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Today in MMA history: Jon Jones batters ‘Shogun’ to become youngest champ in UFC history

On March 19, 2011, 23-year-old Jon Jones brutalized UFC light heavyweight champion "Shogun" Rua to become the youngest titleholder in UFC history. But for Jones, it was only the start of a wild ride that at times spun out of control.

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UFC light heavyweight title history: Ankalaev, Pereira, Jones, Liddell, Couture and more

Take a look at a chronological history of the UFC light heavyweight belt.

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UFC full fight: Henderson-‘Shogun’ 2 may not be a HOFer, but it still slapped

Their first fight is in the UFC Hall of Fame, but the rematch was a little bit of fun, too.

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UFC light heavyweight title history: Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, and lots of vacancies

After UFC 303, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC light heavyweight belt.

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‘Shogun’ Rua discusses UFC Hall of Fame induction, injuries, legendary 2005 run, more

The legendary Mauricio Rua opens up bout his career injures, his insane 2005 run and more at the 2024 UFC Hall of Fame induction.

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Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua joins 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class

One of the most legendary fighters in MMA history will get his due this summer when Mauricio Rua joins the 2024 UFC Hall of Fame class.

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Today in MMA history: Jon Jones batters ‘Shogun’ to become youngest champ in UFC history

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UFC Fight Night 233 post-event facts: Khalil Rountree inches closer to Chuck Liddell’s KO record

Check out all the facts from UFC Fight Night 233, which saw Khalil Rountree move closer to Chuck Liddell's longstanding knockout record.

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The 10 best UFC on FOX fights, ranked

Some incredible fights aired on big FOX during that era of the UFC from 2011 to 2018, and these are the best of the best.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov lists his ‘MMA GOAT top 15’ fighters

One of the best to ever do it, former UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov, reveals who he has on his top 15 MMA fighters of all time.

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UFC 285 preview: Inside Jon Jones’ resume and records he can set in heavyweight debut

Arguably the greatest fighter of all time, Jon Jones finally returns at UFC 285 and brings a special resume back to the octagon.

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2023 MMA retirement tracker: A list of former UFC champions, legends and more who hung up the gloves

The MMA world already has said goodbye to many retiring fighters in 2023, from former UFC champions to icons of the sport.

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Ihor Potieria said at 16 he’d fight ‘Shogun’ Rua one day, then sent him into retirement at UFC 283

Ihor Potieria sent former champion and all-time legend Mauricio "Shogun" Rua into retirement with a loss at UFC 283 in Brazil.

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$UFC 283 medical suspensions: 5 main card fighters suffer fractures, receive 6-month terms$

UFC 283 medical suspensions: 5 main card fighters suffer fractures, receive 6-month terms

UFC 283 wasn't short on violence and injuries.

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5 biggest takeaways from UFC 283: Can Deiveson Figueiredo make an impact at 135?

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC 283, including Deiveson Figueiredo's plan to leave flyweight behind.

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Mission accomplished: Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua explains why he’s at peace with retirement after UFC 283 loss

"Shogun" comfortably sits a retired fighter with little disappointment, despite a loss in his final MMA fight.

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UFC 283 post-event facts: Jamahal Hill sets striking record in bloody title win

According to the numbers, Jamahal Hill delivered a record-setting beatdown of Glover Teixeira to claim gold at UFC 283.

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Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC 283 with Phil Collins vs. Guns N’ Roses, plus Welshly Arms and James Brown

Check out all the fighter walkout songs from Saturday's UFC 283 event in Rio de Janeiro.

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UFC 283 results: Mauricio Rua finished by Ihor Potieira in MMA retirement bout

It was an unceremonious ride into the sunset for MMA legend "Shogun."

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Ihor Potieria def. Mauricio Rua at UFC 283: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Ihor Potieria's first-round TKO win over Mauricio Rua at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro.

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Twitter reacts to Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua’s retirement fight loss at UFC 283

The MMA community said farewell to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua after his retirement-fight loss at UFC 283.

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UFC 283 play-by-play and live results

Check out live play-by-play and official results from UFC 283 in Brazil with Teixeira vs. Hill and Figueiredo vs. Moreno title bouts.

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Ihor Potieria was in disbelief when he got call to fight legend ‘Shogun’ Rua

Ihor Potieria feels blessed to be fighting 'Shogun' Rua.

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Mauricio Rua ‘retiring from all sport’ at UFC 283, won’t return to combat

Mauricio Rua isn't going to be one of those fighters who flip-flops on retirement, and vows his UFC 283 swan song will stick.

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UFC 283 pre-event facts: Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno make history with fourth fight

Deiveson Figueiredo will become the first in history to face the same man four straight times when he meets Brandon Moreno at UFC 283.

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