Imavov calls ‘next’ for Chimaev after routing UFC main event
Brett OkamotoSep 6, 2025, 07:04 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events…
UFC 319: Khamzat Chimaev beats Dricus Du Plessis to win middleweight title | WWE News
Khamzat Chimaev completely dominated Dricus Du Plessis to win the UFC middleweight championship at UFC 319 on Saturday night. Chechen-born wrestling specialist Chimaev scored a unanimous decision victory on the…
Chimaev dominates Du Plessis, captures title at UFC 319
Brett OkamotoAug 17, 2025, 01:04 AM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events…
Back-to-back spinning elbows take home $50K in Chicago
The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card in the “Windy City,” and all four went to fighters on the main card. After UFC 319, four fighters picked up an extra…
Khamzat Chimaev, Lerone Murphy and Carlos Prates drop jaws UFC 319
It took way longer than anyone expected when he first entered the UFC, but Khamzat Chimaev is officially the middleweight champion. The undefeated Russian fighter put on a record-breaking performance,…
Joe Rogan compares Dricus Du Plessis’ cardio to Merab Dvalishvili
Joe Rogan sees Dricus Du Plessis’ cardio right up there with fellow UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili. Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) defends his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev (14-0…
Dricus du Plessis ‘begged’ UFC to let him fight Khamzat Chimaev in enemy territory, vows to ‘shock the world’
Dricus du Plessis’ first walk into Chicago’s iconic United Center was a memorable one. The UFC middleweight champion is set to defend his belt against one of the sport’s most…