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UFC Fight Night - Light Heavyweight - Main Event
Fight Night predictions: Leg kicks, experience can help Smith against Spann's power
Anthony Smith meets Ryan Spann in a key light heavyweight battle. Our MMA insiders and a former opponent break down the fight and share their predictions.
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BUCKLEY READY FOR MORE
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: SEPT. 18, 7 P.M., ESPN+
Inside the viral knockout that made UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley 'immortal'
As Buckley prepares for his next bout on Saturday's Fight Night card, relive his viral KO through the eyes of the people who were there.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Four things to know ahead of Yoel Romero's Bellator debut
Yoel Romero is one of Bellator's most intriguing recent signings and expectations are high for the former Olympic wrestler and knockout artist.
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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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CONTENDER SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
Almeida finishes off Nasrudinov with rear-naked choke
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Brzeski submits Potter in controversial ending
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KO OF THE YEAR
This spinning-knockout kick is must-see
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UFC Fight Night - Light Heavyweight - Main Event
Smith, Spann set to square off in UFC Fight Night main event
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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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Top Headlines
- Moreno, Figueiredo agree to trilogy fight in Dec.
- UFC flyweight vet Benavidez retires from MMA
- Paul moves on from Woodley rematch: No tattoo
- D. Johnson to face Muay Thai standout at ONE X
- Belfort overwhelms Holyfield in 1st-round finish
- Silva demolishes Ortiz with brutal KO in 1st round
- Transgender fighter McLaughlin wins MMA debut
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
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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.
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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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