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Mauricio Ruffy announces backup role for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2: "I don't miss my chances"

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Mauricio Ruffy announces backup role for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2: "I don't miss my chances"

Mauricio Ruffy will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 329 main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

Many have viewed Ruffy as an exciting option to fight either McGregor or Holloway, and he could actually make one of those fights come to fruition if he is needed in an emergency situation. With a matchup as big as the “Notorious†one vs. “Blessed,†it's clear that the ideal scenario would be for both men to enter the bout as planned. Still, Ruffy is being viewed as a solid backup choice if necessary.

In a Instagram post, Ruffy made the announcement that he accepted the emergency fighter offer while on vacation.

“Hey guys. As you know, I made myself available for the Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway fight. I'm going on a trip to Las Vegas,†Ruffy revealed. “I took good care of myself. These guys made me train halfway through my vacation.â€

Ruffy then showed himself tipping the scales at around 185 pounds, meaning he'd have around 15 pounds to shed to solidify the backup spot during Friday's weigh-ins. The emerging Brazilian star also believes a showdown with McGregor would be easier than a clash against Holloway. Regardless, Ruffy feels his power would be too much for either man to handle.

Ruffy's decision to take the backup role was an easy one to make. He said, “I don't miss my chances,†and it could pay off if the stars align in his favor.

Following his UFC Paris setback against Benoit Saint Denis, Ruffy bounced back with a third-round TKO finish over Rafael Fiziev. It was a bonus-winning effort for Ruffy, who went on to stop Michael Chandler in the opening frame of their UFC Freedom 250 fight. If Ruffy gets the call to step inside the Octagon on Saturday, it would be the biggest bout of his career up to this point.

Do you like Mauricio Ruffy as the emergency fighter in case something goes awry with the Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway rematch? Share your opinion in the comments below.

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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua finally confirmed for Dec. 11 in Cardiff

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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua finally confirmed for Dec. 11 in Cardiff
The most anticipated boxing matchup in recent history has been
confirmed.

Tyson
Fury and Anthony
Joshua are set to clash for the WBA super heavyweight title on
Dec. 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The fight
will air live on Netflix. It will be promoted by Turki Alalshikh's
Ring Magazine in collaboration with
Ultimate Fighting Championship and Zuffa Boxing head Dana
White. Both Alalshikh and White confirmed the booking on social
media.

Fury vs. Joshua will stream live on Netflix with the WBA super
heavyweight title at stake

While the matchup has been a decade in the making, it kept falling
through repeatedly for various reasons. Fans' hopes soared when
both Fury and Joshua signed deals with Alalshikh earlier this
year.

Fury defeated Mariusz Wach in his July tune-up fight. Meanwhile,
Joshua defeated Kristian Prenga that same weekend in his bout.
However, the contest was further delayed due to disagreements over
the location. Netflix wanted the fight in the U.S. to reach a
broader audience, but Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn insisted it
take place in the U.K.

“This will be one of the biggest fights in boxing history,â€
Alalshikh said following the announcement. “I am very happy to make
this fight happen for the fans.â€

Fury opened as a -180 favorite, while Joshua came in as a +150
underdog.

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Sedriques Dumas gets new opponent on 2 days’ notice at UFC Vegas 121

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September 24, 2026

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Sedriques Dumas gets new opponent on 2 days’ notice at UFC Vegas 121

Mickey Gall will no longer enter the octagon this Saturday at UFC Vegas 121, but Sedriques Dumas will remain on the card against Luis Hernandez, the promotion announced Thursday.

According to the UFC, Gall withdrew from the card due to medical issues. Gall, who was set to make his first appearance in nearly two years, explained his scratch as something that popped up on his fight week medicals, but he was fine.

Hernandez (8-0) signed with the UFC earlier this month after a second-round rear-naked choke finish of Hugo Guillon on Dana White's Contender Series. He will re-enter the octagon 11 days later, one of the fastest turnarounds in DWCS history.

Dumas (10-5) will attempt to snap a four-fight winless skid, including a trio of stoppage defeats. He hasn't won a fight since August 2024, when he won a unanimous decision against Denis Tiuliulin.

UFC Vegas 121 will go on with 12 bouts, topped by a bantamweight main event between Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos. The co-main event slot features jiu-jitsu expert Rodolfo Vieira taking on Robert Bryczek in a 185-pound clash.

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‘Netflix clearly didn’t get the memo’: Eddie Hearn stands firm that Dana White won’t be involved in Fury vs. Joshua promotion

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‘Netflix clearly didn’t get the memo’: Eddie Hearn stands firm that Dana White won’t be involved in Fury vs. Joshua promotion

Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury is finally official with the heavyweights agreeing to meet on Dec. 11 in Cardiff, in the United Kingdom, and no one seems happier with the deal than Matchroom Boxing president Eddie Hearn.

Hearn has been publicly battling with UFC CEO Dana White about the date and location for the highly anticipated fight and it appeared the entire deal might fall apart in recent weeks. But then out of nowhere, a deal got struck and Joshua and Fury are finally scheduled to meet in December in the United Kingdom, which is where Hearn has always said the fight would take place.

“Dana White told everybody he's promoting the show, he's bringing the fight to America, he knows where the venue is, obviously we know that didn't happen,†Hearn told IFL TV on Thursday. “Dana White cannot be involved with this fight. Netflix clearly didn't get the memo. No one talks to each other. I speak to SELA and Turki [Alalshikh], Dana White is not involved in the fight and Netflix says ‘the fight is in conjunction with Dana White.'

“But as I've shown through the U.K. battle that we won, we stand by our contract and he cannot be involved.â€

Hearn claims White did everything possible to bring the fight to Madison Square Garden in New York but eventually everybody involved in the fight had to concede that Joshua vs. Fury needed to be in the U.K.

“Basically, they down talked, they gave up, they did everything they could to bring this fight to America,†Hearn said. “When I told them again it ain't happening, they gave up.â€

White hasn't addressed the fight since the announcement was made on Thursday but Hearn certainly feels like he's due a victory lap after promising for months that the UFC CEO wouldn't be involved in the matchup.

Now Hearn is doubling down on that fact while celebrating that Joshua vs. Fury is a done deal for December in the United Kingdom.

“You've lost,†Hearn said to White. “You did everything to bring this fight to America and rob the British fight fans of the fight. Give it up, son.â€

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