MMA News

Curtis Calhoun - November 24, 2025

Ethyn Ewing defended rising UFC bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker against harsh criticism following his UFC 322 loss. UFC 322 featured plenty of high-octane action at Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Atop the card, UFC pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev earned a second world title by defeating Jack Della Maddalena to win the welterweight championship.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 24, 2025

Islam Makhachev doesn’t believe one top contender will challenge him next for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Makhachev recently captured the 170-pound gold with a dominant performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev controlled Maddalena throughout the UFC 322 main event inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. His brilliant display earned him a second UFC title.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 24, 2025

Ian Machado Garry is baffled that Kamaru Usman’s name is still in the UFC welterweight title conversation going into 2026. Garry is fresh off a unanimous decision victory over former 170-pound champion Belal Muhammad in the UFC Qatar co-main event. After the fight, Garry called for title shot against reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev. The 170-pound titleholder has expressed interest in fighting Usman next.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 24, 2025

Max Holloway believes that he is the best boxer on the UFC roster, and he’s lashing out at anyone who thinks differently. Holloway has been renowned for his boxing and toughness over the years. He has only been knocked out once in his pro MMA career and that was against current UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria.

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC heavyweight Waldo Cortes-Acosta has some big goals following his win over Shamil Gaziev last weekend. For the longest time now, fans have been calling out for more heavyweight prospects to make themselves known in the UFC. It’s often considered to be one of the weakest divisions in the entire promotion, but this year, a new contender has emerged in the form of Waldo Cortes-Acosta.

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC veteran Nate Diaz has explained why he doesn’t consider Islam Makhachev to be the #1 P4P fighter in the sport right now. When you’re talking about some of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts, Nate Diaz has to be included on that list. He has achieved some great things throughout the course of his career and although he isn’t particularly active right now, he’s still a major name.

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC star Conor McGregor has released a passionate statement in the wake of his return to social media this week. For over a month, Conor McGregor went off social media, with many speculating that he was starting to get things ready for his mixed martial arts comeback. While there’s been no official announcement one way or the other, it certainly feels like the Irishman is trending in the direction of returning to the UFC, most likely at next summer’s White House card.

Harry Kettle - November 24, 2025

UFC star Kyoji Horiguchi has explained his current confidence levels after his successful return to the promotion. After many years away from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Kyoji Horiguchi made a triumphant return at UFC Qatar last weekend. A lot of fans and pundits weren’t quite sure how he would perform at this stage in his career, but at the age of 35, he was able to make it crystal clear that he is here to stay with an emphatic finish over Tagir Ulanbekov.

BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2025

The championship dream started with a knockout in Mongolia. For Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, it’s about to come full circle in Bangkok. The 36-year-old Mongolian contender challenges reigning ONE Bantamweight MMA World Champion Fabricio Andrade. This happens at ONE Fight Night 38 on Friday, December 5, inside Bangkok, Thailand. The #4-ranked bantamweight steps into the biggest moment of his professional MMA career after finishing five Filipino opponents and leaving destruction across two weight classes.

BJPENN.COM Staff - November 23, 2025

Marat Grigorian left Tokyo with his hand raised and his World Title dreams burning brighter than ever after systematically breaking down his promotional newcomer opponent. The three-time Kickboxing World Champion defeated Rukiya Anpo via unanimous decision in their featherweight kickboxing showdown at ONE 173 on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 34-year-old Armenian broke down the former K-1 Champion with punishing body shots, crisp head punches, and stiff leg kicks across three rounds.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Belal Muhammad wasted little time issuing a statement after falling short against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event. Muhammad and Garry went the distance, and it was “The Future” who earned the unanimous decision victory. While Garry has emerged as a top contender at welterweight, Muhammad will now take a step down the 170-pound ladder.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Arman Tsarukyan believes he can make things look easy in a UFC title fight against Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan earned the headlining spot on the UFC Qatar card against Dan Hooker this past Saturday. The bout did not go the distance, as Tsarukyan secured an arm-triangle choke in the second stanza to end the fight. Now that he’s won his fifth bout in a row, “Ahalkalakets” is hoping to secure a shot at Topuria’s UFC Lightweight Championship.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Ian Machado Garry has his sights set on Islam Makhachev following UFC Qatar. Garry was in action this past Saturday, sharing the Octagon with former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad. “The Future” earned a unanimous decision victory and he’s calling for a title shot.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Dan Hooker has addressed his submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC Qatar this past Saturday. Hooker and Tsarukyan shared the Octagon inside the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena. The lightweight bout headlined UFC Qatar. In the second round, Tsarukyan sunk in an arm-triangle choke to force the tap.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Ilia Topuria has taken issue with Arman Tsarukyan’s constant ducking accusations. Tsarukyan took center stage in the main event of UFC Qatar. He submitted Dan Hooker in the second round. “Ahalkalakets” has been pounding the table for a shot at Topuria’s UFC Lightweight Championship. He’s gone as far as to say “El Matador” has been ducking him.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Ian Machado Garry and Khamzat Chimaev have spoken out on their backstage spat at UFC Qatar. Garry competed on the card this past Saturday, defeating Belal Muhammad. Meanwhile, Chimaev was in attendance in support of Arman Tsrukyan, who submitted Dan Hooker.

Chris Taylor - November 22, 2025

Today’s UFC Qatar event was headlined by a high stakes lightweight bout featuring Arman Tsarukyan taking on Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a split decision victory over former division champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April of 2024. ‘Ahalkalakets’ entered the contest on a four-fight winning streak and had gone 9-2 in the UFC since joining the promotion in April of 2019.

Chris Taylor - November 22, 2025

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Qatar results, including the lightweight main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan (23-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a split decision victory over former division champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April of 2024. ‘Ahalkalakets’ currently boasts a four-fight winning streak and has gone 9-2 since joining the UFC ranks in April of 2019.