For many fight fans, PRIDE Fighting Championships isn’t just remembered it’s revered. Operating out of Japan from 1997 to 2007, PRIDE offered a level of spectacle, talent, and innovation in mixed martial arts that few promotions have matched since.

In Abu Dhabi for UFC 321, the long-anticipated heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall (15-3) and Ciryl Gane (13-2) ended in farce rather than finish. At 4:35 of the opening round, Gane delivered an accidental eye pokes that left Aspinall unable to continue and the bout ruled a No Contest.

In an era where branding often overshadows authenticity, Derek “Moneyberg” Buczkowski has mastered one thing above all: self-promotion. From his early days in the controversial Real Social Dynamics dating coach scene to his modern reinvention as a BJJ black belt entrepreneur and financial guru, Buczkowski has built a reputation on transformation. Even when that transformation looks suspiciously manufactured.