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Video: From Jones-Miocic to Edwards-Strickland, what’s the worst fight booking idea for 2024?

From ignoring interim titles to jumping weight classes, our "Spinning Back Clique" discuss the worst fight ideas to take place in 2024.

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MMA Junkie’s 2013 top 25 fighters 25 or younger revisited: 10 years hence, where are they now?

A little more than 10 years later, how do our 25 best fighters 25 or younger hold up?

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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Coach of the Year: Francisco Grasso

Coach Francisco Grasso left a big imprint in MMA, as he was responsible for some of the biggest moments this 2023.

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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Fight of the Year: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

Check out which epic battle earned MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Year award for 2023.

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Bold predictions for 2024: Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Joe Rogan, UFC 300 and more

There are a lot of unknowns for the UFC and MMA in general heading into 2024, but here are seven bold predictions for the new year.

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MMA Junkie’s 2023 Knockout of the Year: Israel Adesanya def. Alex Pereira

Here are the top four honorable mentions and winner of MMA Junkie’s "Knockout of the Year" award for 2023.

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The combat sports power rankings 2024: Boxing and MMA’s 50 most influential figures

Fighters, promoters, managers and more – here are 50 of the most influential names in boxing, MMA and beyond...

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Leon Edwards says he has next title defense set for UFC 300 — then wants summer return, too

We don't know Leon Edwards' next dance partner yet, but the "Save the Date" card went out Saturday from Edwards himself.

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‘Touch of Gloves’: MMA figures show appreciation to those who shined brightest in 2023

What better time than the end of the year for UFC and MMA notables to reflect on who they appreciated most in 2023.

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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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