Favorites
Customise ESPN
ESPN Apps
ESPN Sites
MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 ... but what's different?
The lightweight champion's dominant victory at UFC 311 solidifies his top spot in ESPN's top 10.
MMA divisional rankings: Makhachev, Merab show off their supremacy
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond.
TOP HEADLINES
GRADING THE ACTION
UFC 311: Who's the next challenger for Merab Dvalishvili?
ESPN MMA reporter Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker and predicts the next move for Merab Dvalishvili, Jiří Procházka and other stars from UFC 311.
Grades: Did any fight top Dvalishvili-Nurmagomedov?
Pass or fail: We assess which fights made the grade in the first UFC PPV of the year.
UNLIKELY DUO
'Old homies': What Adesanya and Whittaker shared during their shock training block
Adesanya lauded the energy and experience that he gained from training with his former foe, as the New Zealander attempts to halt what has been the leanest trot in his mixed martial arts career.
Islam Makhachev becomes most decorated lightweight UFC fighter ever
UFC 311 takeaways: Makhachev and Dvalishvili kings of their division
There is no slowing down Islam Makhachev; Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov put on a show.
MORE UFC 311 HIGHLIGHTS
Merab Dvalishvili successfully defends title in epic co-main event
Jiří Procházka drops Jamahal Hill en route to TKO win
'SACRIFICE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE'
Why Coach Khabib's run will end soon
Khabib Nurmagomedov never planned to coach, but losing his father changed his perspective. But he won't stay for long. Here's why the best camp in MMA will need a new coach soon.
WHO WILL THRIVE IN 2025?
MMA Rank 1-50: Who’s ready to take over in 2025?
Which fighters will top our list of the best 50 fighters in MMA based on their expected 2025 performance?
Top Headlines
- Makhachev quickly taps short-notice foe Moicano
- Dvalishvili closes in style to edge Nurmagomedov
- Pereira's next title foe to be Ankalaev at UFC 313
- Cormier, Sonnen to coach on next edition of TUF
- Ex-UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires
- McGregor sued over alleged sexual assault in '23
- Holland says UFC fights record, not titles, is goal
Customise ESPN
UFC on ESPN+
- UFC on ESPN+
Stream the best of the UFC
Get more with your ESPN+ subscription, including exclusive live fight nights, original shows, in-depth analysis and the best from the UFC catalog.
MMA inside stories
- Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
'Money changes everything': Inside the seven-year free fall of Conor McGregor
McGregor was scheduled to return at UFC 303, but a toe injury is the latest part of the saga for the Irishman since losing to Floyd Mayweather.
MMA and UFC glossary
- Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
A glossary of MMA and UFC terms
From armbar to Zuffa, here is some of the common terminology heard at UFC and other mixed martial arts events.
