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Reinier de Ridder had initially planned to take some time off following his hard-fought victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC Abu Dhabi. Those plans quickly shifted after he sat cageside at UFC 319 and watched Khamzat Chimaev dominate Dricus du Plessis to become the new…

Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 to capture the middleweight title, but his performance left fans divided. While the numbers showed dominance, he never truly pushed for the finish, only threatening in the crucifix position as he rained down elbows and punches.…

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes will not compete again this year after undergoing surgery for a meniscus injury suffered in his most recent fight. Blaydes’ last appearance came on June 21 at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he edged out Rizvan…

Former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Jon Jones has spoken out following Dana White’s comments about the UFC’s proposed fight card at the White House. Jones retired earlier this year, only to quickly unretire after White revealed plans for a historic July 4th…

Khamzat Chimaev is the new king of the middleweight division, and one of the division’s greatest champions has already spoken. Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya praised Chimaev after his dominant unanimous decision win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in Chicago, a performance that…

Alexander Volkanovski looks ready to set the stage for his next title defense, and Lerone Murphy might be the man standing across from him. At UFC 319, Murphy left no doubt that he belongs in the title picture. He stopped Aaron Pico in the…

Dricus Du Plessis’ reign as middleweight champion came to an end at UFC 319, where he was unable to stop Khamzat Chimaev’s relentless grappling over five rounds. The South African standout was taken down repeatedly and neutralized on the canvas, losing his title…

Aaron Pico’s long-awaited UFC debut ended in heartbreak, but the featherweight standout has made it clear he’s not done yet. The 28-year-old came into UFC 319 as one of the most hyped signings from Bellator. His explosive style and highlight-reel knockouts made him a…

UFC 319 lit up Chicago with a night full of action, and four fighters walked away with an extra $50,000 in UFC 319 bonuses. Khamzat Chimaev may not have won over the crowd, but he impressed UFC officials enough to cash in. The unbeaten…

Following the results of UFC 319's main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis, one would ask what lessons Du Plessis and his coach have learnt from this event. Although there hasn't been any public statement from Du Plessis besides him congratulating Khamzat, his…