❗️Eric Spicely says 2019 Fight of the Night bonus came with a cost: 'My head was destroyed'

Spicely lost a unanimous decision to Deron Winn in a violent 2019 short-notice return fight. Both men earned a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, but Spicely says he absorbed 180 head strikes. He later connected the damage to health issues, antidepressant use, and a subsequent UFC release.

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❗️Floyd Mayweather praises Jake Paul's hustle, names him among fighters he enjoys watching

Floyd Mayweather placed Jake Paul among the current fighters he likes to watch, specifically praising his 'hustle.'
The retired great's comment stands out given his history of guarding boxing's traditional image.
Mayweather also named David Benavidez, Keyshawn Davis, Shakur Stevenson, and Devin Haney.

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#FloydMayweather #JakePaul #Boxing

❗️Mauricio Ruffy accepts high-stakes backup role for McGregor-Holloway 2 at UFC 329

Mauricio Ruffy is on standby as the emergency fighter for the UFC 329 main event rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. The Brazilian is preparing for both possible opponents, already cutting from around 185 pounds, and has called McGregor the 'easier assignment'. He enters the role with recent stoppage wins over Rafael Fiziev and Michael Chandler.

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#MauricioRuffy #UFC329 #McGregorHolloway2

❗️Who wins a fantasy MMA showdown between Mexico and England's all-time Top 5?

Mexico's squad features three UFC champions: Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodriguez, and Alexa Grasso.
England counters with Michael Bisping and Leon Edwards, who authored landmark title wins.

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#BrandonMoreno #MichaelBisping #LeonEdwards #UFC

❗️John McCarthy warns Alex Pereira: Public Herb Dean campaign hurts his stoic legacy

McCarthy defended Herb Dean over the non-call on potential back-of-head shots in Pereira's loss to Ciryl Gane. He argued Pereira's ongoing public criticism is out of character and damages the quiet, severe mystique that made him compelling. The former referee says the grievance campaign overshadows Pereira's ambition after his heavyweight debut defeat.

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❗️Darren Till tips Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint-Denis to win $100k Fight of the Night bonus at UFC 329.

Darren Till predicts the UFC 329 co-main event between Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett and France's Benoit Saint-Denis will earn the Fight of the Night award. The former UFC title challenger cited the clash of styles as a recipe for a wild, exchange-heavy contest. A win would net the fighters a $100,000 performance bonus.

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#UFC329 #PaddyPimblett

❗️Max Holloway won't complain about Oliveira's grappling-heavy BMF title win

Max Holloway refused to criticize Charles Oliveira's wrestling-focused strategy in their UFC 326 main event. Holloway told ESPN that Oliveira fought the way he needed to win, even if it frustrated fans. The former champion now turns his attention to a rematch with Conor McGregor.

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#MaxHolloway #CharlesOliveira #UFC326

❗️Paddy Pimblett maps out Conor McGregor fight at MSG if both win at UFC 329

Paddy Pimblett has proposed a welterweight fight with Conor McGregor at Madison Square Garden.
The plan hinges on Pimblett beating Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 and McGregor defeating Max Holloway in the main event.
Pimblett called the potential bout a perfect commercial fight, framing it as a major year-end attraction for the UFC.

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#PaddyPimblett #ConorMcGregor #UFC329

❗️Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez booked for Aug. 22 in Las Vegas

Rolly Romero's first defense of his WBA welterweight title will be against Teofimo Lopez on August 22, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight is expected to air on pay-per-view through DAZN and Prime Video. It pits Romero's 'awkward strength' against Lopez's 'cleaner craft' in a high-stakes clash for the welterweight division.

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#RollyRomero #TeofimoLopez #WBA

❗️Chito Vera faces Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 on September 19, aiming to halt a four-fight skid.

Marlon 'Chito' Vera will fight Charles Jourdain on September 19 at UFC 331, per his management team. Vera enters on a four-fight losing streak, having lost decisions rather than being finished. The event's location and main event have not yet been announced by the UFC.

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#UFC331 #MarlonVera #CharlesJourdain

❗️Mark Zuckerberg vs. Tom Hardy celebrity grappling match was 'very close' for Craig Jones Invitational

Craig Jones revealed he nearly booked Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg against actor and BJJ brown belt Tom Hardy for the first Craig Jones Invitational. Jones said talks for the celebrity grappling match got 'very close' before falling through. Hardy is an active competitor, not just a famous face, having earned his brown belt earlier this year.

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#CraigJonesInvitational #MarkZuckerberg #TomHardy

❗️Aspinall predicts McGregor's left hand to find Holloway early at UFC 329

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has picked Conor McGregor to knock out Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Aspinall acknowledged Holloway's relentless activity but is betting on McGregor's counter left hand landing before the pace becomes a factor.
The pick highlights the tension between McGregor's long layoff and Holloway's proven five-round pressure.

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#TomAspinall #ConorMcGregor #UFC329

❗️Ex-WBO champ Jason Moloney signs multi-fight Zuffa Boxing deal to bolster bantamweight roster

Jason Moloney has agreed to a multi-bout contract with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing. The 29-4 former WBO bantamweight champion brings a tested record with 20 knockouts. His first opponent and fight date have not yet been announced.

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#ZuffaBoxing #JasonMoloney #Bantamweight

❗️Gable Steveson's UFC debut at UFC 329 pits Olympic wrestling gold against Elisha Ellison's life-saving fight career.

Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson makes his heavily anticipated UFC debut at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. He faces Elisha Ellison, a 5-2 pro fighter who says 'fighting legitimately saved my life' after a personal crisis. The bout is a clash of Steveson's elite wrestling pedigree against Ellison's aggressive, finish-heavy style.

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#GableSteveson #ElishaEllison #UFC329

❗️Tracy Cortez draws privacy line ahead of UFC 329 return against Wang Cong

Cortez faces Wang Cong at flyweight on Saturday in Las Vegas, returning from a submission loss last year. She is pushing back against fan entitlement and bettors who message her about risking rent money on her fights. Cortez says the public only sees about two percent of her real life despite acting like they know everything.

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#TracyCortez #UFC329 #WangCong

❗️Whittaker gambles on brutal 205 debut vs. Krylov, placed on UFC 329 prelims.

Robert Whittaker makes his risky light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov at UFC 329. The former middleweight champ admitted his preliminary card slot bruised his pride on the McGregor-led event. A win could earn him a top-10 opponent, but Krylov's size and power pose a serious threat.

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#RobertWhittaker #NikitaKrylov #UFC329

❗️Chael Sonnen sees method in Josh Hokit's madness after UFC 250 win and controversial rant

Chael Sonnen suggests Josh Hokit is 'developing a character' after his win over Derrick Lewis and inflammatory post-fight comments. Hokit claimed Michelle Obama is a biological man, drawing criticism from Dana White. The UFC will not discipline Hokit, leaving him as a divisive but valuable heavyweight contender.

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#JoshHokit #ChaelSonnen #UFC

❗️Israel Adesanya leaves City Kickboxing after over a decade, citing need for change

Israel Adesanya has publicly announced he is leaving the City Kickboxing gym in Auckland, ending a partnership that began in 2009.
He told longtime coach Eugene Bareman face-to-face on May 20 that he would not return, framing the split as a painful but necessary career move.
Adesanya said he needs more focused, individual preparation at this stage and described the aftermath as a form of grief.

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#IsraelAdesanya #CityKickboxing #UFC

❗️Interim Muay Thai champ Nico Carrillo tests his power in kickboxing debut vs. Zhou Jiaqiang at ONE FN 46

Nico Carrillo, ONE's interim featherweight Muay Thai champion, will face Chinese newcomer Zhou Jiaqiang in a kickboxing bout at ONE Fight Night 46 on August 14 in Bangkok. Carrillo, 30-4 with 16 finishes, is known for his boxing-heavy pressure and knockout power. Zhou makes his ONE debut in a high-stakes test against a proven finisher under the kickboxing rule set.

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#NicoCarrillo #ZhouJiaqiang #ONEFightNight46

❗️Demetrious Johnson compared a young McGregor to Muhammad Ali for his rhythm and belief.

Demetrious Johnson compared a rising Conor McGregor to a 'young Muhammad Ali' back in 2014, long before McGregor became a two-division UFC champion. Johnson saw more than trash talk, citing McGregor's movement, precision, and the psychological pressure he placed on opponents. McGregor now rematches Max Holloway at UFC 329, trying to prove that aura can survive a five-year absence.

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#ConorMcGregor #UFC329 #MaxHolloway