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UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic?
How do analytics and oddsmakers view the title fights for UFC champions this summer and beyond?
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NGANNOU SIGNS WITH PFL
'I knew it was over': Francis Ngannou's unusual path from the UFC to the PFL
Former UFC heavyweight champion was the biggest MMA free agent in a long time. Brett Okamoto shares the details and conversations that led him to the PFL.
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What we know and don't know about Francis Ngannou's signing with the PFL
Now that Ngannou is officially the newest member of PFL, we look at how the deal happened.
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Why Francis Ngannou wants to advocate for other fighters
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Mackenzie Dern wobbles Angela Hill with knee
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Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win
Mackenzie Dern shows off her skills on the feet and punishes Angela Hill, winning a one-sided decision.
FIGHT NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
Diego Ferreira flattens Michael Johnson with huge right overhand
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Joaquin Buckley taunts Andre Fialho after KO
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SENSATIONAL STERLING
Divisional rankings: Aljamain Sterling extends title fight win streak to stay on top at 135
Sixth straight quick knockout gives Pavlovich the No. 2 spot among heavyweights in the ESPN rankings.
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Pound-for-pound rankings: Aljamain Sterling takes another step up in the men's top 10
There was also movement in the women's ranks following another tough loss for Jessica Andrade.
SHAKING THINGS UP
The welterweight title race just got more complicated after UFC 288
Leon Edwards looks likely to fight Colby Covington, but after UFC 288, there are a number of contenders waiting for their shot.
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Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. 1?
Ahead of the season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter, ESPN ranks the top fights between the coaches on the show.
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UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi -- how to watch, plus analysis and betting advice
Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi meet in the UFC's flyweight main event Saturday in Las Vegas.
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- Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win
- Sydney to host three UFC events by 2027
- Poirier-Gaethje rematch set to headline UFC 291
- Ex-UFC champ, top free agent Ngannou joins PFL
- Almeida submits Rozenstruik in 1st at Fight Night
- Aspinall-Tybura bout to headline UFC card in July
- Sources: Dern-Hill to headline May 20 Fight Night
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