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Conor McGregor Injury Highlights Five Years of Inconclusive UFC Results
A recurring Conor McGregor injury marks a five-year trend of unsatisfying and inconclusive outcomes within the UFC.
Dana White Confirms Conor McGregor ACL Injury Following UFC 329 Defeat
Conor McGregor suffered a torn ACL in the opening seconds of his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Ben Askren Falls 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in RAF 11 Wrestling Return
One year after double lung transplant surgery, Ben Askren returned to competition at RAF 11 and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad.
Dricus Du Plessis Routs Kamaru Usman With 50-45 Scorecard in Oklahoma City
Dricus Du Plessis secured a unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at the Paycom Center with judges' scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.
McGregor-Holloway 2 Sees 8.3 Million Peak Viewers on Paramount+
UFC 329 drew a total of 15.9 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America, fueled by Conor McGregor's return.
Future Outlook: Analyzing What’s Next for Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett
MMA analysts examine the potential trajectories for Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett as the promotion determines their subsequent career moves.
UFC Fights: Van vs. Kape and Topuria vs. Pimblett Targeted for Late 2024
Van vs. Kape and Topuria vs. Pimblett are among the marquee UFC fights proposed for the second half of the year.
Proper and Scaggs Plead Not Guilty in Thwarted UFC WH Terror Plot
Tycen Proper and Chandler Scaggs entered not guilty pleas before Judge Edmund Sargus Jr. regarding a thwarted attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Conor McGregor Admits Getting 'Lost' During Rise to UFC Stardom
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor acknowledges the pitfalls of his worldwide fame, stating he got lost during his MMA ascent.