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Arjan Bhullar hopes to continue his momentum into another win on Saturday, but he aspires to do more than just fight inside the Octagon.

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Can Dustin Poirier avoid relegation? Can Michele Waterson meet the hype?

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Here’s a look at the biggest talking points and takeaways coming out of UFC 223.

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In an age when many fighters want to do their best Conor McGregor impressions in order to garner attention and try to build their names, Namajunas is only interested in being herself.

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Veterans fighting for positional standings, a future UFC superfight on the line a few chances for vengeance highlight what's at stake at Saturday's UFC 223.

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While Max Holloway stepping in is a positive for the UFC, a potential victory could spell more confusion within the lightweight division.

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Joanna Jedrzejczyk isn't going to make any excuses heading into Saturday's UFC 223 event, and she's ready to reclaim what she feels belongs to her.

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You don’t need big names to have great fights, as UFC Fight Night 127 proved on Saturday night.

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The main and co-main event from The O2 Arena in London are worth watching, but the whole card has something at stake.

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While his self-confidence is sure to rub some people the wrong way, Hakeem Dawodu’s track record backs up his unwavering belief in himself.

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In the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, Fight Night 127 could offer some long-term solutions to a long-time issue.

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On a card of intriguing fights, here's what could be on the line in each bout at UFC 222.

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It's time to have that talk: the 36-year-old former champion has left it all in the Octagon and definitely deserves credit as an all-time great fighter.

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As seen with prior stars in Dern's position, all she needs is the time to develop, and it will pay off in the end.

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Was a star born on Saturday night in Orlando?

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Previewing the fights and repercussions of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card.

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Heading into his bout with Josh Emmett on Saturday, Jeremy Stephens has never looked better.

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Donald Cerrone is coming off three straight losses, but could a fourth straight be the end of "Cowboy" in the UFC?

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The UFC does a poor job of recognizing and promoting its young talent, so they're doing right by Northcutt to give him a chance to develop out of the spotlight.

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The ageless Yoel Romero stopped Luke Rockhold, Curtis Blaydes is a force to be reckoned with and other things we learned from a big night in Australia.

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If things continue working through this weekend, Anders could establish himself as a new name to watch in the unsettled and always shifting middleweight division.

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On Saturday, Valentina Shevchenko has an opportunity to prove she has star potential, though if she loses, it could throw many things awry.

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Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier are set for a July megafight that will help bring clarity to the UFC's heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions and, maybe, set the UFC in a new direction.

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Mirsad Bektic's loss to Danny Elkins sent him on a course that helped reinvigorate, reinvent him as a fighter.

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Daniel Cormier cements his status as an all-time great. Stipe Miocic does his job. Featherweights, lighter weight classes, lead the way in 2018.

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In an interview with Sporting News, "DC" talks his upcoming bout vs. Volkan Oezdemir, knowing the end of his career could be coming and why he's not worried about the fans.

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In an interview with Sporting News, the UFC's rising heavyweight star says he's ready to make a lifelong dream come true in his showdown with Stipe Miocic at UFC 220.

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Right off the bat in 2018, MMA fans will see why the UFC featherweight division is gearing up for a massive year.

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Could UFC's first-ever female superfight take place in 2018? Who is stopping Khabib Nurmagomedov?

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Rafael dos Anjos deserves a title shot; Substance over style.

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Now that GSP has stepped aside and relinquished the UFC middleweight title, the division — which had been stalled — can start moving again.

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Max Holloway is at the forefront of the next wave of UFC talent; Tecia Torres is no longer under the radar; Medeiros, Oliveira deliver instant classic.

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The latest betting odds for Saturday night's UFC 218 event.

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Max Holloway has done everything to earn respect in the Octagon, but for some reason he hasn't gotten his due credit. That could change at UFC 218.

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Very few UFC events are able to capture movie-esque drama, and UFC 217 did it better than any of its predecessors.

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Will Georges St-Pierre be victorious in his return to the Octagon, or will Michael Bisping upend him?

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Michael Bisping, who will take on Georges St-Pierre at UFC 217, became a champion long after his reputation as a fighter who could never win the big one had crystallized in fans' minds.

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Jedrzejczyk's dominance inside the Octagon is akin to that of Demetrious Johnson — but her lack of exposure by the UFC is similar to his, as well.

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Colby Covington went full-blown heel and Derek Brunson put Lyoto Machida to sleep early in the latest installment of UFC Fight Night.

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Jim Miller has been a consummate pro in the Octagon throughout his career, and his UFC cohorts understand what he's meant to the industry.

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It isn't often when the UFC hits the nail on the head with a fight, but Donald Cerrone vs. Darren Till couldn't be any more perfect.

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Is the next best move for "Mighty Mouse" to move up in weight, or is UFC facing a no-win scenario?

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Demetrious Johnson is the best fighter in the UFC. It’s no longer up for debate.

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Because UFC 216 wouldn't be complete without some pre-fight weigh-in controversies.

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Ray Borg says he was frustrated that he couldn't fight Demetrious Johnson at UFC 215. Weeks after his withdrawal, he's eager to show the world he wasn't ducking the superstar champion.

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With Conor McGregor's UFC career in a holding pattern, it's time that he does the one thing that makes sense for everyone: relinquish the lightweight title.

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Jon "Bones" Jones had all the chances in the world to redeem himself to truly try to prove his innocence, but his attitude suggests he just doesn't care.

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Despite losing Johnson vs. Borg for the main event, UFC 215 was still the event the die-hard fans expected — even if the casual ones didn't think so.

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With UFC 215 right around the corner, the MMA giant needs to find a way to capitalize on its current talent for a brighter 2018.