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16 August 2025, United Center, Chicago Chicago prepares for UFC's return after six years with one of the most anticipated title fights of the year. In the main event of the evening, South African middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will face undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in a clash of two fighters with perfect records in the UFC octagon. Clash of undefeated legends Du Plessis (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) enters his third title defense as the only South African champion in UFC history. He exceeded all expectations by successively defeating former champions Whittaker, Strickland and Adesanya. He is celebrated for his tireless endurance and ability to dominate in the late rounds of five-round fights. Chimaev (14-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) represents an undefeated phenomenon who crushes opponents in record time. In his last fight, he finished former champion Robert Whittaker with a submission in the first round, with the Australian managing to land only two strikes. For the Russian fighter, this is ...

  INDIANAPOLIS — Few would have predicted before the season that the Indiana Pacers would be just two wins away from their first NBA title. Yet this team, built without megastars and with one of the league's lowest payrolls, stands on the brink of historic success. In Wednesday's Game 3 of the Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Pacers showed exactly what they're known for: relentless energy, team spirit, and the ability to come alive in the most critical moments. Their 116-107 victory gave them a 2-1 series lead and brought them closer to the coveted championship. A Star with an Awkward Shot and a Big Heart Tyrese Haliburton may not have the most perfect shooting form in the NBA, but his determination and ability to decide games in clutch moments are undeniable. Critics can say what they want - the young point guard is approaching triple-double performances and leading his team where Indiana hasn't been for a quarter-century. "I don't care abou...