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On YouTubeKhamzat 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.
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.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
UFC commentator once said a fighter was ‘not at all’ close to a choke seconds before it put his rival to sleep
UFC commentator Michael Bisping was left with egg on his face on this day in 2018. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion was in Nashville on August 5, 2023.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Khamzat Chimaev cautioned by UFC Hall of Famer after camp insider’s ‘secret weapon’ claims ahead of UFC 319
One UFC analyst believes Khamzat Chimaev’s improved cardio might not be the recipe to success at UFC 319. UFC middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev will get his long-awaited title shot against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 later this month.
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.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Artem Lobov opens up on his current relationship with Conor McGregor after nasty public feud between teammates
Former UFC fighter Artem Lobov extended a public olive branch to his longtime teammate Conor McGregor. At the height of Conor McGregor‘s UFC superstardom, you’d be hard pressed not to see Artem Lobov at McGregor’s side in the gym, at press conferences, and in his corner.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Khamzat Chimaev is second to one current UFC champion in a stat that shows just how dominant they’ve both been
The main event of UFC 319 pits two of the most distinct styles in the sport against each other. Dricus du Plessis looks to be in remarkable physical shape for his next defense of the UFC middleweight title in Chicago.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
UFC legend pitches ‘all-female’ PPV to end 2025 with Amanda Nunes comeback and champ vs champ super fight
Daniel Cormier thinks the UFC’s schedule for 2025 should end with a pay-per-view headlined by four of the all-time greats of women’s MMA. Plans for the final events of 2025 are beginning to come together, after Khabib Nurmagomedov leaked that a blockbuster title fight is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in November.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Dana White claimed Georges St-Pierre was in ‘big trouble’ mid-fight for exposing UFC rule which was later investigated
Over the years of the UFC, several rules have been changed and added to further improve the integrity of the sport. During the early days of the UFC, the sport was widely criticized by the mainstream for being a thug-like sport, as at the time there weren’t many rules implemented.
Ex-UFC fighter drops wild claim about Dricus du Plessis' future after Khamzat fight
Ex-UFC fighter Brendan Schaub raised a few eyebrows with a recent claim about reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis. Undefeated since joining the UFC in 2020, du Plessis is scheduled to try and defend his middleweight belt for the third time against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
Alex Pereira’s UFC 320 event gets knockout-friendly middleweight scrap
Joe Pyfer returns at UFC 320 for his biggest test yet. Pyfer notoriously matched Francis Ngannou for punching power on the UFC Performance Institute's Power Kube.
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).
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 5
After winning the PFL Welterweight World Tournament, what’s next for Thad Jean?
This past weekend we saw the conclusion of the PFL Welterweight World Tournament. Promotional star Thad Jean (11-0) was looking to have his crowning moment as he took on former interim Bellator champion Logan Storley (18-4).
Islam Makhachev’s coach makes U-turn on Ilia Topuria fight: ‘I think that now…’
Islam Makhachev’s team is now considering a fight with Ilia Topuria, only a few months after Makhachev relinquished the lightweight title. Makhachev left the lightweight division to move up, a decision that came not long after his friend Belal Muhammad lost the welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315.
Tatsuro Taira News / Empire Sports Media / August 5
After dominant win at UFC Vegas 108, what’s next for Tatsuro Taira?
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 108, we saw a matchup between two very exciting prospects in the flyweight division. Japan’s Tatsuro Taira (17-1) was looking to bounce back after his first career loss as he took on undefeated prospect Hyun Sung Park (10-1).
Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / August 5
Will Joe Rogan commentate at UFC 319? All you need to know after beloved commentator skipped last event
After missing out on commentating Dustin Poirier’s final fight in the UFC, whether Joe Rogan will be at the desk for UFC 319 is something fans have been wondering leading up to the event.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 5
UFC Fight Night – Steve Erceg vs. Ode Osbourne: Preview & Betting Tips
This Saturday night could be a career-defining moment for Steve Erceg as he steps into the Octagon against Ode Osbourne in a must-win fight in the UFC’s Flyweight division.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 5
Israel Adesanya sets sights on Paulo Costa or Sean Strickland for UFC comeback
Few athletes command attention like Israel Adesanya when it comes to capturing the MMA world’s imagination. After a tough string of defeats, “The Last
Conor McGregor News / FirstSportz / August 5
Conor McGregor Re-Enters UFC Drug Testing Pool, Sets Sights on 2026 White House Fight and Irish Presidency in Career Comeback
It’s been four years since Conor McGregor’s brutal TKO leg break at UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, and he has yet to return to competition. This month, however, ‘The Notorious’ took a key step toward a potential UFC comeback.
MMA News / FirstSportz / August 5
Team Islam Makhachev Pushes for Perfectly Timed Super Fight with Ilia Topuria After UFC 322 Leak: 'This Is the No. 1 Fight to Make'
Former long-time 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev and his team previously overlooked Ilia Topuria as a legitimate contender for the Dagestani’s crown.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4
Roman Dolidze Vs. Anthony Hernandez Preview
Roman Dolidze takes on Anthony Hernandez at UFC Vegas 109 in a middleweight bout, as we preview this upcoming fight. Dolidze arrives in the fight in an impressive run of form.
Max Holloway News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
MMA fighter KO’d in brutal fashion after copying Max Holloway’s taunt
MMA fighter Glen Norman learned a valuable lesson about being careful what you wish for during his Saturday bout against Byron Walker. The two amateur welterweights squared off in the American Kombat Alliance 48 event held at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, La.
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