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01 Jan Dana White: Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker rematch ‘the fight that makes sense right now’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/aIoxdY53LeKwV2f1Nyh9K8TtPp0=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67686792/303_Israel_Adesanya.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1900/robert-whittaker">Robert Whittaker</a> isn’t stepping out of the middleweight title picture just yet. “The Reaper” successfully held his spot in the contenders’ line on Saturday with a unanimous decision win over <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3047/jared-cannonier">Jared Cannonier</a> in the co-main...

01 Jan Georges St-Pierre calls Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 254 performance ‘masterful’

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<img alt="UFC 254: Khabib v Gaethje" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/7DUQPist8jQlQc9rGoOy6RL3cjc=/0x0:4928x3285/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67686978/1282038962.jpg.0.jpg"> Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/123/georges-st-pierre">Georges St-Pierre</a> knows a thing or two about championship performances and he’s not sure he’s seen any better than the one...

01 Jan Tyson Nam vs. Matt Schnell rebooked for UFC card on Dec. 19

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<img alt="UFC Fight Night: Nam v Adashev" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/QV8cDrzxW56IMudAMUpoL6nCX-I=/57x0:3285x2152/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67687067/1249463266.jpg.0.jpg"> Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC A flyweight fight originally expected to happen in September has now been rescheduled for Dec. 19 as <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1862/tyson-nam">Tyson Nam</a> is expected to face <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1752/matt-schnell">Matt Schnell</a> in Las Vegas. Multiple...

01 Jan UFC 254 video: Alexander Volkov says Walt Harris’ striking was ‘light’ and ‘easy’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fqnu_MpndRl7Jol-8RscDUvIBr0=/102x0:1722x1080/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67687133/Volkov_YT.0.jpg"> ABU DHABI – UFC heavyweight <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/850/alexander-volkov">Alexander Volkov</a> spoke to reporters after <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1140/ufc-254">UFC 254</a> and assessed his win over <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1436/walter-walt-harris">Walt Harris</a> on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. The former Bellator heavyweight champ had a blunt assessment of his opponent’s work....

01 Jan Video: After UFC 254 win, Lauren Murphy says it’s ‘insane’ she’s only ranked No. 5 at flyweight: ‘It’s a joke’

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/pZBtg15O5Ir5-WuOIynyGjd-YMU=/207x0:1827x1080/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67687281/Murphy_YT_2.0.jpg"> ABU DHABI – UFC bantamweight <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2647/lauren-murphy">Lauren Murphy</a>, who declared she should be the next fighter to challenge for the title, spoke to reporters after her submission win at <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1140/ufc-254">UFC 254</a> and took issue with the promotion’s ranking system....

01 Jan Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje UFC 254 scorecards: 2 judges gave Gaethje 1st round

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<img alt="UFC 254: Khabib v Gaethje" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/bGuKy0LJ1T8QcMYGF6j6hV-lWbM=/0x0:4260x2840/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67687528/1229263249.jpg.0.jpg"> Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC lightweight champion <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1480/khabib-nurmagomedov">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a> put on a masterful performance in the second round of his <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1140/ufc-254">UFC 254</a> title defense against <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1526/justin-gaethje">Justin Gaethje</a>. But despite...

01 Jan Chase Hooper vs. Peter Barrett targeted for UFC 256

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/pZHi_VNhVMq8iyjQrvzEHvNsryE=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67687751/111_Chase_Hooper.0.jpg"> Esther Lin, MMA Fighting The UFC’s final PPV of 2020 has added a featherweight matchup. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5244/chase-hooper">Chase Hooper</a> and <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5366/peter-barrett">Peter Barrett</a> are targeted to square off...

01 Jan RIZIN set to crown inaugural featherweight champion on Nov. 21

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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/jLL3xBnoQg_u9otm19SAhT2mOFU=/0x0:1600x1067/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67687875/278_.0.jpg"> Mikuru Asakura will face Yutaka Saito for the inaugural featherweight championship. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting RIZIN Fighting Federation announced the first six matchups that will take place at RIZIN 25 in Osaka, Japan, on Nov. 21, including the company’s...

01 Jan Justin Gaethje: If Conor McGregor wants to ‘bounce out and get the belt,’ I’m here

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<img alt="UFC 254: Khabib v Gaethje" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3UtGtPaIsvnmaPuIq0G9V73xrG8=/0x0:4658x3105/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67685415/1282038114.jpg.0.jpg"> Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1526/justin-gaethje">Justin Gaethje</a> was disappointed by his second-round submission loss to <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1480/khabib-nurmagomedov">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a> at <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1140/ufc-254">UFC 254</a>, but he also kept an optimistic outlook about his future....

01 Jan Khabib Nurmagomedov’s head coach reveals injuries, sickness star faced during UFC 254 training camp

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<img alt="UFC 254: Khabib v Gaethje" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/rhpa9IbNF2O2GEld7VED9POEzIk=/0x0:4704x3136/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67685587/1282037355.jpg.0.jpg"> Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1480/khabib-nurmagomedov">Khabib Nurmagomedov</a> capped off his career with a stunning performance against <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1526/justin-gaethje">Justin Gaethje</a> in the <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1140/ufc-254">UFC 254</a> main event but his win was even greater...