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Caio Borralho ‘suspicious’ of Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev’s health ahead of UFC 319 backup gig

UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho believes either Dricus du Plessis or Khamzat Chimaev could be injured ahead of UFC 319. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev are days away from battling in the UFC 319 main event in Chicago.

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UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre blasts promotion’s ‘terrible’ $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount

Georges St-Pierre isn’t a big fan of the UFC’s new broadcasting rights deal. The UFC shocked the MMA world when it agreed to a $7.7 billion mega deal with Paramount to reveal its next broadcasting home.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 12

Michael Chandler points to former rival as having the best chance to dethrone Ilia Topuria over top lightweights

UFC lightweight star Michael Chandler picked who he believes has the best chance to hand Ilia Topuria his first career defeat. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is now at the top of the heap of the promotion’s pound-for-pound rankings after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

Joe Rogan News / Bloody Elbow / August 12

Joe Rogan labels UFC 319 star the ‘biggest puzzle in MMA’ ahead of mammoth pay-per-view card

Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan touted one UFC 319 undercard fighter as the toughest fighter to prepare for. UFC 319 is just days away as one of the biggest cards of 2025 features a pivotal headliner between middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis and the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev.

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Conor McGregor celebrates impressive career feat as UFC inks deal with Paramount

Conor McGregor seems to be thrilled by the news of the UFC’s new deal with Paramount, although not for the reason that MMA fans might expect. With a huge

Paddy Pimblett News / MMA Weekly / August 12

Paddy Pimblett trashes top lightweight contenders

When lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett was at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas earlier this month to support teammate Nathan Fletcher fighting on the UFC Vegas 108 fight card, he kept getting asked the same question. "All I kept getting asked this weekend was,'Who are you fighting?

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 12

Khamzat Chimaev ‘looks massive’ as he towers over Dricus Du Plessis in first meeting ahead of UFC 319

Khamzat Chimaev towered over Dricus Du Plessis as the pair came head to head for the first time ahead of their world title fight on Saturday. The gigantic Swede once fought at welterweight, but he seemed many weight classes above career middleweight Du Plessis as they met in Chicago ahead of UFC 319.

MMA News / Field Level Media / August 12

Dana White: UFC 'absolutely' coming to D.C. on July 4, 2026

America will celebrate its 250th birthday with a UFC fight card at the White House, Dana White confirmed Tuesday. The UFC boss said he is meeting with President Donald Trump and his daughter, Ivanka, to discuss logistics later this month in Washington, D.C.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 12

Ex-UFC star Al Iaquinta honest on Conor McGregor’s return, says Ilia Topuria took his blueprint

Al Iaquinta isn’t so sure about a Conor McGregor comeback fight. UFC superstar McGregor has been teasing his return ever since he recovered from his broken leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 12

The night Michael Page ended a veteran’s career and caved his skull in

Michael 'Venom' Page has built a career on highlight-reel moments, but few are as shocking as his 2016 flying knee knockout over Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos in Bellator.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 12

Why the UFC 319 Main Event is so Hard to Analyse

The UFC PPV machine returns this weekend in Chicago. The UFC 319 main event features the middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis and challenger, Khamzat Chimaev, is extremely intriguing.

Dana White News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 12

Dana White promises Fourth of July fight at White House

UFC CEO Dana White has officially confirmed that a UFC Fight Night will take place at the White House on July 4, 2026. This groundbreaking event, which is set to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, will mark the first time a professional sporting event has ever been held on the White House grounds.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 12

Dana White drops major update on White House card after new UFC TV deal

UFC CEO Dana White still has a major objective next summer: putting on an event at the White House to commemorate America's 250th birthday and culminate a potentially unforgettable Fourth of July celebration.

Dana White News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Dana White Reveals Huge Update on UFC White House Plans

Dana White isn’t exactly known for thinking small if anything, the UFC boss has built his reputation on taking wild ideas and somehow making them reality.

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Tom Aspinall Shuts Down Jon Jones’ UFC White House Fight Hopes With a Decisive Response

It’s safe to say the heavyweight division was in disarray during Jon Jones’ reign as undisputed champion. While Jones held the top spot, Tom Aspinall was left waiting, carrying the interim title for over 550 days without ever getting his long-promised unification bout.

Charles Oliveira News / MMA on SI / August 12

Charles Oliveira makes big statement on his fighting future

Charles Oliveira has made it clear he's not ready to hang up the gloves anytime soon. 'Do Bronx' makes a quick four-month turnaround since being knocked out by Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, taking on the much lower-ranked Rafael Fiziev in Rio de Janeiro this October.

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Aaron Pico speaks out on reasons for declining a potential bout with Patricio ‘Pitbull’

Aaron Pico does not want to revisit the past right now, at least not with one former Bellator champion. The featherweight prospect is set for the UFC 319 co-main event against Lerone Murphy, potentially determining the next title challenger.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 12

Arnold Allen’s shocking UFC 319 reveal, is Movsar Evloev being snubbed again for the featherweight title?

Arnold Allen disclosed that he was offered a fight at UFC 319 under the promise that it would serve as a title eliminator. This admission, shared on his Instagram, has sent ripples through the featherweight division and the UFC fanbase alike.

Alexander Hernandez News / BoxingNews.com / August 12

UFC 319 – Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez: Preview & Betting Tips

We have an intriguing matchup in the lightweight division at UFC 319 as Chase Hooper takes Alexander Hernandez, with both men on a win streak. Hooper (16-3-1) has won five-straight fights after defeating UFC veteran Jim Miller earlier this year.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 12

Tom Aspinall Gives Jon Jones Taste of Own Medicine by Ignoring White House Fight Call Out

Over the last year, Tom Aspinall relentlessly campaigned for a heavyweight title shot against Jon Jones but ultimately failed. The former heavyweight champion

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 12

Dricus Du Plessis Vs. Khamzat Chimaev Predictions – ‘He’s Just Too Big’

On August 16 at UFC 319, Dricus Du Plessis will put his UFC Middleweight Title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev, as MMA pros gave their prediction. Du Plessis (22-2) has been on an impressive run, with 11 consecutive wins.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 12

UFC And Paramount: A New Era For MMA, Or A Risky Bet?

Paramount and TKO Group Holdings Inc. have announced a seven-year broadcast deal, as the network will stream UFC events in the U.S. from next year. The deal means all UFC numbered events and Fight Night events will stream on Paramount+.

MMA News / Field Level Media / August 11

UFC moving to Paramount in 2026 on seven-year deal

Paramount has knocked out a seven-year deal to become the exclusive home of all UFC events in the U.S., starting in 2026. UFC's full annual slate of 13 marquee numbered events and 30 Fight Nights will be streamed on Paramount+, with select numbered events simulcast on CBS.

MMA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12

UFC announces new deal that will end its PPV model

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Francis Ngannou News / Dice City Sports / August 10

Francis Ngannou At Odds With PFL?

Francis Ngannou left the UFC in early 2023 after a highly publicized contractual dispute, eventually signing with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in a landmark deal that gave him both in cage and executive opportunities.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 10

Anthony Hernandez Extends Win Streak, Demands Title Shot

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez may not be in the UFC middleweight title conversation just yet but after his performance at UFC Vegas 109, he’s closing in fast.