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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... but what's different?
The lightweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 311 solidifies his top spot in ESPN's top 10.
MMA divisional rankings: Makhachev, Merab show off their supremacy
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
TOP HEADLINES
PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
Haider Khan breaks Mostafa Nada's arm with kick in victory
Ahmed Sami ends Tarek Suleiman with a series of brutal punches
'WE'RE JUST A COUPLE OF CHILL GUYS'
What Adesanya and Whittaker shared during their shock training block
Adesanya lauded the energy and experience that he gained from training with his former foe, as the New Zealander attempts to halt what has been the leanest trot in his mixed martial arts career.
PREDICTING THE FUTURE
After UFC 311, who's the next challenger for Merab Dvalishvili?
ESPN MMA reporter Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker and predicts the next move for Merab Dvalishvili, Jiří Procházka and other stars from UFC 311.
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Who are the greatest MMA fighters by year, from 1993 to the present day?
Here are the fighters who reigned supreme each year, from the inception of the UFC until now.
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'Money changes everything': Inside the seven-year free fall of Conor McGregor
McGregor was scheduled to return at UFC 303, but a toe injury is the latest part of the saga for the Irishman since losing to Floyd Mayweather.
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'I'm terrified of retiring': Inside the final stage of a UFC star's career
As Anthony Smith, Jose Aldo and others across MMA near the end of the road, when's the right time to leave your gloves in the Octagon?
Top Headlines
- U. Nurmagomedov squeaks by Hughes in Dubai
- McGregor: UFC nixed Logan Paul boxing match
- Makhachev quickly taps short-notice foe Moicano
- Dvalishvili closes in style to edge Nurmagomedov
- Pereira's next title foe to be Ankalaev at UFC 313
- Cormier, Sonnen to coach on next edition of TUF
- Ex-UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires
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'Money changes everything': Inside the seven-year free fall of Conor McGregor
McGregor was scheduled to return at UFC 303, but a toe injury is the latest part of the saga for the Irishman since losing to Floyd Mayweather.
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.
