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Does Greg Hardy deserve a second chance?

Ray Rice, Johnny Manziel, and our history of excusing inexcusable behavior far too often.

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Hardy gets UFC deal after KO in pro MMA debut

Former NFL player Greg Hardy was awarded a contract with the UFC after knocking out Austen Lane in just 57 seconds in his pro MMA debut, Dana White said.

White says Hardy's past will continue to follow him

UFC president Dana White says Greg Hardy built himself back up after hitting rock bottom, and looks continue to turn his life around.

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Hardy compares MMA win to 'sacking 100 quarterbacks'

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Ariel: UFC needs McGregor

Ariel Helwani on Ariel & The Bad Guy break down the financial impact Conor McGregor has on the UFC.

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The UFC has awarded four new contracts for the first time in the show's two-season history. Light heavyweight Ryan Spann (pictured), middleweight Anthony Hernandez, welterweight Dwight Grant and featherweight Matt Sayles all won in Las Vegas.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer2d ago

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Till's new-found fame fuels Anfield ambition

Emboldened by his triumph over Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night in Liverpool last month, Darren Till now wants to go even bigger in his home city, by selling out Anfield for a headline fight.

Till on weight-cut video: 'Not as bad as it looked'

Darren Till has spoken for the first time about a controversial video of him attempting to cut weight prior to last month's UFC Liverpool event, saying it was not as bad as it may have appeared to viewers and denying he ever lost sight during the process.

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McGregor regrets actions in Brooklyn

Brett Okamoto recaps Conor McGregor's court appearance in Brooklyn on Thursday with McGregor and his legal team negotiating for a plea deal.

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McGregor 'hopeful' Barclays outburst gets resolved

Conor McGregor understands how serious his outburst was at the UFC 223 and he is "hopeful it gets resolved soon."

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Disgraced ex-NFL player Greg Hardy just won his professional mixed martial arts debut. Knocks out former NFL player Austen Lane in the first round at Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series. Got it done in 57 seconds. UFC might offer Hardy a contract at the end of the show. TBD.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer9d ago

UFC signing Greg Hardy is a major mistake

Greg Hardy, who was convicted of domestic violence in 2014 before charges were later dismissed, was given a shot in Dana White's "Contender Series" on June 12.

White on Hardy: 'Everybody deserves a second chance'

Before Greg Hardy competes on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, the UFC president says Hardy has cleaned up his life.

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UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman and his manager, Ali Abdelaziz, were involved in a scuffle in the stands during the season-opening Professional Fighters League event last Thursday in New York. Videos posted online did not show what sparked the altercation at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, but the 13-1 fighter said Monday on “The MMA Hour” that he and Abdelaziz were accosted by “a bunch of drunk fans,” one of whom Usman claimed repeatedly used the N-word. He said the fans were kicked out of the Garden.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN9d ago

whittaker defeats romero

Whittaker outlasts Romero in non-title thriller

Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero delivered a classic slugfest, with Whittaker winning by split decision Saturday at UFC 225.

Whittaker edges Romero by split decision

In a closely contested, hard-fought battle, Robert Whittaker beats Yoel Romero for the second time in the main event of UFC 225.

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Covington edges dos Anjos for UFC interim title

Colby Covington backed up his pre-fight trash talk, using his pace and pressure to earn a close decision over Rafael dos Anjos and win the UFC's interim welterweight title.

UFC president Dana White at UFC 225 press conference. Says he can get Colby Covington to the White House, as Covington said after his interim title win. He also said CM Punk should probably be done and he was not a fan of Mike Jackson, who Punk fought. Also said Romero should move to 205 pounds.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer11d ago

Covington beats dos Anjos for interim title

Colby Covington wins the UFC interim welterweight title by defeating Rafael dos Anjos by unanimous decision at UFC 225.

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jackson defeats CM PUNK

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White on CM Punk loss: He should 'call it a wrap'

UFC president Dana White said CM Punk should "call it a wrap" in MMA after the ex-WWE star was dominated by Mike Jackson and fell to 0-2 in his pro MMA career.

CM Punk gets dominated in second UFC bout

Twenty-one months after losing his Octagon debut, CM Punk loses a one-sided unanimous decision to Mike Jackson at UFC 225 in Chicago.

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White: CM Punk's MMA career 'should be a wrap'

UFC president Dana White says CM Punk showed "a lot of heart" but shouldn't fight again, while heavily criticizing opponent Mike Jackson.

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UFC 225 UNDERCARD

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Holm dominates Anderson, wins by unanimous decision at UFC 225

Before UFC 225's main event between Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero, a multitude of undercard fights had major implications. Here's how it went down.

Heavyweight Tai Tuivasa defeated Andrei Arlovski by unanimous decision at UFC 225 on Saturday in Chicago. Tuivasa, from Australia, improved to 8-0 as a professional. It was his third win in as many fights with the UFC.

Greg Rosenstein, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

Tuivasa celebrates with a shoey

Immediately after defeating Andrei Arlovski by unanimous decision, Australia's Tai Tuivasa reaches for a shoe filled with beer and spit to drink.

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UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes may have earned a heavyweight title shot with a TKO win against Alistair Overeem at UFC 225. Blaydes (10-1) took Overeem down late in the third round and landed multiple vicious elbows before the ref stepped in. Blaydes asked for a title shot following the win.

Greg Rosenstein, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

UFC strawweight contender Claudia Gadelha defeated Carla Esparza by split decision at UFC 225 on Saturday in Chicago. Gadelha improved to 16-3 largely based on her ability to take Esparza to the ground and do work on the mat.

Greg Rosenstein, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

UFC featherweight prospect Mirsad Bektic (13-1) defeats former title challenger Ricardo Lamas (18-7) via split decision at UFC 225 in Chicago. Bektic has been considered one of the best 145-pound prospects for years. He's 6-1 in the UFC now. Lamas, who is from Chicago, suffers his second consecutive loss.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

UFC 225 PRELIMS

Light heavyweight Anthony Smith (29-13) viciously knocks out Rashad Evans (19-8-1) in the first round with a knee strike to the face at UFC 225 in Chicago. Evans, 38, was looking for a takedown, Smith defended and met him with a perfect knee, with his back to the fence. That is Evans' fifth loss in a row.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

UFC flyweight Sergio Pettis (17-3) becomes just the third man to ever defeat Joseph Benavidez, with a split decision victory at UFC 225 in Chicago. Prior to tonight, Benavidez had only lost to Dominick Cruz (twice) and Demetrious Johnson (twice). Pettis defended takedowns all night and dropped Benavidez in the opening round.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

UFC lightweight Charles Oliveira (23-8) submits Clay Guida via guillotine choke in the first round at UFC 225 in Chicago. It is Oliveira's 10th submission win in the UFC, which ties Royce Gracie's all-time record. Prior to that, featherweight Dan Ige (9-2) quickly knocked out Mike Santiago in the first round. Two first round finishes, coming against hometown guys in Santiago and Guida.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer12d ago

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Professional Fighters League featherweight champion Andre Harrison (18-0) dominated from the start but could not get the finish, winning by unanimous decision over Jumabieke Tuerxun (17-5) in the main event of the PFL's season-opening event Thursday night at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Two judges scored the bout 30-27 and the other had it 30-26.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN14d ago

Lance Palmer (13-3) became the first fighter to finish former World Series of Fighting bantamweight champ Bekbulat Magomedov (19-2), getting the rear-naked choke at 3:21 of Round 2 in a featherweight bout during the Professional Fighters League season opener Thursday night at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. The PFL is a rebranded WSOF.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN14d ago

You don't often see heavyweights employing high-flying moves, but former UFC heavy Alex Nicholson (12-5) clocked Jake Heun (11-7) with a flying-knee TKO 58 seconds into Round 2 to kick off the main card of the inaugural event of the Professional Fighters League, a rebranded World Series of Fighting, on Thursday night at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. "I'm a real-life gladiator," said Nicholson.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN14d ago

Remembering Kimbo Slice

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The final days of MMA fighter Kimbo Slice

Kimbo Slice died unexpectedly on June 6, 2016. One year later, his family reflects on his fighting spirit throughout his career and during his final days.

Kimbo Slice: A fighter until the end

Kimbo Slice's fighting prowess took him from Internet sensation to world fame.

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UFC Fight Night: Utica

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Moraes stops Rivera with TKO via head kick

Marlon Moraes floored Jimmie Rivera with a head kick and swarmed him with punches on the canvas to get the TKO win.

Moraes knocks out Rivera in 33 seconds

Marlon Moraes clips Jimmie Rivera with a kick to the head and finishes the bout with some powerful ground-and-pound.

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UFC Fight Night: Utica

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Fighter appears to KO himself with slam

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Flyweight Jarred Brooks had a hold of Jose Torres in the opening bout of Friday's UFC Fight Night: Utica and lifted him for a slam -- only to apparently knock himself out. Torres, a UFC newcomer, got the TKO victory at 2:55 of the second round.

Jeff Wagenheim, ESPN20d ago

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How Bisping inspired MMA fighters in the U.K.

Michael Bisping retired this week and leaves behind a list of accomplishments which includes winning the UFC middleweight championship. He was the first, and to date only, Brit to ever do so.

Michael Bisping's top 12 moments on the mic

Michael Bisping leaves behind a fine legacy in UFC. One thing in particular that he was known for, was his ability on the microphone.

Why the UFC will miss Michael Bisping

Brett Okamoto looks back on Michael Bisping's career and the impact he had on the sport of MMA.

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Darren Till is the UFC's next big thing

Darren Till edged out Stephen Thompson on the scorecards this past Sunday, proving he belonged among the top welterweights in the division. Till is quickly becoming the star the UFC desperately needs.

Till beats Thompson by decision

In a close decision, Darren Till defeats Stephen Thompson in front of his home Liverpool crowd to improve to 17-0-1.

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Rising star Till tops Thompson by unanimous decision

Darren Till, one of the UFC's most exciting up-and-comers, narrowly defeated two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson on Sunday in his hometown of Liverpool.

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White confirms he'll meet McGregor in Vegas

Dana White says he hasn't spoken with Conor McGregor since his incident in New York, but expects him to take a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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UFC FIGHT NIGHT: LIVERPOOL

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Undercard recap: Magny defeats White

UFC welterweight contender No. 9 Neil Magny beat England's Craig White at UFC Fight Night Liverpool while Arnold Allen and Makwan Amirkhani also claimed victories.

Neil Magny defeated Craig White by first-round TKO on Sunday in Liverpool, England. Magny (21-6) called out Kamaru Usman (13-1) in a potential battle of top welterweight contenders.

Greg Rosenstein, ESPN Staff Writer25d ago

UFC Fight Night: Liverpool

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Finnish featherweight Makwan Amirkhani (14-3) defeats Jason Knight (20-5) at UFC Fight Night in Liverpool via split decision: 29-28, 29-28, 27-30. Amirkhani was having his way early, but Knight seized momentum late in the first round with two knockdowns. Amirkhani, who hadn't fought in a year, relied on his wrestling the rest of the way and wore on Knight's gas tank. Knight did not protest the result.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer25d ago

UFC welterweight Claudio Henrique da Silva (12-1) picks up his first win in nearly four years, by submitting Nordine Taleb (14-5) in the first round at UFC Fight Night in Liverpool. Da Silva had not fought since November 2014, due to foot injuries. Pretty incredible. This fight was booked once, way back in 2015, now it finally happens and da Silva finishes it in the first round after that long of a layoff. Wow.

Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff Writer25d ago

Home fighter Molly McCann has suffered shock second-round stoppage defeat to Gillian Robertson at UFC Liverpool. She's currently being seen to by the doctors, but is back to her feet.

Will Kent, ESPN UK25d ago

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Leon Edwards is here at UFC Liverpool, and while he admitted he's not chasing a fight against Darren Till, he is keen to bring the UFC to Birmingham.

Will Kent, ESPN UK25d ago

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Mousasi takes Bellator title with first-round TKO

Gegard Mousasi claimed the middleweight championship with a quick, dominant finish of Rafael Carvalho in the Bellator 200 main event Friday in London.

Mousasi ground-and-pound beats Carvalho

Gegard Mousasi took middleweight champ Rafael Carvalho to the mat early and needed just 3:35 to finish him off and take the belt.

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White lays out next steps for McGregor

Dana White joins SportsCenter to add details about Conor McGregor's legal issues.

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UFC Fight Night: Chile

Usman gets decision over Maia at UFC Fight Night

In a five-round bout that was short of big moments, Kamaru Usman picked up a unanimous decision over Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night in Chile.

Usman beats Maia by decision

Kamaru Usman improves to 8-0 in the UFC with an unanimous-decision victory against Demian Maia, who has now lost three straight.

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