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Fans slam heavyweight contender for sharing stats to prove he’s better than Khamzat Chimaev ahead of UFC 319

A UFC heavyweight contender wants some respect on his name. Middleweight bogeyman Khamzat Chimaev has been the talk of the UFC world this week as the undefeated fighter enters his first title fight.

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‘Please retire’… Fans tell 37-fight veteran who fought Khabib Nurmagomedov to quit MMA after UFC 319 defeat

Fans were left disappointed with the final early prelim of the evening at UFC 319. Dana White‘s latest pay-per-view event kicked off with a stunning upset as Joseph Morales won The Ultimate Fighter 33 flyweight final.

Daniel Cormier News / Bloody Elbow / August 16

‘This has to stop’… Daniel Cormier calls out judges after shocking unanimous decision at UFC 319

A controversial result on the UFC 319 prelims left Daniel Cormier asking for judging reform. UFC 319 kicked off with a stunning upset win by Joseph Morales to win The Ultimate Fighter 33 flyweight title, and was followed up immediately by a result that left the broadcast team flabbergasted.

Chael Sonnen News / Bloody Elbow / August 16

Daniel Cormier vs. Chael Sonnen rivalry ends in stunning upset in UFC 319 opener

The Ultimate Fighter 33 flyweight finalist Joseph Morales capped off his remarkable resurgence with a stunning win in the UFC 319 opener. UFC 319 was expected to be one of the biggest cards of the year, featuring a highly-anticipated main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 16

Sean Strickland makes bold prediction for UFC 319

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland is known for his unhinged public-facing persona. But he showed a more measured side of himself on Saturday.

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Khamzat Chimaev aims to dethrone Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319

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

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 16

UFC 319 Live Results

Tonight right here in Chicago, UFC 319 goes down and it’s looking like the most highly anticipated card of the year. In the main event, the middleweight title is on the line as champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) takes on undefeated superstar Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 16

UFC 319 star suggests surprise gameplan for Khamzat Chimaev that Dricus du Plessis won’t see coming

Khamzat Chimaev has been told to mix up his usual approach to round one when he challenges for gold at UFC 319. To date, there has been little secret over what Chimaev’s opponents can expect when they share the Octagon with the undefeated Chechen phenom.

Patricio Pitbull News / Empire Sports Media / August 16

UFC Paris adds Patricio Pitbull – Losene Keita

The UFC is heading to Paris on September 6th and the promotion just added a banger of a matchup in the featherweight division. Maitres Fumiers was the first to report that former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull (37-8) will be taking on one of the top prospects in the sport in Losene Keita (16-1).

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / August 16

UFC 319 star once suffered a bizarre fight cancellation after injuries that Dana White blamed on an unexpected person

Fight week for UFC 319 has been one of the most eventful roads to an event in 2025. King Green revealed severe injuries that had cancelled his fight on the card, but his absence from the Octagon’s return to Chicago was just the beginning.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / August 16

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Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / August 16

Ronda Rousey broke a PPV record the night her career was derailed by a shock knockout finish

Ronda Rousey was on top of the world when she shattered PPV records at the peak of her powers before her career came tumbling down. The former UFC Bantamweight champion was a force of nature from the moment she set foot in the octagon for the first time.

Joe Rogan News / MMA on SI / August 16

Joe Rogan breaks silence on UFC’s future after major change

The UFC's shift from ESPN/Disney to Paramount will certainly shake up the MMA leader. Color commentator Joe Rogan, a long-time staple in the MMA community, appears to be sticking around for the forseeable future as one of the promotion's greatest assets.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 16

Dana White Has More Faith in Conor McGregor Over Jon Jones for UFC Return

It’s no exaggeration to say Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are two of the most valuable fighters Dana White has ever brought into the UFC. ‘Bones’ burst onto the scene in 2011, tearing through the light heavyweight division, dethroning legends, and cementing himself, at least in White’s eyes, as the greatest fighter to ever set foot in the Octagon.

MMA News / NY Fights / August 16

UFC 319 Fighter Payouts: How Much Will the Headliners Earn?

UFC 319 is set to deliver one of the most compelling middleweight title fights in company history, as Dricus Du Plessis puts his belt on the line against the undefeated wrecking machine, Khamzat Chimaev.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 16

Ankalaev Backed To Beat Pereira Again

Ex-UFC fighter Krzysztof Jotko believes the rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will unfold similarly to their first fight. In their initial matchup at UFC 313 in March, Ankalaev won a unanimous decision, becoming the first fighter to defeat Pereira at 205 pounds to claim the light heavyweight 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 / 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).