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UFC names its top finishes of 2023: Islam Makhachev’s head kick, Jon Jones’ historic choke, more

The UFC delivered some thrilling and impressive highlights during its 2023 campaign, ranging from title fights to main events and more.

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Paul Felder sounds off on UFC champs Islam Makhachev, Leon Edwards: ‘Stay in your freaking divisions’

Paul Felder doesn't like the UFC champ-champ craze. "How about you get a whole lot of title defenses first, then you go and step up?"

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Photos: Best of UFC title fights in 2023

Check out these photos highlighting the action from all 21 UFC title fights that took place in 2023.

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UFC champ Islam Makhachev responds to Justin Gaethje’s latest callout with a warning

Is a UFC lightweight title showdown between Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje starting to take shape?

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Leading third men: The 9 referees who oversaw the most UFC fights in 2023

There's a new leading "third man" in the UFC, who oversaw more fights than any other referee.

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Bo Nickal: Leon Edwards gets beat up by Khamzat Chimaev, but Islam Makhachev is a competitive fight

Bo Nickal thinks UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards would struggle against Khamzat Chimaev but not Islam Makhachev.

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UFC in 2023: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters

Check out a full recap of 2023's most significant footnotes and milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances.

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Changing of the guard: Every new UFC champion crowned in 2023

Take a look at the names and numbers surrounding the new UFC champions crowned in 2023.

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Aljamain Sterling laments lack of UFC meritocracy, explains how some managers are part of the problem

Aljamain Sterling understands the business of the UFC but hopes to eventually have more matchmaking based on "the merit side of things."

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Demetrious Johnson: UFC flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja capable of bringing ‘stability’ to division

Demetrious Johnson reacts to Alexandre Pantoja's first UFC flyweight title defense at UFC 296 and his potential as champion.

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Henry Cejudo: Islam Makhachev exposes ‘one-dimensional’ Leon Edwards

Henry Cejudo thinks Leon Edwards would struggle with Islam Makhachev's wrestling.

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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Male Fighter of the Year: Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland is our 2023 Male Fighter of the Year after going 3-0, including one of the biggest title-fight upsets in UFC history.

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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier reveals his 2023 MMA award winners

And Daniel Cormier's winners are ...

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Tagir Ulanbekov has no callouts planned until he’s wearing a belt after submission win at UFC 296

Tagir Ulanbekov won for the fourth time in five fights and second straight time by submission at UFC 296.

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Islam Makhachev reacts to Leon Edwards’ win over Colby Covington: ‘We have to change the champion’

Islam Makhachev was not impressed by Leon Edwards' win over Colby Covington.

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UFC 296 post-event facts: Colby Covington joins rare company with 0-3 title fight record

The best facts to come out of UFC 296, which saw Colby Covington and Tony Ferguson join exclusive and unfortunate clubs in defeat.

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UFC 296 video: Tagir Ulanbekov taps Cody Durden with relentless submission attack

Tagir Ulanbekov tried, tried, and tried again – until he finally tapped out Cody Durden at UFC 296.

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Josh Thomson: Justin Gaethje ‘hardest fight’ for UFC champ Islam Makhachev right now

Josh Thomson explains why Justin Gaethje is the biggest threat to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

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UFC 296 pre-event facts: Inside the numbers of UFC’s stacked 2023 finale

The best facts and figures about UFC 296, which features a loaded card of title fights, contender matchups and notable names with records.

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Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos added to UFC 298 in February

A pivotal strawweight bout has been added to UFC 298 as top-five contenders Tatiana Suarez and Amanda Lemos are set to do battle.

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Daniel Cormier: Islam Makhachev right not to want rematches with Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan next

Daniel Cormier explains why he agrees with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for wanting fresh challenges.

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Ilia Topuria ahead of UFC 298: Alexander Volkanovski ‘will be one of the easier fights of my career’

Ilia Topuria is oozing confidence ahead of UFC 298.

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Islam Makhachev prefers fresh fight with Justin Gaethje over Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan rematches

UFC champ Islam Makhachev is not one to pick opponents, but if he had a choice, he'd steer clear of another rematch and face Justin Gaethje.

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Islam Makhachev’s coach: Arman Tsarukyan impressive, but Justin Gaethje or Charles Oliveira likely next

Javier Mendez believes Arman Tsarukyan has earned a UFC lightweight title shot, but there are people ahead of him.

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Alexander Volkanovski plays down Ilia Topuria threat despite UFC fans’ fears

Many fans think the featherweight champion is returning to the ring too soon after a knockout loss

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