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UFC 284 poster for return to Australia features pair of title fights

The UFC returns to Australia next month, and the official poster for the event touts the two title fights atop the bill.

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UFC fans want Khabib vs Conor McGregor at heavyweight as rivals pile on pounds

Nurmagomedov retired from the UFC in 2020 after an undefeated career at lightweight, but fans have noticed 'The Eagle' has piled on the pounds since last competing in the octagon

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Chael Sonnen: Alexander Volkanovski over Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 wouldn’t be a big upset`

The way Chael Sonnen sees it, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is a big risk for lightweight champ Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.

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UFC 2023 schedule: Every major fight happening this year

Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has announced for 2023

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The fights UFC must make in 2023 featuring Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Khamzat Chimaev

The Independent picks one crucial bout for every division in the UFC as it enters the new year

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Video: Dramatic taps teed up for UFC’s most scintillating submissions of 2022

The UFC has narrowed its list of top 2022 submission candidates down to a four-tapout shortlist.

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MMA Awards 2022: Breakout Fighter, Knockout of the Year and More

Let's look back at the best (and worst) moments inside the octagon and recognize those who made the past year special.

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Yair Rodriguez: ‘It would be in my benefit’ for Alexander Volkanovski to beat Islam Makhachev at UFC 284

Yair Rodriguez explains why he wants to see Alexander Volkanovski victorious.

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Booking Five Blockbuster UFC Bouts for 2023

Here are the most anticipated matchups fight fans want to see inside the octagon next year. Now make it happen, Dana White.

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UFC highlights in 2022: Best fight, knockout, fighter and more

Indy Sport looks back on the most significant moments in the UFC in 2022, and the names that made them

The Independent UK

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Top 10 Fighters in 2022

After 12 months of shocking upsets, all-out brawls and everything in between, here's a short list of the sport's best entering the new year.

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UFC in 2022: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters

Check out a full recap of 2022's most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances.

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Ongoing War Puts Russian and Ukrainian Fighters in a Difficult Position

A touchy topic for both sides, sports and politics collide in the world of MMA.

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15 best fight bookings of 2022 that got away due to injuries, weight issues, and more

Check out these highly anticipated matchups in 2022 that fell through due to various issues outside of the cage.

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Kai Kara-France announces injury withdrawal from UFC 284 in Perth: ‘I’m gutted’

The UFC's return to Australia has taken another hit with Kai Kara-France's withdrawal from his planned flyweight matchup with Alex Perez.

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Alexander Volkanovski: Josh Emmett can beat Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284 if he uses ‘all his MMA tools’

UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski thinks Josh Emmett needs to mix things up to find success against Yair Rodriguez.

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Jon Anik credits Islam Makhachev for becoming UFC champ under immense pressure: ‘This was like the crowning’

Taking the torch from Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't easy, but that's what UFC champ Islam Makhachev did in 2022.

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UFC Continues to Raise Pay-Per-View Prices at the Cost of Losing Fans

President Dana White's decision to dig deeper into the pockets of hard-working MMA fans is risky business.

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Changing of the guard: Every new UFC champion crowned in 2022

Here's a breakdown of the names and numbers of new UFC champions crowned in 2022.

The Independent UK

UFC star Paulo Costa says fight vs Robert Whittaker was announced before contract talks had even begun

Costa says he never agreed to fight Whittaker at UFC 284 in Perth, despite the fight being advertised

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Video: Which new UFC contenders are legitimate title threats in 2023?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" takes a look at which UFC contenders have cemented their status as title contenders in 2023.

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Alexander Volkanovski ‘stronger than ever’ ahead of Islam Makhachev fight, vows 2023 will be defining year

"I'm already filling up. I'm already holding more muscle than I originally did in my last few fights."

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MMA Junkie’s 2022 Male Fighter of the Year: Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira has been named MMA Junkie's Male Fighter of 2022 after going 3-0 and knocking out Israel Adesanya to become UFC champion.

Daily Mirror

Khabib Nurmagomedov sets out retirement plan for UFC champion Islam Makhachev

Makhachev won the UFC lightweight title in October and Nurmagomedov has predicted he will defend it six times and then retire from the sport

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Whittaker woe as Perth UFC bout canned

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker says he is now likely to fight in March or April after his bout against Paulo Costa in February was canned.

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