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MVP Co-Founder Talks Jake Paul's Return

Benson Henderson explains return from retirement and if he's one-and-done now that he's back

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McGregor 'Better Than Ever'

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Top 15 ranked bantamweight Ketlen Vieira, 3 more removed from UFC roster

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Conor McGregor: 'I am better than ever' ahead of ending 5-year layoff in rematch with Max Holloway

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Benson Henderson explains return from retirement at #PFLBrussels 📰 https://t.co/BT0vg8E5sx

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“The best fighters are on this card, and I’m happy to be one of them.” Steve Garcia feels honored to be on one of the most monumental cards in UFC history. Read More ➡️: https://t.co/NOS8iLGgEh [ #UFCWhiteHouse presented by @cryptocom & @ramtrucks ]

MMA Fighting

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Benson Henderson explains return from retirement and if he’s one-and-done now that he’s back https://t.co/SDuuKFfK3W

MMA Junkie

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Dricus Du Plessis on Khamzat Chimaev's excuse: 'Take your loss like a man' https://t.co/gscCyiiWXY

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It was starting to look like we were heading toward a landscape where the UFC was basically the only major player in MMA. Now, with the reemergence of Scott Coker, MVP’s commitment to MMA, and the PFL restructuring, we’re suddenly looking at a 2027 where there may be four major

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'I'm back': Scott Coker announces return to MMA with new promotion

Scott Coker is returning to the mixed martial arts world with the launch of a new organization expected to debut in 2027.

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Former Strikeforce, Bellator boss Scott Coker announces 'powerful return' to MMA with $60 million in financing

Former Strikeforce and Bellator CEO Scott Coker returns to UFC-dominated MMA market with a new venture backed by Tony Hawk and other celebrity investors.

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UFC Baku Fight Card Takes Major Hit as Ex-UFC Title Challenger Withdraws With Injury

Former UFC title challenger Marvin Vettori has been forced out of a UFC Baku matchup with Ismail Naurdiev due to a broken rib.

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'She's gutted': Gina Carano's head coach reacts to 17-second loss to Ronda Rousey, reveals original game plan for the fight

Gina Carano's head coach praises her work ethic and preparation but it still wasn't enough to beat Ronda Rousey.

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Open Thread: May 21, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Ex-UFC Champion Magomed Ankalaev Shares Massive Update on Next UFC Fight

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev has provided fans with a major update regarding his return to the cage.

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Morning Report | Ilia Topuria questions Arman Tsarukyan's glamorous lifestyle: 'He's not even rich'

Ilia Topuria doubts Arman Tsarukyan is as wealthy as he claims and he'll actually show up ready to fight at UFC White House.

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Tyron Woodley explains 'McGregor Manoeuvre' that could free Jon Jones from UFC contract

Woodley explains how Jones could escape his UFC contract using the Muhammad Ali Act.

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Italian Nightmare! Marvin Vettori pulls out of UFC Baku on June 27th

Marvin Vettori will not be fighting Ismail Naurdiev after suffering a broken rib in training.

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Khabib Denies Dana's Retirement Tall Tale

Khabib Nurmagomedov denies Dana White's claim that he retired because he got too rich.

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Midnight Mania! 'I'll Be The Next Champion'

Ecuador's Michael Morales just dropped a serious hint that he's next in line for a shot at Islam Makhachev's belt at UFC 330.

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After massive Netflix cuccess, MVP MMA '100%' going all-in on MMA - 'There's no true No. 2 player'

Nakisa Bidarian says MVP MMA is "100 percent" staying in MMA after Rousey vs. Carano broke records

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Dustin Poirier torches 'punching bag' Nate Diaz following MVP MMA loss - 'He didn't want to be in there'

Dustin Poirier unloads on Nate Diaz following Diaz's bloody doctor stoppage loss to Mike Perry at MVP MMA 1

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UFC prospect takes on 3rd straight undefeated fighter, more bouts official for UFC Vegas 119

Ethyn Ewing fights Farid Basharat at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20 in Las Vegas.

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Dana White Details Shockingly Unexpected UFC White House Red Flag

Whether loved or hated, UFC CEO Dana White is a straight-shooter. This was no different in a deep-dive interview of the Boardroom podcast, where White recalled

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Sportsbooks set opening odds for Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman unoffical headliner at UFC Oklahoma

Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman odds for the UFC Oklahoma City middleweight main event at Chesapeake Energy Arena streaming on Paramount+ on July 18.

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Dricus du Plessis: 'Ridiculous' for Khamzat Chimaev to blame UFC 328 loss on bad weight cut

Dricus du Plessis credits Sean Strickland for figuring out Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328.

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MVP Plans to Pursue McGregor

Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian wants Conor to fight Jake Paul, Nate Diaz when UFC contract expires 🎥

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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano Fixed-Fight Conspiracy Theory Addresses by MVP Co-Founder in New Video

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Undefeated UFC Star Teases Title Fight With Islam Makhachev in Stunning UFC 330 Shift

Michael Morales claims that he's signed on to challenge Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330.

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Bad news for UFC fighters hoping to make a buck in Hype Brazil - nobody got paid

Hype Brazil fighters have not been paid according to a new report that mentions several UFC fighter are still waiting for their purses from both events.

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Rising UFC Star Faces Third Undefeated Opponent After Sensational Start to UFC Career

Ethyn Ewing will try to spoil another undefeated record when he meets Farid Basharat at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20.

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Dricus du Plessis mocks Khamzat's 'ridiculous' UFC 328 weight cut excuse - 'Take your loss like a man'

Dricus Du Plessis pans Khamzat Chimaev for his post-fight weight cut excuse following a UFC 328 title loss to Sean Strickland in Newark.

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John Lineker suspended for 1 year after positive drug test in final ONE fight

John Lineker has parted ways with ONE after his recent loss

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UFC stars among fighters not paid from Hype Brazil cards

Hype Brazil cards were headlined by the likes of Arman Tsarukyan and Jean Silva

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Ronda Officially Retires 🫡

Rousey with final message to haters in post. See it here 📲

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Phumi Nkuta: Adriano Moraes 'pulled a Rousimar Palhares on me,' adamant he was not unconscious at final bell

Phumi Nkuta says he heard the final bell so there was no way he was unconscious when his fight ended on Saturday.

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Richard Torrez Jr Zeroes in on IBF Title Shot

Five years ago, heavyweight Richard Torrez, Jr. (14-0, 12 KOs) jumped onto the world stage with a silver medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Building his car

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'Terrible Matchup!' Francis Ngannou told to avoid Robelis Despaigne - 'He'll beat Ngannou by knockout'

Francis Ngannou vs. Robelis Despaigne? "The Predator" warned to stay away from the Cuban striker under the MVP banner or risk getting knocked out.

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Open Thread: May 20, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Morning Report | Carlos Prates wants welterweight title, then have superfight against Ilia Topuria: 'Let's dance!'

Carlos Prates has big plans, including a superfight with Ilia Topuria

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Will Gina Carano fight again? Her coach 'leans more to a yes than a no'

Gina Carano's comeback coach John Wood says one more fun fight would give Carano the chance to show off her skills.

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Ronda Rousey releases post-fight statement, congratulates Gina Carano for losing 100 pounds

Ronda Rousey explains how Gina Carano losing all that weight helped her reclaim her love of MMA.

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Dream Jake Paul-Promoted MVP Main Events

What's next for the social media star after Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano?

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Midnight Mania! Izzy Banked $500k For Pyfer Loss

Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight!

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UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event

The UFC officialy revealed a return to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi for a UFC Fight Night card.

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Rousey vs. Carano smashes records, peaks at 17 million Netflix viewers

Rousey vs. Carano shattered MMA viewership records on Netflix, peaking at nearly 17 million viewers worldwide

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PFL, Bellator veteran Logan Storley arrested on sexual battery charge in Florida

PFL and Bellator veteran Logan Storley was arrested in Key West on one count of sexual battery

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Rousey-Carano Had 12M+ Viewers

Most watched MMA event ever in U.S.

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Stitch Duran on Nate Diaz corner stoppage against Mike Perry: 'He ended up with 15 staples'

Stitch Duran explains decision to call off Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry fight

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Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano averaged over 12 million viewers on Netflix

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano drew the most viewers in U.S. MMA history.

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UFC star calls for veteran referee to be sent down to minors

Aljamain Sterling is furious with referee Herb Dean.

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'No redeeming qualities' for 'narcissistic' Ronda Rousey following 'cringe' return against Gina Carano - 'Go to therapy'

Matt Brown goes nuts on "narcissistic" Ronda Rousey for her shallow attempt at redemption in the MVP MMA 1 main event against Gina Carano on Netflix.

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PFL and Bellator veteran arrested on sexual battery charge

PFL and Bellator veteran Logan Storley was arrested Monday after allegedly sexually battering a woman in Key West.

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UFC Vegas 119 poster for 'Kape vs. Horiguchi 2'

UFC Vegas 119 poster pic for "Kape vs. Horiguchi 2" MMA event on Sat., June 20, 2026 inside Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

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Ronda Rousey releases statement following MVP MMA farewell fight: 'It's really over'

Ronda Rousey reflects on her comeback at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano.

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PFL Nigeria fight card finalized for June 13 in Lagos | First Round

PFL Africa fight card for Nigeria at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos on Sat., June 13, 2026.

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Broken Nate Diaz left with 15 staples, 20 stitches following Mike Perry massacre - 'He was getting his ass whooped'

Nate Diaz cut resulted in 15 staples and 20 stitches following his Mike Perry loss on the "Rousey vs. Carano" card for MVP MMA on Netflix.

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Herb Dean defends controversial finish in Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta: 'I'm certain the right decision was made'

Herb Dean stands by his call to give Adriano Moraes a submission win at MVP MMA 1

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UFC Star Proposes Release From UFC Contract to Pursue Netflix MMA Fight

Former UFC title challenger Paulo Costa proposed a Netflix matchup with Mike Perry as one of several options for his next fight.

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UFC fighter who submitted Max Holloway and knocked out Conor McGregor predicts UFC 329 - 'Smokes him like a brisket'

Dustin Poirier is the only fighter to finish both Max Holloway and Conor McGregor and recently predicted the UFC 329 main event outcome on July 11 in Las Vegas.

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Matt Brown: 'Narcissist' Ronda Rousey didn't redeem herself by beating Gina Carano: 'Just cringe from top to bottom'

Ronda Rousey beat Gina Carano but Matt Brown argues there was nothing redeeming about that win as she retires again.

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Ex-UFC Champ Colby Covington & 2 Other Fighters Removed from Official UFC Roster

Following his retirement, former interim UFC titleholder Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC roster along with a former title challenger.

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MVP Bans Claressa Shields

Women's heavyweight champ was involved in altercation with Alycia Baumgardner ar Rousey-Carano

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Colby Covington Off UFC Roster 👀

Former welterweight title challenger listed as retired on promotion's official website

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Open Thread: May 19, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Exclusive Pereira Interview 🎤

🆚 What to expect at White House 🎮 EA Sports UFC 6 cover 📲 Tap in for more

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Conor-Max 2 News Takeaways ✍️

🔥 Holloway, fans biggest winners 😔 Tough blow for Michael Chandler 📲 Full breakdown

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Morning Report | Dustin Poirier responds to Nate Diaz talking trash: 'I will knock you clean out'

Dustin Poirier fires back at Nate Diaz after his 'horrible' performance against Mike Perry

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Rousey Vs. Carano Fight Night Weights Revealed: Arman's Rival Packs On Nearly 30 Pounds

Full fight night weight in numbers for MVP MMA 1: 'Rousey vs. Carano,' including one fighter who packed on nearly 30 pounds.

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Multiple-Time UFC Title Challenger Colby Covington Makes Shocking UFC Decision

Former UFC Interim Welterweight Champion Colby Covington has officially retired from MMA after being inactive since Dec. 2024.

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Carano: 'She Would've Broken My Arm'

MMA legend reflects on 17-second loss to Ronda Rousey

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TKO President Rips Rousey-Carano 😬

Mark Shapiro says fight was 'stunt', believes bout wasn't good for MMA long term (Sports Business Journal)

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On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Vegas 117

Future matchups are discussed for Arnold Allen, Doo Ho Choi, and more following UFC Vegas 117.

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UFC CEO Dana White Shares Brutal Parallel Between MMA & Link to CTE

Despite the financial mammoth that is the UFC's business, Dana White still carries two pillars with him that define why MMA needs to be treated with care.

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'I lost?': UFC drops new footage of Alex Pereira knocking out Jamahal Hill at UFC 300

Jamahal Hill did not know he lost after getting KOed by Alex Pereira at UFC 300

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Gina Carano releases first statement after loss to Ronda Rousey: 'If I hadn't tapped she would've broken my arm'

Gina Carano reveals what Jon Jones said to her after losing to Ronda Rousey in 17 seconds.

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Colby Covington notifies UFC of retirement

Colby Covington hasn't fought since losing via TKO to Joaquin Buckley

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Rousey vs. Carano medical suspensions: Junior dos Santos suspended indefinitely after brutal knockout loss

Junior dos Santos and Nate Diaz were both hit with lengthy suspensions after losses on Saturday.

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'It made my blood boil': Ilia Topuria reacts to near-brawl with Josh Hokit at UFC White House press conference; Hokit responds

Ilia Topuria breaks silence on his UFC White House press conference moment with Josh Hokit.

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How WWE Will Impact UFC White House Card

Wrestlers planned to be in attendance for historic event. More details 📲

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Rousey vs. Carano Fight Night Weights Reveal Prelim Fighter Gained Nearly 30 Pounds

What seems to have been a fairly minimal weight cut may have helped UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey absolutely run through Gina Carano.

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Who is Fighting at UFC 329? Full Fight Card for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2

Check out the full fight card for UFC 329, which is headlined by the rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

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UFC 329 odds: Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett big underdogs for International Fight Week

Conor McGregor odds: "Notorious" opened as the underdog against Max Holloway for their UFC 329 rematch on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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Dana Explains White House Tickets Distribution

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Rousey vs. Carano fight night weights: Ronda Rousey gains only 1 pound, Nate Diaz bigger than Mike Perry

Ronda Rousey was outweighed by nine pounds but that didn't matter much in her fight against Gina Carano.

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Jon Jones: Getting out of UFC contract 'very, very possible'

Jon Jones seems confident that if he puts forth the effort, he could be released from his UFC deal and enter free agency.

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Conor McGregor, Max Holloway already engaging in war of words ahead of UFC 329: 'I'm gonna son you, child'

Conor McGregor wasted no time taking aim at Max Holloway after their fight was announced for July 11

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Jamel Herring Reflects on "Natural" Bare-Knuckle Transition Ahead of BKFC Title Fight [Exclusive]

After 29 professional boxing fights, Jamel Herring is now fully immersed as a bare-knuckle fighter. The former WBO 130-pound champion knows he is exactly where

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Open Thread: May 18, 2026

Your daily source for off topic chatter with the MMA Mania faithful.

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Shayna Baszler Defends Rousey ✊

Former WWE star and Ronda's friend dismisses conspiracy theories of rigged fight

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McGregor-Holloway Rematch Set 🔥

Conor making MMA return in historic rematch on July 11 at UFC 329

Best of MVP MMA 1 👊

Rousey Beats Carano in 17 Seconds 🤯

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Rousey Beats Carano in 17 Seconds 🤯

Doctor Stops Perry-Diaz Fight 🤕

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Doctor Stops Perry-Diaz Fight 🤕

Ngannou Calls Out Jon Jones 🍿

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Ngannou Calls Out Jon Jones 🍿

Ngannou NASTY 1st-round KO 🤢

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Ngannou NASTY 1st-round KO 🤢

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Fights to Make After MVP MMA 1 ➡️

Next best opponents for Rousey and Carano 📲

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Rousey Shades Dana, UFC 🫢

Ronda calls president 'catty' after announcing McGregor's return during event 🎥

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Takeaways From Rousey-Carano✍️

⏰ Ronda turns back clock 👑 Ngannou dominates in return 📲 Full breakdown

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New UFC Rival Emerging 👀

Take notice. Changing of the guard in MMA could be on the horizon after Rousey-Carano 📲

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What's Next For 'Rousey vs. Carano' Winners?

It's time to take a look to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night's MVP MMA 1: "Rousey vs. Carano" event in Los Angeles, California.

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Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Vegas 117 post-mortem

Grading Tommy Gantt, Christian Edwards and Artur Miniev after their UFC Vegas 117 debuts in Las Vegas

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Marshawn's Photos as House Photographer

Tap in to see all the flicks Beast Mode took during MVP event

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Ronda Rousey's Fight Salary 🤑

Not bad for 17 seconds of work. Tap to see purses for Ngannou, Carano and more 📲

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Jones Wants Ngannou Fight 😤

Jon says he has to 'focus on trying to get out' of UFC contract to make megafight happen (MMA Fighting)

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Dana Texted Ronda Before Fight

UFC president offered encouraging words to Rousey before Saturday's main event 📲

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Nate Reacts to Perry Loss

Diaz says he 'felt like s--t' in first MMA fight since 2022 🎥

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Ronda Hints at Prize Money 💰

Rousey 'very happy and very grateful' for compensation from Carano fight

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New 2026 NBA Mock Draft 🔮

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Colts Release Kenny Moore

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DENVER NUGGETS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA

Rivers Challenges Draymond 😨

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Heisman winner 'Johnny Football' to box influencer

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Projecting Every NFL Team's Starting Lineup 🔮

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