UFC 254: Magomed Ankalaev Wants Shogun, Anthony Smith Next
Abu Dhabi, UAE — After months of waiting, Magomed Ankalaev and Ion Cutelaba finally had their rematch at UFC 254 on Saturday. And it was Ankalaev walking away with a thunderous knockout win. To recap, the pair first met at...
GSP, Bones, Conor: Three Champs Give Their Take on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Retirement
Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the world at UFC 254 on Saturday. Not by winning his title unification bout against Justin Gaethje, mind you. While Gaethje is one of the toughest fights you'll find anywhere in the UFC, Khabib was the...
UFC 254: Dana White Believes Khabib Is Truly Retired
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UFC 254 Bonuses: Khabib Nurmagomedov Earns Performance Award in Final Fight
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UFC 254: Miranda Maverick Wants PhD, World Title Within Two Years
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UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje Post-Fight Press Conference
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Jon Anik Recounts “Anxiety-Filled” Experience Ahead of UFC 254
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