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Reinier de Ridder's recent weight update and fight schedule at UFC Vancouver have sparked fan debates about his weight management and potential struggles with weight cuts, amid concerns and humorous comments about his clothing and weight fluctuations, though his past fighting at higher weights suggests he is experienced with weight management.
Khamzat Chimaev expressed his desire to fight Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title, citing Pereira as a good matchup and a potential second belt opportunity, while also being open to other contenders if the fight pays well.
Reinier de Ridder will now face Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver on October 18 after Anthony Hernandez withdrew from their scheduled bout, which was part of a middleweight title eliminator. The change raises questions about the title shot implications, with de Ridder aiming to continue his winning streak in the UFC.
Kelvin Gastelum missed weight by five pounds for his UFC fight at Noche UFC, marking his fourth such failure, which has led to criticism from fighters and fans. The bout will proceed as a catchweight with Gastelum paying a fine, but the incident has further tarnished his reputation among the MMA community.
Nassourdine Imavov won his UFC Fight Night main event in Paris, calling out Khamzat Chimaev for a title shot after a dominant decision over Caio Borralho, positioning himself as a top contender in the middleweight division.
Nassourdine Imavov secured a decisive victory over Caio Borralho in Paris, strengthening his claim for a UFC middleweight title shot and calling for a fight against Khamzat Chimaev, amid a night of notable UFC performances and retirements.
Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho face off in the UFC Paris main event, with Imavov aiming to rebound from recent setbacks and Borralho undefeated in the UFC, both vying for a shot at the middleweight title.
Nassourdine Imavov is preparing for his upcoming UFC Paris main event against Caio Borralho, with the winner potentially earning a shot at Khamzat Chimaev and the UFC middleweight title. Imavov respects Chimaev's impressive performance and is confident that a victory in Paris will position him as the top contender, emphasizing his unique qualities and readiness to face Chimaev.
Luke Rockhold has stated he won't return to the UFC unless he is offered a title shot, significant money, and a compelling reason, highlighting his current financial stability and focus on other fighting ventures. He also discussed potential challengers for Khamzat Chimaev, favoring Reinier de Ridder as a top threat.
Robert Whittaker predicts Reinier de Ridder has the best chance to beat Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 319, citing de Ridder's ground game and unconventional style as potential challenges for Chimaev, who recently became the UFC middleweight champion.
Khamzat Chimaev won the UFC middleweight title in Chicago with a dominant performance and is now targeting potential challengers like Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, and Reinier de Ridder, with upcoming fights and rankings shaping the next title contenders.
Dricus du Plessis believes Khamzat Chimaev's main concern before their UFC 319 fight is his stamina, as Chimaev has struggled with gas tank issues in three-round fights, which du Plessis thinks will affect his confidence in their five-round bout. Du Plessis also downplays size differences, emphasizing that skill and heart are more important than height or weight in fighting.
Anthony Hernandez, a top middleweight contender, is eager for a title shot and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will surprise everyone by winning the UFC belt, expressing his readiness to fight the champion and his desire to stay active in the division.
UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory over Roman Dolidze, prompting UFC champion Dricus du Plessis to praise his performance and consider him a potential future opponent, although other contenders remain in the mix for a title shot.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory at UFC Vegas 109 and called for a middleweight title shot, which will be contested between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.