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<p>Petr Yan (right) avenged his 2023 loss over Merab Dvalishvili</p>

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Yan solves Dvalishvili puzzle as Van wins title from injured Pantoja

Yan became a two-time champion by halting Dvalishvili’s dominant bantamweight reign, while Pantoja did not make it 30 seconds into his flyweight defence

<p>Dana White was speaking after UFC 323</p>

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White responds to Aspinall ‘disappointment’ after eye-poke comment

Aspinall lifts lid on relationship with White amid eye-poke fallout

<p>Will Max Holloway retain his UFC title</p>

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Holloway vs Oliveira 2 official with ‘BMF’ title on the line

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UFC London date confirmed for 2026 – which British stars could fight?

<p>UFC men’s featherweight champion AlexanderVolkanovski</p>

UFC schedule

Every fight left in 2025 and scheduled for 2026

<p>Mr McGregor's application to the Supreme Court was in relation to his cross-examination during the trial</p>

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McGregor’s bid to appeal civil case rejected by Supreme Court

<p>Tom Aspinall’s gruesome injury meant he could not continue</p>

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Aspinall lifts lid on relationship with White amid eye-poke fallout

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Grasso replaced by top contender in Namajunas fight

<p>Tom Aspinall has provided an update on his eye injury</p>

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Aspinall diagnosed with rare eye condition with future uncertain

<p>Charles Oliveira is a former UFC lightweight champion</p>

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Oliveira denies reports around next fight but hints at return date

<p>Featherweight Luke Riley after his successful UFC debut</p>

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Riley on Pimblett’s unorthodox pep talk ahead of his dream UFC debut

<p>Ilia Topuria holds the UFC lightweight title</p>

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Topuria says ‘difficult personal life’ led UFC to create interim title

In depth

<p>Left to right: Alex Pereira, Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria</p>

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The Independent’s pound-for-pound UFC list

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UFC commentators on what it’s like calling the biggest fights

Jiu-jitsu black belt Royce Gracie receives $50,000 after becoming 'The Ultimate Fighter'

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UFC’s first ever champion on the night MMA was born

<p>Dustin Poirier (left) and Conor McGregor square off ahead of their 2014 clash</p>

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