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Dricus du Plessis might be in pound-for-pound discussion if he scores UFC 319 win over Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
The conversation for pound-for-pound could have a new addition if Dricus du Plessis stands tall at UFC 319. Entering Saturday’s pay-per-view event, du Plessis has not been beaten since Oct. 6, 2018. The UFC Middleweight Champion’s next challenger is Khamzat Chimaev, who has yet to experience a loss in MMA competition. Many experts have weighed in on what to expect when the cage door closes for du Plessis vs. Chimaev.
Khamzat Chimaev must finish Dricus du Plessis to win UFC 319 title fight, says former champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
Does Khamzat Chimaev need a finish to walk out of UFC 319 with gold? It won’t be long before UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev collide. The two will clash inside the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. “Borz” enters with an undefeated record of 14-0. His most recent fight was back in Oct. 2024 when he submitted Robert Whittaker. “Stillknocks” has had two successful title defenses thus far, and he’ll look to add another to his resume.
Surging UFC contender Anthony Hernandez promises title win following submission finish in Las Vegas
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
Anthony Hernandez continues to soar in the UFC’s middleweight division, and he promises to take the belt one day. Hernandez was tasked with taking on Roman Dolidze in the main event of UFC Vegas 109. Going into the bout, Dolidze hadn’t been finished in his pro MMA career. “Fluffy” became the first man to do so, securing a fourth-round submission via rear-naked choke. The finish earned Hernandez a “Performance of the Night” bonus and extended his winning streak to eight.
Dricus du Plessis' coach labels Khamzat Chimaev one-trick pony ahead of UFC 319
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025
The head coach of current UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis has some harsh words for Khamzat Chimaev. On Aug. 16, du Plessis will put his gold on the line against Chimaev. Fans and pundits are eager to see what answers the champion and challenger will have for one another on fight night.
UFC Vegas 109 Bonus Report: Elijah Smith one of four POTN winners
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025
The Octagon was back at the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. Tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 fight card was headlined by a key middleweight contest between Anthony Hernandez and Roman Dolidze. The bout proved to be a coming out party for the streaking contender in Hernandez. ‘Fluffy’ was able to get the better of Roman Dolidze right from the opening bell and continued to smother and control his opponent for the entirety of the fight. After nearly scoring a TKO finish in the final seconds of round two, Anthony Hernandez proceeded to end the contest with a nasty standing choke at the midway point of the fourth round. It was a super impressive showing, and Anthony called for a title shot following the win.
Pros react after Anthony Hernandez dominates Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 109
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 event was headlined by a key middleweight matchup featuring Roman Dolidze taking on Anthony Hernandez. Dolidze (15-4 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most previous victory coming over former title challenger Marvin Vettori this past March. Prior to that the decision win, ‘The Caucasian’ had scored a TKO victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 307.
UFC Vegas 109 Results: Anthony Hernandez stops Roman Dolidze (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 results, including the main event between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. Dolidze (15-4 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over former title challenger Marvin Vettori this past March. Prior to that the decision win, ‘The Caucasian’ was coming off a TKO victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 307.
UFC Vegas 109 Results: Steve Erceg defeats Ode Osbourne (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 results, including the co-main event between Steve Erceg and Ode Osbourne. Erceg (13-4 MMA) will enter this evening’s co-headliner with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. ‘Astro Boy’ has suffered losses to Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France since falling just short in his attempt to dethrone reigning flyweight kingpin Alexandre Pantoja in May of 2024.
Khamzat Chimaev's cardio coach responds to concerns of UFC 319 headliner's gas tank
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025
The cardio coach of Khamzat Chimaev has heard the concerns from those who question his fighter’s gas tank. If there’s one weakness to Chimaev’s game that fans, experts, and fighters point out, it’s his cardio. It’s a big question mark going into UFC 319, as “Borz” has never had to go to the championship rounds. While that might still be the case once the next middleweight title fight has concluded, many pundits are expecting a close fight that will likely be pushed to at least the fourth round.
Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett would be a booking mistake right now, says former UFC champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025
A former UFC champion doesn’t believe now is the time for Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett. Topuria captured the UFC Lightweight Championship by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317. After the bout, Pimblett entered the Octagon and had a staredown with “El Matador.” Topuria shoved “The Baddy” before security separated the two men. It had appeared the UFC was angling for that matchup, but Dana White later told reporters that he wasn’t happy about Pimblett being allowed inside the Octagon.
Sean Strickland reveals deciding factor in UFC 319 outcome between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025
Sean Strickland believes he knows what the determining factor will be when Dricus du Plessis collides with Khamzat Chimaev. In the main event of UFC 319, du Plessis will put the middleweight gold on the line against Chimaev. “Stillknocks” is attempting to secure his third successful title defense. Chimaev is looking to live up to the hype and finally cash in on the top prize at 185 pounds.
Sonrak details winning strategy ahead of ONE Friday Fights 119: "I have to rely on my timing to counter"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2025
Myanmar striker Sonrak Fairtex won’t be drawn into a brawl with power puncher Samingdam NF Looksuan. The tactical fighter plans to use patience and precision against his aggressive opponent’s predictable patterns. Sonrak faces Samingdam in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 119 on Friday, August 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 24-year-old Myanmar fighter headlines for the first time after rebounding from a losing streak with a unanimous decision victory in June.
Stamp Fairtex reveals comeback uncertainty: "This will be a chance to prove myself, whether I can make a comeback or not"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2025
Thai megastar Stamp Fairtex enters unfamiliar territory after nearly two years away from competition. The former three-sport ONE World Champion approaches her return with remarkable vulnerability rather than her usual dominant confidence. Stamp faces Kana Morimoto in atomweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The former ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion makes her kickboxing return after suffering a career-threatening knee injury that sidelined her during her prime years.
Regian Eersel receives presidential tribute: "A fighter with an unimaginable passion, perseverance, and Suriname pride"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2025
World titles across multiple combat sports never prepared Regian “The Immortal” Eersel for his latest honor. The Dutch-Surinamese champion received heartfelt recognition from his homeland’s president after defending his ONE Championship crown. Eersel demolished George Jarvis in 84 seconds at ONE Fight Night 34 on Friday, August 1, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 32-year-old secured his third successful ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title defense with a devastating right hand that ended matters at the 1:24 mark.
Charles Oliveira explains why he asked to return at UFC Rio and make quick turnaround
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2025
Charles Oliveira will be making a quick turnaround. Oliveira is set to headline UFC Rio on October 11 against Rafael Fiziev. Although Oliveira was knocked out by Ilia Topuria at the end of June for the lightweight belt, and is returning not even four months later. However, Oliveira says it was his request to fight so soon as he wanted to fight back in Brazil.
Dominick Reyes says Carlos Ulberg is more of an 'athlete' than Jon Jones ahead of UFC Perth: 'He’s quite the test'
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2025
Dominick Reyes has high praise for his UFC Perth opponent, Carlos Ulberg. Reyes is set to take on Ulberg in the main event of UFC Perth on September 27. The winner of the fight will be in the title picture, but Reyes isn’t thinking about that, as he knows beating Ulberg will be easier said than done.
Nobody wants to see Alex Pereira fight Magomed Ankalaev again, says outspoken UFC analyst
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 7, 2025
If you ask one UFC analyst, Alex Pereira shouldn’t have been booked in a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Ankalaev back in March. Ankalaev forced Pereira to fight while moving backward, which was unfamiliar territory for “Poatan.” The constant pressure from Ankalaev paid dividends, as he was able to secure the unanimous decision victory to obtain UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career.
Charles Oliveira booked for UFC Rio return against dangerous striker
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 7, 2025
Charles Oliveira won’t be waiting long for his next outing. The official X account of the UFC has announced that Oliveira has been booked to face Rafael Fiziev in the main event of UFC Rio on Oct. 11. It’s clear that “do Bronx” didn’t want to hold off on his return to the Octagon, as the date of his next fight would be just shy of four full months since his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria. It was a rough defeat for Oliveira, and some are already wondering if “do Bronx” is allowing himself to recover.