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UFC 319 star causes rare display of trash talk from Alexander Volkanovski after he vowed to KO the champ

Alexander Volkanovski had a fiery response to a UFC 319 newcomer who is promising to upset the apple cart. Before Khamzat Chimaev challenges Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title in Saturday’s pay-per-view main event, a number of other ranked names and charging contenders will be in action at Chicago’s United Center.

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Dana White shuts down legend’s take that Khamzat Chimaev becoming UFC champion ‘would be a disaster’

Dana White has disagreed with the UFC legend who made a shock claim regarding Khamzat Chimaev becoming the middleweight champion. This coming Saturday, Khamzat Chimaev finally fights for UFC gold when he takes on Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight title in the UFC 319 main event.

Dana White News / MMA Weekly / August 13

Dana White confirms UFC White House event lands on America's 250th birthday

The UFC's first-ever event at the White House has received a surreal update, with Dana White confirming the showcase will land on July 4, America's birthday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 13

Khamzat Chimaev was mobbed by security when punches flew during brawl with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin

Khamzat Chimaev made an unexpected cameo at UFC 280 in October 2022. ‘Borz’ was in the crowd on the night Islam Makhachev beat Charles Oliveira to become the UFC lightweight champion.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 13

Khamzat Chimaev’s cardio backed by UFC legend who saw him smash ‘opponent you can’t beat’ in the gym

It sounds like Khamzat Chimaev has been putting in an unrivaled level of work to ensure his cardio holds up at UFC 319 behind the scenes. Chimaev will enter the cage on Saturday night in Chicago for his first opportunity to achieve title glory in the UFC.

MMA News / HITC / August 13

Dana White clarifies Joe Rogan’s role after UFC’s $7.7 billion deal with Paramount

The UFC’s new multi-billion-dollar broadcast deal with Paramount has raised questions about the future of some key figures within the organisation. On Monday, Dana White confirmed that pay-per-view would be scrapped and announced a new home for the UFC, moving to Paramount+ once their current agreement with ESPN runs out.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 13

‘What number?’… Logan Paul discovers Jon Jones reportedly rejected huge payday for Tom Aspinall fight

Logan Paul was shocked by what happened before Jon Jones briefly retired from MMA. The greatest of all time was expected to face Tom Aspinall in a heavyweight unification bout later this year.

Khabib Nurmagomedov News / Bloody Elbow / August 13

Fans get their wish as Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 headlines huge PFL championship double-header

Among the most called-for rematches in MMA is finally on! One of the best fights of 2025 to date went down at one of the year’s very first events, as Usman Nurmagomedov put his Bellator lightweight title on the line for the final time against rising Northern Irish star Paul Hughes.

Georges St-Pierre News / MMA Weekly / August 13

Georges St-Pierre breaks down UFC 319 main event

UFC 319 is headlined by one of the most anticipated fights of the year. Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis puts his title on the line against unbeaten Khamzat Chimaev at the United Center in Chicago.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 13

UFC 319 – King Green vs. Diego Ferreira: Preview & Betting Tips

King Green steps into the Octagon against Diego Ferreira this weekend at UFC 319 in a lightweight showdown in Chicago. Green (32-17-1, 1 NC) has carved out a long and respected career in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 13

Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev: Bloody Elbow predictions are split on the UFC 319 main event winner

The UFC 319 main event pits the two top Middleweights against one another in an exciting title clash. UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis is fresh off title defenses against Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya, but his clash with the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev may be his toughest fight so far.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 13

Dricus Du Plessis believes Ilia Topuria is the rightful pound-for-pound No. 1

Rankings are subjective, but serve a couple of purposes. They're used to promote and to spark conversation and debate. There's no perfect system, and the UFC rankings are no different.

Georges St-Pierre News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

UFC legend has serious problem with promotion ending pay-per-view model

MMA legend Georges St-Pierre has a major gripe with the UFC putting an end to pay-per-view events. UFC announced Monday an agreement with Paramount and CBS on a seven-year contract, which will pay the fighting promotion over $1 billion annually for the rights to stream UFC events.

Charles Oliveira News / BoxingNews.com / August 13

Charles Oliveira Is At A Crossroads

Charles Oliveira (33-9, 1 NC) has promised that a rematch with Max Holloway (26-7) will take place “at some point,” but his career is at a crossroads. They fought in August 2015, with Holloway being awarded the victory after Oliveira suffered an esophagus injury.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 12

UFC Rio adds Vicente Luque – Santiago Ponzinibbio

The UFC returns to Rio on October 11th and we learned this week of a really fun matchup in the welterweight division between two veterans. Brazil’s Vicente Luque (23-11-1) will have a homecoming fight as he takes on Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-9).

Dricus Du Plessis News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Dricus Du Plessis Breaks Silence on Brutal Sparring Rumor Before UFC 319

The middleweight champ sets the record straight on an unusual training camp twist UFC 319 is set to take over Chicago this weekend as the United Center plays host to a highly anticipated main event between two undefeated UFC fighters.

Kayla Harrison News / MMA on SI / August 12

UFC Champion Kayla Harrison could face the winner of this massive fight

A pair of top-ranked contenders have reportedly signed on for a fight that could decide the first challenger for UFC Champion Kayla Harrison. Currently

Conor McGregor News / MMA on SI / August 12

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

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 13

DWCS 77 Results: Summer Series Kicks Off for Ninth Season at Apex Tonight!

DWCS 77, opening night of the ninth year of Contender Series, is here! Tonight, another summer and early fall of midweek MMA action kicks off from the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, NV.

Aaron Pico News / Total Apex Sports / August 12

Aaron Pico’s UFC Debut: Can He Actually Live Up to the Hype This Time?

Well, well, well. Look who’s finally decided to grace the UFC with his presence. Aaron Pico, the former Bellator golden boy who’s been teasing MMA fans for what feels like an eternity, is actually stepping into the Octagon at UFC 319.

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.

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

UFC announces new deal that will end its pay-per-view model

UFC has announced a new media partnership that will put an end to the pay-per-view model that has existed since the promotion was founded more than three decades ago.

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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.