The UFC light heavyweight division is in a state of flux with champion Carlos Ulberg recovering from ACL surgery. Early betting odds have been released for Magomed Ankalaev's next fight, positioning him as a favorite over fellow former titleholder Jiri Prochazka or reigning champion Carlos Ulberg. UFC legend Kenny Florian has suggested that Paulo Costa should receive the next light heavyweight title shot.
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We summarise the day's news in our own words. Full credit to the outlets below for the original reporting, click through to read their work.
- Dana White stumped when asked to name one fight on UFC Belgrade card that he’s excited for (Yahoo Sports)
- Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov cross paths ahead of coaching clash between the ex-UFC rivals (Bloody Elbow)
- CONFIRMED: Khamzat Chimaev returns in September (Frontkick Online)
- Machete vs. Makwan in the works? "I'll smash your face in" (Frontkick Online)
- Jake Paul challenges UFC's dominance, this is what we know right now (Frontkick Online)
- UFC Fight Night 283 official weigh-in results: All 28 fighters hit their mark (Yahoo Sports)
- Daniel Rodriguez Details Journey From Mexico Jail Cell to UFC Main Event (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC Belgrade: Medic vs. Rodriguez weigh-in results (Yahoo Sports)
- Magomed Ankalaev opens as favorite over Carlos Ulberg, Jiri Prochazka (Yahoo Sports)
- Dana White criticized after UFC Belgrade press conference response (Yahoo Sports)
- Sean Strickland Hints at Next Opponent in 1st UFC Title Defense (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC Legend Says Paulo Costa Should Get Next LHW Title Shot (Yahoo Sports)
- Sean Strickland saves a man from drowning | Video (Yahoo Sports)
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This story ran in the July 31, 2026 edition of the daily show.