. THE FIGHTS .

UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

Date & Time: August 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM PDT
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: ESPN and ESPN+

Main Event:

• Middleweight: Jared Cannonier (-170) vs. Caio Borralho (+140)

Cannonier (17-7-0), known for his powerful striking, aims to solidify his position in the middleweight division against the rising Brazilian talent Borralho (16-1-0), who brings a well-rounded skill set with a strong grappling background. It’s a high-stakes battle for both fighters, with Cannonier looking to stay in title contention and Borralho seeking to break into the top ranks. Link to fight here.

Co-Main Event:

• Women’s Strawweight: Angela Hill (+135) vs. Tabatha Ricci (-160)

Other Notable Fights:

• Welterweight: Neil Magny (+120) vs. Michael Morales (-145)

• Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan (-110) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (-110)

Big Boxing Showdowns

 Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III 2 (rematch)

• Date & Time: August 24, 2024, ring walks at 11:00 PM ET

• Location: Mexico City, Mexico

• Broadcast: DAZN

• Weight Class: Catchweight

• Betting Odds: Mayweather (-600) vs. Gotti III (+450)

The legendary Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring for a rematch against John Gotti III, following their first bout that ended in a brawl. Expect high drama and a showcase of Mayweather's skills as he faces the MMA-turned-boxing competitor Gotti. Link to fight here.

Inoue vs. Doheny

Date & Time: September 3, 2024, at 8:00 AM ET
Location: Ariake Arena, Koto-Ku, Japan
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weight Class: Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)
Titles on the Line: IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO World Super Bantamweight Championships
Betting Odds: Naoya Inoue (-5000) vs. TJ Doheny (+1800)

Inoue, the undefeated champion from Japan, defends his titles against Irishman, Doheny. Inoue’s power and precision make him a heavy favorite. Link to fight here.

(Also, here’s a link to Mike Tyson talking about the greatness of Inoue, known as the “The Monster.”)

ONE Championship

ONE Friday Fights 76

Date & Time: August 25, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET
Location: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
Broadcast: ONE Championship YouTube Channel, ONE Super App

Main Event: Nong-O Gaiyanghadao vs. Pongsiri PK.Saenchai

• Weight Class: Bantamweight Muay Thai

• Nong-O Gaiyanghadao's Record: 264-54-10

• Pongsiri PK.Saenchai's Record: 155-35-11

This Muay Thai bout sees Nong-O Gaiyanghadao, a legend with over 300 fights, defending his title against the tough and experienced Pongsiri PK.Saenchai. Link to fight here.

Betting odds available closer to the event.

. THE HIGHLIGHTS .

Craig Crossed the Line With Weigh-in Smooch: But Gets the Win at CJI

Craig Jones may have crossed the line by grabbing Gabi Garcia for a sneaky weigh-in kiss, but that didn't stop him from winning his intergender match against her at CJI to be crowned the 'World's First Jiu Jitsu Intergender Champion.'

The match may have been closer to WWE than ADCC, but we're glad to see grapplers get a proper payday 🤑.

Howie Booth Removed From UFC 305 Judging for Terrible Scoring

UFC 305 Judge Howie Booth was quietly removed from judging after scoring all three rounds of Rozenstruik vs Tuivasa in favor of Tuivasa. The win went the right way, as a split decision, but Booth's poor judging has led to calls to see him removed permanently.

And Still... Du Plessis Subs Adesanya at UFC 305

Dricus Du Plessis subbed Israel Adesanya in the fourth round at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. A slick takedown, back take, and RNC earned him the win and retained the UFC Middleweight Champion and a position in the P4P Top 10. After the fight, Du Plessis said, "I came in here to die for this belt or take a life. Luckily, I didn't have to do either."

He can't rest for long, though; Sean Strickland is hoping for a rematch and another shot at the belt himself.

Mayweather vs Chavez: Coming to Vegas September 16th?

Julio Cesar Chavez teased the prospect of an exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather on September 16th in Vegas, uploading a fake fight poster to Instagram. The 62-year-old has fought as recently as 2021 but is giving up 15 years to Mayweather.

. THE HEAT .

Mikey Musumeci Speaks Out Against Steroids in BJJ

Some may tacitly accept steroid use in BJJ, but not Mikey Musumeci. In the run-up to his ONE FC title bout against Kade Ruotolo, Musumeci spoke at length about PEDs, calling them "morally and ethically wrong" and pointing out that he's winning without them. "But in our sport, ‘Oh, everyone’s on it. It doesn’t matter.’ So I feel like I’m in the position where I’m able to show, yes, there are people on steroids, but not everyone’s on it, and they’re losing to me."

Let's face it: BJJ nerds are scary.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson Get Physical at Heated Presser

The face-off between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson got heated as Tyson gave off clear "you're a joke" vibes. The rest of the press conference didn't disappoint either, with Paul living up to his heel reputation and telling New York locals exactly what he thinks. "Hey, New York, you're just like Mike Tyson. You were good 20 years ago. F*** you, New York. F*** you."

. THE BONUS .

• Ever heard of a “Rolling Thunder” KO? Neither had we. Check this out.

. THAT’S ALL .

That’s all for now.

See you on the next edition.

Stay ready,
Fight Fan Crew 👊