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Carla Esparza says her retirement plan will stick after UFC 307

Unlike a lot of sports retirements, particularly ones in MMA it seems, Carla Esparza said hers will be permanent.

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Now a mother, Carla Esparza says retirement at UFC 307 is definitive: ‘I don’t want to leave this sport in a wheelchair’

After more than 15 years in MMA, former UFC champ Carla Esparza knows when it's time to get out. And that time is Saturday at UFC 307.

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Tracy Cortez vs. Miranda Maverick re-booked for UFC Fight Night on Dec. 14

UFC women's flyweights Tracy Cortez and Miranda Maverick will look to finally throw down this winter.

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Dana White announces UFC Edmonton with Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas main event, more

A UFC women's flyweight main event is headed to Edmonton.

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Former champ Carla Esparza says UFC 307 vs. Tecia Pennington is her retirement fight

After nearly 15 years in MMA, and more than two decades in combat sports, a pioneer has decided her next fight will be her last.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, July 23: Virna Jandiroba cracks top 5

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC on ESPN 60 in Las Vegas.

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Erin Blanchfield hopes for Rose Namajunas next, reflects on first UFC loss

Erin Blanchfield hasn't sought the spotlight since her first UFC loss. Now that it's time to return she wants Rose Namajunas next.

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Miranda Maverick dismisses Tracy Cortez ‘making all the excuses’ for Rose Namajunas loss

Miranda Maverick, who was set to fight Tracy Cortez at UFC on ESPN 60, doesn't want to hear the excuses for why she lost to Rose Namajunas.

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Video: What are the ceilings for Rose Namajunas, Tracy Cortez and Jean Silva after UFC on ESPN 59?

Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez were the headlining act at UFC on ESPN 59, but Jean Silva may have stolen the show.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Rose Namajunas’ UFC Denver win, Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, Paddy Pimblett’s contract

n "Spinning Back Clique," our panel discusses Rose Namajunas' win over Tracy Cortez, Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry, and much more.

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Tracy Cortez after UFC on ESPN 59 loss?

Tracy Cortez saw her 11-fight winning streak come to a bitter end at UFC on ESPN 59, and now the big question: Is this her ceiling?

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Rose Namajunas after UFC on ESPN 59 win?

Rose Namajunas is now 2-1 since changing divisions after UFC on ESPN 59 and hasn't been shy that she wants a shot at gold sooner than later.

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Tracy Cortez fueled by Rose Namajunas loss at UFC Denver: ‘I want to get right back in there’

Tracy Cortez reacts to her unanimous decision loss to Rose Namajunas at Saturday's UFC on ESPN 59.

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Rose Namajunas ‘forward-thinking’ toward title shot after UFC on ESPN 59 main event win

Rose Namajunas thinks she "100 percent" moved closer to a title shot after her UFC Denver main event win over Tracy Cortez.

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UFC on ESPN 59 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: 2024 total passes $4 million

The UFC has now issued more than $4 million in Promotional Guidelines Compliance to its fighters in 2024 after UFC Denver.

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UFC on ESPN 59 results: Rose Namajunas hands Tracy Cortez first UFC loss, calls for title shot

Tracy Cortez's undefeated UFC run came to an end at the hands of former strawweight champ Rose Namajunas in the UFC on ESPN 59 main event.

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Rose Namajunas def. Tracy Cortez at UFC on ESPN 59: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Rose Namajunas' unanimous decision win over Tracy Cortez at UFC on ESPN 59.

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UFC on ESPN 59 predictions: Can Tracy Cortez topple Rose Namajunas in Denver?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for the UFC on ESPN 59 main card in Denver.

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UFC on ESPN 59 play-by-play and live results

Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver.

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UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez chops off hair to make weight for fight

Needing to lose roughly half a pound in order to get down to 126lbs for her bout against Rose Namajunas, Tracy Cortez cut off a fistful of her hair

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Ailin Perez takes shot at Tracy Cortez’s close call at weigh-ins: ‘You are showing your lack of preparation’

UFC bantamweight Ailin Perez took a shot at Tracy Cortez, who needed to chop off some hair to make weight for the UFC on ESPN 59 main event.

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Tracy Cortez Cut Her Hair to Make Weight For UFC Fight Against Rose Namajunas

Video of Tracy Cortez cutting her hair to make weight for UFC on ESPN 59.

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UFC on ESPN 59 video: Rose Namajunas, Tracy Cortez face off ahead of main event

Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez had a cordial staredown ahead of Saturday's UFC on ESPN 59 main event in Denver.

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UFC on ESPN 59 video: Tracy Cortez sheds tears, clenches hair on scale after close shave

The main event for the UFC's return to Denver is official but not without a dramatic scene on the scale from Tracy Cortez.

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Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez prediction, pick: Who benefits from short-notice switch in this title hopeful bout?

How will former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas handle the short-notice test Tracy Cortez presents in Denver?

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