UFC 319 Media Day Recap.
UFC 319 Media Day recap as we approach fight night! And more!
Mixed Martial Arts
Joe Rogan says with the UFC’s new broadcast deal with Paramount and CBS, that the sport can go “f**king hypernova.”
At UFC 319 Media Day, Khamzat Chimaev says he doesn’t care if UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis talks smack before the fight as everyone talks; Chimaev says he’s here to fight, beat du Plessis up, get paid and go home.
At UFC 319 Media Day, Khamzat Chimaev says it’s too early to think about how he’s going to fight Dricus du Plessis; he’ll see in the octagon when they’re face to face. Chimaev also says that du Plessis’ body type/physique is the one he’s most used to and has the most success with grappling.
At UFC 319 Media Day, Dricus du Plessis makes a joke about the height of Khamzat Chimaev being 8ft tall and that he basically walked into Godzilla, when they bumped into each other at the hotel. Du Plessis talks about how it's rare to see the two best in the world fight each other due to various circumstances, but this fight brings that.
At UFC 319 Media Day, Dricus du Plessis says you can’t be so overly focused on the takedown of Khamzat Chimaev that it’s all you focus on and don’t do anything, just to get taken down anyway. Du Plessis says you must fight Chimaev. Du Plessis says Chimaev will probably shoot and take him down, but so will he.
At UFC 319 Media Day, Dricus du Plessis says he doesn’t think Khamzat Chimaev is thinking about going five rounds, which he should be because he [du Plessis] isn’t scared of going to that dark place. Du Plessis says he can fight tired all day.
At UFC 319 Media Day, Dricus du Plessis says with a win at UFC 319, he’s very close to being the Middleweight GOAT.
Dricus du Plessis loves the excitement of the UFC Middleweight division with all the contenders and talent. Du Plessis is most impressed with Anthony Hernandez’s recent fights, out of the top talent in the division.
With the new UFC broadcast deal, Dana White confirms that the bonuses will “obviously” go up. White says fighters will get way more promotion as well.
Joe Rogan says Michael ‘Venom’ Page is the biggest puzzle to solve in the UFC. Page reacts saying he’s always thought Rogan was a smart guy.
Dana White to meet with Donald Trump and team at The White House on August 28, 2025 to review plans for the UFC White House card.
Ariel Helwani says that Jon Jones didn’t think the UFC would come up with the $30M payday he requested to fight Tom Aspinall, but they did, with the involvement of Saudi Arabia, but then Jones changed his mind and backed out.
Dan Hooker says he never got offered a fight with Charles Oliveira, despite Oliveira’s claim.
Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes 2 will take place at PFL Dubai on October 3, 2025 for the Lightweight title.
Boxing
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Culture
Air Canada passengers are facing travel disruptions as the airline begins gradually cancelling flights ahead of a potential strike by flight attendants on Saturday. The union representing over 10,000 flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice, prompting Air Canada to respond with a lockout notice. Negotiations have stalled over key issues like unpaid work during boarding, deplaning, and emergencies, as well as dissatisfaction with the proposed wage increase. The union argues that the current offer does not keep up with inflation and leaves many attendants struggling financially.
