Alexandre Pantoja believes he can make history. Charles Oliveira explains reason for quick turnaround.
Alexandre Pantoja believes he can set an all-time UFC record in three years time. Charles Oliveira is coming off a brutal KO loss in a quick turnaround, explains why this decision was made. Kamala Harris plans to continue contributing, in a different way. And more!
Mixed Martial Arts
Belal Muhammad tells UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis that Chicago is his city and that he [du Plessis] isn’t welcome there.
“Bro this is my city, if you need anything from Chicago, make sure you don’t hit me up. You’re not welcome here in Chicago.”
UFC Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja says he can break Demetrious Johnson’s title defense record.
“Give me three years I can break this record. Two fights every year, it’s going to be 11 title fights. I want to break that record but I won’t focus on that.”
Charles Oliveira reflects on losing to UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
“My reflection is simple: sometimes we try to prove something we don’t need to prove. When the fight started I just wanted to show off. I believed too much in my hands, in my KO power. He was way quicker. His gameplan worked better than mine, he deserves all the respect.”
Charles Oliveira accepted the bout with Rafael Fiziev in such quick turnaround because he wanted to fight in his home country of Brazil; says that fighting in Brazil is very important to him.
Khamzat Chimaev is avoiding going out to places like the mall, as much as possible because any fan interaction, if they’re sick, can get him sick. Chimaev is just staying home.
Khamzat Chimaev and Anderson Silva link up:
Boxing
Conor Benn calls out UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
“These f**king UFC fighters want to come over to boxing – dangerous game. Ilia Topuria, I got these hands brother. I ain’t stupid enough to go in the cage; I would never go in the cage.”
Culture
The Trump administration is offering a $50M reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro.
Donald Trump’s administration is offering a historic $50M reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela’s President, Nicolas Maduro. pic.twitter.com/qpWmgaT4dI
— Clement (@88cIement) August 8, 2025
Kamala Harris launched a historic, last-minute presidential campaign with only 107 days to prepare. Though early polls showed her leading in a potential California governor’s race, she chose not to run, citing disillusionment with a political system she called “broken.” In a candid interview with Stephen Colbert, Harris reflected on her long public service career and expressed a desire to contribute outside of formal politics, emphasizing connection without the pressure of campaigning. While she remains committed to the fight for democracy, she believes meaningful change can also come from outside the traditional political system.
