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Rose Namajunas meets Gillian Robertson in FURY Pro Grappling 6 headliner on Dec. 30

Rose Namajunas will return to competition before the end of the year, but it won't be inside the UFC octagon.

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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.

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MMA Junkie’s 2022 Female Fighter of the Year: Zhang Weili

Zhang Weili has been named MMA Junkie's Female Fighter of 2022 after going 2-0 and reclaiming the strawweight title.

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Carla Esparza at peace with Zhang Weili loss, vows she’s ‘not done in this fight game’

Carla Esparza will take some time off after losing her UFC strawweight title, but she's not done yet.

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Yazmin Jauregui doesn’t see UFC champ Zhang Weili being dethroned ‘until it’s our turn’

Yazmin Jauregui expects Zhang Weili to be champion for a while

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Henry Cejudo: Zhang Weili should face Rose Namajunas next over ‘dangerous’ Amanda Lemos

Beating Rose Namajunas matters more to UFC champ Zhang Weili's legacy, so that's what Henry Cejudo would like to see.

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UFC 281 results: Zhang Weili wins back title with unusual rear-naked choke submission of Carla Esparza

Weili Zhang is back atop the UFC women's strawweight throne.

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UFC 281 breakdown: Can the favored Zhang Weili recapture the title from Carla Esparza?

MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC 281 co-main event title fight between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili.

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Alex Pereira Unafraid to Take MSG Stage, Israel Adesanya’s Title at UFC 281

Saturday’s stacked card is sure to deliver heavy blows and leave plenty to chew on by the end of the night.

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A World of Possibilities Awaits Dustin Poirier at UFC 281

The former interim lightweight champ knows a win Saturday against Michael Chandler opens options to challenge for the division belt.

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Video: Does Carla Esparza have a shot at defending the title against Zhang Weili at UFC 281?

Our "Spinning Back Clique" discusses the chances of Carla Esparza retaining the strawweight title at UFC 281.

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Carla Esparza on Zhang Weili before UFC 281: ‘It doesn’t really matter what she thinks or fears’

Being doubted is nothing new for UFC champ Carla Esparza, who is feeling confident as an underdog against Zhang Weili.

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Big favorite Zhang Weili says she has no fear of Carla Esparza in UFC 281 title fight

She may be the challenger at UFC 281 on Saturday, but former women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili is brimming with confidence.

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After ‘bummer’ over Rose Namajunas, UFC champ Carla Esparza ‘excited to put it all on the line’ vs. Zhang Weili

Carla Esparza is hoping her title defense at UFC 281 against Zhang Weili can erase the criticism of her title win over Rose Namajunas.

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Rose Namajunas documentary ‘Thug Rose’ debuts Wednesday on UFC Fight Pass

One of the most accomplished female fighters in UFC history will add another line to her resume Wednesday.

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UFC Fight Night 214 post-event facts: Neil Magny passes Georges St-Pierre on wins list

Neil Magny passing Georges St-Pierre for most welterweight wins was one of many notable feats to come out of UFC Fight Night 214.

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Rose Namajunas: Hard to count out Carla Esparza, but ‘I’m definitely leaning more toward’ Zhang Weili at UFC 281

Rose Namajunas has a vested interest in the upcoming strawweight title fight at UFC 281.

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Rose Namajunas def. Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 217: Best photos

Check out these photos highlighting Rose Namajunas' upset win over Joanna Jedrzejczyk to win the women's strawweight title at UFC 217.

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UFC women’s strawweight Zhang Weili picks up heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou

Former champion Zhang exhibited impressive strength to lift Ngannou, who currently weighs 293lbs

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Rose Namajunas Patiently Awaits Third Crack at Strawweight Belt

Thug Rose 'would love' another shot at Carla Esparza, who she will 'be watching' next Saturday at UFC 281.

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Marina Rodriguez expects UFC 281 title fight winner ‘no matter how’ she beats Amanda Lemos

Marina Rodriguez predicts a title shot between the Carla Esparza vs. Zhang Weili winner "no matter how" she wins at UFC Fight Night 214.

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UFC Fight Night 214 pre-event facts: Neil Magny goes for welterweight wins record

Neil Magny will look to break out of a tie with Georges St-Pierre for most welterweight wins at UFC Fight Night 214.

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Yan Xiaonan Eyes Winner's Circle in the Octagon at UFC Fight Night

Can the sixth-ranked underdog reverse a two-fight skid to stay in the title picture?

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Manager thinks Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan ‘very close’ to UFC strawweight title eliminator

When the calendar turns to October, Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan will set off an important trio of fights in the UFC strawweight division.

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Can Esparza Hold UFC Gold Past Title Defense at UFC 281?

Still searching for her first victory with a championship belt in hand, the strawweight champ says she’s hungry to solidify her place atop the division.

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