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Giancarlo Bodoni brings punishing pressure into Rafael Lovato Jr. clash at ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 9, 2025
Suffocating pressure defines championship grappling. Giancarlo Bodoni built his reputation through methodical dismantling of opponents who discover escape routes closed before recognizing danger. The two-time ADCC World Champion faces Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu icon Rafael Lovato Jr. in middleweight submission grappling at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 29-year-old New Wave Jiu-Jitsu standout makes his highly anticipated promotional debut against a legendary opponent.
Jake Peacock promises surprise style against Suakim: "They're gonna get something completely different"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 9, 2025
Evolution defines Jake Peacock’s approach to every training camp. The British-Canadian striker promises that expectations mean nothing when his reinvented style debuts Sunday night in Tokyo. Peacock battles Thai veteran Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin in bantamweight Muay Thai action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 32-year-old Road to ONE: Canada winner carries a perfect promotional record into his toughest test. Victory over the former three-division Lumpinee Stadium Muay Thai World Champion would eliminate doubt about his elite status.
UFC Vegas 111 winner feels he matches up well with Alexandre Pantoja
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
One winner on the recent UFC Vegas 111 card thinks he can be a difficult fight for Alexandre Pantoja. Joseph Morales was in action in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 111 this past Saturday. He shared the Octagon with Matt Schnell inside the UFC Apex. Morales secured a first-round submission finish via guillotine choke.
UFC Hall of Famer thinks Islam Makhachev enters GOAT talk if he defeats JDM
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
A pioneer for MMA in Europe believes Islam Makhachev has a chance to enter the GOAT conversation if he emerges victorious at UFC 322. Makhachev is scheduled to move up in weight to challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Nov. 15. The super fight will headline UFC 322 inside the famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City.
Former UFC star Mike Perry admits BKFC dream fights are drying up
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
Mike Perry has enjoyed success under the BKFC banner, but could the bloom be off the rose in terms of fantasy matchups? Perry has fought a slew of notable names since his UFC run ended. He’s beaten the likes of Eddie Alvarez, Jeremy Stephens, Luke Rockhold, and Michael Page in BKFC. While “Platinum” remains a big star in the world of bare-knuckle boxing, he feels there are less opportunities for marquee attractions.
MMA legend questions Islam Makhachev's effectiveness at welterweight ahead of UFC 322 title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
Will Islam Makhachev run into problems at welterweight during UFC 322? One standout MMA icon turned analyst believes that will end up being the case. Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC Welterweight Championship on Nov. 15. The super fight will headline UFC 322 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Jake Paul gets called out by another UFC heavyweight legend amid Gervonta Davis fight cancellation
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
Jake Paul is quite popular among aging MMA stars after his planned bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis was canned. Paul and Most Valuable Promotions decided to cancel the boxing match, citing a civil suit against Davis alleging battery and kidnapping. “The Problem Child’s” team has reportedly been exploring several options, such as former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou.
UFC Vegas 111 winner scoffs at those who say TKO win was controversial
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 9, 2025
UFC Vegas 111 is in the books and the main event winner isn’t pleased with some of the reception he’s gotten. Gabriel Bonfim took center stage at the UFC Apex this past Saturday. He went one-on-one with Randy Brown in the UFC Vegas 111 headliner. Bonfim caught Brown with a knee that dropped him to the canvas in the second round. Referee Marc Smith had seen enough and called the fight off, but Brown was none too pleased with the stoppage.
Pros react after Gabriel Bonfim KO's Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 111: "Bad stoppage"
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Gabriel Bonfim taking on Randy Brown. Bonfim (19-1 MMA) entered the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, his most previous victory coming by way of split decision over Stephen Thompson this past July. Prior to that triumph, ‘Marretinha’ had submitted Khaos Williams in a performance of the night effort back in February of this year.
UFC Vegas 111 Results: Gabriel Bonfim KO's Randy Brown (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 results, including the welterweight main event between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. Bonfim (19-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming by way of split decision over Stephen Thompson this past July. Prior to that triumph, ‘Marretinha’ had submitted Khaos Williams in a performance of the night effort back in February.
UFC Vegas 111 Results: Joseph Morales stops Matt Schnell in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 results, including the co-main event between Matt Schnell and Joseph Morales. Schnell (17-10 MMA) was most recently seen in action at April’s UFC Kansas City event, where he scored a unanimous decision win over Jimmy Flick. That victory snapped a three-fight losing skid for ‘Danger’, who had previously suffered setbacks to Cody Durden, Steve Erceg and Matheus Nicolau.
UFC Vegas 111 Results: Uros Medic TKO's Muslim Salikhov (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 8, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 111 results, including the welterweight bout between Muslim Salikhov and Uros Medic. Salikhov (22-6 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most previous victory being a performance of the night knockout over Carlos Leal Miranda at July’s UFC Abu Dhabi event. ‘The King of Kung Fu’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances overall.
Dana White reiterates his belief that "Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight of all time”
Dylan Bowker - November 8, 2025
Dana White has clearly picked a proverbial hill to die on with his claims that Kamaru Usman is the greatest welterweight in mixed martial arts history. This is a sentiment that the UFC CEO and president has stated over the last few years, with a recent laying down of a challenge for anyone to outline to him who the best 170-pound fighter in the history of the sport is. This was expressed by the prolific combat sports promoter during an appearance on the Pound 4 Pound podcast, which features co-hosts Henry Cejudo and the aforementioned Usman. Dana White and Kamaru Usman had a playful moment referencing a past comment made by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ that got under the skin of White. Usman infamously made a comment regarding his Emil Weber Meek fight that he fought at only 30 percent of his capabilities.
Sean Strickland is "probably the toughest test for Khamzat" Chimaev, per Luke Rockhold
Dylan Bowker - November 7, 2025
Sean Strickland is the stiffest challenge that Khamzat Chimaev could face during his tenure as UFC middleweight champion. This sentiment was expressed by a former 185-pound titleholder within the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Luke Rockhold was the fighter in question, and he expressed this thought during a recent appearance on the Jaxxon podcast. Expounding upon his thoughts regarding a potential Chimaev vs. Strickland title clash, Rockhold said,
Daniel Cormier scolds Jon Jones for being 'too harsh' on Tom Aspinall following UFC 321
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier questions whether or not his longtime rival Jon Jones is taking a correct stance on Tom Aspinall. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed title defense resulted in a no-contest following multiple eye pokes from Ciryl Gane in the first round at UFC 321. Aspinall was deemed unable to continue competing due to his injuries, and the UFC is working to book a potential rematch between the two behemoths.
Mike Perry accuses Mark Zuckerberg of cheating his way to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament wins
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry believes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu success is all scripted. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is an avid Martial Arts fanatic. He’s attended numerous high-profile UFC events, including most recently sitting cageside for Alex Pereira’s rematch win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.
'What's your excuse?'...Ben Askren returns to wrestling mats just months after life-saving double lung transplant
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Former UFC star Ben Askren is motivating hundreds of men and women around the world just months after a life-threatening health battle. Ben Askren was on his literal deathbed earlier this year following a severe case of Pneumonia, sparked by a staph infection, and underwent a double lung transplant. Askren lost a large bulk of weight during the medical emergency, and needed to relearn how to walk and other basic motor skills.
Dominick Cruz reveals he was a 'wreck' in famous UFC title loss to Cody Garbrandt
Curtis Calhoun - November 7, 2025
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz says he was fighting more than merely Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. Dominick Cruz’s legendary return to UFC bantamweight supremacy came to a dramatic end at the hands of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. After reclaiming the UFC bantamweight title over TJ Dillashaw and a dominant performance against three-time rival Urijah Faber, Cruz struggled to deal with Garbrandt’s speed and striking on the Ronda Rousey-headlined card.