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MMA divisional rankings: Jose Aldo wins back a spot, and Steve Erceg is in despite losing
Brett Okamoto looks at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
Pound-for-pound rankings: Max Holloway moves in, Kayla Harrison moves up
After scoring memorable wins at UFC 300, they are among those gaining traction in ESPN's rankings.
TOP HEADLINES
Life after UFC 301: Aldo's return, deep divisions and Makhachev-Poirier
From the fallout of UFC 301, to looking ahead to UFC 302 and UFC 303, we analyze what's next in the sport.
Takeaways: Pantoja not setting himself apart, Aldo is still king
From a tightly contested title bout to the return of Brazil's hero, UFC 301 had big moments.
IDOL TO RIVAL
O'Malley, McGregor send virtual jabs
The pair maintained a respectful relationship for years, but things turned sour over the past week.
BEST OF UFC 301
Michel Pereira backflips his way to win
Joanderson Brito wins after gnarly Jack Shore injury
'I'M TERRIFIED OF RETIRING'
Inside the final stage of a UFC star's career
As Anthony Smith and others near the end of their careers, when's the right time to leave your gloves in the Octagon?
WHAT WE'RE HEARING
MMA buzz: Is the BMF title making the featherweight title picture cloudy?
Tap in with the newest fight announcements, highlights and analysis across UFC, PFL, Bellator and more.
Top Headlines
- Sandhagen, Nurmagomedov headline Abu Dhabi
- Pantoja turns back spirited Erceg, defends title
- UFC to induct 'Shogun' Rua into Hall of Fame
- UFC welterweight M. Brown retiring from MMA
- Ex-UFC champ Ngannou mourns death of son
- UFC star McGregor becomes part owner of BKFC
- Perez stays in flyweight title picture with KO win
- Nurmagomedov pulls out of title defense in Paris
- UFC Apex to host first WWE event on June 9
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Double Champ Checklist: How to become the next DC, Nunes, Cejudo or McGregor
What does it take to accomplish a feat only four people in UFC have before? Lets start with this to-do list.
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MMA's best fighter of every age, from 19 to 46
From rising phenoms to ageless wonders, here are the best fighters of every age throughout the MMA world.
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.
