MMA News
Manager makes wild injury claim amid Alex Pereira's revenge KO over Magomed Ankalaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev’s manager has made quite the claim about his fighter’s condition prior to a crushing defeat in his Alex Pereira rematch. Ankalaev and Pereira met for a second time in the main event of UFC 320 back in October. Ankalaev was hoping to snatch his second victory over “Poatan,” but it wasn’t meant to be on the night. Pereira scored a first-round TKO finish to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
UFC legend scoffs at report claiming Jake Paul vs. Francis Ngannou is being explored
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2025
A UFC Hall of Famer isn’t buying into the possibility of Jake Paul vs. Francis Ngannou. Paul’s team is reportedly exploring options to replace Gervonta “Tank” Davis for his next opponent. Davis is facing a civil suit alleging domestic battery and kidnapping. Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine reported that Ngannou is one of the names that has been discussed for a potential showdown with Paul.
Top UFC star reveals 'heated' conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov over GOAT status
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 3, 2025
One former two-division UFC champion has revealed an intense argument he once had with Khabib Nurmagomedov. There’s no denying that Nurmagomedov is worthy of his Hall of Fame accolade. “The Eagle” retired as an undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion. What is up for debate is just how high on the MMA GOAT list he truly is, given he left the sport sooner than many were anticipating.
Paddy Pimblett makes big prediction for possible Ilia Topuria title fight
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2025
UFC star Paddy Pimblett has made a big prediction for his potential UFC lightweight title showdown against rival Ilia Topuria. For the longest time now, Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria have had a pretty intense feud with one another – and that much is an understatement. These two men are eager to get in the cage and settle their differences once and for all, but up to this point, the only real fight they’ve had has been a fighter hotel brawl a couple of years ago.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager hits back at Ronda Rousey's comments
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has hit back at Ronda Rousey after her recent comments about the former champion. As we know, Ronda Rousey is one of the biggest superstars in the history of mixed martial arts. She was able to accomplish some truly incredible things for the sport, especially for women’s MMA. However, after losing to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, Ronda seemed to turn her back on both the fans and the sport as a whole.
Jiri Prochazka contemplates possible UFC middleweight switch
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2025
Former UFC champion Jiri Prochazka has revealed his interest in a possible move down to the middleweight division. Over the last few years, Prochazka has been able to tear through every light heavyweight he’s fought outside of the reigning champion —except for a triumph against Tottenham Hotspur.
Jonathan Haggerty injury forces Nabil Anane to accept new challenge against Hiromi Wajima at ONE 173
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 2, 2025
Championship defense plans crumbled when injury struck Jonathan Haggerty. But Nabil Anane refuses to let opportunity disappear despite losing his anticipated showdown with the former two-sport king. The undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Champion now meets former three-time K-1 Champion Hiromi Wajima in featherweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 21-year-old Thai-Algerian switches sports and jumps a weight class after Haggerty’s injury forced the cancellation of their title fight.
Christian Lee promises quick finish of Alibeg Rasulov in rematch at ONE 173: "Take him down and submit him"
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 2, 2025
Unfinished business demands resolution. Christian Lee carries the frustration of an inconclusive ending into his rematch with Alibeg Rasulov, promising to deliver the emphatic finish that eluded him last December. The reigning two-division ONE World Champion defends his ONE Lightweight MMA World Title against the undefeated Turkish powerhouse at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. Their first encounter at ONE Fight Night 26 ended in frustration when an inadvertent eye poke left Rasulov unable to continue in the second round, resulting in a no contest.
UFC Vegas 110 fighter wants answers after bout was restarted before KO loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
A fighter on the UFC Vegas 110 card is not happy about his bizarre loss this past Saturday. Ante Delija shared the Octagon with Waldo Cortes-Acosta inside the UFC Apex. Initially, Delija thought he scored a TKO victory after delivering a barrage of punches to Cortes-Acosta. It was determined that an eye poke from Delija led to what would’ve been the fight-ending sequence, so the bout was restarted.
Max Holloway shares hilarious reaction to callout following UFC Vegas 110
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
Max Holloway was paying attention to the UFC Vegas 110 card, and he had a humorous response to one fighter’s callout. Steve Garcia took center stage in the UFC Vegas 110 headliner. He shared the Octagon with David Onama, but it’s clear that Garcia isn’t paid by the hour. He made short work of Onama, scoring a first-round TKO finish.
Josh Emmett called out by UFC Vegas 110 winner: 'He has a name on him'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
A UFC Vegas 110 winner has set his sights on Josh Emmett. UFC Vegas 110 emanated from the UFC Apex this past Saturday. The main event featured featherweights Steve Garcia and David Onama. It didn’t take Garcia long to secure a TKO finish. Having secured his seventh straight victory, Garcia is looking for a notable name in his next outing.
Major name no longer on UFC 322 main card
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
While one big name will still compete at UFC 322, he has been bumped from the main card. When the UFC 322 bout order was initially revealed, many voiced their displeasure over Bo Nickal being slated for the main card. Nickal is coming off a TKO loss to Reinier de Ridder and many felt he wasn’t deserving of a main card spot, given how stacked the event is.
Ronda Rousey reveals difference between UFC CEO Dana White and ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
Ronda Rousey believes there is a stark difference between UFC CEO Dana White and former WWE showrunner Vince McMahon. Rousey has had experience working with both White and McMahon. During her time under the UFC banner, “Rowdy” became pioneer for women’s MMA. She became the first woman to hold a UFC championship and her relationship with White was positive.
Report: Jake Paul's team preparing to replace Gervonta Davis fight amidst 'Tank's latest legal issues
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2025
Jake Paul’s team is reportedly exploring replacement opponents in place of Gervonta Davis. As of this writing, Jake Paul and longtime boxing champion Gervonta Davis are set to square off on November 14th in Miami at the Kaseya Center. The fight marks the toughest on-paper test of Paul’s career after recent wins over heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson and former titleholder Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Daniel Cormier "At 205" "walks the current division", per former DC foe and ex UFC champ
Dylan Bowker - October 31, 2025
Daniel Cormier carved out quite a legacy for himself as a UFC light heavyweight champion, and a former opponent of his thinks he would still thrive within the current crop of 205-pounders if he were still competing today. That fighter in question was Josh Barnett who shared the cage with Cormier over twelve years ago. This message from Barnett came as a result of retweeting a retweet, and the X wormhole began with @RedCorner_MMA. The footage was taken from a video the UFC put together, and the digital content creation team were playing around with a Tik Tok trend where people ask someone if they wish they were athletic for the purposes of irritating that individual for their own entertainment.
Alex Pereira weighs in on UFC 321 eye poke controversy and backlash aimed at Tom Aspinall
Curtis Calhoun - October 31, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira came to Tom Aspinall’s defense following a disappointing night at UFC 321. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed title defense ended in disaster as he and Ciryl Gane went to a no-contest at UFC 321 last Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Just minutes into their fight, Gane accidentally eye poked Aspinall, leading the defending champion to lose vision and become unable to continue competing.
Henry Cejudo puts himself ahead of Khabib Nurmagomedov in 'GOAT' debate
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2025
Henry Cejudo has explained why he puts himself ahead of his friend Khabib Nurmagomedov in the GOAT debate. Everyone knows that Henry Cejudo is a pretty confident guy, and that much goes without saying. After all, in order to become a two-weight world champion in the UFC, you need to believe in yourself – and you need to be willing to put it all on the line as you continue to build your legacy.
Former UFC star Ronda Rousey takes a shot at Joe Rogan
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2025
Former UFC champion and superstar Ronda Rousey has taken a shot at the promotion’s most famous commentator Joe Rogan. As we know, Ronda Rousey is easily one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts history. She helped put women’s MMA on the map and for a while, she was one of the biggest names in combat sports – and perhaps all of sports. Unfortunately, following losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, she fell off the map, and she also fell out of favor with a lot of fans because of how she responded to those defeats.