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		<title>Dricus Du Plessis breaks silence following UFC 319 loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Former middleweight champion  Dricus Du Plessis broke his silence on Monday about his one-sided UFC 319 loss to  Khamzat Chimaev .  Chimaev dominated Du Plessis over five rounds at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 16 to capture the 185-pound championship]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Former middleweight champion  Dricus Du Plessis broke his silence on Monday about his one-sided UFC 319 loss to  Khamzat Chimaev .  Chimaev dominated Du Plessis over five rounds at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 16 to capture the 185-pound championship</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3Mjg5NzAwMTcwMjc4MjU2/du-plessis-chimaev-postufc319-1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3Mjg5NzAwMTcwMjc4MjU2/du-plessis-chimaev-postufc319-1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
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		<title>UFC 319 Post-Fight Press Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ UFC 319 took place at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday and was headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev . Chimaev was crowned the new middleweight champion after dominating Du Plessis through five rounds. UFC 319 Post-Fight Press Conference Video ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> UFC 319 took place at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday and was headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev . Chimaev was crowned the new middleweight champion after dominating Du Plessis through five rounds. UFC 319 Post-Fight Press Conference Video </p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3MDg5NTc4MDQ4MTY5MzI3/khamzat-chimaev-ufc319pre-1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3MDg5NTc4MDQ4MTY5MzI3/khamzat-chimaev-ufc319pre-1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
<p>More:</p>
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		<title>UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev live results and analytics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The United Center in Chicago hosts tonight's UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev pay-per-view event]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The United Center in Chicago hosts tonight&#8217;s UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev pay-per-view event</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3MDY3ODg5MDAwMTk1NDM5/ufc319liveresults1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3MDY3ODg5MDAwMTk1NDM5/ufc319liveresults1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
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		<title>UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Pre-Fight Press Conference</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ UFC 319 takes place on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. The event is headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion  Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger  Khamzat Chimaev . ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> UFC 319 takes place on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. The event is headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion  Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger  Khamzat Chimaev . </p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3MDM0MjM3NjYyOTk1ODIz/dricus-du-plessis-gettyzuffa-1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE3MDM0MjM3NjYyOTk1ODIz/dricus-du-plessis-gettyzuffa-1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
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		<title>UFC 319 Embedded, Episode 2: &#8216;I&#8217;m feeling unstoppable&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ On the second episode of UFC 319 Embedded, middleweight champ  Dricus Du Plessis visits a famous Al Capone site before taking in the United Center atmosphere;  Aaron Pico arrives in Chicago for his first UFC Fight Week;  Lerone Murphy has a boxing session; Kai Asakura relaxes for a day at the sauna; Carlos Prates visits his mom;  Khamzat Chimaev walks through Chicago;  Michael “Venom” Page has a striking session. UFC 319 takes place on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> On the second episode of UFC 319 Embedded, middleweight champ  Dricus Du Plessis visits a famous Al Capone site before taking in the United Center atmosphere;  Aaron Pico arrives in Chicago for his first UFC Fight Week;  Lerone Murphy has a boxing session; Kai Asakura relaxes for a day at the sauna; Carlos Prates visits his mom;  Khamzat Chimaev walks through Chicago;  Michael “Venom” Page has a striking session. UFC 319 takes place on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjAzNjU3MzA5OTU4NzExMjI3/dricus-du-plessis-ufc297embedded1-1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjAzNjU3MzA5OTU4NzExMjI3/dricus-du-plessis-ufc297embedded1-1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
<p>The rest is here: </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/ufc-319-embedded-episode-2-im-feeling-unstoppable" title="UFC 319 Embedded, Episode 2: 'I'm feeling unstoppable'">UFC 319 Embedded, Episode 2: &#8216;I&#8217;m feeling unstoppable&#8217; &#8211; MMA Weekly</a></p>
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		<title>UFC 319 Embedded, Episode 2: &#8216;I&#8217;m feeling unstoppable&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ On the second episode of UFC 319 Embedded, middleweight champ  Dricus Du Plessis visits a famous Al Capone site before taking in the United Center atmosphere;  Aaron Pico arrives in Chicago for his first UFC Fight Week;  Lerone Murphy has a boxing session; Kai Asakura relaxes for a day at the sauna; Carlos Prates visits his mom;  Khamzat Chimaev walks through Chicago;  Michael “Venom” Page has a striking session. UFC 319 takes place on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. The event is headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> On the second episode of UFC 319 Embedded, middleweight champ  Dricus Du Plessis visits a famous Al Capone site before taking in the United Center atmosphere;  Aaron Pico arrives in Chicago for his first UFC Fight Week;  Lerone Murphy has a boxing session; Kai Asakura relaxes for a day at the sauna; Carlos Prates visits his mom;  Khamzat Chimaev walks through Chicago;  Michael “Venom” Page has a striking session. UFC 319 takes place on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago. The event is headlined by a middleweight title bout between champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger Khamzat Chimaev. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjAzNjU3MzA5OTU4NzExMjI3/dricus-du-plessis-ufc297embedded1-1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjAzNjU3MzA5OTU4NzExMjI3/dricus-du-plessis-ufc297embedded1-1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
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		<title>UFC 319 Countdown: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ UFC 319 Countdown previews the promotion’s return to Chicago, where middleweight king Dricus du Plessis looks to defend his crown against Khamzat Chimaev. UFC 319 Countdown - Du Plessis vs. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> UFC 319 Countdown previews the promotion’s return to Chicago, where middleweight king Dricus du Plessis looks to defend his crown against Khamzat Chimaev. UFC 319 Countdown &#8211; Du Plessis vs. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE2OTcxODY3NzU4NTM2MjEx/ufc319countdown-plessis-chimaev.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE2OTcxODY3NzU4NTM2MjEx/ufc319countdown-plessis-chimaev.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
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		<title>Dricus Du Plessis throws out first pitch at Wrigley Field</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ UFC middleweight champion  Dricus Du Plessis puts his title on the line in the UFC 319 main event on Aug. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> UFC middleweight champion  Dricus Du Plessis puts his title on the line in the UFC 319 main event on Aug. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE2ODMxNTA0MjAwNzcxMDkx/dricus-du-plessis-cubs-1600.jpg" id="image"><img style="max-width:640px;" src="https://www.mmaweekly.com/.image/c_fit,h_800,w_1200/MjE2ODMxNTA0MjAwNzcxMDkx/dricus-du-plessis-cubs-1600.jpg" alt="" title="Click image to enlarge" /></a></p>
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		<title>Caio Borralho says he’s the backup fighter for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev main event at UFC 319</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Caio Borralho punches Jared Cannonier &#124; Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC It turns out that Caio Borralho , not Nassourdine Imavov , will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 319 championship main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev on Aug. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Caio Borralho punches Jared Cannonier | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC It turns out that Caio Borralho , not Nassourdine Imavov , will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 319 championship main event between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev on Aug. </p>
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		<title>Reinier de Ridder plans to stay ready after UFC Abu Dhabi just in case Khamzat Chimaev ‘pulls out last minute’</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Reinier de Ridder is preparing for his fourth fight in the UFC, but he’s hoping that his fifth comes along with a chance at becoming middleweight champion. Following a blistering knockout over highly touted prospect Bo Nickal back in May, the former two-division champion from ONE Championship wasted no time booking his next fight against Robert Whittaker in the main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Reinier de Ridder is preparing for his fourth fight in the UFC, but he’s hoping that his fifth comes along with a chance at becoming middleweight champion. Following a blistering knockout over highly touted prospect Bo Nickal back in May, the former two-division champion from ONE Championship wasted no time booking his next fight against Robert Whittaker in the main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday</p>
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