. THE FIGHTS .

UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Main Event:

Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
A bantamweight title eliminator bout.

Co-Main Event:

Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
A welterweight showdown.

Notable Fights:

• Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)

• Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez (Women's Strawweight)

• Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)

How to Watch: ABC and ESPN+ at 12 PM PDT

Pro Boxing

Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Venue: BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Details: Terence Crawford, an undefeated champion, will face Israil Madrimov for the WBA (Regular) and WBO (Interim) World titles in a super welterweight bout.

How to Watch: DAZN

Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Venue: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Details: Heavyweights Andy Ruiz Jr. and Jarrell Miller will clash in a high-stakes bout.

How to Watch: DAZN

ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs. Balart

Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Venue: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, Bangkok

Main Event:

Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks vs. Gustavo “El Gladiador” Balart
Fighting for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title.

Co-Main Event:

Danielle Kelly vs. Mayssa Bastos
Kelly defends her ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Title.

Notable Fights:

• Asa Ten Pow (American striker)

• Shamil Gasanov (#5-ranked featherweight MMA contender)

• Carlo Bumina-ang (undefeated Team Lakay juggernaut)

How to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

For more details, visit ONE Championship.

Bare Knuckle Fight Club: Hart vs. Starling

Date: August 3, 2024
Venue: Buffalo Chip Campground, Sturgis, SD

Main Event: Britain Hart (c) vs. Taylor Starling (Straw weight Championship)

• Notable Bouts:

  • Heavyweight: Josh Burns vs. Sam Shewmaker

  • Light Heavyweight: Josh Dyer vs. William Albrecht

  • Cruiserweight: Bryant Acheson vs. Joseph Creer

  • Bantamweight: Roberto Armas vs. Jack Grady

How to Watch: BKTV App

Jiu Jitsu

Event: BJJ Stars 13
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Main Event: Mica Galvao vs. Davi Ramos
Notable Matches:

• Felipe Machado vs. Diogo Reis

How to Watch: FloGrappling

More Details

Olympic Judo

Event: Paris 2024 Judo Competition
Date: Friday-Sunday, August 2-4, 2024

• Full schedule here.

How to Watch: NBC

. THE HIGHLIGHTS .

Paddy Pimblett Takes Bobby Green's Arm at UFC 304

Pimblett felt a "nasty snap" when he went for Green's arm. But "the ref was a little bit slow." Ouch!

Dana White Slams UFC 304 Fighters - Never Again Increasing Bonuses

The big boss man regrets raising the fight performance bonuses from $50,000 to $100,000 after the UFC 304 card was still full of decisions. When asked about his plans for bonuses, he said, “Not saying that in the future the bonuses couldn’t get [to increase permanently], but I’m not going to be at a press conference and say, ‘$200, $300K.’ F***ing never again. Never again. You can thank everybody on this card for that.” 

Say Goodbye to the Illegal Elbow!

As of November 1st, 12-6 elbows will no longer be illegal in MMA. No one is happier about that rule change than Jon Jones, who immediately took to Instagram to call for the sole loss on his record to be erased.

"Undefeated then, undefeated now. We gotta get that loss out of the history books."

Muhammad Mokaev Brutally Cut Despite Unbeaten UFC Record

British fighter Mokaev felt Dana's wrath after the disappointing UFC 304 performance. The fighter extended his undefeated streak in the UFC but was still brutally cut. When asked about Mokaev's future, White said, "I think the PFL is gonna get a great, undefeated guy."

Personally, we think the card was disappointing because the fights were at 5 AM. It looks like even the fans didn't want to be in the arena at that time.

. THE HEAT .

Nate Maness Directs Heat... to Dana

Nate Maness responded to the news he isn't going to be re-signed by the UFC. "We were told the Flyweight division is comprised of exciting fighters and he doesn't view me as exciting...  I suppose half your fights being finishes/bonuses isn't good enough now."

He's got a point!

Khabib Trolled by McGregor After $800k Car Collection Gets Seized

The McGregor / Nurmagomedov feud continued this week, with McGregor gleefully responding to the news that Khabib has had his $800k car collection seized. The Irishman DM'd Khabib to say, "Brotha, I just put in to buy your family home off government because you can't afford," McGregor said in a DM to Khabib. "I plan on big smelly Irish sh*t." 

Tom Aspinall to Jon Jones - "I'm the Best In The World. Prove Me Wrong"

Fresh off a first-round victory at UFC 304, Tom Aspinall made it clear he still wants a shot at Jon Jones, saying, "I'm the best heavyweight in the world. Prove me wrong, Jon". We may well see it happen, as Dana White has confirmed that Aspinall could face the winner of Jones vs Miocic.

. THE BONUS .

Olympic Judo is off to an impressive start! Watch Kazakhastan’s Yeldos Smetov win Gold vs France’s Luka Mkheidze in the 60 kg division.

. THAT’S ALL .

That’s all for now.

See you on the next edition.

Stay ready,
Fight Fan Crew 👊