Guide to UFC 205: Predictions and analysis for every fight on the card
Get ready for UFC 205 with our fight guides that evaluate what's at stake for both fighters, statistical analysis, predictions and thoughts from Dana White.
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Who are the best strikers at UFC 205?
Fightnomics' Reed Kuhn breaks down the numbers to find the best strikers set to fight on Saturday's UFC 205 card at Madison Square Garden -- a group in which Conor McGregor is a standout.
Digging into the numbers behind McGregor-Alvarez at UFC 205
Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez each have an edge that could result in a victory in their lightweight title fight in the main event of UFC 205.
Photos: The history of big fights at MSG
As the UFC sets for its long-awaited debut at "The World's Most Famous Arena" on Saturday, look back at the storied history of fights that have occurred at New York's Madison Square Garden.
McGregor banks jump shot at MSG (0:19)
Dana White, Alvarez, Woodley and Thompson
Ahead of much-anticipated UFC 205, Brett Okamoto is live in Bristol to interview UFC President Dana White, along with fighters Eddie Alvarez, Tyron Woodley & Stephen Thompson.
UFC again strips Jones of light heavyweight title
Jon Jones has been stripped of the UFC light heavyweight title for the second time, UFC president Dana White said Wednesday.
Dana White reflects on what makes McGregor special (6:54)
Evans pulled from UFC 205 card
Saturday's fight between Rashad Evans and Tim Kennedy has been canceled after the New York Athletic Commission detected an issue with Evans' medical tests, UFC president Dana White told ESPN.
New York's Chris Weidman ready to bring MSG to its feet at UFC 205
Not even a neck injury could keep Chris Weidman off the first UFC card in New York.
Imagining the perfect MMA fighter
What would the perfect male MMA fighter look like? Would he have Conor McGregor's notorious left hand? Our experts voted on fighters who best represent top attributes to craft their own version.
Alvarez: My job to put McGregor in his place (1:41)
Woodley, Thompson ready to battle (1:15)
16 seconds is all it took for Ayala to hand out a brutal KO (0:53)
What does suspension mean for Jones' legacy? (1:31)
Kennedy: UFC 205 pay will "be a wash"
Tim Kennedy is looking forward to resuming his fighting career at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 -- even if he's not expecting much profit in doing so.
Sonnen on Conor McGregor's personality
ESPN MMA analyst Chael Sonnen shares his thoughts on his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz, Conor McGregor's personality and McGregor's toughness.
UFC 205 fighters to be insured for brain injury
Every fighter on the UFC 205 card at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 12 will be insured up to $1 million in the event of traumatic brain injury, as part of a New York state-approved policy.
Ferguson handles dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night
Lightweight Tony Ferguson recorded his ninth straight victory on Saturday night with a unanimous decision win over former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos in Mexico City.
McGregor coy on forthcoming announcement
Conor McGregor plans an announcement shortly after UFC 205, but on Thursday he remained coy as to what he plans to say.
Rousey on UFC 207: 'One of my last fights'
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey says her upcoming fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on Dec. 30 will be one of her last.
Sources: Dillashaw, Lineker added to UFC 207
A matchup between T.J. Dillashaw and John Lineker is close to being the last addition to a loaded UFC 207 card that includes the return of Ronda Rousey against Amanda Nunes as the main event.
Tim Kennedy and Brandon Gibson interviews
In this edition of the Five Rounds podcast, Brett Okamoto welcomes UFC Middleweight fighter Tim Kennedy as well as striking coach Brandon Gibson.
UFC prospect Alexa Grasso ready for first Octagon walk
Alexa Grasso, a native of Guadalajara, is ready to make her UFC debut in Mexico City.
Is it weird for Tate to fight someone she coached? (0:53)
Miesha Tate: If mindset is right, Rousey defeats Nunes
Miesha Tate believes her old foe Ronda Rousey can regain her title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 207, provided the old version of Ronda shows up.
Knee injury scratches Rockhold from Souza bout
Middleweight Luke Rockhold is out of his scheduled fight against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza after suffering an injury to his left knee.
Bellator staking future on 'Fab Five' recruiting class
Despite its reputation for signing free agents and relying on "circus fights" for ratings, Bellator MMA has made a sizable investment in five standout amateur wrestlers, including Ed Ruth.
Three cars set on fire at Pettis home in Milwaukee
Authorities are investigating after three vehicles were burned in the Milwaukee driveway of mixed martial arts fighters Anthony and Sergio Pettis.
McGregor challenges ESPN's Israel Gutierrez to a fight (0:31)
Johnson: Jones isn't relevant right now
UFC light heavyweight Anthony Johnson joins the 5ive Rounds podcast to talk about his issues with Jon Jones and preparations for his UFC 206 rematch against Daniel Cormier.
The rivalry between Ortiz and Sonnen goes back 20 years (1:33)
Reebok protest costs commentary role, Werdum says
Former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum said a social media protest against Reebok, the UFC's exclusive apparel provider, has cost him a commentating job.
Harrison follows Rousey from Olympics to MMA
Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison has signed with WSOF and will transition to MMA.
Pound-for-pound: One year from now
A rash of upsets has produced plenty of movement across ESPN.com's MMA pound-for-pound list in 2016. But how might that list change over the next 12 months?
Journey to the cage: Liam McGeary (2:39)
Jedrzejczyk chasing recipe to UFC superstardom
Joanna Jedrzejczyk's goal of retiring as an unbeaten champion hasn't changed, and the strawweight queen is hoping a dominant win at UFC 205 in New York catapults her into the mainstream.
Carwin to make return in Japan for Rizin FF
Shane Carwin will officially return to competition as part of the Rizin FF Grand Prix on Dec. 29 in Saitama, Japan.
Bisping calls out St-Pierre for UFC 206
Michael Bisping, who is coming off a unanimous decision win in his first title defense against Dan Henderson, wants to fight George St-Pierre at UFC 206 in Toronto.
Pettis-Holloway, Gagnon-Lopez added to UFC 206
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will take on Max Holloway, who is on a nine-fight winning streak, as the UFC adds two bouts to UFC 206 in Toronto on Dec. 10.
Ralek, son of jiu-jitsu great Gracie, joins Bellator
Ralek Gracie, of the famed Gracie jiu-jitsu family, has signed a contract to compete in Bellator MMA, with his middleweight debut currently targeted for Jan. 21 in Inglewood, California.
Hendricks puts career on the line at UFC 207
Should he come up short against Neil Magny at UFC 207, former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks believes retirement would be his next option.
MMA federation to fight ban of sport in France
Mixed martial arts has effectively been banned in France under new regulations on combat sports.
Jones confident about USADA arbitration hearing
Jon Jones is confident as he becomes the first UFC athlete to enter arbitration with USADA on Oct. 31.
Miocic says Cleveland is the 'land of champions' (2:38)
Cruz-Garbrandt title bout confirmed for UFC 207
Dominick Cruz (22-1) will make the second defense of his second 135-pound title reign when he faces unbeaten Cody Garbrandt in UFC 207 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas.
Faber announces Pickett fight will be his last
Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber, 37, announced on Monday he plans to retire following a Dec. 17 fight against Brad Pickett in Sacramento.
Alexander Shlemenko defeats Kendall Grove by TKO
A lengthy suspension wasn't enough to throw former middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko off his game against Kendall Grove at Bellator 162 on Friday.
Bobby Lashley beats Josh Appelt by submission (0:40)
'Baby Slice' pro debut off as opponent misses weight
Kevin Ferguson Jr. saw his welterweight bout at Friday's Bellator 162 card in Memphis scratched when his opponent, Rick Bing, missed weight by 16 pounds.
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