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Volkanovski on track for Ortega title defense, but has a move to lightweight on his mind
UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski is still ready to face the best featherweights in the world, but wants to ultimately solidify his legacy with a move up to lightweight.
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Real or not: Boxing champ Claressa Shields will be a success in MMA
Will the best female boxer on the planet succeed in the PFL? And will Kayla Harrison fight Amanda Nunes? Our panel weighs in.
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Shields plans to box and make PFL debut in 2021
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Previewing Hermansson vs. Vettori
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CODY GARBRANDT
Garbrandt eyes flyweight debut in March
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FIGHT NIGHT TAKEAWAYS
UFC Fight Night results: Miguel Baeza remains undefeated with first submission win
Baeza continues to evolve with poise and submission skills and believes he is headed in the "right direction."
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UFC Fight Night takeaways: Anthony Smith not done yet; keep an eye on Miguel Baeza
Smith showed he's still a potential contender in ending a two-fight skid, and Baeza moved to 10-0 with his first UFC submission win.
BEST OF FIGHT NIGHT
Dos Santos submits Day late in Round 1
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Mudaerji makes quick work of Gordon with knockout
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'THE NOTORIOUS' RETURNS
UFC 257: JAN. 23 ON ESPN+ PPV
Did the UFC make the right fight for McGregor with Poirier?
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UFC real or not: If Conor gets past Poirier, is Khabib next?
Will the UFC finally get its long-awaited Conor-Khabib rematch if McGregor beats Poirier? Our panel weighs in.
ON THE RISE
Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under 25: Crute, Shahbazyan vie for No. 1
Some of the top MMA fighters in the world are up-and-coming prospects. ESPN's expert panel ranks the best of the best.
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Crute: #1 under-25 ranking brings respect, but no big ego
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TOP 25 MMA FIGHTERS UNDER 25
REWATCH THE FIGHTERS DOMINATE THIER DIVISION ON ESPN+
Crute lands a vicious right hand to the jaw of Bukauskas
Shahbazyan has a dazzling finish of veteran Tavares
Yadong's unanimous decision win over vs. Vera
Barber defeats Robertson in the first round
Top Headlines
- Sources: Edwards-Chimaev off after positive test
- Pettis to face Morono at Dec. 19 UFC Fight Night
- Still-recovering Garbrandt eyes March title fight
- Gold medalist boxer Shields signs MMA deal
- Smith weathers early flurry, submits Clark in 1st
- Holland out of Dec. 5 UFC main event with virus
- Sources: Blaydes tests positive; Lewis fight off
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