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On YouTubeIsrael Adesanya News / Sporting News / August 18
'The division is in good hands': Adesanya gives Chimaev stamp of approval after UFC 319 
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya praised Chimaev after his lopsided unanimous decision victory over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, a performance that saw the Chechen-born star claim the belt with scorecards of 50-44 across the board.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Sporting News / August 18
'See you soon': Volkanovski reacts to Murphy's stunning knockout at UFC 319
Lerone Murphy's spinning-elbow knockout of Aaron Pico at UFC 319 may have just earned him a shot at featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski.
Aaron Pico News / Sporting News / August 17
UFC 319: Aaron Pico promises 'My story is not over'
In control of the fight, Aaron Pico suffered a devastating loss to Lerone Murphy at UFC 319 this past weekend.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Dustin Poirier gives Aaron Pico career-changing advice after third KO loss in UFC 319 debut
Dustin Poirier thinks debutant Aaron Pico ‘got in his own way’ at UFC 319. UFC 319 was a dramatic affair from Chicago, Illinois, with a 12-fight card headlined by Dricus du Plessis and the newly-crowned champion Khamzat Chimaev.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Israel Adesanya gives Khamzat Chimaev seal of approval after dethroning Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319
Khamzat Chimaev proved Israel Adesanya wrong at UFC 319. Years after taking the sport by storm on Fight Island, ‘Borz’ has finally touched UFC gold in Chicago, Illinois.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Ex-UFC star shockingly questions referee stopping KO of the Year contender at UFC 319
Carlos Prates produced one of the best knockouts of all time at UFC 319. The ‘Fighting Nerds’ star returned to the Octagon on Saturday night with a first-round spinning elbow KO of perennial contender Geoff Neal, one of two spinning elbow knockouts in Chicago.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Ex-UFC middleweight regrets signing to PFL after he almost beat Dricus du Plessis
UFC 319 might have put things into perspective for a former top contender. The UFC Middleweight Championship was on the line in the UFC 319 main event between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
UFC 319 winner offered chance to fight ‘scary’ opponent on three weeks notice after flawless KO
Alongside the dominant performance in the main event, two knockouts stole the show at UFC 319. Carlos Prates bounced back into the win column by stopping Geoff Neal in style with a walk-off spinning elbow on the main card.
Aaron Pico News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Debutant Aaron Pico speaks out following devastating spinning elbow KO loss at UFC 319
An unsuccessful debut on a big stage, Aaron Pico has been here before. Few UFC fighters have had the hype of Aaron Pico heading into their first fight in the Octagon.
Khamzat Chimaev News / Dice City Sports / August 17
Borralho: 'I’m the Only One Who Can Beat Chimaev'
Caio Borralho believes he is uniquely equipped to challenge newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and maybe even beat him. Borralho (17-1, 7-0 UFC) served as the backup fighter for UFC 319, where Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis to win the title.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
‘Very concerning’… Daniel Cormier describes scary aftermath of Aaron Pico KO fans didn’t see at UFC 319
Daniel Cormier is worried about Aaron Pico after his disastrous UFC debut. ‘DC’ was on commentary duty when Lerone Murphy’s vicious spinning elbow ended the UFC 319 co-main event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Georges St-Pierre saw that Khamzat Chimaev had ‘all the skills’ to do what he did at UFC 319 after one brutal fight
Georges St-Pierre was among those predicting championship success for Khamzat Chimaev years before what transpired at UFC 319. Chimaev’s undefeated run toward the top culminated in Saturday’s pay-per-view main event at Chicago’s United Center.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Robert Whittaker reveals who he thinks has the best chance of beating Khamzat Chimaev after ‘mindblowing’ UFC 319 win
After a new middleweight champion was crowned at UFC 319, talk quickly turned to what is next. Several fighters, including Sean Strickland, called out Khamzat Chimaev now that the undefeated star has claimed the gold.
Alexander Volkanovski News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Alexander Volkanovski Points to Two Fighters UFC Could Push Next, One Gains Steam After UFC 319
Volkanovski’s return talk heats up as UFC 319 puts a new featherweight contender in the spotlight The UFC featherweight division has a shakeup brewing, and all eyes are back on Alexander Volkanovski.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 17
Kamaru Usman reacts to ex-opponent Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant UFC 319 title win… ‘I hate to say it’
Kamaru Usman remains the closest to beating Khamzat Chimaev after a one-sided UFC 319 main event. Chimaev had UFC gold wrapped around his waist for the very first time at Saturday’s pay-per-view in Chicago, where he remained undefeated and became middleweight champion in emphatic 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 / Total Apex Sports / August 17
UFC 319 Results: Lerone Murphy Dominates Aaron Pico With Spinning Back Elbow
UFC 319’s main card has shown the ability to be historic as Lerone Murphy continues to add to the history books with his first-round knockout over Aaron Pico.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 17
UFC 319 Results: Carlos Prates Secures Massive Knockout Over Geoff Neal
We had an exciting fight in the UFC Welterweight Division as Carlos Prates secured a first-round knockout over Geoff Neal right before the bell for the end of the first round at UFC 319.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / August 17
UFC 319 Results: Tim Elliott Dominates with 2nd Round Submission Over Kai Asakura
UFC 319’s main card is officially underway, and veteran Tim Elliott dominated the fight against Kai Asakura as he secured a second-round guillotine choke to win the fight.
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.
UFC 319 Results: Incredible Night of Action Inside United Center Tonight
UFC 319 is here! Tonight, Chicago’s United Center, the home court of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls and home ice of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, plays host to the final pay-per-view of the UFC summer schedule for 2025.
Takeru Makes His Return On November 16 At ONE 173
ONE Championship has added another heart-pounding bout to ONE 173, and it features Takeru Segawa. The Japanese megastar will square off against veteran Denis Puric in a flyweight kickboxing match.
UFC 319: How To Watch and Full Fight Card
For the first time since 2019, the UFC makes its way to Chicago for UFC 319, one of the most highly-anticipated pay-per-view cards of the year. In the headlining bout, reigning middleweight king Dricus du Plessis puts his strap on the line against the surging European contender Khamzat Chimaev.
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