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Helwani's MMA thoughts: Askren's complicated legacy, bright future
Askren evolved into a needle-mover who was classy in defeat and whose insight would be valuable as an analyst.
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Right to the end, Ben Askren's belief in himself and his style never wavered
Ben Askren's approach and actions during his last fight are emblematic of the legacy he'll leave behind.
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MVP forgives ref Dan Miragliotta for post-fight clash
Michael "Venom" Page has told ESPN he accepts Dan Miragliotta's apology for their clash at Bellator Dublin, where the referee docked "MVP" a point for showboating.
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UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo: Who's next for Blachowicz, Shogun, Oliveira?
Charles Oliveira won his sixth straight in impressive fashion, so who's next for him and other key fighters?
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Ben Askren announces retirement from MMA
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Askren retires, Romero wants to face Adesanya
Ben Askren is moving on and Yoel Romero continued the campaign for a title shot.
Fight Night Results
UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo: Mauricio Rua rips 'unfair' split draw
Mauricio Rua thought he did enough to beat Paul Craig, but the judges disagreed. Read all the recaps, analysis.
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Crossover coming?
Tyson Fury: McGregor has offered to train me in MMA
Tyson Fury has said he has received an offer from Conor McGregor to train the lineal boxing heavyweight champion in mixed martial arts.
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Tyson Fury '100%' wants MMA bout
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Israel Adesanya on Jon Jones' trolling skills, the BMF belt and improving the UFC
The middleweight champ explains the art of talking trash on social media and why he thinks Jones is lacking.
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