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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Lauren Theisen

UFC 257: Poirier v McGregor

Conor McGregor’s Big Night Belonged To Dustin Poirier And Michael Chandler

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Patrick Redford

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 17: In this handout image provided by UFC, Max Holloway (R) kicks Calvin Kattar in a featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 17, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC Fight Night: Holloway v Kattar

The Fights

Max Holloway Had Time To Talk Shit To The Booth In The Middle Of His Fight

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: UFC President Dana White speaks to the media after UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

UFC 249 Ferguson v Gaethje

The $5 Billion Lawsuit Against The UFC By Its Former Fighters Can’t Be Ignored

Tito gives an interview on the campaign trail.

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Politics

Tito Ortiz, Former UFC Champ And Total Kook, Now Holds Public Office

Khabib speaks during a press conference for UFC 229 at Park Theater at Park MGM on October 03, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor will challenge UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 229 Khabib v McGregor: Press Conference

It Sucks That Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Tony Ferguson Never Happened

Adesanya mock-mounts Costa as the referee steps in.

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Israel Adesanya KOs Paulo Costa, Extends The Feud By Humping His Opponent

Colby Covington gets his hand raised in an empty arena.

Colby Covington’s MAGA Heel Shtick Has Diminishing Returns, Even When He Wins

Daniels looks on as his victim is wracked by dick-pain.

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MMA Fighter Levels Opponent With Nutshot Of Historic Brutality