South Africa's Dricus du Plessis outclassed Sean Strickland to retain his middleweight title by unanimous decision at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia.
The 31-year-old was the far busier and more effective striker as he claimed his second win over the American.
Two judges scored the contest 50-45 with the other calling it 49-46 in Du Plessis' favour.
"I told you guys, to knock him out is next to impossible. I wanted a submission, knockout or absolute domination over a five-rounder and that's what I gave," said Du Plessis.
"I am a top three pound-for-pound fighter as of tonight and I'm coming for that number one spot."
In the co-main event, China's Zhang Weili defended her strawweight title with a masterful performance against American Tatiana Suarez.
The 35-year-old was the pre-fight underdog but out-struck and out-grappled Suarez on her way to a unanimous decision victory.
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