5 times UFC fighters got revenge in a rematch
More often than not in a UFC rematch, the fighter who won the first time around scores another victory. However, there have been occasions over the years where a competitor learns their lesson from their first bout and is able to exact sweet revenge over their opponent.
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Turning things around after losing to an opponent is much harder than just making a few adjustments to the gameplan and trying to improve in the gym. UFC fighters are constantly making improvements to their game and it can be very challenging both mentally and physically to face an opponent who's already beaten them. However, some fighters have risen over the top and beaten their foes in the rematch. Here are five times UFC fighters got their revenge in a rematch.
#5. Belal Muhammad vs. Vicente Luque - UFC welterweight division
This may not be the most high-profile pairing on this list, but Belal Muhammad and Vicente Luque recently had a rematch that was very different to their first fight. The pair first met back in 2016, where Luque got his hands raised after a fairly brutal first-round knockout.
Since then, both men have crossed leaps and bounds, and their rematch in April featured both fighters in the top five of the division. This time, Muhammad dominated the bout with his grappling en route to an impressive unanimous decision victory.
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The bout showcased Muhammad's improvements and gave him a measure of revenge that set him up for a big-name opponent for his next matchup. It remains to be seen who either man will face next, but with both still in the top 10, a trilogy fight could easily be on the cards one day.