Dricus Du Plessis mocks Khamzat Chimaev following the announcement of a backup fighter, sparking fresh tension ahead of a potential clash.

Top middleweight contender Nassourdine Imavov is staying ready as a backup for the upcoming middleweight title fight between ...

No. 1-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov will serve as the official backup fighter for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev ...

The UFC will have a backup fighter on scene when Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev fight for middleweight gold this ...

Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC), who's coming off a knockout of former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC Fight Night 250 in February ...

French outlet RMC Sport Combat has reported that Nassourdine Imavov will be the backup fighter for the main event of UFC 319.

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Sandhagen was back in the Octagon in the main event of Saturday's UFC card in Des Moines, Iowa, taking on former flyweight ...

Adesanya's loss to Strickland was a shock to the MMA world. The Nigerian-born New Zealander, known for his electrifying style and precision striking, had never experienced such a decisive defeat in ...

David Goggins praised Israel Adesanya for his mental toughness and unique mindset after Adesanya’s knockout win over Alex Pereira at UFC 287. Highlighting his pre-fight visualization and refusal ...

Nassourdine Imavov has been on an impressive trajectory in the UFC, particularly after his stunning knockout of former champion Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia earlier this year. With five ...

Israel Adesanya is currently facing a three-fight ... defeats in his last two fights against Dricus du Plessis and Nassourdine Imavov. As he aims for a strong comeback in the promotion, the ...