A UFC fan's journey home from a July 22 event in Oklahoma took an unexpected turn when he awoke in the bed of a random truck, miles from the venue. The incident has reignited calls for UFC to rethink its choice of host cities.
Commentary and Criticism
Dana White, UFC president, dismissed concerns about most of the event's drama but called out one attendee's behavior. 'Josh Hokit made a moronic mistake,' White said, while another figure, Aiemann Zahabi, drew quiet ire for his in-fight strategy.
Conor McGregor's possible crossover to WWE stirred another feud. Logan Paul mocked the move, noting it showed McGregor's 'incapacity to fight.' The Paul brothers now appear to be in a public race to book a match with 'Mac.'
Rampage Jackson made headlines not for a fight, but for his distaste of unwanted physical contact. 'I don’t like being groped,' he reportedly said. Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall’s personal life hit social media’s spotlight over a vasectomy, baffling fans and critics alike.
Other stories emerged from behind the scenes. Islam Dulatov faces visa issues in Germany, leading him to consider relocation. PFL's struggle to find a broadcasting partner continues despite having a strong athlete roster.
Bare Knuckle and Beyond
Bare knuckle debutant Slava Borshchev and UFC's Jon Jones shared a moment of choreography after a win. Elsewhere, fighters who signed up for rule-free bouts without audiences found themselves out of luck — and income.
Dustin Teixeira’s grappling struggles were noted, but his armbar finish was praised for its creativity. One-sided bouts took a sudden twist, keeping analysts on their toes.