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Joe Rogan claimed Khamzat Chimaev is ‘magnitudes greater’ when breaking down Dricus Du Plessis UFC 319 title fight
When it was announced that Khamzat Chimaev would finally fight for a UFC title, Joe Rogan was full of praise for the Chechen superstar. On August 16, Khamzat Chimaev will finally fight for the UFC middleweight title when he and champion Dricus Du Plessis clash in the UFC 319 main event in Chicago.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Khabib Nurmagomedov lays out ‘honest’ retirement timeframe for Islam Makhachev ahead of leaked return
Khabib Nurmagomedov made the decision to retire while he was still on top of the UFC’s lightweight division. Since then, the former undefeated champion has spoken many times about advising fighters to walk away early before they’re past their best.
Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / August 6
Khamzat Chimaev crushed former UFC champ's jaw to earn Dricus du Plessis title fight
Khamzat Chimaev is undefeated in his fighting career, but of those many victories the most recent one was arguably his most impressive and violent. “Borz”
Israel Adesanya News / MMA Weekly / August 6
Israel Adesanya has the itch again: 'I'm ready to go'
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn't done fighting just yet. The 36 year-old has lost his last three fights but is ready to get back on the horse again. "The Last Stylebender" last fought in February, losing to Nassourdine Imavov via TKO.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
UFC middleweight provides theory as to why fans are behind Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 319 despite ‘disaster’ claims
At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev will compete in his first UFC title fight. The undefeated middleweight was expected to go and accomplish big things from an early stage in his UFC career and clearly, there are a lot of fans hoping that he’ll be successful at UFC 319.
Roman Dolidze News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez: Bloody Elbow predictions suggest that ‘Fluffy’ will be too much for the Georgian
The main event of UFC Vegas 109 is an exciting Middleweight clash, but one that the Bloody Elbow experts see as belonging to only one of the competitors.
Randy Couture News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
5 Brock Lesnar fights every MMA fan needs to watch including his TKO title win over Randy Couture
With his recent return to wrestling confirmed, UFC fans are looking back on some of Brock Lesnar’s greatest moments in the UFC in hopes of a return to the octagon.
Dustin Poirier News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Dustin Poirier admits he’s still ‘battling’ himself over retirement as fans praise him for his post UFC 318 actions
At UFC 318, an incredible career came to an emotional end in New Orleans. While there were moments where Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight could have ended badly for him, he ended up getting a remarkable send off last month.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Dricus Du Plessis explains why his ‘controversial’ fight style will be his superpower against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319
Dricus Du Plessis is widely regarded as one of the most unique fighters in UFC history because of his unorthodox fight style. In just a few weeks time, Dricus Du Plessis looks to defend his middleweight title for the third time when he takes on Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event in Chicago.
Anthony Hernandez News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Anthony Hernandez earned the nickname ‘Fluffy’ as a 15-year-old which confused one UFC legend
“Fluffy” may not be the most intimidating nickname in the world, but it is one that has stuck with Anthony Hernandez since the day he began his MMA training.
Andre Fili News / BoxingNews.com / August 6
UFC Fight Night – Andre Fili vs. Christian Rodriguez: Preview & Betting Tips
Andre Fili takes on Christian Rodriguez on the upcoming UFC Fight Night card, at The Apex, in a featherweight matchup that promises fireworks from the get-go.
Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Israel Adesanya reveals interest in rematch against middleweight he dominated as champion
Israel Adesanya is looking to return to the Octagon following an extremely devastating three fight losing skid. Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya hasn’t fought since February when he was shockingly knocked out by rising contender Nassourdine Imavov.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Dana White Contender Series 9 preview, how to watch, schedule as the show returns with more UFC hopefuls competing
Dana White returns to our screens once again with the latest season of his Contender Series starting in August 2025. The UFC CEO is embarking on the ninth season of Dana White’s Contender Series, as the program continues to grow and grow since its inception in 2017.
Conor McGregor News / FirstSportz / August 6
Conor McGregor Put on Blast for Not Showing ‘Unmatched Loyalty’ by Former Best Friend
In the fight business, loyal friendships are rare and fans often see long-time friends turning their backs on each other. The same thing happened with former UFC champion Conor McGregor and his old training partner/ex-UFC fighter Artem Lobov.
Khamzat Chimaev News / BoxingNews.com / August 6
Du Plessis Vs. Chimaev – Who Wins?
Dricus du Plessis defends his UFC Middleweight Title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 on August 16, as we look at how the pair could approach the fight. The South African picked up the belt by beating Sean Strickland.
Tatsuro Taira News / MMA Sucka / August 6
The Incredible Career of a Flyweight Juggernaut
Entering his eighth bout in the promotion, Tatsuro Taira had a lot to prove going into his third main event at UFC Vegas 108. Falling to Brandon Royval
Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / August 5
Ben Askren gives a ‘humbling’ update
UFC legend Ben Askren has had one heck of a ride as of late. A few months ago, Askren was healthy with no plans for the remainder of the year. Askren had no plans of fighting for his life for months and undergoing a double lung transplant.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6
Former UFC champ picks apart Din Thomas’s ‘disaster’ comments about a Khamzat Chimaev title reign
A former UFC champion believes analyst Din Thomas is way off base with his Khamzat Chimaev stance. Khamzat Chimaev‘s long-awaited shot at UFC gold comes against middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 later this month.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Conor McGregor’s longtime teammate details ‘wrong mindset’ UFC superstar had for Khabib Nurmagomedov fight
One of Conor McGregor’s most loyal allies admits the former two-division champion self-sabotaged his chances to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. Conor McGregor‘s feud with UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov remains as heated as ever almost seven full years since their UFC 229 fight.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Chael Sonnen calls common Khamzat Chimaev narrative ‘unfair’ ahead of UFC 319 title fight
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen questioned Khamzat Chimaev’s biggest criticism ahead of UFC 319. Khamzat Chimaev will look to cap off his meteoric rise in the UFC Octagon with a world title win later this month.
Petr Yan News / MMA Sucka / August 5
Former Champ Turns Back Magee, Sets Sights on Gold Again
After another dominant victory July 26 against Marcus Magee, Petr Yan has made it very clear he is still one of the very elite fighters at bantamweight and is very deserving of a title shot.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Muhammad Mokaev makes big concession to UFC, Dana White about potential return to the promotion
Muhammad Mokaev has upped the ante in his pursuit of a second chance in the UFC Octagon. Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev remains one of the top undefeated prospects in MMA, despite his abrupt release from the UFC.
Michel Pereira News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 5
Kyle Daukaus makes his return against Michel Pereira at UFC Shanghai
Kyle Daukaus is making his long-awaited return to the UFC, stepping up on short notice to face Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night: Shanghai on August 23rd.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 5
After winning the PFL Featherweight World Tournament, what’s next for Movlid Khaybulaev?
This past weekend we saw the conclusion of the PFL Featherweight World Tournament. In the finals of the featherweight tournament, 2021 featherweight champion Movlid Khaybulaev (24-0-1) took on 2023 featherweight champion Jesus Pinedo (25-6-1).
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