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Dricus Du Plessis Refuses to Fight Nassourdine Imavov if Khamzat Chimaev Pulls Out of UFC 319
Dricus Du Plessis Refuses to Fight Nassourdine Imavov if Khamzat Chimaev Pulls Out of UFC 319 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. UFC 319 is still months away, but anticipation is already building as the promotion prepares for its return to the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event is officially scheduled for August 16. Headlining the event is a highly anticipated middleweight title fight between current champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev. But even with the date locked in, controversy is starting to bubble—especially after the champ made it clear he's not interested in facing a particular top contender if the plan falls apart. Advertisement In a recent interview shared by RMC Sport Combat, Du Plessis voiced his singular focus on fighting Chimaev and made his stance on Nassourdine Imavov crystal clear. 'I have to be honest, if [Chimaev] pulls out of this fight early, I will not fight Imavov because I want to fight Khamzat. Dricus Du PlessisGetty Images I don't want anything else,' Du Plessis said. He added, 'If I'm already there, two weeks, I'll fight Imavov if [Chimaev] pulls out. If he pulls out on four weeks, I'm not gonna fight. I will wait for him because I want to beat him, because he's the best right now. I want to only fight the best of the best.' Du Plessis has also publicly expressed concern that Chimaev may not make it to fight night, adding more tension to the situation. Nassourdine ImavovGetty Images The remarks didn't sit well with Imavov, who fired back on social media with a sharp response: 'Thanks for the compliments @dricusduplessis but you're not Jon Jones, if something happens, you're not going to block anything, if you're not ready to defend leave the place.' Advertisement While Du Plessis didn't rule Imavov out entirely, it's clear he's not eager to risk his belt unless it's against Chimaev. Imavov, riding a four-fight win streak and fresh off a major victory over Israel Adesanya, isn't likely to take the sideline treatment lightly. As UFC 319 approaches, the drama outside the cage is already delivering plenty of action. Related: Francis Ngannou's Trainer Sends a Clear Message to Dana White About a Return to the UFC Related: Conor McGregor Reacts to Sean O'Malley's Camp Ahead of UFC 316 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Gittens agrees Chelsea move – negotiations with Dortmund underway
Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens is reportedly close to a move to Chelsea. According to RMC Sport, the Blues have reached a long-term agreement with the 20-year-old, with a contract set to run until 2032. Talks between the two clubs are now underway. Advertisement As reported by Bild, Dortmund have turned down an initial offer of €42 million from the London side, with the Black and Yellows holding out for a fee of up to €70 million. Chelsea are under time pressure, as they aim to register Gittens for the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 15, and Dortmund are said to be looking to use this urgency to their advantage. Whether a deal can be completed in time remains uncertain. Gittens previously spent time in Chelsea's youth setup before spells at Reading and Manchester City, eventually joining Dortmund in 2020.
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24-05-2025
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🚨 Monaco close to 'finalising' deal for Barcelona forward
Ligue 1 side Monaco are closing in on a deal to land Barcelona attacker Ansu Fati. As reported by RMC, the 22-year-old would join Monaco on an initial loan with a further option to buy, and Barcelona would include a buyout clause in any deal. Fati has struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot in Hansi Flick's LaLiga-winning side and made just six appearances this season. La signature d'Ansu Fati à Monaco semble se concrétiser. L'opération se ferait sous la forme d'un prêt avec option d'achat, avec une clause de rachat pour le FC Barcelonehttps:// — RMC Sport (@RMCsport) May 24, 2025 Will a move to Monaco help Fati rediscover his best form? 📸 LLUIS GENE - AFP or licensors
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17-05-2025
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‘I hope to be here next season for the Champions League' – Mason Greenwood reveals he wants to stay at Marseille
Speaking at a press conference attended by Get French Football News, Mason Greenwood (23) has revealed that his desire is to stay at Marseille next season, with the club qualified for the 2025-2026 Champions League. RMC Sport reported earlier this week that the club could consider offers for the Englishman, but the player has today expressed his desire to play in the Champions League next season. 'I hope to be here next year for the Champions League,' said Greenwood at a rare press conference appearance. 'All the other players tell me that the stadium is something special. I think it's been a very positive season, we've reached our objective.' 'I feel at home here. I recently had a baby here with my girlfriend. Not a lot of people get to experience that kind of thing here and with all my teammates and coaches I would like to thank them all. Greenwood's long-range finish last week qualified OM for a return to the Champions League with a podium spot, which has marked a late-season improvement in form for the Englishman. Greenwood has scored 19 goals in 33 matches this season, just two behind the league's top scorer in Ousmane Dembélé. GFFN | George Boxall
