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Lewis McGrillen returns at PFL Austin against Rafael do Nascimento in McGrillen vs. do Nascimento. The PFL Europe winner last fought at PFL Europe 2025: Belfast, submitting Alan Philpott in McGrillen vs. Philpott.
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 ended in stunning fashion as Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by injury TKO. The UFC card also featured fast finishes from Paddy Pimblett, Robert Whittaker, King Green and Gable Steveson in Las Vegas.
Several fighters are leaning toward Max Holloway ahead of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, while still respecting the early danger of Conor McGregor. The major question around this UFC rematch is simple: can McGregor land big before Holloway’s pace takes over?
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier has spoken openly about the alcohol-fueled airport incident that led to his arrest. Poirier connected the Father’s Day episode to retirement, depression and concern for his father, while admitting that he stopped following lessons previously learned in therapy.
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 brings Conor McGregor back against Max Holloway in Holloway vs. McGregor. Our UFC picks also back King Green over Terrance McKinney in Green vs. McKinney and Robert Whittaker over Nikita Krylov in Krylov vs. Whittaker.
Aline Pereira defends her Karate Combat flyweight title against former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez on July 24. The Miami card also features Sam Alvey vs. Uriah Hall, while Pereira returns after her win over Jade Masson-Wong.
OKTAGON 91: Engizek vs. Jotko 2 brings two title fights to Cologne. After Krzysztof Jotko ended Kerim Engizek’s decade-long unbeaten run, the middleweight champion wants revenge. Machaev vs. Palokaj adds another championship battle to a deep Oktagon MMA card.
Ariane Lipski has retired after losing to Jena Bishop at PFL San Diego. The former KSW champion leaves MMA after nearly 13 years, having also beaten Sumiko Inaba in her PFL debut and recorded a memorable UFC finish over Luana Carolina.
All eyes on Johannesburg for EFC 130: the Flyweight Grand Prix kicks off with Manyamala vs Ngamnthwini and Komana vs Zondi, plus Sanchez vs Van Staden headlines. Full org hub: EFC Worldwide.
