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On YouTubeKhamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
‘He’s going to have…’ Khamzat Chimaev’s old rival makes bold claim on potential UFC title fight
Khamzat Chimaev has been warned it only gets harder from here. The UFC middleweight division has a new champion and his name is Khamzat Chimaev. The prolific wrestler from Chechnya rose to 15-0 with a dominant title win over South African champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Five fighters called for UFC contracts last weekend, including UFC 319 stars and Bellator veteran
A handful of MMA fighters want to sign to the big show after UFC 319. Last weekend, the biggest fight of the year took place between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev who met five rounds for the middleweight title.
Carlos Prates News / Empire Sports Media / August 18
After his spinning elbow knockout at UFC 319, what’s next for Carlos Prates?
This past Saturday night at UFC 319 in the featured matchup on the main card, we saw a really fun matchup in the welterweight division. Dangerous strikers clashed as Carlos Prates (22-7) took on Geoff Neal (16-7).
Ex-UFC champ urges Khamzat Chimaev to change weight class, as he could fight Alex Pereira
Khamzat Chimaev added another major milestone to his career on Saturday, joining a very select group of fighters with his UFC middleweight title win. UFC 319 marked the promotion’s first trip back to Chicago in six years, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Conor McGregor led teammate to brutal TUF knockout a decade before $6.5 million lawsuit tore their friendship apart
Conor McGregor’s relationship with this fighter is far different than when they were formulating knockouts together on The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor got his first taste of coaching on TUF in 2015, when he went head-to-head with Urijah Faber on season 22 of the UFC’s hit reality show.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Luke Rockhold backs Joe Rogan’s pick for one man who can beat Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 319 dominance
Luke Rockhold and Joe Rogan are in agreement that there may just be one man who can finally end Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated run. After looking unbeatable for his entire UFC career Dricus Du Plessis was made to look like a beginner at times as Chimaev utterly dominated him to win the middleweight title at UFC 319.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 18
Which Challenger Did It Better? Jon Jones or Khamzat Chimaev?
Fight fans are debating after watching last night’s demolition by Khamzat Chimaev easily beating the champion in Dricus Du Plessis. Fans are asking, is that the most dominant performance by a challenger challenging for a championship ever?
Aaron Pico News / Dice City Sports / August 18
Pico’s UFC Debut Ends in Brutal KO, But He Promises to Rebound
It’s safe to say Aaron Pico’s long awaited UFC debut didn’t go as planned. The 28-year-old former Bellator standout was knocked out cold by Lerone Murphy in the UFC 319 co main event at Chicago’s United Center.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Why Khamzat Chimaev will go on to create a better UFC legacy than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khamzat Chimaev completed the first step of building what could be a legendary legacy in the UFC this past Saturday when he won the middleweight title.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 18
After UFC 319, is Lerone Murphy next for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski?
This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 319, we saw a massive matchup in the featherweight division. Promotional newcomer Aaron Pico (13-5) was looking to jump right into the title picture as he took on top contender Lerone Murphy (17-0-1).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Khamzat Chimaev offered ‘fight for the ages’ after UFC 319 by contender Joe Rogan called his biggest threat
The man widely being called the only contender capable of unseating UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has made his voice heard. A new era is underway at 185 pounds after the events that unfolded at Saturday’s UFC 319 pay-per-view in Chicago.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Empire Sports Media / August 18
What’s next for new UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev after his dominant win on Saturday night?
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 319, the middleweight title was on the line. Dricus Du Plessis (23-3) was looking to defend the middleweight title against the undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev (15-0).
Dricus Du Plessis News / Empire Sports Media / August 18
After losing the middleweight title at UFC 319, what’s next for Dricus Du Plessis?
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 319, the middleweight title was on the line. Champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-3) was looking to defend his title while remaining unbeaten inside the octagon as he took on Khamzat Chimaev (15-0).
Alexander Volkanovski Calls Out Lerone Murphy in Wake of UFC 319
The featherweight division finally found stability in April at UFC 314 when Alexander Volkanovski edged out Diego Lopes in a hard-fought decision. With the win, the Aussie legend became a two-time undisputed 145lbs kingpin and the first fighter over the age of 35 to claim a world title in divisions below 155 pounds.
Aaron Pico could change his career around if he listens to Dustin Poirier’s recent advice
Dustin Poirier believes Aaron Pico’s debut at UFC 319 did not go to plan because the newcomer “got in his own way.” Chicago hosted a busy 12-fight card, headlined by Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / August 18
Tom Aspinall: UFC 319 main event 'wasn't the most exciting fight, but ...'
A new middleweight champion was crowned in the UFC 319 main event on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. Khamzat Chimaev kept his undefeated record intact and took the title from Dricus Du Plessis in one-sided fashion.
The Nightmare Of The Welterweight Division Is Back In Full Force
Bouncing back from the first defeat of his career in the promotion, welterweight phenom Carlos Prates picked up an amazing win at UFC 319 and may have
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 17
Dana white pours cold water on NBA star’s UFC dreams
It sounds like White is skeptical of an NBA star making the transition to the octagon.
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 16
Sean Strickland makes bold prediction for UFC 319
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland is known for his unhinged public-facing persona. But he showed a more measured side of himself on Saturday.
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