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Former UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade’s flyweight debut is in the works. Polyana Viana potentially saved her spot on the UFC roster with a much-needed win over Emily Whitmire at UFC on ESPN+ 33. Anthony Smith’s loss to Aleksandar Rakic confirmed his feeling on a size and strength difference at light heavyweight. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's DARREN TILL and Robert Whittaker are reportedly being lined up to fight at UFC Dublin. Aleksandar Rakic says he’s ready for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title following his dominant win over former title challenger Anthony Smith. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.DARREN TILL and Robert Whittaker are reportedly being lined up to fight at UFC Dublin.Speculation has been rife as to who the UFC would get to headline the card, and, given Conor McGregor's star power has risen so high, it was highly unlikely the organisation would forego a huge pay-per-view event by placing the Dubliner on the card.However, multiple sources have confirmed the UFC is working on a bout between Whittaker, the former middleweight champ, and Till, the affable scouser.A clash between the pair would be a huge draw internationally - with Whitaker (20-5) looking to rebound from his title defeat to Israel Adesanya last October.Till (18-2) is looking to build on his split-decision win over Kelvin Gastelum in November as he looks to assert his title credentials at 185 lbs.Multiple fighters have already expressed an interest in fighting on the card. The UFC’s return to Dublin after nearly five years has a main event, and it’s a big fight for the future of the middleweight division.MMA Junkie verified with a person close to the situation that both sides have agreed to the matchup, but contracts have yet to be signed, as Whittaker (20-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) hasn’t seen action since UFC 243, when he Looking to hand the former titleholder his second loss in a row will be Till (18-2-1 MMA, 6-2-1 UFC), the former welterweight title challenger who made a successful middleweight debut at UFC 244 in November when he beat Kelvin Gastelum Whittaker vs. Till is the first reported fight booking for UFC Dublin.The lineup for the second half of Bellator’s back-to-back events in September continues to grow with the addition of a welterweight fight. Sean Brady remained undefeated at UFC on ESPN+ 33 with a disturbing submission of Christian Aguilera. Middleweights Robert Whittaker and Darren Till are expected to headline UFC Fight Night at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on August 15. Aleksandar Rakic had his rise in the light heavyweight division paused in December 2019, but now may find himself right back in the mix. Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. “If I have to fight one through 10 in order to get a title shot, I’m ready and willing to do that.” UFC on ESPN+ 33 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok. Darren Till has squashed his ongoing beef with Mike Perry and wished "Platinum" well in his imminent fight with Mickey Gall. UFC Dublin has been put in major doubt as the Irish government has banned mass public gatherings of over 5,000 people until mid-September due to coronavirus concerns. ESPN confirmed earlier today that the promotion is finalizing a headline bout between former champion Robert Whittaker and Darren Till. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The UFC touches base in Dublin, Ireland, on August 15, and what better way to mark its return to the nation than with a pivotal middleweight matchup. Former UFC champ Robert Whittaker will fight for the first time since losing the belt in October when he meets Darren Till in the headliner of UFC Dublin, which takes place Aug. 15 from 3Arena. Getty Darren Till acknowledges the fans as he walks out of the ring looking dejected after losing his Welterweight bout to Jorge Masvidal at The O2 Arena on March 16, 2019 in London, England. Joe Duffy, who was due to fight in the main event against Dustin Poirier in 2015 only to be pulled due to injury, is a possibility while Paul 'The Irish Dragon' Felder has admitted to being tempted to fighting on the night.The UFC Dublin event in 2014 has been regularly hailed as one of the greatest nights in MMA history.The organisation hadn't been to Dublin since UFC 93 in 2009 and the then O2 Arena sold out in record time with the card stacked with emerging Irish talent.The venue was practically full when Paddy Holohan opened the prelims - with a submission win over Josh Sampo.The atmosphere steadily built through out the evening as Cathal Pendred produced a memorable come-from-behind submission win over Mike King before Neil Seery got his revenge - beating Phil Harris by decision.Northern Ireland's Norman Parke got in on the action and stopped Naoyuki Kotani with elbow strikes before adopted Irishman - Iceland's Gunnar Nelson - submitted Zak Cummings in the second round.Conor McGregor stole the show in the main event on his comeback from a serious knee injury with a stoppage of Diego Brandao.No fights have yet been confirmed for this August's card but a bout between Till and Whittaker would get the ball rolling nicely. The contest is yet to be signed off, but the promotion is close to finalize the deal, Brett Okamoto Just last week, MMAFighting reported that the UFC were targeting a return to the 3Arena in Dublin at the end of May and SBG Ireland coach John Kavanagh almost immediately put the feelers out there for a main event between Till …