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Beneil Dariush understands why UFC gave Alexander Volkanovski title shot, ‘but the timing was terrible for me’

Beneil Dariush is happy to continue fighting the best, but admits being passed up for a UFC lightweight title shot was frustrating.

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Video: Dramatic taps teed up for UFC’s most scintillating submissions of 2022

The UFC has narrowed its list of top 2022 submission candidates down to a four-tapout shortlist.

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MMA Awards 2022: Breakout Fighter, Knockout of the Year and More

Let's look back at the best (and worst) moments inside the octagon and recognize those who made the past year special.

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MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Top 10 Fighters in 2022

After 12 months of shocking upsets, all-out brawls and everything in between, here's a short list of the sport's best entering the new year.

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The best photos from the UFC, MMA in 2022

The best photos taken in 2022 from around the world of mixed martial arts.

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UFC in 2022: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters

Check out a full recap of 2022's most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances.

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Jon Anik credits Islam Makhachev for becoming UFC champ under immense pressure: ‘This was like the crowning’

Taking the torch from Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't easy, but that's what UFC champ Islam Makhachev did in 2022.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov sets out retirement plan for UFC champion Islam Makhachev

Makhachev won the UFC lightweight title in October and Nurmagomedov has predicted he will defend it six times and then retire from the sport

Daily Mirror

Arman Tsarukyan eyes Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush after UFC Fight Night 216: ‘I deserve to have a big name’

Arman Tsarukyan thinks it's time he gets matched up with the upper echelon of the UFC lightweight division.

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Chris Weidman: Paddy Pimblett ‘completely delusional’ about UFC 282 win vs. Jared Gordon ‘or it’s a gimmick’

Chris Weidman can't believe that Paddy Pimblett seriously thinks he beat Jared Gordon at UFC 282.

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Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon fight: UK start time, TV channel and UFC 282 fight card

Paddy The Baddy returns to the Octagon in Las Vegas this weekend, taking on a a strong opponent in Jared Gordon following his win against Jordan Leavitt at UFC London in July.

Liverpool Echo

Paddy Pimblett fight: UK start time, UFC 282 card, TV channel and stream

UFC rising star Pimblett will be back in action this weekend when he makes his first appearance on a pay-per-view bill this weekend against Jared Gordon in Las Vegas

Daily Mirror

Ali Abdelaziz would like to see Justin Gaethje ‘destroy Conor McGregor and put him in a wheelchair’

Manager Ali Abdelaziz wants Justin Gaethje to welcome former two-division champ Conor McGregor back to the UFC, but doubts it will happen.

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Islam Makhachev's own coach admits UFC champion is ranked too highly

UFC lightweight champion Makhachev landed himself the No.2 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings when he defeated Charles Oliveira for the belt back in October

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Khabib Nurmagomedov predicts Islam Makhachev ‘gonna finish this guy’ Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Alexander Volkanovski will present a threat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 284, but it won't be enough.

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Justin Gaethje Resting Up to Reassert Himself in New-Look Lightweight Division

Taking time away to recover from a freak bicycle accident, Gaethje knows he's ‘two impressive wins’ away from a title shot upon his return to the octagon.

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14th Annual World MMA Awards ceremony set for Dec. 8 in Las Vegas; MMA Junkie and Mike Bohn nominated

A date and location for the 14th annual World MMA Awards is set, and both MMA Junkie and senior reporter Mike Bohn are nominated.

Sports Illustrated

Alexander Volkanovski Faces Goliath of a Task at UFC 284

"He thinks he’s well-rounded? We’ll see,” says Islam Makhachev's challenger ahead of February's title bout.

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Justin Gaethje: Fights vs. Rafael Fiziev, Charles Oliveira ‘both make just as much sense to me right now’

Justin Gaethje would be happy to get booked vs. Rafael Fiziev or a rematch with Charles Oliveira early next year.

Irish Mirror

Charles Oliveira responds to Conor McGregor fight rumours saying 'let's go'

Could we see the two former Lightweight Champions face-off next year

The Independent UK

UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list

Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated monthly

Daily Mirror

Rapper Drake loses £1.4million bet on Israel Adesanya fight at UFC 281

Drake was hoping for a $2.3million payout after backing Adesanya to beat Alex Pereira, but the rapper lived up to his notorious curse as the 'Stylebender' was beaten

The Independent UK

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski confirmed for UFC 284 in Perth

The pair came head to head after the Russian’s stunning win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

Dustin Poirier discusses chances of fourth Conor McGregor clash ahead of Michael Chandler fight

Poirier takes on Chandler in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout at UFC 281 this Saturday

The Independent UK

UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski eating ‘4,000 calories’ a day to bulk up for lightweight title shot

The 145lbs king is expected to challenge 155lbs champion Islam Makhachev in February

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