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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
- Video: Stitchy Dillon Danis posts gnarly injury (and surgical procedure) that forced last-second Mike Perry fight withdrawal | Duel Arena 1: Is this a case of the boy who cried wolf? Danis’ cut looks legitimate, but he’s a chronic BSer to the point that nobody cares.
- Clown show! Multiple fighters miss weight during disastrous UFC Shanghai weigh ins: Andre Lima saying he’s going to move to Bantamweight, booking a Flyweight bout, and then missing weight is very funny.
- Anthony Pettis reveals how he landed UFC Wheaties box: ‘It was supposed to be Jon Jones’: Pettis was on fire when he earned this recognition. Peak “Showtime” was something special!
Insomnia
Six years after their UFC bout, can Marlon Vera score revenge on Jose Aldo in his home country? Sounds like a fun BJJ match!
To be as great as Dominick Cruz, a single-minded obsession is almost necessary, but consequences usually arrive at some point.
Rei Tsuruya’s before and after clips from the UFC Shanghai weigh-ins are wild. Think the 24-year-old cuts some weight?!?
Young Yoel Romero versus maybe the greatest wrestler to ever live …
Of all these names, who would you be most excited to see return inside the Octagon?
Shoving your opponent off the stage is a great way to not get paid.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It’s been 21 years, and Fedor vs. Cro Cop is still the peak of Heavyweight MMA.
21-year-old Flyweight prospect Takaya Suzuki has a very clean striking style. Toe stab!
Just like that, Darrius Flowers drops to 1-4 in the UFC.
Random Land
Intimidation tactics.
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