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Gable Steveson is causing heavyweights to count their days with UFC debut, per Bryan Battle pre-UFC 329

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July 11, 2026

Gable Steveson is causing heavyweights to count their days with UFC debut, per Bryan Battle pre-UFC 329

Gable Steveson is making a widely discussed UFC debut on this year's International Fight Week card and a fellow victorious fighter from DBX 4 has given his thoughts on the heavyweight coming over the octagon.

Steveson battles Elisha Ellison at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11th with the former looking to build on his unbeaten MMA record. The MMA run of the Olympic gold medalist wrestler has been getting a lot of attention with Steveson also having recent wins with Real American Freestyle as well as with the aforementioned Dirty Boxing Championship.

Byan Battle shared a DBX card with Steveson and Battle prepares to take on Dalton Rosta in the main event of PFL Charlotte on August 7th. When touching upon their shared anecdotal history while asking for his thoughts on Steveson making his debut with the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday,Â Battle said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

â€œI think it's going to be quick. I think don't blink. You know what I'm saying? That's what I think. I mean, he is, dude, I mean, just the the accolades and credentials he has coming into the game. The fact that he gets to sit underneath Jon Jones. I mean, bro, like that is, if you're a heavyweight, you've got to be counting your days with that motherf***er coming up.â€

Gable Steveson won't get pushed for a while in the UFC, per Battle

Offering advice to divisional peers now that Gable Steveson is officially part of the UFC's heavyweight roster, Battle continued [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

â€œSo, unless someone; it's one of those things where if you're in the heavyweight division, you got to get him now. You know what I'm saying? Like almost if you're the champion, you're like, â€œYo, let's go ahead and book that fight. So I can beat him now before he gets too much experience then then you just can't f**k with him period.â€ So yeah, I would say that would just be my thoughts on that. Gable's fighting like don't blink, you know? Not yet. He's got a couple more tiers to go before he's really being pushed.â€

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Anything but Fighting: Cody Garbrandt answers random questions

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7 hours ago

July 11, 2026

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Anything but Fighting: Cody Garbrandt answers random questions

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt speaks with MMA Fighting's JosÃ© Youngs in Las Vegas about his kids' favorite hobbies, his motorcycles, favorite music, movies, foods, and more.

Garbrandt (15-7) is looking to continue his winning ways against Adrian YaÃ±ez at UFC 329 after defeating Xiao Long in March. This win snapped Garbrandt's two-fight losing skid after coming up short to Raoni Barcelos and Deiveson Figueiredo.

To date, â€œNo Loveâ€ has notable wins over Dominick Cruz, Raphael AssunÃ§Ã£o, and Thomas Almeida.

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Alex Pereira aims for November UFC return at Madison Square Garden

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7 hours ago

July 11, 2026

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Alex Pereira aims for November UFC return at Madison Square Garden

Alex Pereira has yet to book his next UFC bout after coming up short in his attempt to win the interim heavyweight championship in June and he's eyeing a spot on the yet-to-be-announced November show at Madison Square Garden in New York.

â€œI think November. November is a good time [to come back and fight] in New York,â€ Pereira told Ag. Fight. â€œIt's been a while since I fought there. I don't really remember the dates, it's hard. My debut was there, but I've fought there a few more times since then. â€¦ It's close to my house, about an hour and a half drive. So there's no [travel] fatigue or jet lag.â€

â€œPoatanâ€ lost by knockout to Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White House on June 14, a result he has contested publicly due to illegal strikes landed by the Frenchman and allowed by referee Herb Dean. He has then decided not to officially appeal the result with the athletic commission. Pereira has ruled out a return to 205 pounds, and will instead fight at heavyweight going forward.

The Brazilian star fought three times at MSG and came out victorious on all occasions. Pereira stopped Andreas Michailidis with a flying knee in his UFC debut in the arena in 2021 and returned to the same venue a year later to finish Israel Adesanya to capture the middleweight belt. â€œPoatanâ€ claimed the light heavyweight title in November 2023 with a knockout over Jiri Prochazka in November 2024.

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UFC 329 start time, fight card for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2

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8 hours ago

July 11, 2026

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UFC 329 start time, fight card for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2

With UFC 329 hours away, Conor McGregor is so close to returning to the UFC Octagon.

The former UFC two-division champion McGregor returns to the promotion for the first time in over five years when he squares off against former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight contest at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. McGregor defeated Holloway via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 30-26) in their first UFC meeting over 13 years ago.

Paddy Pimblett tries to bounce back after his first career loss when he squares off Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight contest in the co-main event.

The UFC 329 early prelims begin at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+. The action continues there until the main card starts at 9 p.m. on Paramount+ as well. The main event featuring Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is expected to begin around 11:45 p.m.

The 13-fight UFC 329 fight card is as follows:

Main card (Paramount+ at 9 p.m. ET)

Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway

Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett

Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista

Brandon Royval vs. Lone'er Kavanagh

King Green vs. Terrance McKinney

Prelims (Paramount at 7 p.m. ET)

Nikita Krylov vs. Robert Whittaker

Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison

Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez

Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III