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The pool of UFC featherweights chasing down Alexander Volkanovski just got deeper with the addition of a highly regarded prospect. In a change of approach, the UFC has been signing a number of established stars and prospects from other promotions in recent years.

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Daniel Cormier Left Speechless as UFC Broadcast Team Trolls Him With Jon Jones Video

The UFC’s live weigh-in show is usually a mix of fighter updates and lighthearted banter, with Daniel Cormier, Laura Sanko and the rest of the crew trading jokes, playing trivia and keeping fans entertained between the serious business on the scales. But this time, the laughter came at Cormier’s expense.

Belal Muhammad News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

Ex-champ Belal Muhammad reveals who he had wanted for UFC 319 homecoming fight

UFC 319 could have seen the return of Belal Muhammad. The premier MMA promotion makes its way back to Chicago for the first time in six years with UFC 319 this Saturday.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

UFC legend’s detailed Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev prediction ends in a huge comeback

This former UFC champion thinks everything will be going to plan for one UFC 319 headliner, until… Saturday’s pay-per-view main event will see one of the year’s most highly anticipated title fights finally go down, as Khamzat Chimaev challenges Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 15

UFC 319 loses third bout during fight week

The UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev fight card lost its third bout this week on Friday following the event's official early morning weigh-ins. Bryan Battle, The Ultimate Fighter 29 Middleweight Tournament winner, was scheduled to face Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout on the UFC 319 Preliminary Card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

Paddy Pimblett sends a 2-word message to Dana White and the UFC in latest title shot plea

Paddy Pimblett evidently won’t give up until the Ilia Topuria sweepstakes come to an end. Pimblett has been one of three fighters pursuing the first shot at dethroning the newly crowned lightweight champion since UFC 317 this past June.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Field Level Media / August 15

UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev heavily backed to beat Dricus du Plessis

CHICAGO -- UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will battle his opponent as well as what figures to be a hostile crowd when he defends his title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319 at the United Center on Saturday.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / August 15

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MMA News / HITC / August 15

Joe Rogan puts Dricus du Plessis on the same ‘level of discipline’ as dominant UFC champ

With the UFC 319 main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev just around the corner, Joe Rogan has shared his thoughts ahead of the fight.

Mark Hunt News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

Legend who fought Mirko Cro Cop, Mark Hunt and 330lb beast names iconic rival as his toughest opponent

During his incredible kickboxing career, Ernesto Hoost shared the ring with some fellow combat sports icons. The four-time K-1 champion left behind a remarkable legacy as one of the greatest of all time after competing for the last time in 2014.

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Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

Dricus du Plessis sends Ilia Topuria an imminent warning about his status as the UFC’s pound-for-pound king

Dricus du Plessis has told Ilia Topuria not to get too comfortable on the P4P throne. Du Plessis is set for his fourth straight pay-per-view main event this Saturday, as the South African defends his middleweight title for the third time in the UFC 319 headliner.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 15

UFC 319 Preview and Prediction: Carlos Prates – Geoff Neal

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 319, we will see a banger of a matchup in the welterweight division. Dangerous strikers will collide as 11th ranked Geoff Neal (16-6) takes on 12th ranked Carlos Prates (21-7).

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 15

UFC 319 Hit by Fight Cancellations

This Saturday, the UFC returns to Chicago for UFC 319. Headlined by a middleweight title clash between champion Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. In the co-main event, top featherweight contenders Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico battle for a potential title shot.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 15

Jon Jones Sees Initial Hit-and-Run Charge Dropped, Still Faces Two Others

The initial charge filed against former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones for an alleged February hit-and-run has been dismissed. According to New Mexico court records, prosecutors dropped the misdemeanor leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident charge Wednesday, citing nolle prosequi.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 15

PLN’s Friday Night Fights Season Finale Promises Absolute Mayhem

The summer of bone-rattling hits, high-octane combat, and outrageous athletic showdowns will culminate this Friday night as PLN’s Friday Night Fights pits its fiercest competitors against the most brutal obstacle course in combat sports history, The Gauntlet.

Jared Cannonier News / Empire Sports Media / August 15

UFC 319 Preview and Prediction: Jared Cannonier – Michael 'Venom' Page

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 319, we are going to see a really fun matchup in the middleweight division. Former title challenger Jared Cannonier (18-8) will look to defend his spot in the top ten at 185 as he takes on the incredibly dangerous and entertaining Michael “Venom” Page (23-3).

Conor McGregor News / Total Apex Sports / August 15

Conor McGregor’s Comeback Dreams Hit Rock Bottom: UFC Quietly Pulls the Plug

Well, well, well. Look who’s finding themselves on the outside looking in. Conor McGregor, the man who once claimed he’d “shock the world” every other week, might have finally shocked himself right out of the UFC’s active roster.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 15

Dan Hooker Mocks ‘Unconscious’ Charles Oliveira for Signing Dangerous Fight Contract

Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira was brutally knocked out by Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, leaving fans extremely shocked and disappointed. Following that devastating fight, many expected the veteran to stay away from fighting for a while, prioritizing rest and recovery.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 15

Arman Tsarukyan Still Not Over Islam Makhachev Rematch Fumble: 'I’ll Be Waiting'

The lightweight division experienced a dramatic shift after Islam Makhachev vacated his title to pursue opportunities in the welterweight division. Ilia Topuria capitalized on the opening and defeated former champion Charles Oliveira in dominant fashion to claim the vacant lightweight championship.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Conor McGregor Reportedly Cut from UFC Roster, Dana White Responds With Strong Message

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is undoubtedly the most popular fighter on the organization’s entire roster, even though he has not been active since 2021.

Joe Rogan News / The Spun / August 14

Joe Rogan Doesn't Hold Back On UFC's Move To Paramount

Unsurprisingly, Joe Rogan shared his thoughts on UFC's deal with Paramount during the latest episode of his podcast. Paramount will be the home of all UFC fights, including their 13 marquee events, starting in 2026.

Jon Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Jon Jones has one of the latest charges against him dropped

Jon Jones has been no stranger to legal trouble, but the former UFC Heavyweight Champion received some favorable news in court this week. According to court records that were obtained by TMZ, Jones had a misdemeanor charge of fleeing the scene of an accident dismissed in a New Mexico courtroom on Wednesday.

Jared Cannonier News / BoxingNews.com / August 14

UFC 319 – Jared Cannonier vs. Michael 'Venom' Page: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 319 undercard serves up a clash of striking styles as Jared Cannonier meets Michael “Venom” Page in a fight that could turn into either a patient chess match or a violent firefight in the centre of the Octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 14

UFC 319 – Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 319 co-main event brings an intriguing clash of styles as undefeated British featherweight Lerone Murphy meets dynamic wrestler Aaron Pico. Murphy’s (16-0-1) UFC journey began with a split draw against Zubaira Tukhugov back in 2019, but since then, “The Miracle” has been nothing short of perfect.

Georges St-Pierre News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

UFC legend has serious problem with promotion ending pay-per-view model

MMA legend Georges St-Pierre has a major gripe with the UFC putting an end to pay-per-view events. UFC announced Monday an agreement with Paramount and CBS on a seven-year contract, which will pay the fighting promotion over $1 billion annually for the rights to stream UFC events.