Middleweight

UFC 318 fighter plans to call out Khamzat Chimaev amid bad blood BJPENN.COM20:24
How Dricus Du Plessis’ awkward style could break Khamzat Chimaev’s power – Ex-UFC champ explains LowKick MMA03:45
Paulo Costa is Trying to Rebuild His Reputation In UFC 318 Fight “I want to erase my last fight” LowKick MMA18:46
UFC’s Brendan Allen doesn’t care about Marvin Vettori’s feelings: ‘He’s delusional’ LowKick MMA15:53
Bo Nickal pokes fun at Reinier de Ridder knockout loss with prank MMAFighting16:06
UFC star's shocking claim about Khamzat Chimaev's future Give Me Sport00:33

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In the last 4 hours

Ex-UFC champ who trained with Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus du Plessis, breaks down UFC 319 title… Bloody Elbow20:22

In the last 6 hours

UFC 318 prelim fight card picks & predictions for Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 Sports Illustrated17:30

In the last 8 hours

Paulo Costa explains why Khamzat Chimaev rivalry is personal BJPENN.COM16:25

Paulo Costa Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev Over ‘Dirty’ DMs “He’s a coward” LowKick MMA15:52

Earlier today

Paulo Costa: ‘I Want to Hurt [Chimaev]… He Sent My Girl Dirty Things Like ‘You Should Look for a Better Man’ — That’s a … MiddleEasy.com14:25

Michael Bisping calls Paulo Costa ‘his own worst enemy’ as he offers UFC 318 star advice amid… Bloody Elbow12:54

Israel Adesanya gives former rival Paulo Costa a brutal reality check ahead of his UFC 318… Bloody Elbow10:52

Yesterday

Paulo Costa calls out Khamzat Chimaev for sliding into girlfriend’s DMs: ‘I want to hurt him’ MMAFighting22:06 16-Jul-25

Live: UFC 318 Media Day Video MMA Mania (Weblog)18:29 16-Jul-25

Who is Robert Whittaker? Meet ‘The Reaper’ who became Australia’s first-ever UFC Champion Bloody Elbow18:05 16-Jul-25

UFC 318 – Paulo Costa vs Roman Kopylov: Preview & Betting Tips Boxing News12:43 16-Jul-25

UFC star’s stunning world title call as feud with ‘motherf***er’ takes ‘completely personal’ turn Fox Sports (Australia)05:13 16-Jul-25

How Dricus Du Plessis’ Awkward Style Could Break Khamzat Chimaev’s Power – Ex-UFC Champ Explains LowKick MMA03:45 16-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

UFC 318’s Vettori Vs. Allen Bad Blood, Stakes Explained MMA Mania (Weblog)22:38 15-Jul-25

UFC 318 fighter plans to call out Khamzat Chimaev amid bad blood BJPENN.COM20:24 15-Jul-25

Paulo Costa is Trying to Rebuild His Reputation In UFC 318 Fight “I want to erase my last fight” LowKick MMA18:46 15-Jul-25

UFC’s Brendan Allen Doesn’t Care About Marvin Vettori’s Feelings: ‘He’s Delusional’ LowKick MMA15:53 15-Jul-25

Vintage ‘Aggressive’ Paulo Costa Incoming MMA Mania (Weblog)01:17 15-Jul-25

Paulo Costa vows to call out Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 318, furious after alleged DM threats Yahoo! Sports23:49 14-Jul-25

Paulo Costa eyes superstar opponent for potential fight at The White House after UFC 318 Bloody Elbow22:20 14-Jul-25

UFC 318 – Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen: Preview & Betting Tips Boxing News13:31 14-Jul-25

Only man to Ko Dricus du Plessis pauses MMA career to box 48-year-old former two-weight world… Bloody Elbow12:22 13-Jul-25

‘You Can’t Take Me Down’ Is Dricus Du Plessis’ Claim Against Khamzat Chimaev More Than Just… LowKick MMA10:13 11-Jul-25

Did We All Underestimate Du Plessis Or Is Khamzat Chimaev Simply a Different Animal? UFC Star… LowKick MMA01:24 11-Jul-25

UFC star's shocking claim about Khamzat Chimaev's future Give Me Sport00:33 11-Jul-25

Caio Borralho believes Khamzat Chimaev will retire after UFC 319: “Some whispers about that” BJPENN.COM21:34 10-Jul-25

Kamaru Usman has a decision to make that will determine if he gets a UFC title shot next… ‘That … Bloody Elbow19:30 10-Jul-25

Did UFC Shanghai Book The Wrong Main Event? MMA Mania (Weblog)17:25 10-Jul-25

What If Khamzat Chimaev Can’t Finish Dricus Du Plessis? UFC Star Asks The Question That Could… LowKick MMA16:35 10-Jul-25

Fans claim Khamzat Chimaev is ‘assembling the avengers’ to face Dricus du Plessis after former… Bloody Elbow15:37 10-Jul-25

Ex-UFC star boldly claims Sean Strickland ‘could be’ world’s best middleweight over Dricus du… Bloody Elbow11:02 10-Jul-25

Caio Borralho Plans to Break Nassourdine Imavov Mentally Before UFC Paris Sherdog00:02 10-Jul-25

In the last month

Joe Pyfer on Gastelum Fight: “Took No Damage and Whupped His Ass” Cageside Press21:05 9-Jul-25

Bo Nickal’s wrestling return set for inaugural Real American Freestyle event MMAFighting16:11 9-Jul-25

Who Should Robert Whittaker Face Before Retirement? Boxing News10:57 9-Jul-25

“Knock Him Out With His Own Emotions” – Caio Borralho Predicts Brutal Finish at UFC Paris LowKick MMA01:55 9-Jul-25

UFC 319 Fight Card Date, Time, Location And Ticket Prices Forbes22:04 8-Jul-25

Bo Nickal makes light of loss to Reinier de Ridder by mocking volatile reaction to first defeat Bloody Elbow18:40 8-Jul-25

Bo Nickal pokes fun at Reinier de Ridder knockout loss with prank MMAFighting16:06 8-Jul-25

UFC champion threw his title on the floor after Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero saved the UFC… Bloody Elbow15:37 8-Jul-25

No Respect: Caio Borralho Dismisses Imavov’s Rise Ahead of UFC Paris Main Event Fighters Only Magazine15:32 8-Jul-25

Top middleweight picks Sean Strickland to replicate all-time UFC upset in potential Israel… Bloody Elbow20:37 7-Jul-25

UFC 318 Odds: Paulo Costa vs. Roman Kopylov Sherdog16:11 7-Jul-25

Middleweight contender weighs in on Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev News & Observer, North Carolina10:39 7-Jul-25

Khamzat Chimaev receives interesting advice ahead of UFC 319 title fight against Dricus du… BJPENN.COM21:08 6-Jul-25

Israel Adesanya questions Sean Strickland’s current mental state 2 years after UFC title fight BJPENN.COM18:05 6-Jul-25

Khamzat Chimaev tipped to destroy Dricus du Plessis ‘as fast as the Whittaker fight’ by top UFC … Bloody Elbow13:04 6-Jul-25

Robert Whittaker Aiming For Four More Fights Before Retirement MMA Insight (Weblog)10:23 6-Jul-25

UFC 318 Holloway Vs. Poirier 3: Undefeated Newcomer Saves Prelim Fight Forbes23:07 5-Jul-25

Robert Whittaker Sees 'Light at the End of the Tunnel' for UFC Career Sherdog22:45 5-Jul-25

Robert Whittaker gives timetable for retirement, ‘fairy tale ending’ MMAFighting17:07 5-Jul-25

Robert Whittaker Predicts Dricus Du Plessis Will Beat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 Middleweight Title Fight MiddleEasy.com13:49 5-Jul-25

Whittaker Picks Du Plessis Over Chimaev, Eyes Final Run at UFC Gold Fighters Only Magazine13:17 5-Jul-25

Upset Alert? Whittaker Backs Ddp To Halt Khamzat Train MMA Mania (Weblog)08:04 5-Jul-25

Who is Brendan Allen? Go “All In” on the UFC’s Middleweight submission specialist Bloody Elbow18:11 4-Jul-25

Dricus du Plessis has one major advantage over Khamzat Chimaev, says the best middleweight… Bloody Elbow17:31 4-Jul-25

Joe Pyfer Furious at UFC Rankings After Gastelum Win ‘That’s Ridiculous’ LowKick MMA11:59 4-Jul-25

Joe Pyfer Clarifies: ‘I Didn’t Say Anything About Mexican People – It’s About Athlete Safety’ LowKick MMA10:58 4-Jul-25

Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev ‘million dollar question’ revealed by UFC star who fought… Bloody Elbow10:34 4-Jul-25

Robert Whittaker plans 'four more fights' as he reveals his 'fairytale ending' to his UFC career Bloody Elbow09:13 4-Jul-25

Middleweight Vet Targeting Fall Date in Fabled Octagon MMA Sucka04:38 4-Jul-25

UFC 318: Newcomer steps in on short notice to save bout on Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier… MMAFighting00:07 4-Jul-25

Israel Adesanya rejected 4 movie offers including ‘Black Panther’ to focus on greatest UFC rival Bloody Elbow23:44 3-Jul-25

Justin Gaethje warns Bo Nickal about a ‘rough’ future after first UFC loss… ‘I feel bad’ Bloody Elbow20:01 3-Jul-25

Who is Paulo Costa? Meet ‘The Eraser’ looking to bounce back in the UFC Middleweight division Bloody Elbow15:38 3-Jul-25

Pfl star who’s targeting UFC signing tells his current promotion ‘money can only do so much’ Bloody Elbow15:07 3-Jul-25

Israel Adesanya was criticized by Hollywood star for ‘pitter-patter’ fighting amid dominant UFC … Bloody Elbow14:06 3-Jul-25

Caio Borralho Promises UFC Title Shot Is Locked In After He Takes Down Nassourdine Imavov in… LowKick MMA05:27 3-Jul-25

UFC Middleweight Prospect Signed by Real American Freestyle MMA Sucka04:41 3-Jul-25

UFC Star Bo Nickal Signs With Hulk Hogan’s New Wrestling Promotion Yahoo! Sports03:58 3-Jul-25

UFC Star Returning to the Wrestling Mats, Joining Hulk Hogan’s Real American Freestyle… Yahoo! Sports03:58 3-Jul-25

Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates targeted for UFC 319 in Chicago MMAFighting00:04 3-Jul-25

Bo Nickal signs with Real American Freestyle for wrestling return, challenges Jon Jones Yahoo! Sports21:58 2-Jul-25

Bo Nickal set for combat sports return amid uncertain UFC comeback timeline after suffering… Bloody Elbow20:00 2-Jul-25

Bo Nickal signs with Real American Freestyle in return to wrestling MMAFighting19:40 2-Jul-25

Bo Nickal Just Signed With Hulk Hogan, Brother MMA Mania (Weblog)19:32 2-Jul-25

UFC Champion Sean Strickland Claims He Slipped While Getting Bullied By NFL Offensive Lineman BroBible19:31 2-Jul-25

On This Day in 2022: The UFC Found A New Knockout King Superstar at UFC 276 Boxing News14:17 2-Jul-25

Israel Adesanya’s iconic feud with Alex Pereira finally arrived in the UFC after both men won… Bloody Elbow10:10 2-Jul-25

Luis Hernandez on Viral Sean Strickland Clash: ‘This Is Entertainment – I’m a Cop, I’ve Seen… LowKick MMA04:09 2-Jul-25

Khamzat Chimaev clears long-speculated hurdle ahead of UFC 319 fight with Dricus du Plessis Bloody Elbow13:41 1-Jul-25

Khamzat Lands In L.A. MMA Mania (Weblog)13:33 1-Jul-25

Khamzat Chimaev Apologizes for Taunting Wrong Sean Strickland on Social Media Sherdog06:31 1-Jul-25

UFC champ stuns fans by announcing Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje fight BJPENN.COM00:56 1-Jul-25

UFC fighter admits 'I don't care' following 2025's most horrific knockout Sports Illustrated23:33 30-Jun-25

Khamzat Chimaev’s attempt to mock Sean Strickland after viral post-fight brawl backfires in… Bloody Elbow23:07 30-Jun-25

Fighter attacked by Sean Strickland reacts to viral moment: ‘I didn’t think he was going to… MMAFighting22:01 30-Jun-25

Dricus Du Plessis Leaks UFC 319 Co-Main Event Heavy.com20:52 30-Jun-25

‘Robocop’ Shoots Down ‘Joker’ Backlash MMA Mania (Weblog)20:07 30-Jun-25

Dricus du Plessis potentially leaked shocking UFC 319 co-main event with massive title shot on… Bloody Elbow19:43 30-Jun-25

Sean Strickland Charges Into Cage And Punches Fighter In Face After Getting Taunted at Tuff-N-Uff 145 MiddleEasy.com17:27 30-Jun-25

Watch: Viral Wild Brawl Erupts at MMA Event as Sean Strickland Enters Cage to Atttack Victor LowKick MMA14:18 30-Jun-25

Fighter who was attacked by Sean Strickland during viral Tuff-N-Uff brawl explains his side of… Bloody Elbow12:44 30-Jun-25

Watch Sean Strickland Punch Fighter Who Taunted Him After Win At Tuff-N-Uff Event MMA Insight (Weblog)10:48 30-Jun-25

UFC star Sean Strickland storms cage and punches teammates' opponent after crude gestures talkSPORT10:32 30-Jun-25

UFC star Sean Strickland storms cage and punches fighter in wild scenes after seeing what he did to teammate SPORTbible09:50 30-Jun-25

Sean Strickland goes viral for storming cage & punching fighter who had just beaten his teammate Give Me Sport08:52 30-Jun-25

UFC Star Sean Strickland Storms Cage and Brawls With Fighter Who Beat His Teammate (Video) Yahoo! Sports03:55 30-Jun-25

UFC’s Sean Strickland Attacks Florida Police Officer Fighting At Las Vegas Amateur MMA Event BroBible03:41 30-Jun-25

Sean Strickland attacks fighter during wild post-fight scuffle outside UFC Sports Illustrated02:43 30-Jun-25

Sean Strickland breaks social media silence after attacking teammate’s opponent in viral… Bloody Elbow01:36 30-Jun-25

Sean Strickland storms cage and punches fighter who mocked him after submitting his longtime… Bloody Elbow23:44 29-Jun-25

Sean Strickland Enters Cage At Tuff-N-Uff Event, Attacks Winning Fighter Cageside Press23:23 29-Jun-25

NFL Offensive Lineman Dominates Former UFC Champion in Blocking Drill During Crossover Athlon Sports22:15 29-Jun-25

UFC 317 star left motionless out cold for several minutes as medics rush in to cage talkSPORT03:58 29-Jun-25

UFC 317 Prelims: Gregory Rodrigues Left Hook Starches Jack Hermansson in Las Vegas Sherdog03:03 29-Jun-25

Gregory Rodrigues stops Jack Hermansson with horror first round KO – UFC 317 Highlights LowKick MMA02:52 29-Jun-25

UFC 317: Gregory Rodrigues Disconnects Jack Hermansson From Consciousness with Nasty KO Cageside Press02:49 29-Jun-25

Jabbawockeez create knockout collaboration of Israel Adesanya’s UFC walkout moment (See video) GRUNGECAKE15:27 28-Jun-25

Israel Adesanya, Kelvin Gastelum Reflect on UFC Hall of Fame Fight Cageside Press03:00 28-Jun-25

Alex Pereira congratulates Israel Adesanya with three-word message after UFC Hall of Fame… Bloody Elbow00:04 28-Jun-25

Israel Adesanya calls out ‘fat’ former champion for his UFC return after admitting it’s the… Bloody Elbow19:38 27-Jun-25

UFC 317 star instantly fired after coming in 10lbs overweight for International Fight Week clash Bloody Elbow17:47 27-Jun-25

Sean Strickland makes worrying claim about Nick and Nate Diaz’s mental health issues BJPENN.COM17:14 27-Jun-25

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The current UFC Middleweight champion is Dricus Du Plessis, who defeated Sean Strickland at UFC 297 to take the title.

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