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The Roundup: biggest MMA & UFC stories, Sep 4

MVP's UFC future hangs by a thread in Paris, Chimaev eyes a title shot, and Cyborg wants to crash the UFC 332 main event.

This is an Open Scoring MMA News Alert.

MVP's Last Dance in Paris

Michael "Venom" Page steps into the cage at UFC Paris this Saturday, September 5th [2], in what could be his final fight in the UFC [2]. He arrived in the promotion with a ton of hype [2]. Page says he needs to remind the UFC why they signed him in the first place [12], and his contract is set to expire after this bout [12]. The card's official weigh-ins went off without a hitch overnight, with a clean sweep in Paris [16].

Vera's Long Road Back at UFC 331

Marlon Vera is opening up about a four-fight losing streak, calling the stretch flat out depressing [1]. The Ecuadorian gets his shot at turning things around against Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 [1], reportedly on September 19 [1], the same card where we're hearing Joshua Van defends against Alexandre Pantoja in the main event.

Chimaev Is Already Angling for Gold

Khamzat Chimaev hinted at what could be the next UFC middleweight title fight [18]. Remember, Chimaev lost the belt in a failed first title defense against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 back in May [18]. He's been chasing an immediate rematch with Strickland ever since that loss [18], and this latest hint suggests he's not done pushing for it.

Cyborg Wants to Crash UFC 332

Cris Cyborg is pitching herself as the fix for UFC 332's main event trouble [13]. She's offered the promotion a rematch with Amanda Nunes as the solution to whatever hole they're staring at on that card [13]. Given the history between those two, it's the kind of pitch that's hard for the UFC to ignore outright.

Evloev Isn't Playing Along with Volkanovski's Plan

Movsar Evloev has a blunt response to Alexander Volkanovski's plan heading into UFC 333 [14]. He says he's grateful for the chance to fight a legend in what is reportedly his first UFC title bout [14], but he's predicting one way traffic once the cage door closes [14]. That's a bold thing to say about a former two-division champ, but Evloev clearly isn't fighting scared.

Delgado Steps Up and Calls His Shot

Jose Delgado is promising he'll knock out Jean Silva in the main event of Noche UFC [17]. The top ranked featherweight prospect got the call after Yair Rodriguez was pulled from the card with injury [17]. It's a massive step up in competition for the Arizona native [17], but he's not shying away from making the bold prediction.

Mokaev Still Thinks He's the Best on the Planet

Muhammad Mokaev is convinced he's the best flyweight across all of mixed martial arts [15], even after his UFC exit [15]. That's the kind of confidence that either sets up a big run somewhere else or comes back to bite him, and given how outspoken Mokaev's always been, expect him to keep saying it loudly no matter where he lands next.

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