The UFC 254 mai😼n card, co-main event and down, did not disappoint with a Fight of the night contender, courtesy of Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier, and four finishes.
Whittaker and Cannonier went back-and-forth in a three-round battle that may assign the next UFC middleweight title challenger. The likes of Magomed Ankalaev and Alexander Volkov turned in imp๊ressive finishes further down the card. Take a look below for some of the UFC 254 main card highlights.
Robert Whittaker (no. 1) def. Jared Cannonier (no. 2) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Whittaker showed off the skills that earned💞 him a UFC middleweight title and multiple title defenses. He and Cannonier engaged in a competitive fight. The first two saw the middleweights exchanging stirkes; meanwhile, the third featured a big knock down by Whittaker and a near comeback from his opponent.
High level striking in this one!
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Who took round 1️⃣ on your card?
WHITTAKER CLIPS HIM!
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This co-main ------
---- The Reaper by UD!
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Fight Island has been good to !
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Alexander Volkov (no. 7) def. Walt Harris (no. 10) by TKO via strikes (1:15, R2)
Volkov and Harris turned in an exciting dance led primarily by the Russian. The finish came in round two after Volkov landed an expertly placed front kick to the mid-section. The impact elicit𓄧ed an audible 🐠groan from Harris who was TKOed shortly after.
Highly ranked HWTs! --
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---- faces off against ---- NOW!
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Landing HEAVY punches!
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Exciting action through one at .
---- Drago! with a perfectly placed kick to get the finish!
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Phil Hawes def. Jacob Malkoun by KO via strikes (0:18, R1)
"Hawes got paws!" UFC fighter Belal Muhammad. It took only 18 seconds for the💮 cool, calm and crushing power of Hawes to separa🍨te Malkoun from conciousness.
-- WENT TO WORK --
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An incredible debut for !
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Middleweights take center stage --
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---- Malkoun vs ---- continue our main card on ESPN+ PPV: .
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Lauren Murphy (no. 5) def. Liliya Shakirova by submission via rear-naked choke (3:31, R2)
Murphy took the fight to Shakriova, taking the back and finishing her midway through round two. D🌸uring her post-fight interview, Murphy made her pleaꦍ for a UFC title shot.
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Make it 4️⃣ in a row!
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-- stating her case at the top of the division!
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Magomed Ankalaev (no. 11) def. Ion Cutelaba by KO via strikes (4:19, R1)
Ankalaev put𒊎 any doubt to rest by separating Cutelaba from conciousness in the closing min🌳ute of round one on the UFC 254 main card opener.
The rematch we’ve all been waiting for --
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It’s ---- vs ---- to start the main card!
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NO CONTROVERSY THIS TIME AROUND!
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