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‘I tried’… Alexander Volkanovski delighted with UFC 319 result despite not getting to face his desired challenger

‘I tried’… Alexander Volkanovski delighted with UFC 319 result despite not getting to face his desired challenger

While UFC 319 featured a middleweight title fight, there were big stakes at play in the featherweight division too. In the co-main event, either man could’ve made a case for being the next challenger to Alexander Volkanovski’s title. This was certainly the case after Lerone Murphy knocked Aaron Pico out cold in the first round with a devastating spinning elbow. …

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Dana White provides medical update on two UFC 319 stars that suffered similar devastating knockout losses

Dana White provides medical update on two UFC 319 stars that suffered similar devastating knockout losses

The UFC’s return to Chicago produced several incredible highlights on Saturday night. Khamzat Chimaev was completely dominant against Dricus du Plessis in the main event, remaining undefeated to become the middleweight champion. While ‘Borz’ earned a performance bonus for his win, the other awards went to some devastating knockouts from other fighters. Lerone Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico in the …

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Alexander Volkanovski names next opponent and fight date moments after savage UFC 319 knockout

Alexander Volkanovski names next opponent and fight date moments after savage UFC 319 knockout

Alexander Volkanovski has named the fighter he’ll defend his title against later this year. The reigning featherweight champion was an interested observer of the UFC 319 co-main event. 16-0-1 contender Lerone Murphy squared off against Aaron Pico, who made his eagerly anticipated promotional debut on Saturday night. Alexander Volkanovski was quick to react when their fight ended in a vicious …

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UFC 319 results, highlights: Khamzat Chimaev earns middleweight title with dominant win over Dricus du Plessis

UFC 319 results, highlights: Khamzat Chimaev earns middleweight title with dominant win over Dricus du Plessis

CHICAGO — Khamzat Chimaev may not have made many new fans with his dominant win over Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC 319 on Saturday, but the top title challenger is taking home the UFC middleweight championship after winning a lopsided decision with a smothering grappling performance. As expected, Chimaev shot for a takedown immediately and was …

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UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev Prelim Results

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev Prelim Results

UFC 319: DU PLESSIS vs CHIMAEV takes place Saturday, August 16 at United Center with the main card at 10pm ET/7pm PT on ESPN+ PPV. The prelims will be available on ESPN (joined in progress at 7pm ET), ESPN Deportes and Disney+, as well as simulcast in English and Spanish on ESPN+, at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The early prelims will kick off …

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