Volkanovski vs. Ortega, Gaethje vs. Chandler, and Other UFC Fight of the Year Contenders in 2021

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There was no shortage in the world of MMA when it came to delivering fireworks this year. That said, here we take a look at some of the best UFC fights in 2021. [{ "selector": ".vehjo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-4.80em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(203)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".aekzw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".sngsx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(242)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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Alexander Volkanovski vs.
Brian Ortega

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Despite Ortega's several submission attempts, Volkanovski did enough to defend his UFC featherweight title via unanimous decision in their five rounds of a long-drawn battle at UFC 266. [{ "selector": ".jmitn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(506)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Justin Gaethje vs.
Michael Chandler

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No doubt Gaethje vs. Chandler was a war. In the end, 'The Highlight' did enough to claim a spectacular unanimous decision victory at UFC 268. [{ "selector": ".yqohc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(524)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Max Holloway vs.
Calvin Kattar

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Holloway claimed a dominating unanimous decision victory over Kattar in January 2021. Furthermore, the two broke the record for landing the most significant strikes in a single fight in UFC history (578 strikes landed). [{ "selector": ".dquua-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(482)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Julianna Pena vs.
Amanda Nunes

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Pena undoubtedly claimed the 'Upset of the Year' worthy second-round submission (rear-naked choke) victory over Nunes to become the UFC women's bantamweight champion at UFC 269. Video Credit: YouTube / BT Sport [{ "selector": ".tyaae-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(480)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".sazjy-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(571)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Petr Yan vs.
Cory Sandhagen

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In their five rounds of a long-drawn battle, Yan did enough to defeat Sandhagen via unanimous decision and become the UFC interim bantamweight champion at UFC 267. [{ "selector": ".qvqel-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(500)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

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“You Feel Like You’re Dying” – Sean O’Malley on His Difficulties With Weight Cuts

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Alexander Volkanovski vs.Brian Ortega

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Alexander Volkanovski vs.
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Julianna Pena vs.
Amanda Nunes

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