured spots in the latest ESPN men's and women's top-10s.
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Current and all-time UFC champions
All the UFC champions in each weight division, male and female.
