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Resilience and faith: How Chris Weidman's family helped him return from injury
A leg injury sidelined him for two years, but with the help and support of his family, Weidman is back in the Octagon and looking to end his fighting career on his terms.
Trailer: 'Chris Weidman: The Return'
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Divisional rankings: Shavkat Rakhmonov enters welterweight title conversation
Shavkat Rakhmonov continues rising in the welterweight top 10 in Brett Okamoto's ESPN rankings.
Pound-for-pound rankings: Where do Pantoja and Edwards rank after wins?
Alexandre Pantoja moves up the list after his first title defense, while Leon Edwards maintains his position.
DOES THE SPORT FACE NEW PRESSURES?
Inside the minds of MMA managers after PFL's acquisition of Bellator
With the consolidation of the No. 2 and No. 3 MMA organizations, does the sport face new pressures? Could another promotion be nearing the end of the road as well? MMA managers share their thoughts.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
After UFC 296: What's next for Leon, Colby, Pantoja and more?
What's next for the champions and standouts from UFC 296? Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker.
Top Headlines
- Edwards routs Covington in 'very emotional' win
- Pantoja retains belt in wide decision over Royval
- 'Venom' Page joins UFC, to fight Holland in debut
- Machado Garry (pneumonia) out of UFC 296
- Sources: Ex-Bellator matchmaker Kogan to PFL
- Sources: Blaydes to take on Almeida at UFC 299
- Suarez-Lemos added to UFC 298 on Feb. 17
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Rakhmonov enters welterweight top 5 after big win at UFC 296
Shavkat Rakhmonov continues rising in the welterweight top 10 in Brett Okamoto's ESPN rankings.
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UFC weight class power rankings: Sean O'Malley elevates bantamweight to top spot
Men's bantamweight held the top spot this spring, but can the 135-pounders stay atop the mountain?
The moves that matter
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The UFC's must-see moves
ESPN is the home of the world's best MMA action. These are the moves you need to know, selected by our team of fighting experts.
MMA and UFC glossary
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A glossary of MMA and UFC terms
From armbar to Zuffa, here is some of the common terminology heard at UFC and other mixed martial arts events.
