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Jorge Masvidal wanted to fight Dillon Danis moments before UFC 322 crowd brawl
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2025
Jorge Masvidal had plans to confront Dillon Danis before a wild crowd brawl at UFC 322 ensued. Masvidal was inside Madison Square Garden in New York City to watch Islam Makhachev turn in a dominant performance to take the UFC Welterweight Championship from Jack Della Maddalena. Prior to that, “Gamebred” found himself in a war of words with Danis through DMs on social media.
Christian Lee, Yuya Wakamatsu sound off after ONE 173 victories in Tokyo
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 17, 2025
Finishing fights separates champions from contenders. Christian Lee proved this Saturday night at ONE 173 inside Tokyo’s packed arena, delivering a second-round stoppage that erased all questions. Two-division ONE MMA World Champion Christian Lee retained his crown with a TKO victory over previously unbeaten Alibeg Rasulov at ONE 173 on Saturday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old Singaporean-American handed the Turkish sensation his first career loss to successfully defend his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title.
Sean O'Malley unsure how Islam Makhachev would fare against Khamzat Chimaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2025
Sean O’Malley feels Islam Makhachev can defeat most UFC middleweights, but could he beat the reigning champion? Makhachev further cemented his legacy this past Saturday night in New York City. He moved up in weight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight gold in the UFC 322 headliner. Makhachev’s grappling once again earned him UFC gold, securing a clear unanimous decision victory.
Islam Makhachev receives interesting message from Michael Morales following UFC 322
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 17, 2025
Islam Makhachev has gotten a message from rising welterweight Michael Morales in the aftermath of UFC 322. Both Makhachev and Morales were featured on the pay-per-view card this past Saturday. Makhachev headlined the Madison Square Garden show, dominating Jack Della Maddalena to capture the UFC Welterweight Championship. Earlier that night, Morales scored the biggest win of his pro MMA career by stopping Sean Brady in the opening frame.
Conor McGregor's longtime coach assures UFC comeback plans are sincere as seven-month camp kicks off
Curtis Calhoun - November 17, 2025
UFC superstar Conor McGregor recently kicked off a seven-month camp to potentially return on the UFC’s White House card. It’s been more than five years since Conor McGregor last fought inside the UFC Octagon. A leg injury suffered in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 put McGregor’s championship hopes to a screeching halt.
Belal Muhammad shares unique game plan for Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar
Cole Shelton - November 17, 2025
Belal Muhammad has a unique game plan for his UFC Qatar fight against Ian Machado Garry on Saturday. Muhammad is set for his first fight since losing his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena back in May. He enters the bout at UFC Qatar against Garry as a sizable underdog.
WATCH: Israel Adesanya's shocked live reaction to Leon Edwards's KO loss at UFC 322
Curtis Calhoun - November 17, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was devastated watching Leon Edwards’s third-straight loss at UFC 322. UFC 322 wrapped up last Saturday night in New York City as a new welterweight titleholder was crowned in the main event. Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to win a second divisional belt, just months after vacating the lightweight title.
Kamaru Usman compares Islam Makhachev to Colby Covington in UFC 322 post-fight reaction
Curtis Calhoun - November 17, 2025
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman reacted to Islam Makhachev’s callout by comparing him to his fierce rival. Islam Makhachev achieved his lifelong goal to win multiple UFC world titles with a dominant performance last weekend at UFC 322. He smothered reigning UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena to win a unanimous decision and became the latest two-division champ in UFC history.
Superbon praises Masaaki Noiri after five-round war at ONE 173: "He was still standing there"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 17, 2025
Survival matters as much as skill when warriors trade leather for 15 minutes straight. Superbon learned this truth again Sunday night, discovering that Japanese resolve runs deeper than most people realize. The undisputed ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion faced ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 35-year-old Thai striker extended his professional record to 117-37 after weathering a brutal five-round examination from the 32-year-old Japanese warrior.
Five fighters earn $50,000 bonuses at ONE 173 in Tokyo with spectacular finishes
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 16, 2025
Five finishes produced massive paydays when ONE 173 delivered its biggest spectacle of 2025. A handful of fighters walked away with $50,000 performance bonuses after delivering highlight-reel finishes that left Tokyo’s Ariake Arena in pandemonium. Yuya Wakamatsu and Christian Lee successfully defended their ONE MMA World Titles with brutal second-round TKO victories at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16. Both champions overcame adversity before unleashing devastating finishing sequences that earned bonuses from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
UFC 322 analysts disappointed by Jack Della Maddalena's efforts against Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025
Two former fighters who served as UFC 322 desk analysts felt Jack Della Maddalena left a lot to be desired at UFC 322. Maddalena put the UFC Welterweight Championship on the line against Islam Makhachev inside “The Mecca” Madison Square Garden in “The Big Apple.” Maddalena never truly got going, and he was wiped out on the scorecards thanks to Makhachev’s elite grappling. While Maddalena was able to thwart submission attempts, he was controlled throughout the fight.
Dana White won't commit to Islam Makhachev's next fight after UFC 322 blowout
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025
Dana White isn’t sure who is next for Islam Makhachev following UFC 322. Makhachev further etched his name in the MMA history books this past Saturday. He defeated Jack Della Maddalena inside Madison Square Garden in New York City to become the new UFC Welterweight Championship. Not only did Makhachev win a second UFC title, but he also swept the scorecards.
Dana White shares grim outlook for Jake Paul amid Anthony Joshua fight rumors
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White thinks Jake Paul would be making a huge mistake accepting a bout with Anthony Joshua. Paul was expected to meet Gervonta “Tank” Davis before the end of 2025. Plans changed after Davis was slapped with a civil suit where a woman alleged battery and kidnapping. Paul issued a statement blasting “Tank” over the accusations and he pulled the plug on the matchup.
Valentina Shevchenko not opposed to more super fights after UFC 322 title defense
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025
Valentina Shevchenko is mulling over her options after another textbook performance. Shevchenko put the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship at stake against former women’s strawweight titleholder Zhang Weili. While this was viewed as a dream fight within the MMA community, “Bullet” outmatched Weili in the grappling and standup on her way to a unanimous decision win.
Islam Makhachev makes future plans clear after dominant UFC 322 title win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025
Newly minted UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev has an idea of his next move following another title win. Makhachev competed against Jack Della Maddalena for the 170-pound gold this past Saturday. Entering the bout, Makhachev was the challenger. It became clear early on that he would be well on his way to winning his second UFC championship thanks to his grappling.
Dana White takes responsibility for UFC 322 brawl involving Dillon Danis
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 16, 2025
Dana White blames himself for the UFC 322 brawl in the crowd, which involved Dillon Danis. UFC 322 was held this past Saturday inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The main event saw Islam Makhachev further cement his legacy with a dominating performance over Jack Della Maddalena to secure the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Pros react after Islam Makhachev dominates Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 322 event was headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena (18-3 MMA) was competing for the first time since claiming the promotion‘s welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Belal Muhammad at May’s UFC 315 event. ‘JDM’ entered the bout on an eighteen-fight winning streak, with his only two career losses coming way back in 2016.
UFC 322 Results: Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 322 results, including the welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena (18-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since claiming the promotion‘s welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Belal Muhammad at May’s UFC 315 event. ‘JDM’ currently boasts an eighteen-fight winning streak, with his only two career losses coming way back in 2016.