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UFC fights we want to see in the second half of 20...
Van vs. Kape, Topuria vs. Pimblett, Nunes vs. Harrison and more could be on the horizon in the second half.
Read moreGrief has inspired fighters before: Can Anthony Joshua thrive despite tragedy?
ESPN's Nick Parkinson recounts some notable fighters who have thrived despite tragedy, and asks if Anthony Joshua can follow.
Read moreGarcia to defend WBC title against Benn Sept. 12
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will defend his 147-pound belt against Conor Benn on Sept. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Read moreHow Lito Adiwang built one of Philippine MMA's most exciting careers
We look at the numbers that have defined the remarkable journey of one of Philippine MMA's most exciting competitors.
Read moreEx-champ Ruiz set to face Knyba Sept. 4 in NJ
Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will face Damian Knyba on Sept. 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Matchroom Boxing announced Tuesday.
Read moreMcGregor to have surgery, plans to fight again
Conor McGregor will undergo surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, and then he will fight again.
Read moreSheeraz and Kelly to feature on AJ undercard
World champions Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly will defend their respective titles on the Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga undercard in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 25.
Read moreUFC 329 fight grades: Why Conor McGregor's injury ...
Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.
Read moreMcGregor's knee 'never an issue,' coach says
Conor McGregor's right knee was "never an issue" ahead of UFC 329, according to his longtime head coach John Kavanagh.
Read moreWhat's next: Why Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett c...
Quick wins by Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett may have positioned the pair to be booked against each other soon. Here's what's next for the top fighters from UFC 329.
Read moreUFC 329 takeaways: After a disastrous comeback, could McGregor be trusted to try again?
Conor McGregor's comeback ended abruptly, ruining any possible trust that he could return to the fighter he once was.
Read morePimblett stars, submits Saint-Denis at UFC 329
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Read moreMcGregor injures leg on opening kick; fight called
Conor McGregor's much-anticipated UFC return lasted just 69 seconds Saturday, as he injured his right leg during his fight with Max Holloway and was forced to retire.
Read more'The worst ending': Athletes react to McGregor's UFC 329 injury
Athletes from combat sports and former NFL players react to Conor McGregor losing due to apparent injury again.
Read moreUFC 329 live: Results and analysis for McGregor vs...
ESPN MMA contributors break down the fights and top moments from Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329.
Read moreSteveson debuts in style, finishes Ellison in first
Gable Steveson flashed some skills on the feet and didn't require a single takedown in his first-round TKO win over Elisha Ellison on Saturday in his UFC debut.
Read moreAs Joshua Pacio rises, Eduard Folayang reaches a crossroads
Eduard Folayang suffered a first-round technical knockout loss to Shozo Isojima in the lightweight MMA co-main event of ONE Championship's The Inner Circle 21 card.
Read moreJoshua Pacio silences doubters with emphatic ONE Championship title defense
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Read morePublic backing McGregor but the bigger bets are on Holloway for UFC 329 main event
Sportsbooks report a lot of small wagers on Conor McGregor to win his UFC 329 bout with Max Holloway, who is attracting the bigger bets.
Read moreConor McGregor is still a draw, but is he still a fighter?
This fight week is different than any in Conor McGregor's career, because UFC 329 will reveal who McGregor really is.
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