Issue 231
August 2026
Fighters Only’s social media editor, Paul Browne, picks out his highlights from the past month on MMA social media.
Conor McGregor doesn't just speak to opponents anymore. He speaks to everyone watching. Fighters, fans, bookmakers, punters, anyone with an opinion gets invited into the conversation.
THE COMMENTS WEREN'T SIGNING OFF
Ali Abdelaziz arrived armed with statistics, confidence and a prediction. Unfortunately for him, the comments section had brought calculators of its own. The numbers might have been his, but the verdict belonged to everyone else. Even in MMA, not every press conference goes your way.
HEALING, BUT STILL AVAILABLE FOR ARGUMENTS
Sean Strickland might not be ready to throw punches just yet, but he's clearly back to throwing everything else. Injury updates are usually pretty dull, but we will stay tuned for Sean’s.
FORGIVENESS ISN'T HIS STRONG SUIT
Khamzat Chimaev has the emotional range of a kettlebell. Every disagreement, every criticism and every social media exchange somehow ends in the same place.
Nakisa Bidarian doesn't threaten opponents. He threatens market share. It's the kind of confidence that only comes from someone who thinks in boardrooms instead of locker rooms.
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