William “The Wall” August (his full legal name, hence the "William Aug" shorthand) is the opposite. At 29 years old, the Ohio-born wrestler is a physical anomaly—6’2” with a 78-inch reach in a division where most women hover at 5’6”. He came into the August 24th fight undefeated at 9-0, having bulldozed through the rankings in just 18 months.
Part 4: The Aftermath – Why "Aug 24" Is Now a Battle Cry Immediately following the Mrs. Valentina vs. William Aug 24 fight, chaos ensued. William refused to shake hands, claiming the fence grab was “incidental” and that the referee “ruined his legacy.” Valentina, in her post-fight interview, grabbed the microphone and said: “He talked about my age. He talked about my name. But on August 24th, I showed him that a ‘Mrs.’ can still be a nightmare.” The clip went viral, garnering 50 million views on X (formerly Twitter) within 12 hours. Promotional merchandise featuring the phrase "Mrs. Valentina vs. William Aug 24" sold out in four hours. mrs. valentina vs. william aug 24
By Marcus T. Grant, Senior Combat Sports Analyst William “The Wall” August (his full legal name,
The Mrs. Valentina vs. William Aug 24 fight will be studied for years. It is a masterclass in veteran grit, a cautionary tale about rule enforcement, and quite simply, the fight of the year. Did you watch Mrs. Valentina vs. William Aug 24 live? Do you think the referee’s missed calls changed the outcome? Sound off in the comments below or tweet us @CombatSportsHub. Part 4: The Aftermath – Why "Aug 24"
But the real story is the rematch clause. William’s manager has already filed an appeal, citing the fence grabs and a suspected illegal elbow to the back of the head in Round 3. The Nevada Athletic Commission has 30 days to rule.