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8/31 NIGHT UPDATE: Dillashaw sets records in UFC 177 title win; Barao's coach thinks he needs rest, not weight class change; White open to signing Askren
Aug 31, 2014 - 11:25:54 PM 8/31 NIGHT UPDATE: Dillashaw sets records in UFC 177 title win; Barao's coach thinks he needs rest, not weight class change; White open to signing Askren

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-In follow up to T.J. Dillashaw's successful title defense at UFC 177, we've got a look at the records he set in the process of the win, as he became the first fighter ever to win two title fights in the fifth round, pulling off stoppages in two straight fights. He also became the first TUF veteran to defend a title in the UFC. More on the records set and the company he's put himself in on our mobile site at MMATorch.com in your phone or tablet browser.

-Renan Barao's coach doesn't think the former UFC Bantamweight Champion needs to move up in weight after his disastrous weigh cut, and instead needs more time off in between fights to allow his body to recover from training. The argument being made is that his body shut down on him because of consecutive training camps for three fights over a seven month span. See his comments on what happened with Barao last week with further analysis on the mobile site.

-Dana White says he's opening to the idea of bringing in Ben Askren after Askren's latest quick TKO win in ONE FC, and says “if he keeps winning, he could get a shot over here.” Askren responded to that comment online, expressing his sarcastic gratitude to White's change of opinion. More from both White and Askren with further analysis on the mobile site.

-The UFC is returning to Australia on Nov. 8, with heavyweight Soa Palelei saying he's fighting Daniel Omielanczuk on the card. That means another double header, as the UFC will be heading to Brazil later that night. More on the bout and the event on the mobile site.

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