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Sherdog is a U.S.-based website focused on mixed martial arts (MMA). It is part of the Crave Online network and supplies MMA content for ESPN.com.

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Dricus Du Plessis to Defend Title Against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

Dricus DuPlessis’ opponent for his next title defense has been set for awhile. It was simply a matter of selecting a date and venue. On Tuesday, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Du Plessis willdefend his middleweight belt against No. 1 contender KhamzatChimaev in the UFC 319 headliner. The card takes place on Aug. 16 at theUnited Center in Chicago, marking the promotion’s first trip to thecity since 2019.
PFL Grants Release to Ex-Bellator Champ 'Patchy' Mix

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

"Patchy"Mix is officially a free agent. The Professional Fighters League on Tuesday announced that it willnot be extending Mix’s contract. That will allow the bantamweightstandout to pursue other options. Mix was one of a number of formerBellatorMMA athletes who had expressed frustration over a lack ofactivity since the promotion was purchased by the PFL. “Professional Fighters League and Patchy Mix have mutually agreednot to extend his contract.
New ESPN Streaming Service to Allow Fans to Access All Network Content

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

"This is indeed a landmark moment for ESPN &for sports fans everywhere."ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro & ESPN EVP of Programming & AcquisitionsRosalyn Durant share key points from Tuesday's announcement ofESPN's new direct-to-consumer offeringMore: https://t.co/zaHcX88OEqpic.twitter.com/e6VAWLp5sh— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 13, 2025ESPN will be increasing its focus on streaming in the coming monthswith an update that will directly affect Ultimate Fighting Championship fans.
Shillan and Duffy: UFC Vegas 106 Preview

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Ben Duffy |Keith Shillan

NOTE: Apologies for Ben's sound quality on this episode, as he was wrestling with a new computer. It improves around the 20 minute mark but it never gets great. We will do better next time!Keith and Ben preview UFC on Vegas 106 with detailed predictions and picks for all 12 fights.
Topuria vs. Oliveira, Pantoja vs. Kara-France Title Bouts Top UFC 317 Lineup

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

The UFC’s International Fight Week card will feature twochampionship pairings at the top of the bill. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday that IliaTopuria will face CharlesOliveira for the vacant lightweight strap, while AlexandrePantoja will defend his flyweight belt against KaiKara-France at UFC317. IslamMakhachev is relinquishing his 155-pound title to move up towelterweight, White also confirmed. UFC 317 takes place on June 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Jon Jones Responds to Ducking Accusations: 'I’m Living My Absolute Best Life'

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

JonJones doesn’t appear to be too concerned with publicperception. During a recent session on Instagram Live, the UFC’s reigning heavyweight champion addressed accusations thathe has been actively avoiding a fight against interim title holderTomAspinall. While UFC CEO Dana White has been confident thatJones vs. Aspinall will happen this year, there has been littletangible progress made — at least publicly — when it comes tonegotiations for that fight.
Islam Makhachev Vacates Title, Will Face Jack Della Maddalena at Future Event

2 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

IslamMakhachev won’t be a simultaneous two-division champion afterall. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday that Makhachev willvacate the lightweight crown and face reigning welterweight kingJackDella Maddalena at a future event. The date for that fight wasnot revealed. Della Maddalena claimed the welterweight title with a unanimousdecision victory over BelalMuhammad at UFC 315this past Saturday.
Alexa Grasso on UFC 315 Defeat: 'You Lose a Battle But Not the War'

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

AlexaGrasso is maintaining a strong sense of resolve in the wake ofher latest defeat. The former flyweight champion dropped a unanimous decision to NataliaSilva in a featured contest at UFC 315in Montreal this past Saturday night. The Lobo Gym MMA star struggled with the speed and movement of herBrazilian opponent, as all three cageside judges submitted 30-27tallies in favor of Silva. The victory likely propels Silva, who has won seven straightOctagon appearances, to title contention at 125 pounds.
Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

Image: John Brannigan/Sherdog.com illustrationUFC 315 was a showcase for the women’s flyweight division. While ValentinaShevchenko maintained the status quo at the top of the weightclass with a hard-fought unanimous decision triumph over topcontender ManonFiorot, perhaps no one improved their stock more than NataliaSilva. The 28-year-old Brazilian frustrated ex-champ AlexaGrasso for three rounds with movement and speed, cruising to athree-round verdict and her 13th straight professional triumph.
Tom Aspinall 'Well Bored' of Jon Jones Discussion, Ready to Move On if Necessary

3 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

Though it might not always seem like it, TomAspinall is an admirer of Jon Jones’body of work. That is at least part of the reason that the Englishman has been sodetermined in his pursuit of a fight against the current UFCheavyweight champion. “I think Jon is amazing at MMA,” Aspinall said on the HighPerformance podcast. “You can never be a complete UFC fighter. It’s impossible.