Stamp Fairtex, the Thai MMA star, has hit another roadblock in her comeback journey. Just as she was gearing up for a high-stakes unification fight against Denice Zamboanga, a fresh injury during knee rehab forced a postponement. But true to her fighting spirit, she’s already promising to return stronger—proving setbacks won’t keep her down for long.

What This Mean: For fight fans, this is frustrating—Stamp’s matches are always electric, and delays test patience. But it’s also a reminder of the brutal physical toll combat sports take. Her determination to bounce back keeps the story from being purely gloomy, though. If anything, it sets the stage for an even bigger comeback narrative later.

** UFC fighter Gilbert Burns topped the list of payouts from the UFC's Promotional Guidelines Compliance program at Fight Night 256, taking home $21,000. The program, which requires fighters to wear UFC-approved gear, has now doled out a whopping $34 million to athletes since partnering with Venum.

What This Mean: ** This isn't just about fighters getting extra cash—it's a sign of how the UFC's sponsorship and branding deals are trickling down to the athletes themselves. While $21K might not sound like much compared to headline pay-per-view purses, it’s a meaningful boost for fighters, especially those lower on the card. The $34 million milestone also shows the program’s growing impact, even if debates about fighter pay in MMA are far from over.