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UFC 266: A timeline of 17 long, turbulent years since Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler 1
Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler first met at UFC 47 -- in 2004, when Chuck vs. Tito was a thing. Much has happened since.
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UFC 266 - Featherweight - Main Event - Title Fight
UFC 266 Real or Not: Brian Ortega will make this title shot count; Nick Diaz will impress
How will the title fights play out at UFC 266? Will Nick Diaz be at his best on Saturday night?
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SMITH TOPS SPANN
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
UFC Fight Night results: Anthony Smith is a legitimate title contender once again
Anthony Smith quieted the critics with a dominating first-round win over Ryan Spann and is back in lightweight title contention.
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Anthony Smith displays power early on vs. Ryan Spann
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FIGHT NIGHT HIGHLIGHT REEL
BEST BRAWLS IN THE OCTAGON
Nate Maness makes incredible comeback for TKO win
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Ion Cutelaba stuns Devin Clark in the first round
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CONOR MCGREGOR
Conor McGregor gets into scuffle with Machine Gun Kelly at MTV VMAs
On the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards, the singer and MMA fighter had to be separated.
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McGregor throws drink at Machine Gun Kelly at VMAs
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ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP
The 10 UFC fights still to come in 2021 to get most excited for
Title bouts, rematches and defining moments for rising contenders -- ranking the top fights booked for the remainder of the year.
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WEIGHT CLASSES TO WATCH
Which divisions are the most intriguing in MMA right now?
Key fights, rising stars and unexpected absences have shifted the balance throughout MMA, and five key divisions stand out above the rest.
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Top Headlines
- Davis spoils Romero's Bellator debut by decision
- Smith submits Spann with early rear-naked choke
- 'Rumble' Johnson out of Bellator bout with illness
- Ex-UFC interim champ Condit retires from MMA
- Moreno, Figueiredo agree to trilogy fight in Dec.
- UFC flyweight vet Benavidez retires from MMA
- Paul moves on from Woodley rematch: No tattoo
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ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Growing the sport
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Inside the UFC's plans to expand its global stronghold
The UFC has targeted several areas as it prepares to expand its world tour; find out where and which fighters are helping lead the way.
Best of the best
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MMA pound-for-pound rankings: High-profile win earns Dustin Poirier a higher spot in men's top 10
Poirier's second finish of Conor McGregor in six months earns him a lightweight title shot and a bump in the ESPN rankings.
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Current and all-time UFC champions
All the UFC champions in each weight division, male and female.
