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Justin Gaethje Says Rafael Fiziev Win Didn’t Erase Max Holloway KO Loss

Gaethje admitted the 2025 Fiziev rebound win hasn’t dulled the sting. “Still pretty much coming off a loss,” he said, reminding himself, “I just got knocked out by Max Holloway… I still have everything to prove.” After the Holloway KO loss in 2024, he beat Fiziev via decision. Now, the #4 lightweight fights for the interim title against Pimblett this Saturday.

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Dana White Says Conor McGregor 'In The Running' for White House Event, Dismisses Chandler

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Sean Strickland Urges Alex Pereira Toward Unprecedented Third UFC Belt

“You looking like a real heavyweight…You going on for the third title.” Strickland told Pereira. Poatan answered, “Maybe, I don't know.” Strickland replied, “No maybe, you’re doing it.” The pair now train together and often share camps. Pereira has held UFC gold at middleweight and light heavyweight; if he moves up and wins title, he becomes the first in UFC history.


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Ariel Helwani Backs Michael Chandler After Dana White Overlooks Him for McGregor Fight

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Ariel Helwani Backs Michael Chandler After Dana White Overlooks Him for McGregor Fight

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Umar Nurmagomedov Admits He Wanted More Punishment for Dillon Danis

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Ahead of UFC 324, Derrick Lewis Says He Missed a Call From Donald Trump

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