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‘Waiting’… Paddy Pimblett sends menacing message to Ilia Topuria as he chases next lightweight title shot

Paddy Pimblett seems to believe he could get the next crack at UFC lightweight gold. Ilia Topuria captured the title by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 in June.

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Dricus Du Plessis plans to 'break' Khamzat Chimaev in UFC 319 title fight

The middleweight title will be on the line in the UFC 319 main event on Aug. 19 at the United Center in Chicago. Champion Dricus Du Plessis (23-2) looks to successfully defend his belt for a third time against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (14-0).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 8

UFC star calls Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev the ‘modern day Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov’

There’s still hope for Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev. UFC fans have missed out on some massive fights this year, with a heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall being one of them.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 8

Oliveira To Face Fiziev – Is It The Right Move?

Charles Oliveira vs. Rafael Fiziev will be the main event at UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but is this the right fight for Charles?

Islam Makhachev News / BoxingNews.com / August 8

When Should Islam Makhachev Retire?

Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his take on when Islam Makhachev may retire from MMA. Makhachev is the former UFC Lightweight Champion, who defended the belt four times, before moving up to welterweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 8

‘I just wanted to…’ Charles Oliveira shares biggest regret from Ilia Topuria fight at UFC 317

Charles Oliveira knows what went wrong against Ilia Topuria earlier this summer. Topuria and Oliveira headlined this year’s International Fight Week when they collided for the vacant lightweight title in the main event of UFC 317 back in June.

Islam Makhachev News / Bleacher Report / August 7

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Alexandre Pantoja News / Athlon Sports / August 7

‘I Can Break All the Records’ UFC's most Dominant Champion Alexandre Pantoja Reveals Bold Plan to Achieve GOAT Status

UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja is technically the most dominant current champion in the UFC right now, as he has the most title defenses out of all the promotion’s current champions.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / August 7

Khamzat Chimaev’s toughest test confidently predicts Dricus du Plessis fight at UFC 319

Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev is shaping up to be the biggest fight of the year. We’re less than two weeks out from the middleweight title fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, which headlines UFC 319 from Chicago, Illinois.

Dustin Poirier News / MMA on SI / August 7

Dustin Poirier confirms return to UFC in new job on major PPV

Dustin Poirier is set for his first post-retirement UFC gig as he's set to appear during the UFC 319 broadcast on August 17. 'The Diamond' retired on the

Charles Oliveira News / MMA on SI / August 7

Charles Oliveira’s next fight could define his future in the UFC

Charles Oliveira -- It's do-or-die for 'Do Bronx' in his next UFC outing as he takes on Rafael Fiziev in Rio de Janeiro this October. UFC revealed the lightweight legend's next fight in an announcement on August 7, to the shock and dismay of many avid fans.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 7

UFC Vancouver adds Marlon Vera – Aiemann Zahabi

UFC Vancouver goes down on October 18th and the promotion announced a matchup between two top ten contenders that’ll go down on the card. The promotion announced that former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera (23-10-1) will take on Canada’s Aiemann Zahabi (13-2).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 7

Charles Oliveira’s last fight in Brazil made unfortunate piece of UFC history which Joe Rogan called ‘so eerie’

When Charles Oliveira last fought in Brazil under the UFC banner, he did so in extremely unfortunate and eerie circumstances. This Thursday, it was announced by the promotion that Charles Oliveira will return at UFC Rio de Janeiro on October 11, to take on fellow fan favorite Rafael Fiziev.

Dricus Du Plessis News / Bloody Elbow / August 7

Dricus Du Plessis sent UFC 319 warning message by former champion he has ongoing feud with… ‘This is my city’

Ahead of his middleweight title defense at UFC 319, Dricus Du Plessis has been sent a warning by one of his biggest rivals. In just over a week’s time, the premier promotion returns to Chicago for UFC 319, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

Dustin Poirier News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Dustin Poirier Set for New Chapter at UFC 319

Poirier begins life after fighting by joining the UFC 319 commentary team alongside Rogan, Cormier, and Anik It wasn’t the storybook ending many had hoped for, but it was one that drew respect from fans across the MMA world.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 7

Ricardo Lamas suggests UFC add Max Holloway fight to Hall of Fame for iconic BMF moment

Max Holloway could join the UFC Hall of Fame before his career is over. Last month, the UFC’s BMF Champion became the first fighter to defend the ‘Baddest Motherf—–‘ belt when he retired Dustin Poirier in a five-round war at UFC 318.

Israel Adesanya News / Dice City Sports / August 7

Israel Adesanya Plotting Return To The Octagon

After enduring the toughest stretch of his career, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is ready to make his comeback and he’s looking to settle some old scores.

Ben Askren News / Bleacher Report / August 7

Watch: Ben Askren recovering after his double lung transplant

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 7

Joe Rogan makes return for UFC 319 and is joined by Dustin Poirier for first event since retirement

The UFC 319 broadcast team has been confirmed and the popular trio is back in the commentary booth together for the middleweight title fight. In just over a week’s time, the premier promotion returns to Chicago for UFC 319, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

Dricus Du Plessis News / HITC / August 7

Dricus Du Plessis opens up on huge UFC 319 weight cut as he’s still far from target

Dricus Du Plessis is expected to cut around 45lb before stepping on the scales at UFC 319. The middleweight champion has always made weight throughout his career, needing to hit 185lb or below once again.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 7

Frank The Tank Takes the Chest Chop Crown at PLN’s Friday Night Fights Week 8!

Friday Night Fights Week 8 at PLN Studios in Branson, Missouri, delivered high stakes and high impact as Chest Chop took center stage for the second time, thrilling fans with jaw-dropping intensity and historic moments.

Khamzat Chimaev News / MMA Weekly / August 7

Khamzat Chimaev reveals plan to become three-weight UFC champion

Khamzat Chimaev is approaching his first shot at UFC gold, but his ambition doesn't end there. If all goes to plan for the undefeated middleweight, he will be the first fighter to hold titles in three different weight classes inside the octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 7

Khamzat Chimaev responds to Paulo Costa's allegations

Undefeated middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev responded to allegations made by Paulo Costa and denied sending the Brazilian's wife DMs. Following his UFC 318 win over Roman Kopylov, Costa took aim at Chimaev in his post-fight interview. "Everybody knows that I hate that guy.

Tatsuro Taira News / MMA Sucka / August 6

The Incredible Career of a Flyweight Juggernaut

Entering his eighth bout in the promotion, Tatsuro Taira had a lot to prove going into his third main event at UFC Vegas 108. Falling to Brandon Royval

Ben Askren News / Dice City Sports / August 5

Ben Askren gives a ‘humbling’ update

UFC legend Ben Askren has had one heck of a ride as of late. A few months ago, Askren was healthy with no plans for the remainder of the year. Askren had no plans of fighting for his life for months and undergoing a double lung transplant.