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A long-awaited return for Conor McGregor in Las Vegas lasted only moments, ending when he slipped on the canvas early in the main event, with referee Mike Beltran alerted immediately.
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In the latest episode of MMA Junkie’s “Spinning Back Clique,” a panel reacts to McGregor’s return that ended via injury, and looks at how a stalled comeback can reshape momentum in the UFC’s welterweight and lightweight title ecosystems.
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After a UFC 329 win, lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett said he is focused on what comes next in the world-title picture, not on naming potential opponents.
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In a tense flyweight matchup at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, Brandon Royval pushed the pace into late rounds, then finished Lone’er Kavanagh with a submission in the final frame as the fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
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Following his victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, bantamweight contender Mario Bautista believes he is close to a belt-level fight, either for the title or as the sport’s top challenger.
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After UFC 329’s co-main event finish over Benoit St. Denis, Paddy Pimblett said Justin Gaethje’s upset shifted how he viewed his own future in the Octagon.
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Royval’s third-round submission of top flyweight prospect Lone’er Kavanagh on the UFC 329 main card earned Fight of the Night honors, and the flyweight contender is now pointing to what comes next.
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In comments reported after his most recent MMA loss at UFC 329, Conor McGregor said he believes he is being “tested” by the devil and is planning to refocus on faith.
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Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he is assembling what could be the program’s biggest high school recruiting haul to date for the 2027 class, with early commitments giving the Buffaloes a top-tier standing in the Big 12.
