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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Can he top that? Conor McGregor's future after UFC 205
A victory over Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 on Saturday would give Conor McGregor an almost unrivaled 12 months in combat sports history. So what could he do to keep his stock trending upward?
Betting guide to UFC 205
There's betting value in all three title fights at UFC 205 Saturday, so here's a deep dive into the stats and history of all six fighters to give you insight on which direction to go.
McGregor feuds with Woodley on eve of UFC 205
Conor McGregor got into a brief confrontation with welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who also fights at UFC 205, at the event Friday and later on Twitter.
Gastelum misses weight, out of UFC 205 bout
A welterweight bout slated for UFC 205 between Donald Cerrone and Kelvin Gastelum has been scrapped after Gastelum could not make weight.
McGregor does some of his best work at news conferences (0:42)
UFC's McGregor tardy, bold as ever: 'I run NYC'
Conor McGregor's prediction for Saturday night's showdown with Eddie Alvarez: "I predict I rearrange his face. He's too easily hit."
Nurmagomedov upset injured countryman has worsened
Lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov enters his fight at UFC 205 in New York thinking about countryman boxer Magomed Abdusalamov, who suffered brain injuries three years ago.
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.
Thompson champions karate in MMA, seeks UFC welterweight title
Stephen Thompson is the embodiment of the power of karate in mixed martial arts, and he hopes to utilize it as part of his approach to beating Tyron Woodley at UFC 205 Saturday.
McGregor nearly throws chair at news conference (0:29)
Eddie Alvarez looks forward to ruining Conor McGregor mirage
The highlight packages, the promos, the interviews involving Eddie Alvarez have all been focused on Conor McGregor --and Alvarez has had enough being just Conor's opponent.
McGregor says the 'whole ship sinks' without him (0:41)
McGregor joins the show to talk UFC 205
Ryen and Danny welcome MMA fighter Conor McGregor on the phone to talk about his upcoming fight at UFC 205 this weekend.
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.
UFC 205 Cheat Sheet: Woodley-Thompson
In search of a "money fight" after capturing the welterweight title in July, Tyron Woodley believes he has found it, in the form of Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 in New York.
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.
Who has the edge in McGregor vs. Alvarez? (1:03)
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.
McGregor says Alvarez 'will be unrecognizable' after fight (1:40)
Getting tattoos can be therapeutic for McGregor (0:43)
McGregor's last fight was an instant classic (0:52)
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.
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.
UFC announces sites, dates for early '17 events
The UFC has announced dates for events that will be held in Anaheim, New York and Las Vegas in early 2017.
McGregor leads the UFC's maiden voyage to the Big Apple (0:41)
Mexican fighters expand imprint on UFC with growing numbers
There have been now four UFC events held in Mexico, and the country and its martial arts fans have plenty to root for.
McGregor banks jump shot at MSG (0:19)
Dana White reflects on what makes McGregor special (6:54)
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.
Evans-Kennedy fight re-booked for UFC 206
Rashad Evans and Tim Kennedy are set for a middleweight fight that was re-booked for UFC 206 after it was pulled from UFC 205.
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)
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)
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Brett Okamoto @bokamotoESPN
Dana White tells me they will in fact have a UFC 205 seat reserved for President-elect Donald Trump, but he doubts he makes it.
Nathan Diaz @NateDiaz209
Here at Stout NYC by Garden with @jakeshields @nickdiaz209 @joe_schilling til 10 - come thru we here #100 rephard.com/stoutnyc
Charles Moynihan ESPN
Dana White says Eddie Alvarez "has held his own" in the mental warfare game against Conor McGregor this week.
Charles Moynihan ESPN
Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez says the Conor McGregor show "is over Saturday night. I apologize in advance."
espnW @espnW
Look who's back ... Ronda Rousey makes a surprise appearance at MSG ahead of #UFC205 es.pn/2fYrSFQ
Brian Campbell ESPN.com
There was no love lost between UFC women's strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Saturday's opponent, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, ahead of their All-Poland showdown. "Her dream is to win a world title," Jedrzejczyk said. "But that's all it is."
Brian Campbell ESPN.com
Conor McGregor was his typical intense self as he took to the scale at Friday's ceremonial UFC 205 weigh-in as the Madison Square Garden crowd cheered and sung with delight.
Brian Campbell ESPN.com
A shot of the intense staredown between Ronda Rousey and women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes ahead of their Dec. 30 bout at UFC 207.
Brian Campbell ESPN.com
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance at Madison Square Garden following Friday's weigh-in to face off with UFC 207 opponent Amanda Nunes. Rousey did not speak and walked off defiantly.
UFC @ufc
OMG!!!! The #UFC207 Main event just took the stage! @Amanda_Leoa vs @RondaRousey snpy.tv/2fJdnod
Charles Moynihan ESPN
Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley was overwhelmed by the raucous scene at Friday's weigh-in in advance of UFC 205.
UFC @ufc
Champions will meet @TheGarden! #UFC205 @Ealvarezfight vs @TheNotoriousMMA LIVE on PPV snpy.tv/2eQCqVh
UFC @ufc
One more sleep! Here is your Saturday schedule to dream about! #UFC205 #UFCNYC pic.twitter.com/L1gTlgmzKD
UFC @ufc
The BEST welterweights in the world collide @TheGarden! @TWooodley vs @WonderboyMMA #UFC205 #UFCNYC snpy.tv/2f0Ul9n
Charles Moynihan ESPN
Surprise, surprise!!! Ronda Rousey in the house at UFC 205 as she promotes her fight against Amanda Nunes December 30th.
UFC @ufc
#PolishPower will grace @TheGarden as @joannamma takes on @KarolinaMMA! #UFC205 #UFCNYC snpy.tv/2fsj6vE
UFC @ufc
This is going to be good!!!! #UFC205 #UFCNYC @ChrisWeidmanUFC vs @YoelRomeroMMA snpy.tv/2g3IbR4
UFC @ufc
.@MieshaTate & @RockyPMMA kickoff the #UFC205 Main Card LIVE on PPV! 10pmET #UFCNYC snpy.tv/2fJemVl
Brian Campbell ESPN.com
Intense staredown between featherweights Frankie Edgar and Jeremy Stephens at the UFC 205 weigh-in at MSG.
UFC @ufc
Featherweights @FrankieEdgar & @LiLHeathenMMA about to put on a show @TheGarden! LIVE & FREE on @FS1 8pmET snpy.tv/2g3NLTC
UFC @ufc
Yesssss!!!!!!! #UFC205 #UFCNYC @TeamKhabib vs @FollowTheMenace LIVE & FREE on @FS1 8pmET snpy.tv/2fJ9wYo
ESPN MMA @ESPNMMA
#UFC205 Cheat Sheet: es.pn/2fWX3RX Alvarez wants respect: es.pn/2fFQ0s5 Conor's next move: es.pn/2fiNw5Z