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Can Nate Diaz shock the world vs. Khamzat Chimaev in his final fight?
Former UFC fighter Megan Anderson explains the tactics Diaz and Chimaev must use in the main event at UFC 279.
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DIAZ HAPPY TO FIGHT ANYONE
Nate Diaz understands the business of making big UFC fights
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DANA WHITE'S CONTENDER SERIES
Petrino's left hand floors Bellato for KO
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CHIMAEV'S JOURNEY TO UFC 279
How two years in a windowless room shaped Khamzat Chimaev's dominance
Chimaev has emerged as one of the biggest stars of the UFC, but finding his way there wasn't a simple path.
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CHIMAEV'S THOUGHTS ON USMAN
Chimaev: Usman won't be the same guy after Edwards knockout
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THE BEST THROUGH THE YEARS
Who are the best fighters at every age, from age 21 to 42?
From young prospects to proven veterans, we look at the future, present and past collection of MMA stars
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THE SPIDER HAS A FIGHT DATE
OCT. 29 IN PHOENIX
Jake Paul on Anderson Silva fight: I'll 'knock him out in five rounds'
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MMA divisional rankings: Leon Edwards is kicking it at the top of the heap among welterweights
Marlon Vera and Merab Dvalishvili make their moves at bantamweight, and light heavyweight Jamahal Hill and welterweight Geoff Neal enter the rankings.
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'Tough isn't enough': Mullarkey eyes statement performance at UFC 280
Australian Jamie Mullarkey says he has turned a corner in his UFC journey, discovering the value of "patience" as he prepares for what he feels is a career-shaping fight with the returning Magomed Mustafaev.
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