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'Money changes everything': Inside the nine-year free fall of Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor returned to the UFC against Max Holloway, but the comeback was cut short due to injury.
Conor McGregor suffered ACL injury in UFC return, Dana White says
Conor McGregor offered more details on the right leg injury that ended his UFC return earlier this month, saying he suffered ACL and meniscus damage. He also expressed confidence that he could fight again by the summer of 2027.
Askren returns to mat after '25 lung transplant, loses at RAF 11
A year removed from double lung transplant surgery, Ben Askren returned to the wrestling mat and lost 6-3 to Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of RAF 11 in Milwaukee.
Dricus Du Plessis puts on clinic in main-event victory over Kamaru Usman
Dricus Du Plessis puts on clinic in main event victory over Kamaru Usman
Du Plessis dominates Usman on points in one-sided UFC main event
Dricus Du Plessis put himself in position for another title shot with a brilliant five-round unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman.
McGregor-Holloway 2 peaks at 8.3 million concurrent viewers
Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 peaked at 8.3 million concurrent viewers for Paramount+, with the event drawing 15.9 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America.
Two suspects in UFC White House terror plot plead not guilty
Two of the eight men indicted for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on last month's UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House have pleaded not guilty.
UFC fights we want to see in the second half of 2026
Van vs. Kape, Topuria vs. Pimblett, Nunes vs. Harrison and more could be on the horizon in the second half.
Paddy Pimblett makes a big jump in lightweight rankings
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
Conor McGregor to undergo surgery, plans to fight again
Conor McGregor will undergo surgery following his first-round loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329, and then he will fight again.
UFC 329 fight grades: Why McGregor's injury didn't drag down the card
Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.
McGregor's coach says knee 'never an issue' ahead of UFC 329
Conor McGregor's right knee was "never an issue" ahead of UFC 329, according to his longtime head coach John Kavanagh.
UFC 329 what's next: Why Holloway and Pimblett could face off
Quick wins by Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett may have positioned the pair to be booked against each other soon. Here's what's next for the top fighters from UFC 329.
Pimblett: Becoming UFC champion is my destiny
Pimblett: Becoming UFC champion is my destiny
After a disastrous comeback at UFC 329, could McGregor be trusted to try again?
Conor McGregor's comeback ended abruptly, ruining any possible trust that he could return to the fighter he once was.
Paddy Pimblett produces superstar moment, submits Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329
'The worst ending': Athletes react to McGregor's UFC 329 injury
Athletes from combat sports and former NFL players react to Conor McGregor losing due to apparent injury again.
Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in loss to Max Holloway
Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in loss to Max Holloway
UFC 329 results: McGregor injured, loses to Holloway by TKO
ESPN MMA contributors break down the fights and top moments from Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329.
McGregor injures leg on opening kick vs. Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor's much-anticipated UFC return lasted just 69 seconds Saturday, as he injured his right leg during his fight with Max Holloway and was forced to retire.
Steveson dominates Ellison, earns first-round TKO in UFC debut
Gable Steveson flashed some skills on the feet and didn't require a single takedown in his first-round TKO win over Elisha Ellison on Saturday in his UFC debut.
Public backing McGregor but the bigger bets are on Holloway for UFC 329 main event
Sportsbooks report a lot of small wagers on Conor McGregor to win his UFC 329 bout with Max Holloway, who is attracting the bigger bets.
Conor McGregor is in a new fight for his future identity
This fight week is different than any in Conor McGregor's career, because UFC 329 will reveal who McGregor really is.
Paddy Pimblett eyes lightweight title, wants Conor McGregor showdown before end of 2026
Paddy Pimblett remains determined to put himself back in the mix for a lightweight title shot as he prepares to take on Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC 329.
McGregor flings Holloway's sunglasses during intense stare-down
McGregor flings Holloway's sunglasses during intense stare-down
McGregor, Holloway go back and forth at each other ahead of UFC 329
McGregor, Holloway go back and forth at each other ahead of UFC 329
Ex-UFC champ Adesanya leaving City Kickboxing amid 4-fight skid
Israel Adesanya, the former UFC champion who has lost his past four fights, announced a "bittersweet" split with longtime coach Eugene Bareman and City Kickboxing on Tuesday.
Eight indicted in thwarted attack on UFC's White House event
A federal grand jury indicted eight men Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June.
Fighters' picks for Conor McGregor's return vs. Max Holloway
Benoit Saint Denis, Paddy Pimblett and other UFC 329 competitors give their takes on Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway.
Conor McGregor says he's UFC's greatest featherweight of all time
Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway as a welterweight in UFC 329, but he believes a win would firmly cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time.
How Conor McGregor has left his mark on UFC, in six charts
Conor McGregor's UFC title runs were brief. These six charts show why his impact wasn't.
Ex-UFC star Dustin Poirier says personal struggles led to arrest
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier says his father's issues with alcoholism and his own ongoing struggles with retired life contributed to his arrest last month.
MMA world power index: Russia climbs to No. 1 spot
For the UFC's International Fight Week, ESPN ranks the 10 most dominant countries in MMA today.
Holloway predicts UFC 329 win vs. McGregor, trilogy at Allegiant
UFC star Max Holloway said he believes he will defeat Conor McGregor on July 11 at UFC 329, setting up a possible trilogy bout between the pair later this year at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
MMA midyear grades: An exceptional six months for lightweight, men's flyweight
The deepest weight classes have had a banner half-year, but across the rest of MMA, action has been light.
MMA best of 2026 midyear: Gaethje's title victory earns three awards
Viable candidates for fight, knockout and submission of the year have emerged before July.
Aspinall says he's back in 'full training,' in talks to fight Gane
UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall confirmed he has been medically cleared to resume contact and shared Thursday that he has returned to "full training" for a potential fight with interim champ Ciryl Gane.
UFC's Conor McGregor says he 'got lost' in his rise to stardom
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor says he "got lost" amid his rise to UFC stardom, acknowledging the "pitfalls" of his worldwide fame.
UFC's Ian Machado Garry partners with boxing promoter Eddie Hearn
UFC welterweight Ian Machado Garry has partnered with British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, two months ahead of his first UFC championship bout.
Retired Dustin Poirier arrested; allegedly drunk in public
Dustin Poirier was arrested for alleged public drunkenness on Sunday in Georgia.
A year after Jon Jones retired, is there any optimism for the heavyweight division?
Perception of the heavyweight division was in the dumps when Jon Jones retired. Has anything changed in a year?
Manel Kape topples Kyoji Horiguchi for 4th straight knockout
Manel Kape (24-7) picked up his fourth knockout in a row with a third-round finish of Kyoji Horiguchi (36-7) at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
Usman moving up to middleweight to face Du Plessis on July 18
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will move up to 185 pounds to face former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Fight Night on July 18.
UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje 'planning' to fight again
Justin Gaethje, who upset Ilia Topuria last week to win the UFC's lightweight title, says he is "planning" on fighting again, tempering talk of his possible retirement, at least for the time being.
Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey mock UFC White House viewing figures
Jake Paul and Ronda Rousey mocked UFC and Dana White after viewing figures for the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House failed to surpass Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record.
UFC Freedom 250 at White House averages 7M viewers in U.S.
The UFC's seven-bout card at the White House last weekend reached 17 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America and averaged 8.2 million across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+.
UFC champ Islam Makhachev to defend title vs. Ian Machado Garry
The UFC announced that welterweight champ Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ian Machado Garry in UFC 330's headline bout on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
Career highlight for 'The Highlight': Title win puts Gaethje in MMA pound-for-pound rankings
Taking UFC lightweight title from Ilia Topuria secures a spot for Justin Gaethje in ESPN P4P rankings.
Conor McGregor says he has 2nd UFC fight date in April 2027
UFC star Conor McGregor is scheduled to return to competition for the first time in five years in July -- and says he already has a second fight date in April 2027.
What's next for new and former champs after UFC White House
After a hard-fought main event at the White House, when will we see Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in the cage again?