Khamzat Chimaev

Hamzat Chimaev defeated Tyron Woodley by TKO, finishing the fight in just one minute and 34 seconds. The result marks a dominant and rapid victory for Chimaev.

Woodley

RAF co-founder Eric Bischoff has expressed interest in booking Islam Makhachev against Umar Nurmagomedov at a tournament in Moscow in 2027. The promotion is holding its next event in Moscow on September 5, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev versus Tyron Woodley.

Makhachev, Nurmagomedov, Woodley

Khamzat Chimaev has publicly called out four middleweight contenders for his next UFC appearance, naming Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Caio Borralho. Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 328 in May — his first professional defeat — and has been angling for a rematch ever since. He made clear he is willing to face any of the four if the Strickland matchup does not materialise.

Plessis, Strickland, Borralho+1

The Real American Fighter (RAF) wrestling league has announced matchups across three upcoming events. Khamzat Chimaev meets Tyron Woodley and Abdulrashid Sadulaev faces Braunagel at RAF Moscow on September 5, while Kyle Snyder takes on Tazhudinov and Nikal meets Muradov on the same card. Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad and Luke Rockhold vs. Pifer are set for RAF 13 in Miami on September 18, with Arman Tsarukyan vs. Denis scheduled for RAF 14 in Las Vegas on October 23.

Rockhold, Muhammad, Covington+2

Could we finally see this fight play out at UFC 332? The UFC has not yet announced the headliner for the upcoming October card but one name that has consistently been thrown around for the event is Paulo Costa. Costa has recently replied to a tweet from @jaysenthilvelan stating if the UFC makes the fight he will end all of the hype surrounding Khamzat Chimaev. If made this will be one of the biggest grudge matches in UFC history. Do you want to see this headline UFC 332? #ufc #mma #ufc332 #paulocosta #khamzatchimaev

Costa

Gregory Rodrigues delivered what he called the best performance of his career at UFC Sacramento, defeating Anthony Hernandez by five-round unanimous decision in the main event to extend his winning streak to four. The victory moved the No. 15-ranked middleweight past the No. 5-ranked Hernandez, and Rodrigues wasted no time calling out former champion Dricus du Plessis at the post-fight interview. He also named Khamzat Chimaev as an alternative target, making clear he expects a top-three opponent next rather than a step back in competition.

Hernandez, Plessis, Rodrigues