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UFC 261: USMAN-MASVIDAL 2
MMA's welterweight Mount Rushmore: Ranking Kamaru Usman among the greats
Can Usman surpass GSP? He can certainly boost his legacy with a win over Jorge Masvidal.

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UFC 261
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Jimmy Crute spent much of 2022 living in his van outside the gym. It was anything but luxurious, but it also helped the Australian refine his training and goals as the man who "just loves to punch on" faces his biggest test yet at UFC 261.
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THE WOMEN OF UFC 261
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UFC 261 a showcase of the increasingly undeniable power of women's MMA
Women's MMA has come a long way since Ronda Rousey and that will be on full display Saturday.

UNLOCKING VICTORY
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How Zhang Weili's unorthodox striking throws off opponents
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