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Alexander Volkanovski picks ‘awkward’ Stephen Thompson to upset Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296

Alexander Volkanovski sees Stephen Thompson being too tough of a puzzle for Shavkat Rakhmonov.

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UFC 296: Quick Picks and Prognostications

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the main card for UFC 296, which features two title fights in the final event of 2023.

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UFC 296 play-by-play and live results

Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC 296 in Las Vegas with the welterweight and flyweight titles on the line.

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UFC 296 predictions: One unanimous pick, but is it one of the Vegas title fights?

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for UFC 296 in Las Vegas.

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UFC 296 video: Two title fights, big personalities square off in Las Vegas

Check out the UFC 296 main card (minus one matchup) faceoffs from Las Vegas including two title fights.

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UFC 296 ‘Embedded,’ No. 4: The one in which Bryce Mitchell talks prayer, fear with ex-‘journalist’ Tucker Carlson

On the latest "Embedded," Brandon Royval arrives, Tony Ferguson opines, Bryce Mitchell talks prayer with a disgraced ex-FOX anchor and more.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC 296’s biggest favorite by far, approaches ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson with caution, excitement

Two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson might be the biggest name he's fought, but Shavkat Rakhmonov once again is a huge favorite.

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Stephen Thompson: Beating Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 296 would be perfect to show title worthiness

At 40, Stephen Thompson could be facing the toughest challenge of his career in Shavkhat Rakhmonov, which is why he loves the matchup.

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UFC 296 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Colby Covington gets a haircut, Tony Ferguson pulls out his lizard

On the ground in Las Vegas, welterweight title challenger Colby Covington got pretty for an interview ahead of the UFC 296 main event.

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Video: Colby Covington completely roasts every top-15 UFC welterweight except one

Colby Covington pulled no punches when giving his opinion on the UFC's top 15 fighters at 170 pounds one by one.

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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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UFC 296: Make your predictions for Edwards vs. Covington, Pantoja vs. Royval title fights (Updated)

We want your predictions for UFC 296 in Las Vegas with Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval and more.

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Video: UFC 296 ‘Countdown’ for Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson

Check out an in-depth preview of the UFC 296 featured bout between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Stephen Thompson.

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UFC 296: How to watch Edwards-Covington and Pantoja-Royval title fights, start time, fight card, odds, more

Here's what you need to know to watch UFC 296 on pay-per-view, ESPN2 and ESPN+ from Las Vegas.

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Title fight backup Belal Muhammad breaks down key UFC 296 welterweight matchups

Belal Muhammad is set for the backup role in the UFC 296 title fight, but has notes on every welterweight in action at the pay-per-view.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov ready for title shot with UFC 296 win but ‘Belal Muhammad also deserves’

Shavkat Rakhmonov thinks he's more than capable of standing with Stephen Thompson.

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Stephen Thompson doubts Shavkat Rakhmonov stands and bangs with him at UFC 296

Could Stephen Thompson be daring Shavkat Rakhmonov to go against his game plan at UFC 296?

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Stephen Thompson calls out UFC welterweight champ Leon Edwards for his ‘crap’ middleweight aspirations

Stephen Thompson thinks Leon Edwards is getting too ahead of himself by chasing dual-champion status.

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Joaquin Buckley ready to replace Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 because ‘Wonderboy’ will back out vs. Shavkat Rakhmanov

Joaquin Buckley has an inkling that Stephen Thompson will not show up to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov.

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UFC Fight Night 232 post-event facts: Brendan Allen on an all-time submission streak

Check out all the facts from UFC Fight Night 232, which saw Brendan Allen put him name in the books with Royce Gracie and Demian Maia.

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Stephen Thompson dismisses notion UFC is punishing him with Shavkat Rakhmonov fight

Stephen Thompson insists he likes the Shavkat Rakhmonov matchup.

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Kelvin Gastelum says even UFC brass are doubting he can make welterweight: ‘I’m going to prove everybody wrong’

Kelvin Gastelum is eager to prove doubters wrong in his return to 170 pounds – including the higher-ups in the UFC.

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Stephen Thompson expects backpay after UFC 296, believes beating Shavkat Rakhmonov seals title shot

Stephen Thompson isn't sure, but the former UFC welterweight title challenger thinks he's got some backpay coming to him.

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Paddy Pimblett set to face former interim champion Tony Ferguson at UFC 296

Paddy Pimblett returns from surgery to face former interim champion Tony Ferguson in the final pay-per-view of 2023.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson announced for UFC 296

A key welterweight bout between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Stephen Thompson is headed to UFC 296.

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