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Khamzat Chimaev urges UFC to book blockbuster title bout to decide ‘the best fighter in the world’

While focused on his own upcoming championship fight, Khamzat Chimaev has played the role of matchmaker for another UFC division’s title picture. Chimaev recently hit the scales for UFC 319 and made his long-awaited first title shot in the promotion official, five years after announcing his arrival with two wins in record-breaking time.

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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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 15

UFC 319 Weigh-Ins: Middleweight Misses Target Badly Friday Morning

UFC 319 is almost here! Saturday night, United Center in the Windy City of Chicago plays host to the final UFC pay-per-view of the summer. Live coverage of tomorrow night’s show begins with the early prelims at 6 pm ET/ 3 pm PT.

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.

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).

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Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / August 15

Fired former UFC star who Dana White publicly slammed and called ‘weak-minded’ recalls awkward meeting with former boss

The relationship between a fighter and a promoter isn’t always going to be perfect. Dana White has had some rocky relationships with several notable UFC fighters while continuing to take the sport to new heights.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 15

UFC 319 Preview and Prediction: Kai Asakura – Tim Elliott

Kicking off the PPV main card tomorrow night at UFC 319 is a fun scrap in the flyweight division between two former title challengers. 11th ranked Tim Elliott (20-13-1) makes his return as he takes on former RIZIN champion Kai Asakura (21-5).

Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA on SI / August 15

UFC 319 prelim fights picks & predictions for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev

The UFC is in Chicago, IL this week for UFC 319, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for every fight on the card’s prelims. The event

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 15

UFC 319 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Aaron Pico – Lerone Murphy

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 319, we are going to see a huge matchup in the featherweight division where the winner will likely vault right into the title picture.

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.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Field Level Media / August 15

Khamzat Chimaev aims to dethrone Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319

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 on Saturday.

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.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

UFC announces new deal that will end its PPV model

UFC announces new deal that will end its pay-per-view model

UFC has announced a new media partnership that will put an end to the pay-per-view model that has existed since the promotion was founded more than three decades ago.

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