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Tito Ortiz claims he would have beat up Alex Pereira in his prime: 'He ain’t getting away from me'
Cole Shelton - November 14, 2025
Tito Ortiz believes he would’ve beaten Alex Pereira in his prime, and it wouldn’t be close. Ortiz is the former UFC light heavyweight champion, and he thinks he’s much better than the current light heavyweight champ in Pereira. Although Pereira is known for his knockout power, Ortiz believes he isn’t the best grappler, and the American said he would wrestle him and dominate him on the ground.
UFC 322's Islam Makhachev: 'I still feel I'm the lightweight champion'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2025
As he enters UFC 322, Islam Makhachev proudly displays the lightweight title he won back in 2022. Makhachev brought the title with him to a press conference in New York City before going after the welterweight gold against titleholder Jack Della Maddalena. When asked about his decision to bring the 155-pound gold with him, Makhachev’s answer was clear (via MMAFighting).
UFC signs former Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov in massive addition ahead of UFC 322
Curtis Calhoun - November 14, 2025
Former Bellator welterweight titleholder Yaroslav Amosov adds to a stacked UFC welterweight division that will showcase this weekend. The UFC’s welterweight division will take center stage this weekend at UFC 322 in New York City. Ahead of the Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev super fight, the UFC has added one of the most dynamic welterweights in the world to the promotion’s roster.
Dana White theorizes reason for fans booing UFC 322 headliner Jack Della Maddalena
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White thinks he knows why fans in New York City are booing Jack Della Maddalena. Maddalena is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion. He’s also known for having a calm personality and he isn’t one to talk trash if he isn’t provoked. That’s why some were puzzled when fans heavily booed the 170-pound king during a public UFC 322 press conference in “The Big Apple.”
Kamaru Usman favors Carlos Prates over Leon Edwards at UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2025
UFC legend Kamaru Usman has explained why Carlos Prates should fancy his chances against Leon Edwards at UFC 322. Tomorrow night, Leon Edwards will attempt to get back in the win column after two dominant defeats at the hands of Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady. While there’s no guarantee that he’s going to get past Carlos Prates, his fans will feel good knowing he’s going against a striker as opposed to another wrestler.
Islam Makhachev is under pressure at UFC 322, says Daniel Cormier
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2025
Daniel Cormier believes UFC star Islam Makhachev is under pressure heading into his UFC 322 main event tomorrow night. On Saturday, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. While many people believe that Islam will win and claim a second world title in a second weight class, this is definitely going to be one of the toughest tests of his career – especially considering he’s making a move up from the lightweight division.
Javier Mendez wants Islam Makhachev vs Kamaru Usman if he wins at UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2025
Javier Mendez wants to see Islam Makhachev vs Kamaru Usman if the challenger wins the belt at UFC 322. This weekend, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. While it’s somewhat foolish to look past someone as talented as JDM, there’s also a sense in the air for many that Islam is destined to win a second world title.
Tracy Cortez didn't know the UFC 322 main event: "I’m like what is [Islam Makhachev] doing here?"
Dylan Bowker - November 13, 2025
Tracy Cortez is a featured competitor on UFC 322 but had no idea as to what the headlining fight of the night with Islam Makhachev’s presence becoming a confusing sight for her recently. This was revealed during a pre-fight interview with Nina Drama, with an excerpt from the full interview posted to X account @RedCorner_MMA. Cortez will clash with Erin Blanchfield in one of the more relevant bouts on the preliminary portion of the card. Cortez is trying to claim that number four spot that Blanchfield currently occupies in the flyweight rankings.
Carlos Prates sees a chance to jump Ian Garry and Sean Brady: "I strongly believe I’ll be next for the belt"
Dylan Bowker - November 13, 2025
Carlos Prates has a layout for how he could vault over Ian Garry, who has a win over him, as well as Sean Brady, depending on how his fight plays out. UFC 322 is not just a card with tremendous importance to the welterweight division, but there are multiple fights playing out over the coming days that can inform the 170-pound hierarchy. Prates prepares to take on former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, with Jack Della Maddalena defending his 170-pound crown against Islam Makhachev in the main event set for Saturday, November 15th. The subsequent weekend, Ian Machado Garry will collide with another ex-UFC welterweight kingpin in Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of UFC Qatar.
Isaac Dulgarian handed NSAC suspension amidst FBI's probe into alleged fight fixing
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2025
Former UFC fighter Isaac Dulgarian has been handed a suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for alleged fight fixing. Isaac Dulgarian has been handed his first disciplinary action since his controversial loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 110 and his release from the promotion.
Yuya Wakamatsu predicts knockout finish against Joshua Pacio in ONE 173 world title defense
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2025
Championship warfare awaits when Japan’s newly crowned flyweight king defends his throne against a fellow divisional ruler seeking two-division glory. Yuya Wakamatsu has already visualized exactly how his first title defense ends in Tokyo. The 30-year-old champion battles Joshua Pacio for the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The Japanese titleholder makes his first championship defense against the reigning ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion.
Chael Sonnen names UFC 322 star 'the best fighter in the UFC' despite two-fight skid
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen named Leon Edwards the best fighter on the roster despite a two-fight skid entering UFC 322. UFC 322 is just hours away at Madison Square Garden, headlined by a welterweight title matchup between champion Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. The UFC 322 co-main event features a super fight between UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and longtime strawweight titleholder Zhang Weili.
UFC welterweight division has moved on from Shavkat Rakhmonov, says reigning champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2025
Shavkat Rakhmonov hasn’t been seen in action in a while, and a reigning UFC champion thinks the welterweight division is moving on. There was a time when many thought Rakhmonov would be a lock for a run with the 170-pound title, but now there are questions about his fighting future. He hasn’t competed since late 2024 when he defeated Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision.
Bo Nickal explains why he's 'grateful' for his first career loss ahead of UFC 322 return
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2025
Bo Nickal is looking to get back into the win column when he takes on Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322. Nickal is coming off his first career loss as he lost by TKO to Reiner de Ridder earlier this year. Although Nickal never wanted to lose, he admits that losing did help him. Nickal explained why he was grateful for the loss and everything that he learned from it.
Jack Della Maddalena gets advice from champion ahead of UFC 322 clash with Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena has gotten some pointers from a current champion before UFC 322. Maddalena will be defending the UFC Welterweight Championship against Islam Makhachev on Saturday. The two will clash inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’ll be Maddalena’s first fight since winning the 170-pound gold from Belal Muhammad back in May.
Surging welterweight lays out path for Leon Edwards victory at UFC 322
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2025
A surging welterweight has revealed what he expects from Leon Edwards at UFC 322. Edwards is scheduled to share the Octagon with Carlos Prates in New York City on Saturday. Many believe it could be “Rocky’s” final chance to prove he still has some juice left in the tank following two one-sided losses.
Leon Edwards isn't bothered by fans overlooking him ahead of UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2025
Former UFC champion Leon Edwards isn’t too concerned about fans overlooking him heading into UFC 322 this weekend. As we know, Leon Edwards is set to face a pretty big challenge at UFC 322 when he collides with rising welterweight contender Carlos Prates. It’s the first time in many years that he’s gone head to head with a striker as opposed to a wrestler, and given that he’s riding a two-fight win streak, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses Umar Nurmagomedov's UFC future
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2025
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Umar Nurmagomedov’s future after his win over Mario Bautista. In his most recent outing, Umar Nurmagomedov got back to winning ways with a nice victory over Mario Bautista at UFC 321. While he had to overcome some adversity, he was able to overcome that and get the job done. Moving forward, many believe that the natural next step for him is to battle the winner of the UFC 323 main event between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan for the UFC bantamweight championship.