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  • ‘It Ain’t Boxing Lil Bro’ – MMA Fans Tear Into Ryan Garcia For Seemingly Branding UFC 319 Headliner ‘Boring’

    ‘It Ain’t Boxing Lil Bro’ – MMA Fans Tear Into Ryan Garcia For Seemingly Branding UFC 319 Headliner ‘Boring’

    Ryan Garcia appears less than impressed with the action at UFC 319.

    UFC 319, one of the year’s most anticipated pay-per-view cards, went down this past Saturday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event delivered fireworks, with three main card finishes, including back-to-back first-round spinning back elbow knockouts.

    First, Carlos Prates flattened Geoff Neal in highlight-reel fashion, before Lerone Murphy derailed Aaron Pico’s Octagon debut in the very next fight.

    The main event saw Khamzat Chimaev dethrone middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis via unanimous decision in what was arguably one of the most dominant title fight performances in recent memory.

    “Borz” racked up over 21 minutes of control time, landed 12 takedowns, and piled on 529 total strikes. However, the win elicited a divided response from fans, as Chimaev’s dominance lacked the threat of a finish or any truly fight-ending offense.

    Khamzat Chimaev defeats Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319
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    Garcia seemed to be among those left underwhelmed by the UFC 319 headliner, suggesting it failed to live up to the hype. The former interim WBC lightweight champion took to social media, where he did not specify the bout but implied his disappointment with the card, with many assuming he was referring to the main event.

    “UFC lowkey boring, at least this fight,” Garcia wrote on X.

    MMA Fans Rip Ryan Garcia For Hinting UFC 319 Main Event Lacked Excitement

    Ryan Garcia’s post suggesting he found the UFC 319 main event dull quickly drew the ire of MMA fans, who wasted no time firing back at “KingRy”.

    Many pointed to his own underwhelming performance against Rolando Romero, while others reignited the age-old debate of MMA’s superiority over boxing when it comes to delivering excitement.

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  • Dricus Du Plessis’ Fiancée Reacts With Heartfelt Post After “Stillknocks” Drops Middleweight Title To Khamzat Chimaev At UFC 319

    Dricus Du Plessis’ Fiancée Reacts With Heartfelt Post After “Stillknocks” Drops Middleweight Title To Khamzat Chimaev At UFC 319

    Dricus Du Plessis receives an encouraging message from his fiancée after his recent loss.

    On Saturday night at Chicago’s United Center, Du Plessis dropped his middleweight title after a lopsided unanimous decision defeat to Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event.

    The fight unfolded as expected, with Chimaev immediately asserting his dominance by taking Du Plessis down and keeping him grounded throughout the first round. That approach defined the bout, as “Borz” repeatedly controlled the South African on the canvas over five rounds, landing 12 of 17 takedowns and leaving Du Plessis little room to mount any offense.

    On the ground, Chimaev moved Du Plessis across the Octagon at will, landing ground strikes that, while not heavily damaging, prevented any meaningful counterattack. It wasn’t until the fifth round that “Stillknocks” found a brief spark with his striking, landing some clean shots, but it was too late to turn the tide. The judges unanimously scored the fight 50-44, handing Chimaev a dominant win and crowning him the new UFC middleweight champion.

    In the wake of his loss, Dricus Du Plessis finds comfort and encouragement from his closest loved ones.

    Khamzat Chimaev defeats Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319
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    Vasti Spiller Pens Supportive Message After Dricus Du Plessis’ Title Loss At UFC 319

    After his tough defeat at UFC 319, Dricus Du Plessis’ fiancée, Vasti Spiller, turned to social media to send an uplifting message to “Stillknocks,” proving she remains a constant pillar of support in his life.

    “My world. This is just the beginning,” Spiller posted on Instagram.

    This defeat marked Du Plessis’ first loss in the UFC since his debut in October 2020. Before that, “Stillknocks” hadn’t experienced defeat since October 2018 at KSW 45, where he suffered a third-round TKO at the hands of Roberto Soldić.

    The 31-year-old South African captured the UFC middleweight title in January 2024, defeating Sean Strickland via split decision at UFC 297. He then successfully defended his belt twice, first against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and later in a rematch with Strickland at UFC 312.

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  • “Most Dominant Performance In UFC History” – Conor McGregor, Paulo Costa, And Other Fighters & Fans React As Khamzat Chimaev Pulls Off Complete Shutout Of Dricus Du Plessis To Win UFC Middleweight Title At UFC 319

    “Most Dominant Performance In UFC History” – Conor McGregor, Paulo Costa, And Other Fighters & Fans React As Khamzat Chimaev Pulls Off Complete Shutout Of Dricus Du Plessis To Win UFC Middleweight Title At UFC 319

    Khamzat Chimaev has put on one of the most dominant displays in the history of UFC title fights, completing blanking Dricus Du Plessis over five rounds to claim the UFC middleweight championship in the UFC 319 main event.

    Mere seconds into the fight, Chimaev level changed and scored a takedown. DDP attempted to get an arm around Chimaev but was forced to release. Chimaev got Du Plessis in a crucifix, landing short punches around the head of the trapped defending champion. Chimaev continued to work DDP over in top position for most of the round, until Du Plessis got back to his feet in the final 20 seconds. Du Plessis went for another guillotine but was unsuccessful.

    Chimaev scored another takedown seconds into the second round, getting right into back control and maintaining it despite Du Plessis’ attempts to shake him off. Du Plessis got to the fence, but Chimaev continued to smother him with pressure, nearly locking in a rear-naked choke at one point.

    The process continued in the third round, where Chimaev wrapped DDP up in another crucifix and landed more short shots. Du Plessis avoided the first takedown attempt in the fourth round, but Chimaev was right back to work with another successful takedown seconds later. Chimaev dominated through back and side control during the fourth.

    Du Plessis tried to bring out strong strikes in the fifth round, and even through in a guillotine attempt, but it all was for naught.

    Khamzat Chimaev Defeats Dricus Du Plessis To Become UFC Middleweight Champion At UFC 319

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    Chimaev now improves to 15-0 in MMA and completes the destiny that seemed set for him when he made his Octagon debut in July 2020. Chimaev earned the title shot with a submission of Robert Whittaker at UFC 308.

    Du Plessis had won the middleweight title with a decision over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. He retained the belt against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 and in a rematch with Strickland at UFC 312.

  • Dricus Du Plessis’ Coach Labels Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 Face-Off Antics ‘Weakness’

    Dricus Du Plessis’ Coach Labels Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC 319 Face-Off Antics ‘Weakness’

    Dricus Du Plessis’ coach has an unexpected takeaway from the face-off with Khamzat Chimaev.

    Du Plessis is set to put his middleweight crown on the line for the third time tonight, squaring off against Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

    The lead-up to this eagerly awaited clash has been fraught with tension, fueled by fiery exchanges between the fighters on social media. Interestingly, fight week began on a different note, as Du Plessis and Chimaev showed mutual respect and initially steered clear of the usual trash talk.

    However, that initial courtesy quickly evaporated during Thursday’s pre-fight press conference, when both fighters officially faced off for the first time. The intensity spiked, particularly from “Borz”, who fired a barrage of words at the reigning UFC middleweight champion.

    Chimaev turned up the heat physically during the final staredown on Friday at the ceremonial weigh-ins, shoving ‘Stillknocks’ before being pulled apart by UFC CEO Dana White and on-stage security. Dricus Du Plessis, however, appeared completely unfazed by the incident.

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    Morne Visser Believes Dricus Du Plessis Gained Mental Edge Over Khamzat Chimaev Before UFC 319

    During a recent interview with Submission Radio, Dricus Du Plessis’ longtime coach, Morne Visser, broke down the UFC 319 face-off between ‘Stillknocks’ and Khamzat Chimaev. Visser pointed out that Du Plessis demonstrated control by holding his hands higher than ‘Borz’ and effectively got inside his opponent’s head.

    “You’ll see Khamzat has got his hands close to his chest, and Dricus has got his hands over Khamzat’s arm,” Visser said. “Not a lot of people look at that, but that shows dominance. If you look at that face-off, you know when there are two guys fighting in the street and one guy gets pulled away and his buddies kind of save him. Dana came in between and he pushed them apart, and only then did Khamzat make a big noise.

    “Why wasn’t he so arrogant when he was standing right in front of Dricus? That’s just weird for me. That just shows a little bit of weakness. If you want to be tough, be tough in front of the guy, don’t walk away and then shout stupid things.”

    Dricus Du Plessis last stepped into the Octagon at UFC 312 this past February, where he secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Khamzat Chimaev in their rematch. ‘Stillknocks’ remains undefeated in the UFC with a perfect 9-0 record, including six wins by stoppage.

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  • UFC 319 Results & Highlights: Khamzat Chimaev Decisions Dricus du Plessis

    UFC 319 Results & Highlights: Khamzat Chimaev Decisions Dricus du Plessis

    UFC 319 took place tonight from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

    In the main event, Dricus du Plessis looked to defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev. While in the co-main event, Lerone Murphy took on Aaron Pico in a featherweight matchup. 

    UFC 319 Results: Main Card

    • Middleweight Championship: Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus du Plessis via unanimous decision (50-44×3) 
    • Featherweight: Lerone Murphy def. Aaron Pico via KO: R1, 3.21 
    • Welterweight: Carlos Prates de. Geoff Neal via KO: R1, 4.59
    • Middleweight: Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Flyweight: Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura via submission: R2, 4.39

     
    Preliminary Card

    • Middleweight: Baysangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan via submission: R2, 2.01
    • Middleweight: Michał Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert via TKO: R1, 3.03
    • Women’s Strawweight: Loopy Godinez def. Jessica Andrade via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Lightweight: Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper via TKO: R1, 4.58

    Early Preliminary Card

    • Lightweight: Drakkar Klose def. Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
    • Women’s Flyweight: Karine Silva def. Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

    Flyweight: TUF Finale: Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris via submission: R2, 3.04

    Preliminary Card Highlights

    Joseph Morales def. Alibi Idiris

    In the opening bout of UFC 319, Joseph Morales won The Ultimate Fighter flyweight finale with a submission in round two.

    Alexander Hernandez def. Chase Hooper

    Alexander Hernandez earned a first-round TKO.

    Michał Oleksiejczuk def. Gerald Meerschaert

    Michał Oleksiejczuk picked up a first-round TKO in this middleweight bout.

    Baysangur Susurkaev def. Eric Nolan

    Baysangur Susurkaev earned a submission win on his UFC debut.

    Main Card Highlights

    Tim Elliott def. Kai Asakura

    Tim Elliott submitted Kai Asakura in the second round of this flyweight bout.

    Michael Page def. Jared Cannonier

    In this middleweight bout, Michael Page got it done on the scorecards against Jared Cannonier.

    Carlos Prates de. Geoff Neal

    Carlos Prates got the KO right at the end of round one.

    Lerone Murphy def. Aaron Pico

    In the co-main event, Lerone Murphy earned a huge KO in the first round.

    Khamzat Chimaev def. Dricus du Plessis

    In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev earned a unanimous decision to win the middleweight title.

  • Watch Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev Face Off At UFC 319 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins

    Watch Dricus Du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev Face Off At UFC 319 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins

    We’re about 24 hours away from UFC 319, and MMA News is here to bring you the video from the ceremonial weigh-ins for the card!

    UFC 319 takes place on August 16 from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

    The main event of the evening will feature Dricus Du Plessis defending the UFC middleweight championship against Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis, unbeaten in the UFC, originally claimed the championship with a decision win over Sean Strickland at UFC 297. He has since defended the title against Israel Adesanya and Strickland at UFC 305 and UFC 312, respectively. Chimaev, who hasn’t lost in MMA, secured this title shot with a finish of another former champion in Robert Whittaker at UFC 308.

    The co-main event will feature the UFC debut of Aaron Pico, as the Bellator veteran faces undefeated featherweight contender Lerone Murphy.

    The rest of the main card sees Geoff Neal face Carlos Prates, Jared Cannonier taking on Michael “Venom” Page, and Tim Elliott going toe-to-toe with Kai Asakura.

    One bout was scrapped on weigh-in day following Bryan Battle’s significant weight miss. But all other bouts are on!

    The ceremonial weigh-ins present the last opportunity for opponents to face off before they meet inside the Octagon. Check them out below via the UFC’s official YouTube channel!

    UFC 319 Ceremonial Weigh-In Video

  • VIDEO: Dricus Du Plessis And Khamzat Chimaev Display Mutual Respect Ahead Of UFC 319 Title Showdown

    VIDEO: Dricus Du Plessis And Khamzat Chimaev Display Mutual Respect Ahead Of UFC 319 Title Showdown

    Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev recently came face to face for the first time.

    Du Plessis will put his middleweight crown on the line against Chimaev in the UFC 319 main event this Saturday, August 16, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

    The build-up to this highly anticipated clash has been charged with tension, fueled by frequent back-and-forth exchanges between the fighters on social media. Many expected sparks to fly when they finally came together in person, but the encounter turned out to be quite the opposite.

    Dricus Du Plessis And Khamzat Chimaev Meet In Person Ahead Of UFC 319 Clash

    On Tuesday, Khamzat Chimaev’s jiu-jitsu coach, Alan Do Nascimento, posted an Instagram video capturing the moment “Borz” crossed paths with reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their clash this weekend.

    To the surprise of many, the two rivals greeted each other with respect, shared a light moment of camaraderie, and chatted briefly in a friendly manner.

    “Stillknocks” enters UFC 319 riding the momentum of a dominant unanimous decision victory in his second title defense, a rematch against Sean Strickland at UFC 312 this past February.

    He first captured the 185-pound crown via split decision over Strickland at UFC 297, then successfully defended it with a submission win against former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Du Plessis remains unbeaten in the UFC, boasting a perfect 9-0 record.

    Meanwhile, Chimaev is fresh off a first-round submission victory over Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 in October 2024. “Borz” has seen limited action in recent years, competing just four times since 2022. Still, he maintains an undefeated 9-0 record in the UFC, with notable finishes over opponents such as Kevin Holland and Li Jingliang.

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  • What’s Next After UFC 318? Full Confirmed UFC 319 Main Card For Chicago On August 16

    What’s Next After UFC 318? Full Confirmed UFC 319 Main Card For Chicago On August 16

    UFC 318 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed martial arts leader’s next pay-per-view offering, UFC 319 in Chicago, Illinois.

    The promotion was in New Orleans last week, where the Smoothie King Center played host to a number of intriguing matchups for its seventh numbered event of the year. Of note were headline wins for Max Holloway and Paulo Costa, as well as a retirement celebration for Dustin Poirier and important victories for Daniel Rodriguez, Patricio Pitbull, and Michael Johnson.

    While the aftermath of the July 19 card is currently the talk of the town, it won’t be long until focus sways to the next PPV, and from the BMFs to the middleweight championship conversation.

    At UFC 319, which takes place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 16, Dricus Du Plessis will put his middleweight title on the line against Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis originally won the belt from Sean Strickland at UFC 297 and has retained the gold against Israel Adesanya and Strickland, respectively, at UFC 305 and UFC 312. Chimaev earned this title shot off a violent finish of former champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 308 last year.

    During the main card’s announcement at UFC 318, there was no listed co-main event. That is still the case as of publication time.

    Neal, Cannonier, Elliott Set The Stage For Middleweight Title Headliner At UFC 319

    Before Du Plessis and Chimaev make their way out for the middleweight title fight, several names will look to make their own statements on the main card for UFC 319.

    This includes Geoff Neal, who will be doing battle with the rising welterweight contender Carlos Prates. Neal snapped a two-fight skid his last time out, scoring a TKO win over Rafael dos Anjos in 90 seconds due to injury. Prates, of the Fighting Nerds, will look to rebound following his April loss to Paddy Pimblett — the first loss in Prates’ UFC run.

    Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier will also be in action, taking on Michael “Venom” Page. Like Neal, Cannonier also snapped a two-fight skid his last time out, finishing Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues in February. MVP returned to middleweight in his most recent fight, scoring a decision over Shara Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia in February.

    The main card is scheduled to open with Tim Elliott taking on Kai Asakura in a battle of former flyweight title challengers. This will be Elliott’s first fight in over a year-and-a-half due to injury. Elliott most recently fought in a bantamweight bout in December 2023, submitting Su Mudaerji. Asakura, the former RIZIN bantamweight champion, challenged Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title in his UFC debut at UFC 310, losing via submission.

    Those pairings have currently gotten the nod to feature on the main card over the likes of King Green, Jessica Andrade, and Edson Barboza, all of whom are expected to be featured players on the event’s preliminary card.

    See below for the UFC 319 lineup, as it stands.

    Main Card:

    • Middleweight Championship: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev
    • TBA Weight Class: TBA vs. TBA
    • Welterweight: Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates
    • Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page
    • Flyweight: Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura

    Preliminary Card (Bout Order TBA):

    • Lightweight: King Green vs. Diego Ferreira
    • Middleweight: Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
    • Women’s Strawweight: Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez
    • Lightweight: Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez
    • Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose
    • Middleweight: Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
    • Women’s Flyweight: Karine Silva vs. JJ Aldrich
  • Can Anyone Survive Khamzat Chimaev’s Opening Onslaught? Undefeated UFC Star Talks UFC 319

    Can Anyone Survive Khamzat Chimaev’s Opening Onslaught? Undefeated UFC Star Talks UFC 319

    In about a month’s time, the UFC will arrive in Chicago with a middleweight championship main event for UFC 319 that features Dricus Du Plessis defending the title against Khamzat Chimaev.

    Both men in their own right have been seemingly unbeatable, as both men will enter unbeaten in their UFC tenures — and just two losses (both Du Plessis’) in the 39 fights combined between their two professional MMA careers.

    Chimaev being so dominant in most of his performances, combined with the hype around him and his fighting style, have led plenty to feel he will leave Chicago with the belt strapped around his waist. Others, however, feel Du Plessis’ own, more awkward fighting style will land him yet another surprise victory in the cage.

    When breaking down a comparison between the two’s fighting styles, another unbeaten UFC fighter, Mansur Abdul-Malik, feels Chimaev’s will get the better of DDP.

    “Khamzat comes in that first round guns blazing,” Abdul-Malik told James Lynch recently. “He does a similar thing every single fight, but that thing has not failed. So, you really can’t bet against that.”

    Mansur Abdul-Malik Predicts Khamzat Chimaev Will Defeat Dricus Du Plessis For UFC Middleweight Title At UFC 319

    If there are two things Chimaev is known for in the Octagon, it is his dominant, freestyle-based wrestling and is “smashing” ground-and-pound that he’ll use on his opponents to try and finish the fight after securing the takedown. Sometimes those takedowns will also be set up through the usage of his boxing.

    That fight style has led Chimaev not only to an undefeated UFC tenure, but also an unbeaten record in the sport, and some feel Du Plessis may struggle with that kind of pressure.

    Abdul-Malik added that he feels Chimaev also is strong in terms of the mental aspects of the game, noting a specific example with his decision win in a highly entertaining bout with former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns.

    “[Chimaev is] tough in his own right,” Abdul-Malik said. “Look at the Gilbert Burns example. Look at his mentality. Look at the way he competes. Look at the fire that he comes with. That’s not someone that’s going to give up.”

    Despite repeated one-year layoffs the last couple of years, and time off to deal with illnesses during his Octagon tenure, Chimaev has had plenty of hype around him, with early expectations of him becoming a UFC champion — something that could become a reality in about a month at UFC 319.

    Chimaev earned his title shot off a dominant performance against former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker. It should be noted that Whittaker’s only other losses at 185 in the Octagon — Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis — have each tasted middleweight gold.

    Du Plessis won the middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 and retained the gold against Adesanya at UFC 305 and Strickland at UFC 312.

  • UFC 319 Adds Key Undercard Bouts Ahead Of Promotion’s Chicago Return

    UFC 319 Adds Key Undercard Bouts Ahead Of Promotion’s Chicago Return

    UFC 319 just leveled up as fresh matchups join an already stacked lineup.

    The world’s premier MMA organization is gearing up for its return to the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Aug. 16. Marking the ninth pay-per-view event of 2025, the card will be headlined by reigning UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, who defends his title against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a highly anticipated clash.

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    The UFC has already confirmed a thrilling co-main event featuring former 185-pound title challenger Jared Cannonier squaring off against striking specialist Michael “Venom” Page. Further building anticipation, the promotion recently announced a fresh slate of undercard matchups.

    King Green, Edson Barboza Among Notable Names Set To Compete At UFC 319

    King Green will aim to return to the win column at UFC 319 when he takes on fellow lightweight veteran Diego Ferreira. Green has endured an up-and-down stretch recently, going 3-3 over his past six appearances inside the Octagon. Ferreira, too, is looking to rebound, entering the bout off a loss and holding a 2-4 record in his last six fights.

    The card will also feature the return of Edson Barboza to the lightweight division after an extended stint at featherweight. “Junior” has endured a grueling run in recent years, posting a 5-8 record over his last 13 bouts. He now meets Drakkar Klose, who is looking to bounce back after a setback in his most recent outing halted what had been a promising four-fight win streak.

    The UFC 319 lineup will also feature an exciting welterweight clash between rising contenders Bryan Battle and Nursulton Ruziboev. “The Butcher” enters the bout riding a five-fight unbeaten streak, having most recently earned a unanimous decision win over Randy Brown in December. Meanwhile, Ruziboev carries solid momentum of his own, coming off consecutive victories as he looks to continue climbing the ranks.

    Additionally, the August card is set to showcase a women’s flyweight showdown between Karine Silva and JJ Aldrich. Also on tap is a strawweight bout, as former champion Jessica Andrade squares off against rising contender Loopy Godinez.

    Check out the officially confirmed lineup for UFC 319 so far:

    • Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev; middleweight title
    • Jared Cannonier vs. Michael “Venom” Page; middleweight
    • Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura; flyweight
    • King Green vs. Diego Ferreira; lightweight
    • Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose; lightweight
    • Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev; welterweight
    • Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez; lightweight
    • Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk; middleweight
    • Karine Silva vs. JJ Aldrich; women’s flyweight
    • Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez; strawweight
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