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UFC 319 Results: Lerone Murphy KO's Aaron Pico (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 319 results, including the featherweight co-main event between Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico. Murphy (17-0-1 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past April, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Josh Emmett. ‘The Miracle’ won all five of his most recent Octagon appearances by decision, with his last finish coming in October of 2021, when he knocked out Makwan Amirkhani.
UFC 319 Results: Carlos Prates KO's Geoff Neal (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 319 results, including the welterweight bout between Geoff Neal and Carlos Prates. Neal (16-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Rafael dos Anjos via first-round TKO at UFC 308 in October of last year. That victory snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘Handz of Steel’, who had previously suffered losses to Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry respectively.
Pros react after Michael Page defeats Jared Cannonier at UFC 319
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 319 main card featured a highly anticipated middleweight contest between Jared Cannonier and Michael Page. Cannonier (18-9 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a fourth-round TKO victory over Gregory Rodrigues this past February. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for the former middleweight title challenger, as ‘The Killa Gorilla’ had previously dropped fights to Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho respectively.
UFC 319 Results: Michael Page defeats Jared Cannonier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 319 results, including the middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and Michael Page. Cannonier (18-9 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past February, where he scored a fourth-round TKO victory over Gregory Rodrigues. That win snapped a two-fight losing skid for the former middleweight title challenger, as ‘The Killa Gorilla’ had previously dropped fights to Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho respectively.
UFC 319: 'Du Plessis vs. Chimaev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2025
The Octagon returns to Chicago for tonight’s UFC 319 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA) will be looking to earn his third consecutive title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stillknocks’ most recently competed at February’s UFC 312 event in Sydney, where he scored a unanimous decision victory over former title holder Sean Strickland. Prior to that, the South African had submitted Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August of last year.
Khamzat Chimaev responds to being called out by Paulo Costa
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2025
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has given his thoughts on being repeatedly called out by rival Paulo Costa. As we know, Khamzat Chimaev will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship tonight. However, this isn’t the only person that Khamzat is currently embroiled in a feud with. ‘Borz’ is also in the midst of a rivalry with Paulo Costa, although Costa seems to be doing most of the work there.
Khamzat Chimaev sends chilling message to Dricus du Plessis
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2025
Khamzat Chimaev sent a chilling message to Dricus du Plessis this week ahead of their blockbuster title showdown tonight. This evening, Khamzat Chimaev will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship. It’s an opportunity that has been a long time coming for Khamzat, and it’s one he’s been working towards for quite some time. Whether or not he’s able to get the job done, of course, is entirely up in the air, especially given what DDP has already accomplished up to this point in his career.
Liz Carmouche wins PFL tournament by KO to claim second world title
Harry Kettle - August 16, 2025
Liz Carmouche was successful in winning the PFL tournament last night to claim her second world championship. Liz Carmouche is the definition of a trailblazer. In addition to being part of the iconic first women’s fight in the UFC alongside Ronda Rousey, she’s also had an incredibly long and successful career. Even outside of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, she’s been able to win world titles and generally prove that if you’re committed enough, you can continue to improve with age.
Influencer Tristan Hamm discusses sparring 'true gladiator' Colby Covington: 'That fight can go either way'
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2025
Influencer boxer Tristan Hamm had a chance to spar former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington on Thursday. Hamm is a boxer in Misfits, and after seeing other influencers get beaten up by Covington, he wanted to spar the former interim champ himself.
Buchecha should avoid Bo Nickal error says former Sean Strickland foe
Dylan Bowker - August 15, 2025
Buchecha has a lot of potential in mixed martial arts. But Marcus Almeida needs to avoid some of the pitfalls that Bo Nickal has found himself in, according to a former UFC vet. This was discussed by Krzysztof Jotko, who touched on this topic as a guest on Bowks Talking Bouts. This chat came before Jotko’s eventual win over Marek Mazuch at Oktagon 74. That August 9th bout was his sophomore Oktagon MMA effort.
Dricus Du Plessis reveals middleweight contender that has impressed him the most: 'He looked incredible'
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2025
Dricus Du Plessis has been impressed with one surging middleweight contender. Du Plessis is set to defend his middleweight title in the main event of UFC 319 against Khamzat Chimaev. It’s a highly anticipated fight, and if the South African wins, he will have options for his next title defense. He could face the winner of Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho, Reinier de Ridder, or Anthony Hernandez.
Former Khamzat Chimaev rival makes UFC 319 prediction for Dricus du Plessis fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 15, 2025
A man who gave Khamzat Chimaev one of his toughest challenges to date has a prediction for UFC 319. Chimaev is set to challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship on Saturday. It’s the first title opportunity for the unbeaten “Borz,” who weighed in at 183 pounds for the bout. He is looking to show the world that he isn’t just hype in a stacked middleweight division.
UFC 319 fight cancelled just one day prior to event due to weigh-in debacle
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 15, 2025
The UFC 319 weigh-ins didn’t take place without some drama, and one fight has been canned as a result. For the most part, the weigh-ins actually went smoothly. The main event middleweight title fight remains intact, as champion Dricus du Plessis weighed in at 185 pounds, while Khamzat Chimaev tipped the scales at 183 pounds. Other fighters on the main card also managed to hit their targets.
King Green reveals that he can't walk after late UFC 319 withdrawal
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2025
UFC veteran King Green has admitted that he can’t walk after he withdrew from his Diego Ferreira fight at UFC 319. For the longest time, King Green has been an ever-present member of the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. He has taken on some of the toughest guys available, and he’s done so with the kind of confidence and efficiency that’s always going to make him a fan favorite.
Dricus du Plessis wonders how Khamzat Chimaev would handle his first career MMA loss
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2025
UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has questioned how Khamzat Chimaev would handle his first loss in mixed martial arts. Tomorrow night, Dricus du Plessis will defend his UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. It’s a title showdown that has been a long time coming, and it’s perhaps one of the most anticipated title fights in recent memory. A lot of people are backing Chimaev to become world champion, but underestimating DDP has proven to be a mistake many times in the past.
Israel Adesanya reveals his Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev prediction
Harry Kettle - August 15, 2025
UFC star Israel Adesanya has given his prediction for this weekend’s title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Tomorrow night, Dricus du Plessis will defend the UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. The two will collide in their highly anticipated UFC 319 main event, and right now, it’s pretty hard to say which way it’s going to go. Everyone is bound to view this fight differently but given what we know about both men, all we can really expect is that it’s going to be an incredibly fun fight.
Itsuki Hirata rebounds after career spiral: "I was so shocked and down"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 14, 2025
Itsuki Hirata will begin resurrecting her career when she steps back into combat after months of soul-searching. The former ONE World Title contender confronts her once-promising trajectory against an undefeated opponent who represents everything she used to be. Hirata faces promotional newcomer Arti Khatri in atomweight MMA action at ONE Friday Fights 120 on Friday, August 15, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 25-year-old Japanese fighter enters her weekly series debut carrying the weight of three setbacks.
Jake Peacock receives step up in competition against Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 14, 2025
Canadian striker Jake Peacock climbs another rung on the bantamweight ladder when he collides with Thailand’s most destructive finisher. The Road to ONE winner faces his sternest examination against a veteran who has decimated over 200 opponents throughout his legendary career. Peacock battles Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The English-born one-handed Canadian brings a perfect ONE Championship record into his biggest challenge to date.