Holloway and Blanchfield picked up big wins in Singapore. Was the win enough for Blanchfield to earn a title shot? Our crew breaks down the best moments from Saturday's fights.
for the lightweight title. At that point, Holloway would have a new life at 145 pounds, and his facing Topuria would be a marquee matchup.
On the other hand, Volkanovski could be given an immediate rematch in that scenario, too. So, all signs are that Holloway will remain in that 145-pound limbo -- better than everyone but the champ -- for the foreseeable future, unless he jumps to 155. On the UFC Singapore postfight show, Holloway made it clear that's OK with him. He only seems to want another crack at Volkanovski for the title he used to own.
"I'm gonna just keep doing it," he said."If it's more contenders, it's more contenders. We'll keep working. I'm a warrior in every way. ... I want to be the best and the best guy is the one holding the belt."Erin Blanchfield beat Taila Santos by unanimous decision on Saturday morning. This fight was the best indicator yet of Blanchfield's complete MMA skill set, showing both reach and limitations.
Now, that's the splitting hairs analysis. Overall, Blanchfield is continuing to grow, and she is a fighter. She has a ton of will, and that's what this fight showed the most. Ability to overcome adversity, bite down on her mouthpiece, and walk into the heat Santos was throwing from the opening bell. She has a high fight IQ and ended up clearly winning despite the 0-14 mark on takedowns.
Blanchfield should be the next challenger for the women's flyweight title, regardless of what happens in a fight between
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