MMA News
Report: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua in the works after Gervonta Davis fight canceled
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2025
Jake Paul and former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua are reportedly weeks away from a collision course in the ring. Jake Paul was supposed to face longtime lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis in a highly anticipated main event next month. Just weeks before the fight, it was announced that the bout was canceled amidst Davis’s ongoing legal troubles surrounding alleged domestic violence.
Chael Sonnen: "There is no truth to the story of Ronda [Rousey] the star"
Dylan Bowker - November 12, 2025
Chael Sonnen did not mince words when talking about the blockbuster viability that Ronda Rousey was said to have had in her career as an active fighter. During an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Sonnen delved into discussing the former UFC bantamweight champion and called into question the purported elements of just how popular a star the MMA promotion claimed she was in her heyday.
Jack Della Maddalena believes Islam Makhachev is 'in for a rude awakening' at UFC 322
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena plans to make a statement on Saturday at UFC 322. Della Maddalena is set to defend his welterweight title in the main event of the pay-per-view card from Madison Square Garden against Islam Makhachev. It’s a highly anticipated bout as Makhachev is moving up to welterweight to try and become a two-division champion.
Joe Rogan responds to Ronda Rousey's critical remarks questioning his MMA expertise
Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2025
Joe Rogan has responded to UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey’s critical remarks during a recent podcast appearance. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters, male or female, to ever compete inside the Octagon. She’s a women’s MMA pioneer, and during her prime, was a superstar who revolutionized combat sports.
Popular UFC 322 commentator ranks Islam Makhachev on pound-for-pound list
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 12, 2025
As he enters a super fight at UFC 322 on Saturday, Islam Makhachev has received high praise from a top MMA analyst. Makhachev has been preparing for Jack Della Maddalena ever since “JDM” snatched the UFC Welterweight Championship from Belal Muhammad back in May. After vacating the UFC Lightweight Championship, which now belongs to Ilia Topuria, Makhachev is gunning for the 170-pound gold.
Alex Pereira challenges Khamzat Chimaev to a fight in UFC BJJ
Dylan Bowker - November 12, 2025
Alex Pereira has called out Khamzat Chimaev for a fight under the UFC banner, albeit under the UFC BJJ banner. Chimaev is one of the big stars in the sport today, and the unbeaten fighter has called out Pereira multiple times now. The reigning UFC middleweight champion has also shown a keenness to vie for Pereira’s light heavyweight crown at some point, and ‘Poatan’ has offered up a response to Chimaev’s goading. The response came in a context not directly tied to mixed martial arts, and Pereira showed so much gameness in wanting to compete with Chimaev, he’ll do it on terms that are favourable for ‘Borz’. In a video posted to his personal social media, which was later re-posted to X account @ChampRDS, Pereira said,
Sean O'Malley makes interesting prediction for JDM vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 322
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 12, 2025
Sean O’Malley has a big prediction for the upcoming UFC 322 main event (see other pro predictions here) between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. It’ll be Maddalena’s gold that will be at stake. He will put the welterweight title he won back in May at stake against Makhachev. It’s a big gamble for Makhachev, as he vacated the UFC Lightweight Championship to pursue this opportunity.
Muhammad Mokaev: Hunter Campbell and Mick Maynard "congratulated me after the" BRAVE CF title fight
Dylan Bowker - November 12, 2025
Muhammad Mokaev generated a massive highlight reel win last week, with UFC’s Hunter Campbell and Mick Maynard reaching out to him after his BRAVE CF title victory. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Mokaev covered several subjects on the heels of his flyweight title win over Gerard Burns that came via head kick KO early in the second stanza of their BRAVE CF 100 bout on November 7th. When asked by the titular figure of the show if anyone from UFC reached out to him after his viral victory and if any plans of a return to the octagon were somewhat teased, Mokaev said,
Sean Brady receives praise from Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady has received praise from Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 322 this weekend. On Saturday night, Sean Brady will attempt to try and cement himself as one of the frontrunners for a UFC welterweight title shot. He will do so by going head to head with the unbeaten Michael Morales who, up to this point in his career, has impressed many with his ability to tear through everyone the UFC has put in front of him. Sean, of course, is on a pretty hot streak of his own right now.
Former UFC champion explains why he "can't" pick against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2025
Former UFC champion Dricus du Plessis has explained why he can’t pick against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. On Saturday night, Islam Makhachev will attempt to become a two-weight world champion when he challenges Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC 322. It’s safe to say that a lot of fans and pundits believe he’s going to get the job done, but in equal measure, JDM earned the respect of many thanks to the way in which he was able to defeat Belal Muhammad to win the belt in the first place.
Khabib Nurmagomedov calls Jack Della Maddalena a "tough opponent" for Islam Makhachev
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2025
UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov believes Jack Della Maddalena will be a tough opponent for Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. On Saturday night, Jack Della Maddalena will defend his UFC welterweight championship for the first time. He will do so against Islam Makhachev, who is making the move up from 155 pounds in order to try and join the exclusive club of fighters who have become two-weight world champions in the UFC.
Brandon Royval shuts down fighting at UFC's card at The White House in X-rated rant
Curtis Calhoun - November 11, 2025
Former UFC title challenger Brandon Royval went on a wild tirade went asked about his interest level in fighting at The White House. We’re less than a year away from the UFC’s planned card on the south lawn of The White House. Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump pushed for a card at The White House, UFC CEO Dana White moved quickly to make his vision come to fruition.
Israel Adesanya shares shocking prediction for Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 322
Curtis Calhoun - November 11, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya shared a surprising prediction for the UFC 322 welterweight main event. UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena’s title reign kicks off this weekend against Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. After defeating Belal Muhammad for the belt earlier this year at UFC 315, Maddalena will welcome the former pound-for-pound king to the welterweight division in one of the biggest fights of the year.
Bryce Mitchell explains why he wants 'city boy vs. country boy' fight against Sean O'Malley
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2025
Bryce Mitchell is hoping to fight Sean O’Malley next time out, as he believes it makes the most sense. Mitchell is coming off a decision win over Said Nurmagomedov in his UFC bantamweight debut and is hoping to get a big fight next time out. He believes he deserves someone in the top-10, and he thinks him vs. O’Malley is the fight to make at bantamweight, as it’s one of the biggest fights to make.
ONE 173: Nong-O aims to stop Rodtang's redemption while Stamp tests reconstructed knee
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 11, 2025
Former bantamweight king Nong-O Hama brings technical brilliance and devastating kicks into the most emotionally complex fight of either warrior’s career. The vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title demands someone’s dreams crumble in Tokyo. Nong-O battles friend Rodtang Jitmuangnon for the vacant strap at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. The 38-year-old seeks two-division glory against the 28-year-old Thai icon who lost his crown on the scales last year.
Referee Herb Dean shares significant eye poke rule changes following Tom Aspinall/Ciryl Gane controversy
Curtis Calhoun - November 11, 2025
Renowned Mixed Martial Arts referee Herb Dean recently revealed details of recent rules meetings between top officials. Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed heavyweight title defense ended in disaster after he was accidentally eye poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane in the first round of their UFC 321 fight. After taking five full minutes to attempt to recover from the infraction, Aspinall was deemed unable to continue competing due to loss of vision in his right eye.
Islam Makhachev responds to Kamaru Usman's pleas for next title shot against UFC 322 winner
Curtis Calhoun - November 11, 2025
UFC 322 welterweight title challenger Islam Makhachev responded to Kamaru Usman’s holdout for the next title shot. Islam Makhachev will challenge for UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena’s title this Saturday at UFC 322. Makhachev, who was the UFC’s pound-for-pound king before vacating the lightweight belt earlier this year, has the chance to return to the throne and add to his legendary resume.
Zhang Weili reveals her clear 'advantage' over Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322
Cole Shelton - November 11, 2025
Zhang Weili expects to have a clear advantage when she moves up in weight to challenge Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322. Weili vacated her strawweight title to move up to flyweight to face Shevchenko in the co-main event of the pay-per-view card on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Heading into the bout, Weili is a small underdog, but she has confidence she will be able to get her hand raised due to how she fights.