The UFC has reportedly signed undefeated two-weight world champion Lucia Szabova, with her debut potentially set for October, adding excitement to the bantamweight division. Meanwhile, Josh Hokit, a rising heavyweight contender with a four-zero record in the UFC, has publicly criticized the heavyweight division, accusing champion Tom Aspinall of being inactive. Additionally, fighters 'Robocop' and Vitor Petrino are getting a "second chance" to climb to the top of the UFC, highlighting the organization's willingness to invest in talent even after initial setbacks.
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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.
- PFL Tampa ‘Cyborg vs. Vieira’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (Sherdog)
- UFC Sacramento ‘Hernandez vs. Rodrigues’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (Sherdog)
- Prelim Results | UFC Sacramento (UFC)
- Official Scorecards | UFC Sacramento (UFC)
- UFC signs undefeated two-weight world champion with debut reportedly set for October (Bloody Elbow)
- 200-pound Paddy Pimblett predicts Heavyweight retirement: ‘I just love food too much’ (MMA Mania)
- PFL Tampa: Cris Cyborg vs Ketlen Vieira Ceremonial Weigh-Ins (MMA Weekly)
- NSAC trying to withhold Max Holloway’s fight purse following UFC 329 win over Conor McGregor (MMA Mania)
- Josh Hokit Lashes Out at UFC Heavyweight Division (Yahoo Sports)
- Max Holloway Demands McGregor Money Belt After UFC 329, Targets UFC Gold At 155 And 170 (MiddleEasy)
- UFC Sacramento Final Face-Offs (MMA Weekly)
- Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight (Yahoo Sports)
- Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Steveson’s UFC 329 purses could be withheld as punishment (Bloody Elbow)
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 August 22, 2026 edition of the daily show.