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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 19
Why Khamzat Chimaev should replace Ilia Topuria as UFC pound-for-pound number one after win at UFC 319
With his presiding win to clinch middleweight gold at UFC 319, there’s a sizeable case to make to see Khamzat Chimaev top the promotion’s pound-for-pound pile.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Jon Jones Leaves a Cryptic Message on White House Fight Plans
The former UFC champion keeps the door cracked open for a potential White House fight The story of Jon Jones has always been unpredictable, and retirement hasn’t slowed down the drama.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Khamzat Chimaev calls out top contender who would honor new UFC champ’s request
Khamzat Chimaev may have found an opponent for his first UFC title defense. Some pundits predict the undefeated Chimaev to have a long and dominant title reign following his shutout performance against titleholder Dricus du Plessis in the UFC 319 main event.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 18
'Nobody Will Stop Him!' Francis Ngannou Doubts Jon Jones' UFC Retirement
Jon Jones’ retirement announcement shocked the UFC and entire MMA world, mainly because Jones’ career ended on an anticlimactic note with glaring asterisks.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Bo Nickal featured in UFC legend’s list of options for Khamzat Chimaev: ‘I understand that…’
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal, anyone? After UFC 319 last weekend, the MMA world is left to wonder who can stop the new, undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
Lazaro Dayron: Cuba’s Next Superstar
With the PFL acquiring Bellator MMA a few years ago, they quickly moved themselves up the MMA ladder to arguably the second-biggest MMA organization in the world.
Francis Ngannou News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Francis Ngannou reveals shocking reason for skipping PFL Africa event that upset founder
Francis Ngannou has cleared the air on why he wasn’t at PFL Africa. The PFL’s signing of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was one of the MMA promotion’s biggest wins in 2023.
Dana White News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Dana White Unleashes Fiery Rant on UFC Apex Expansion Reports
The UFC Apex, a state-of-the-art production hub next to the promotion’s headquarters, became a critical venue during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing the UFC to host events safely while other sports shut down. Since then, it has remained a staple for Fight Night cards, Dana White’s Contender Series, and even non-UFC events like WWE and Power Slap.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Jon Jones responds to Dana White giving UFC GOAT ‘billion to one’ odds on White House return
Will Jon Jones fight at the White House? The former two-division UFC Champion and arguably the greatest fighter of all time says it’s not his decision to make after retiring from the sport earlier this summer.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
‘He’s going to have…’ Khamzat Chimaev’s old rival makes bold claim on potential UFC title fight
Khamzat Chimaev has been warned it only gets harder from here. The UFC middleweight division has a new champion and his name is Khamzat Chimaev. The prolific wrestler from Chechnya rose to 15-0 with a dominant title win over South African champion Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Five fighters called for UFC contracts last weekend, including UFC 319 stars and Bellator veteran
A handful of MMA fighters want to sign to the big show after UFC 319. Last weekend, the biggest fight of the year took place between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev who met five rounds for the middleweight title.
Carlos Prates News / Empire Sports Media / August 18
After his spinning elbow knockout at UFC 319, what’s next for Carlos Prates?
This past Saturday night at UFC 319 in the featured matchup on the main card, we saw a really fun matchup in the welterweight division. Dangerous strikers clashed as Carlos Prates (22-7) took on Geoff Neal (16-7).
Ex-UFC champ urges Khamzat Chimaev to change weight class, as he could fight Alex Pereira
Khamzat Chimaev added another major milestone to his career on Saturday, joining a very select group of fighters with his UFC middleweight title win. UFC 319 marked the promotion’s first trip back to Chicago in six years, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Conor McGregor led teammate to brutal TUF knockout a decade before $6.5 million lawsuit tore their friendship apart
Conor McGregor’s relationship with this fighter is far different than when they were formulating knockouts together on The Ultimate Fighter. McGregor got his first taste of coaching on TUF in 2015, when he went head-to-head with Urijah Faber on season 22 of the UFC’s hit reality show.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 18
Luke Rockhold backs Joe Rogan’s pick for one man who can beat Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 319 dominance
Luke Rockhold and Joe Rogan are in agreement that there may just be one man who can finally end Khamzat Chimaev’s undefeated run. After looking unbeatable for his entire UFC career Dricus Du Plessis was made to look like a beginner at times as Chimaev utterly dominated him to win the middleweight title at UFC 319.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 18
Which Challenger Did It Better? Jon Jones or Khamzat Chimaev?
Fight fans are debating after watching last night’s demolition by Khamzat Chimaev easily beating the champion in Dricus Du Plessis. Fans are asking, is that the most dominant performance by a challenger challenging for a championship ever?
Aaron Pico News / Dice City Sports / August 18
Pico’s UFC Debut Ends in Brutal KO, But He Promises to Rebound
It’s safe to say Aaron Pico’s long awaited UFC debut didn’t go as planned. The 28-year-old former Bellator standout was knocked out cold by Lerone Murphy in the UFC 319 co main event at Chicago’s United Center.
Alexander Volkanovski Calls Out Lerone Murphy in Wake of UFC 319
The featherweight division finally found stability in April at UFC 314 when Alexander Volkanovski edged out Diego Lopes in a hard-fought decision. With the win, the Aussie legend became a two-time undisputed 145lbs kingpin and the first fighter over the age of 35 to claim a world title in divisions below 155 pounds.
Aaron Pico could change his career around if he listens to Dustin Poirier’s recent advice
Dustin Poirier believes Aaron Pico’s debut at UFC 319 did not go to plan because the newcomer “got in his own way.” Chicago hosted a busy 12-fight card, headlined by Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Tom Aspinall News / MMA Weekly / August 18
Tom Aspinall: UFC 319 main event 'wasn't the most exciting fight, but ...'
A new middleweight champion was crowned in the UFC 319 main event on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. Khamzat Chimaev kept his undefeated record intact and took the title from Dricus Du Plessis in one-sided fashion.
MMA News / Yardbarker / August 17
Dana white pours cold water on NBA star’s UFC dreams
It sounds like White is skeptical of an NBA star making the transition to the octagon.
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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