MMA News

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).

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.

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.”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 14, 2025

One respected MMA veteran thinks fans might be in for an upset at the conclusion of UFC 322. Islam Makhachev will be challenging Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Saturday. The title fight will headline UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. While Makhachev is the betting favorite entering the weekend, many experts are giving Maddalena a legitimate shot at thwarting the challenger.

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.

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.

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.

Cole Shelton - November 13, 2025

Kyle Daukaus is ecstatic he’s getting the chance to fight at Madison Square Garden at UFC 322. Daukaus returned to the UFC back in August with a 43-second knockout win over Michel Pereira. After the win, Daukaus turned his attention to UFC 322 as he said fighting at Madison Square Garden has been a bucket list item for him.

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.

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.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2025

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland backed Brandon Royval’s viral rant about fighting at The White House. Former UFC flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval made headlines earlier this week during an appearance on the In The Arena MMA podcast.

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.

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.

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.

Harry Kettle - November 13, 2025

UFC prospect Bo Nickal has given his thoughts on those who have criticized him since his loss to Reinier de Ridder. For a while after entering the promotion, Bo Nickal was seen by many as the next big thing. Sure, some wondered just how far he could go, but his amateur wrestling background alone was enough to intrigue the masses and keep them invested in what he was going to do next. However, after his one-sided loss at the hands of Reinier de Ridder, a lot of people have been quick to go after Bo on social media and in interviews.

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.

BJPENN.COM Staff - November 13, 2025

Chaos awaits when two knockout artists refuse to take backward steps. Takeru Segawa thrives in exchanges inside the pocket, and Denis Puric built his reputation on standing toe-to-toe with the world’s most dangerous strikers. The 34-year-old Japanese icon battles Denis Puric in flyweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The #2-ranked contender returns to his home crowd desperate for victory after consecutive setbacks against Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Rodtang Jitmuangnon.