The world of combat sports always delivers some unique stories. Jiri Prochazka recently made headlines for a rather unconventional training method, reportedly disrobing and wandering into stinging nettles, believing the itchy rash and burning skin improve his fight IQ. Meanwhile, we're seeing some interesting crossover bouts, like Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs headlining RAF 12 against UFC's Sean Brady. Plus, Alex Pereira's sister, Aline, is stepping into the spotlight, facing a former Bellator champion in a Karate Combat title fight.
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We summarise the day's news in our own words. Full credit to the outlets below for the original reporting, click through to read their work.
- Watch Paddy Pimblett decimate Michael Chandler | Full Fight Video (MMA Weekly)
- Watch Paddy Pimblett decimate Michael Chandler | Full Fight Video (Yahoo Sports)
- Paddy Pimblett explains why he doesn’t expect to fight Ilia Topuria next after UFC 329 (MMA Fighting)
- Max Holloway predicts 'fireworks' against Conor McGregor (MMA Weekly)
- Paddy Pimblett explains why Ilia Topuria won’t be his next opponent after UFC 329 (Bloody Elbow)
- Watch former boxing champion get KO’d after recreating Apollo Creed’s walkout at BKFC Liberty Brawl (Bloody Elbow)
- Max Holloway predicts 'fireworks' against Conor McGregor (Yahoo Sports)
- Jiri Prochazka disrobes, wanders into stinging nettle because itchy rash, burning skin improve fight IQ (obviously) (MMA Mania)
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs headlines RAF 12 versus ... UFC’s Sean Brady?!? (MMA Mania)
- Alex Pereira’s sister Aline faces former Bellator champ in Karate Combat title fight (MMA Fighting)
- Conor McGregor looking to put on 'masterpiece' against Max Holloway (MMA Weekly)
- Austin Trout does ‘Rocky’ themed walkout as Apollo Creed, gets violently knocked out at BKFC event (MMA Fighting)
- Max Holloway not ruling out staying at welterweight after UFC 329 with interest in Islam Makhachev bout (Bloody Elbow)
- Jon Jones excited for Conor McGregor UFC 329 comeback: ‘I’m proud of him’ (MMA Fighting)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the July 4, 2026 edition of the daily show.