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Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano in 17 seconds at a high-profile MMA event, retires

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Former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey (13-2) needed just 17 seconds to defeat Gina Carano (7-2) with her signature armbar on Saturday at Intuit Dome, bringing her mixed martial arts career to a close.

In her return to MMA, Rousey quickly took Carano down to the mat at the start of the round. Carano tried to defend herself but ...Read more

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UFC superstar Conor McGregor set to return to action in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor is returning to action in Las Vegas this summer.

UFC president Dana White announced McGregor will take on former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 bout before either fighter had won a UFC belt.

The fight will headline a UFC 329 card on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena that also includes a ...Read more

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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off in what will be a major test for MMA

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LOS ANGELES — Ronda Rousey returns to the ring on Saturday to face Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in a card that its promoters hope will prove that mixed martial arts (MMA) can generate the same excitement as boxing without the UFC.

The five-round, 145-pound bout airing on Netflix (6 p.m. PDT) will be the first MMA event promoted by Most ...Read more

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Former UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt arrested on domestic charge

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Former UFC title contender Mark “Super Samoan” Hunt is jailed in Australia on a domestic abuse charge.

The 52-year-old heavyweight was refused bail on Wednesday after being taken into custody the previous evening, according to a local report cited by ESPN.

He’s reportedly charged with stalking or intimidation with intent to cause ...Read more