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Max Holloway refuses to complain about BMF title loss to Charles Oliveira: "You can't be mad at Charles"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Max Holloway isn’t interested in complaining about Charles Oliveira’s grappling during their BMF title fight. Back in March, Holloway and Oliveira met in the UFC 326 main event. The bout was highly anticipated with the BMF Championship at stake. Ultimately, the fight didn’t play out the way fans envisioned. Oliveira used his grappling to keep Holloway grounded for five rounds before earning a unanimous decision win.
Paddy Pimblett has glaring advantage over Benoit Saint Denis, says respected coach: "A little too suspect"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Paddy Pimblett is looking for a bounce back win on Saturday, and head coach Din Thomas believes he will get it. Pimblett is set to trade leather with Benoit Saint Denis in the UFC 329 co-main event in Las Vegas. It’s a chance for “The Baddy” to return to the win column after failing to capture the interim UFC Lightweight Championship against Justin Gaethje back in January. He’ll need to halt the momentum of Denis, who is riding a four-fight winning streak.
Charles Oliveira is the latest UFC fighter to question Herb Dean's officiating: "He should have stepped in"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Charles Oliveira has joined a growing list of fighters who have criticism for longtime referee Herb Dean. Dean has come under fire as of late following UFC Freedom 250 and UFC Baku. He officiated the interim heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira. Gane won the fight via second-round TKO, but Pereira ripped Dean for not intervening when he took illegal shots to the back of the head.
Conor McGregor warns Max Holloway that he's a 'different animal' going into UFC 329 rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Conor McGregor believes he’s more dangerous inside the Octagon than he’s ever been, and he vows to prove it on Saturday. McGregor is scheduled to make his return in the UFC 329 headliner. The Irish megastar will collide with Max Holloway, and both men have been sharing their pre-fight thoughts. While “Blessed” sees himself taking McGregor into deep waters and “drowning” him, the “Notorious” one predicts a far different outcome.
Mauricio Ruffy announces backup role for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2: "I don't miss my chances"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Mauricio Ruffy will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 329 main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. Many have viewed Ruffy as an exciting option to fight either McGregor or Holloway, and he could actually make one of those fights come to fruition if he is needed in an emergency situation. With a matchup as big as the “Notorious” one vs. “Blessed,” it’s clear that the ideal scenario would be for both men to enter the bout as planned. Still, Ruffy is being viewed as a solid backup choice if necessary.
Max Holloway won't rule out future welterweight fights after UFC 329 fight with Conor McGregor: "Never say never"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Max Holloway won’t dismiss the possibility of having more 170-pound bouts once his rematch with Conor McGregor concludes. Holloway has spent most of his career as a featherweight, but he has dabbled in the lightweight division as well. In fact, Holloway’s most scintillating finish was contested at 155 pounds when he knocked out Justin Gaethje with one second to spare in their UFC 300 bout. Gaethje is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.
Alex Pereira illegal shots controversy explained by Cris Cyborg: "You don't want to do this but sometimes you get excited"
Dylan Bowker - July 3, 2026
Alex Pereira has been blowing up headlines lately, airing grievances about the errant strikes to the back of the head he received against Ciryl Gane, and a Brazilian combatant who has held UFC gold has offered her thoughts on this matter. The referenced mixed martial artist is Cris Cyborg, who prepares for what could be her final MMA fight ever when she defends her PFL featherweight crown against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on August 22nd. During her media day amid PFL San Diego fight week, the five-promotion champion mentioned the dangerous nature of the sport earlier in her scrum. When asked about her fellow countryman, Alex Pereira, having a bit of a rough situation at the UFC Freedom 250 card with the back of the head strikes that landed on him in his bid to become a three-division champion, Cyborg said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
UFC pioneer thinks women's bantamweight is in a lull because "they're looking for women that are pretty"
Dylan Bowker - July 3, 2026
MMA has been focusing less on the women’s bantamweight class in recent years. The first woman to step into the UFC octagon has given her unfiltered thoughts on why that is. The combatant in question is Liz Carmouche, who fought for the UFC bantamweight crown against Ronda Rousey years ago. But Carmouche plies her trade as a flyweight these days. Carmouche is on the heels of a guillotine choke win over Viviane Araujo. This flyweight fight transpired at PFL San Diego in the co-main event. During the PFL post-fight press conference, when asked why a weight class that was once a marquee division in the sport no longer has the eyeballs and prominence that it once did, Carmouche said,
Reinier de Ridder booked for UFC Sacramento return after two-fight skid
Curtis Calhoun - July 3, 2026
Former ONE star Reinier de Ridder will look to put an end to his recent struggles against one of the middleweight division’s toughest outs. After a quick start to his UFC middleweight tenure, Reinier de Ridder has lost back-to-back fights and is fighting to get back into the division’s title mix. Several health issues linked to his recent loss to Brendan Allen postponed his quick ascent to a middleweight title shot.
Diego Lopes further hints at lightweight move in social media post involving top contenders
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2026
Diego Lopes might be fully committing to a change in weight class amid a recent social media post. Lopes is one of the best UFC featherweight contenders in the world, but he could be on the verge of a change given he has fallen short in two titles fights at 145 pounds. The reigning champion is Alexander Volkanovski, and Lopes has dropped two decisions against “The Great.” The 36-fight veteran admitted to MMAFighting that those defeats have put him in a rough situation.
Max Holloway plans to 'drown' Conor McGregor in UFC 329 rematch: "Mystic Max has arrived"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2026
Max Holloway believes he will push Conor McGregor to the brink in their UFC 329 showdown. Holloway and McGregor haven’t shared the Octagon since 2013, which was long before either man became icons in the sport of MMA. The “Notorious” one defeated “Blessed” via unanimous decision. Holloway would emerge as a fan favorite who reached elite championship status, while McGregor became the biggest star the sport has ever seen, capturing gold in two weight classes.
Ilia Topuria is too small for lightweight division, claims Paddy Pimblett: "If he fights me, he will move back down"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2026
Paddy Pimblett doesn’t think Ilia Topuria has the size to continue competing at 155 pounds. Topuria lost the UFC Lightweight Championship in a title unification bout against Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn back in June. “El Matador” didn’t get off his stool for the final round after having his face battered to the point where he suffered a broken orbital. It’s the first loss of Topuria’s pro MMA career.