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Waldo Cortes-Acosta calls to tie UFC record vs. Tom Aspinall's former rival in short-notice booking after UFC Vegas 110
Curtis Calhoun - November 3, 2025
UFC heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta wants to challenge Greg Hardy’s record for most fights by a heavyweight in 12 months. Waldo Cortes-Acosta earned one of the strangest UFC victories of the year last weekend at UFC Vegas 110. Cortes-Acosta and former PFL champion Ante Delija squared off in a pivotal bout on the main card, headlined by Steve Garcia vs. David Onama.
Report: Boxing legend tabbed to potentially replace Gervonta Davis showdown vs. Jake Paul
Curtis Calhoun - November 3, 2025
Gervonta Davis is expected to withdraw from his upcoming fight against Jake Paul amidst his recent legal troubles, according to multiple reports. WBA lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis was scheduled to clash against polarizing star Jake Paul on November 14th in Miami. But just weeks before the fight, Davis was involved in a civil lawsuit filed by his former girlfriend, alleging multiple violent incidents and kidnapping.
Kayla Harrison shares bold prediction for Amanda Nunes fight: 'It’s gonna happen sooner rather than later'
Cole Shelton - November 3, 2025
Kayla Harrison expects to make quick work of Amanda Nunes when they do fight. Harrison is the UFC’s bantamweight champion and is expected to fight Nunes, who will be ending her retirement and returning to the UFC. The former teammates are set to throw down in what should be a highly anticipated bout, but Harrison expects to beat Nunes rather easily.
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.
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.
Justin Gaethje is serious about MMA retirement threat, says manager
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2025
Ali Abdelaziz has said that Justin Gaethje is serious about retiring from mixed martial arts if he doesn’t get a UFC title shot. Justin Gaethje has made it crystal clear that he wants to compete for the UFC lightweight championship one more time. He’s already challenged for the undisputed gold on two separate occasions, falling short at the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Charles Oliveira. This time around, however, he’s ready to put something else on the line – his entire mixed martial arts career.
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.
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.
David Onama speaks out following UFC Vegas 110 loss to Steve Garcia
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
David Onama fell short at UFC Vegas 110, and he’s issued a statement. Onama entered the UFC Apex this past Saturday hoping to extend his winning streak to five. Ultimately, he was stopped by Steve Garcia via first-round TKO. It’s Onama’s first loss since 2022.
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.
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.
UFC fighter could be in hot water amid fight-fixing accusations
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 2, 2025
A UFC fighter has found himself under heavy scrutiny, and he might be dealing with a lot worse. During the UFC Vegas 110 card, Isaac Dulgarian took on Yadier del Valle. Entering the bout, Dulgarian was the betting favorite, but late money on del Valle was significant enough to raise suspicion among MMA fans. Ultimately, de Valle scored a first-round submission finish, but Dulgarian’s performance raised eyebrows from some.
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.
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.