MMA news — August 1, 2026

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1. SportsHockeyMMAMotorsports

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:15 UTC

   UFC Belgrade: Uros Medic vs. Daniel Rodriguez

   UFC Belgrade marks the promotion's first event in the Balkans, headlined by a welterweight bout between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez. Medic, a Serbian native, looks to continue his impressive streak of first-round knockouts, while Rodriguez returns to the octagon after a lengthy layoff due to legal issues. The co-main event features former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz taking on undefeated short-notice opponent Navajo Stirling. The card also includes several debuting Serbian fighters and a 'Balkans vs. The World' theme on the main card.

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2. WorldMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC

   Jovan Leka Wins via TKO in UFC Debut

   Jovan Leka secured a first-round TKO victory over Alexander Poppeck at UFC Belgrade, finishing the fight with strikes at 2:22. Leka's impressive debut included a nasty liver kick knockout.

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3. SportsMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC

   CM Punk's 20th WWE Anniversary

   Today marks the 20th anniversary of CM Punk's WWE debut. He made his first appearance in ECW against Justin Credible. Reflecting on this milestone, Punk shared a message on Instagram, expressing his gratitude and encouraging fans to enjoy life as it's 'later than you think'.

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4. SportsMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:14 UTC

   Indonesian Duo Leo/Daniel Advances to Taipei Open 2026 Final

   Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin, representing Indonesia, have secured their place in the final of the Taipei Open 2026 after defeating Japanese pair Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita in the semifinals. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Indonesian duo, who have been consistently performing well throughout the tournament.

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5. SportsMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 19:13 UTC

   Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz MMA Fight in Works

   Jake Paul has expressed his desire to fight Nate Diaz in MMA, with the bout potentially happening under the MVP MMA banner following the merger with PFL. Paul has been vocal about his interest in MMA and believes a fight with Diaz would be the main event of 2027.

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6. SportsTennisCricketMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:23 UTC

   Arthur Gea Upsets Francisco Cerúndolo to Reach First ATP Semifinal

   Frenchman Arthur Gea, ranked 127th in the world, pulled off a surprise by defeating Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo, the third favorite, 6-7(11), 6-4, 6-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the Los Cabos Tennis Open. This is Gea's first ATP semifinal. In the semifinals, Gea will face Coleman Wong from Hong Kong.

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7. PoliticsMMA

   Aug 1, 2026, 14:20 UTC

   Beşiktaş Denies False Reports of Player Departures

   Beşiktaş has issued a statement denying false reports circulating about football players leaving the club. The club has confirmed that all news reports suggesting otherwise are fictional and aimed at disrupting the team's atmosphere. Fans are urged to rely only on official communication channels.

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