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Ottman Azaitar punches Khama Worthy in a lightweight UFC fight in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September 2020. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

'The Bulldozer is back' - Ottman Azaitar reprieved by UFC after Abu Dhabi Fight Island breach

February 21, 2021
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 13: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria reacts after his victory over Gilbert Burns of Brazil in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 258 event at UFC APEX on February 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

UFC 258: Kamaru Usman promises to 'finish' Jorge Masvidal after stoppage win over Gilbert Burns

February 14, 2021
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 12: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria celebrates after his victory over Jorge Masvidal in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Kamaru Usman v Gilbert Burns at UFC 258 kickstarts a 'golden' stretch of match-ups

February 12, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov dreams of becoming a footballer. Courtesy UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov: I've talked to my friend Cristiano Ronaldo about becoming a professional footballer

February 11, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov dreams of becoming a footballer. Courtesy UFC

Khabib Nurmagomedov expects UFC's lightweight division to be 'on fire' this year – even without him

February 9, 2021
Jan 23, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Conor McGregor of Ireland punches Dustin Poirier in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Conor McGregor, no longer distracted by Manny Pacquiao fight, 'buzzing' for trilogy showdown with Dustin Poirier

February 4, 2021
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: (R-L) Dustin Poirier points at Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Dustin Poirier says he is 'most deserving' of a title shot, but doesn't know if Conor McGregor rematch will happen

February 2, 2021
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, left, alongside Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai. Courtesy khabib_nurmagomedovInstagram

Khabib Nurmagomedov meets Virgil van Dijk in Dubai and wishes Liverpool defender well in his recovery

January 30, 2021
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Conor McGregor of Ireland punches Dustin Poirier in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 23, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Conor McGregor 'harassing everybody' about Dustin Poirier trilogy, says coach

January 26, 2021
Jan 23, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dustin Poirier reacts after his knockout victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

UFC 257: Conor McGregor's return against Dustin Poirier ranks third in all-time PPV buys – reports

January 26, 2021
Conor McGregor. Getty Images

Conor McGregor already planning for trilogy after 'heartbreaking' loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257

January 24, 2021
Jan 23, 2021; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dustin Poirier punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in a lightweight fight during the UFC 257 event inside Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari/Handout Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Dustin Poirier unclear on future after career-defining destruction of Conor McGregor at UFC 257

January 24, 2021
Dana White. Getty Images

UFC 257: Khabib Nurmagomedov 'doesn't sound very confident' about retirement U-turn, Dana White reveals

January 24, 2021
Dustin Poirier

UFC 257: Conor McGregor 'gutted' after defeat to Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi

January 24, 2021
Amir Albazi dedicated his UFC victory on Sunday to the city of Baghdad after it was hit by a double suicide bombing last week. Getty Images

UFC 257: Amir Albazi dedicates win to Baghdad bomb victims

January 24, 2021
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