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In the electrifying co-main event of UFC 295, Tom Aspinall lived up to his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the Heavyweight division. Stepping in on short notice to face the formidable Sergei Pavlovich, Aspinall's lightning-quick skills took center stage. Originally set as an interim title bout due to Jon Jones' withdrawal, the clash between Aspinall, ranked No. 4, and Pavlovich, ranked No. 2, exceeded expectations.
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In the highly anticipated women's strawweight clash at UFC 295, Jessica Andrade showcased her dominance with a spectacular TKO victory over Mackenzie Dern. The first round saw Dern utilizing her ground game with a trip takedown, but Andrade's resilience allowed her to escape and apply pressure. The round ended with a dramatic exchange, hinting at the intense battle to come. In the second round,
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Chael Sonnen swiftly fires back at Jorge Masvidal's recent insults. After Masvidal sided with Ariel Helwani in the recent feud with Sonnen, referring to Sonnen as "a b****" and more, Sonnen didn't let the remarks go unnoticed. Responding on social media, Sonnen didn't hold back, taking jabs at Masvidal's recent UFC losses and his resolved assault case with Colby Covington. Sonnen even claimed that Masvidal sought career advice from him in the past, adding a touch of sarcasm by suggesting they focus on more plausible matters. Chael responded with "Does he think he's talking to someone else?"
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In a highly anticipated prelude to UFC 299, the newly-crowned UFC bantamweight champion, Sean O'Malley, and the tenacious contender, Marlon Vera, engaged in their inaugural staredown in the vibrant backdrop of New York City.
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UFC 294 witnessed a rapid conclusion with Islam Makhachev's head kick against Alexander Volkanovski. Meanwhile, Khamzat Chimaev secured a major victory against Kamaru Usman, showcasing their dominance. The event also showcased several promising rising prospects. Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi share their takeaways from this thrilling Abu Dhabi event.
Without a shadow of a doubt, Islam Makhachev has solidified his status as the world's premier pound-for-pound fighter.
At UFC 294 on Saturday, Makhachev didn't merely defeat Alexander Volkanovski to uphold his UFC lightweight title; he accomplished it with unquestionable authority. It was a left kick to the head that sent Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, tumbling to the canvas. This marked the first time Volkanovski had been finished in a decade, reaching back to his early career days.
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The UFC middleweight championship bout is set for January, as per an announcement made by UFC CEO Dana White. In this upcoming clash, Sean Strickland (with a record of 28-5) will defend his title against Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland, who secured the championship by defeating Israel Adesanya in September, will be aiming for his inaugural title defense. The 185-pound title match is scheduled to headline UFC 297, which is slated for January 20 in Toronto.
Ideally, the UFC would have pursued a rematch between Strickland and Adesanya (who boasts a record of 24-3). However, Adesanya has opted for an indefinite break from professional competition. Du Plessis, hailing from South Africa, was originally set to face Adesanya before Strickland but had to take a hiatus due to an injury.
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Khamzat Chimaev's Open Challenge for Big Paydays
Following Paulo Costa's late-notice withdrawal, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman steps up to face Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight clash at UFC 294, creating an exciting matchup under unforeseen circumstances. Chimaev believes the roster sees him as a lucrative opponent and understands why Usman would take the risk.
During the UFC 294 media day, Chimaev addressed the possibility of facing Usman in the future. He explained that he would move down to welterweight if Usman held the belt. Still, as Usman lost his chance to reclaim the title from Leon Edwards, Chimaev didn't want to cut weight unnecessarily. He emphasized that Usman is here for the money, but he's also eager to win, as fighters always are.