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Khamzat Chimaev set a potentially unbreakable UFC record in his first two Octagon appearances.

A UFC Kansas City fighter achieved an incredible comeback after being severely rocked multiple times in a single round.

Jon Jones experienced a near fainting spell upon realizing the extent of a horrific injury sustained while defeating a UFC legend.

Eddie Hall `faced near-death` while setting a deadlift world record nine years before his fight in the World`s Strongest Man event.

A UFC Kansas City competitor surprisingly announced retirement after an unbelievable submission victory in their debut fight.

Ian Machado Garry secured his UFC roster spot with a Cage Warriors title win following a brutal training camp marked by team issues and a severe injury.

Ian Machado Garry endured an extremely difficult training camp to earn his spot in the UFC in 2021. The Irish welterweight…

Amanda Nunes dominated a UFC 316 champion with three knockdowns in just one round.

Former two-division UFC Champion Amanda Nunes avenged her only loss in the last decade with a completely one-sided performance. Widely considered the greatest female fighter…

A UFC Kansas City standout defeated consecutive Hall of Famers on his path towards a confrontation with Jon Jones.

Anthony Smith established himself as a top contender in the light heavyweight division by knocking out two legendary champions. Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith…

Mirko Cro Cop`s signature finishing move was turned against him in a surprising knockout loss that few anticipated.

One of the most spectacular headkick knockouts ever occurred 18 years ago today. The legendary kickboxer Mirko `Cro Cop` Filipović was doing well…

Mariusz Pudzianowski overwhelmed Butterbean in a quick 75-second bout, a mismatch between the World`s Strongest Man and the boxing legend.

Mariusz Pudzianowski bounced back definitively from the first loss of his MMA career. The five-time World`s Strongest Man had previously tapped out to strikes when he…

“`I never submitted him`”… Khabib Nurmagomedov shared his true experience wrestling with `big bear` Daniel Cormier.

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier are former teammates known for their friendly banter. The long-time friends constantly play pranks on each other and exchange…

Dricus du Plessis defeated a highly-regarded middleweight in his final fight despite a perceived handicap.

Dricus du Plessis caught Israel Adesanya`s attention by taking down one of his former opponents. At this pace, UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus…

A UFC Kansas City fighter secured a contract after participating in an incredibly bloody fight that ended in a no-contest.

It`s unusual for the UFC to sign a fighter based on a no-contest result, especially from one of the bloodiest fights ever. That was the case for…

Ian Machado Garry concluded his UFC debut with a stunning one-punch knockout at the buzzer in the iconic Madison Square Garden.

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry certainly delivered in his highly anticipated promotional debut. Ian Machado Garry is scheduled to return at UFC Kansas City on Saturday against…

Derrick Lewis playfully blamed Bruce Buffer for his slow start leading to a come-from-behind knockout win in his UFC debut.

UFC fan favorite Derrick Lewis attributed his initial sluggish performance in his debut to Bruce Buffer. The UFC`s all-time knockout leader, Derrick Lewis`s first appearance in the…

A UFC Kansas City fighter`s performance brought back `flashbacks` for Jon Jones of his only professional career loss.

Jon Jones narrowly avoided losing a UFC title in a manner similar to his sole career defeat. Years before becoming UFC Heavyweight Champion, Jon…

The heaviest fighter in UFC history weighed 618lb and secured his only victory via an unusual `smother` knockout.

Before the UFC had weight classes and stringent athletic commission oversight on health and safety, MMA was a very different sport. Openweight…

Jon Jones rendered a UFC legend unconscious with what has been called the `coldest submission` ever seen.

Jon Jones has defeated numerous legendary fighters to establish himself as one of the most dominant athletes in history. The current UFC heavyweight champion is widely regarded…

Johny Hendricks` spectacular 12-second knockout led to his dazed opponent, a wrestler, attempting to confront the referee.

Prime Johny Hendricks was truly special. In his peak, Johny Hendricks dominated some of the biggest names in the welterweight division. His 12-second knockout…

Georges St-Pierre avenged a memorable upset loss by overwhelming his opponent with knees, leading to a first-round TKO victory.

UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre successfully overcame one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. Georges St-Pierre was on the receiving end of one of the biggest…