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UFC real or not: Title shot stakes this weekend? Topuria for Fighter of the Year?

Assessing what's real and what's not in the UFC, including whether anyone can contend with Khamzat Chimaev.

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RANKING THE FIGHTERS

MMA divisional rankings: Go ahead and try to stop Khamzat Chimaev, middleweights

Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.

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Pound-for-pound rankings: How far does Topuria rise? Is Khamzat top-10-worthy?

How did spectacular victories at UFC 308 elevate two unbeaten stars in ESPN's rankings?

LOOKING AHEAD

UFC 308: What's next for Topuria, Holloway and Chimaev?

After a changing of the guard at featherweight and two title contenders emerging, what should be next for the top stars from UFC 308?

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