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Alex Pereira trilogy with Jiri Prochazka is tough sell, says top UFC contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 28, 2025
As fans await Alex Pereira’s next move, one top UFC contender doesn’t think “Poatan” will meet Jiri Prochazka again next. Pereira is coming off a first-round knockout victory to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Speaking to reporters after the fight, Pereira revealed he wants a heavyweight showdown with Jon Jones at the White House. UFC CEO Dana White admitted he’d prefer it if Pereira stays at light heavyweight, but he didn’t rule out “Poatan’s” request.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 208 with Steve Garcia and Isaac Dulgarian
Cole Shelton - October 28, 2025
The 208th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vegas 110. We’re first joined by the 12th-ranked UFC featherweight Steve Garcia (0:49). Next, we close things out by chatting with UFC featherweight Isaac Dulgarian (18:44).
Roman Kryklia chases third World Title at ONE Fight Night 37: "I want to make history"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 27, 2025
Championship belts fuel ambition rather than satisfy hunger. Roman Kryklia stands on the edge of striking immortality with two ONE World Titles already draped across his shoulders, yet he sees only the one missing piece. The Ukrainian giant battles undefeated Turkish sensation Samet Agdeve for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE Fight Night 37 on Prime Video on Friday, November 7, live from Bangkok, Thailand. Kryklia seeks his third ONE World Title to cement his legacy as one of striking arts’ all-time greats. The 6-foot-6 powerhouse already holds both the ONE Light Heavyweight Kickboxing and ONE Heavyweight Muay Thai World Championships.
Shinya Aoki finally ready to settle heated rivalry with Hiroyuki Tetsuka at ONE 173 in Japan
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 27, 2025
Social media warfare transforms into Circle reality when personal pride meets professional combat. Shinya Aoki finally answers Hiroyuki Tetsuka’s challenge after months of heated exchanges that captivated Japanese fight fans. The legendary submission specialist battles the hard-hitting former Pancrase Welterweight Champion in lightweight MMA action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. This all-Japanese showdown represents far more than another fight on a stacked card. Both men have traded verbal shots across multiple platforms, building genuine animosity that guarantees fireworks when the cage door closes.
What's next for the stars of UFC 321?
Cole Shelton - October 27, 2025
The UFC was in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a solid UFC 321 card. The main event saw heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall defending his belt against Ciryl Gane, while the co-main event saw Mackenzie Dern rematching Virna Jandiroba, with the vacant strawweight title up for grabs. In the end, the main event ended in a No Contest as Gane poked Aspinall in the eye, and the champ couldn’t continue. Dern, meanwhile, edged out a decision in a back-and-forth, fun fight to become the new strawweight champion. Following UFC 321, here is what I think should be next for the stars of the event.
Daniel Cormier 'upset' with Tom Aspinall after leaked conversation touts potential heavyweight run
Curtis Calhoun - October 27, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier criticized Tom Aspinall for letting their hot mic conversation about the heavyweight division go viral. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s first undisputed title defense ended in disaster due to an accidental eye poke from Ciryl Gane just minutes into the fight. In Round 1, Aspinall was deemed unfit to continue fighting due to an eye injury suffered at Gane’s hands.
Mackenzie Dern responds to Din Thomas's 'insignificant' label of her UFC 321 title fight win
Curtis Calhoun - October 27, 2025
UFC women’s strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern isn’t happy with analyst Din Thomas after his pre-UFC 321 remarks about her ‘insignificant’ title fight. Mackenzie Dern won the then-vacant UFC strawweight title over Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 last Saturday in Abu Dhabi. She outpointed Jandiroba by unanimous decision to secure a UFC belt and usher in a new era in the strawweight division.
UFC fans slam Aljamain Sterling for 'pot meets kettle' take on Tom Aspinall's eye injury at UFC 321
Curtis Calhoun - October 27, 2025
Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling ruffled many fans’ feathers with a bizarre take after UFC 321. UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s long-awaited return was brought to a screeching halt against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 last Saturday. Just minutes into the fight, an accidental double eye poke from Gane left Aspinall unable to continue competing, resulting in a no-contest.
UFC 321 controversy leads to all-time rant from MMA legend
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 27, 2025
The controversial ending to the UFC 321 pay-per-view has led to one bonus snatcher giving athletic commissions an earful. The main event of the UFC 321 card ended in disappointing fashion when Tom Aspinall couldn’t continue fighting due to an accidental double eye poke. It was a heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane that will now have to be booked again.
Islam Makhachev questions Paddy Pimblett's UFC resume: 'Nobody's checked him'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 27, 2025
Islam Makhachev has scoffed at the possibility of Paddy Pimblett getting the next crack at the UFC Lightweight Championship. Much has been made over who will challenge Ilia Topuria for the 155-pound gold. Justin Gaethje has pounded the table for a title fight against “El Matador.” Pimblett’s name has also surfaced given his bad blood with Topuria.
Tom Aspinall defended by MMA legend amid UFC 321 eye poke debacle
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 27, 2025
One MMA icon has come to the defense of Tom Aspinall following UFC 321. The heavyweight title fight between Aspinall and Ciryl Gane this past weekend had the makings of an intriguing affair. Gane found success by busting up Aspinall’s nose. The fight ended prematurely, however. Gane landed a accidental double poke and the champion was unable to continue. The bout was ruled a no contest.
Denis Puric promises early finish against Takeru: "It's not going past the second"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 26, 2025
Age means nothing when confidence runs this deep. Denis Puric sees his upcoming clash with Japanese striking icon Takeru Segawa as a chance to prove the doubters wrong. The 40-year-old Bosnian-Canadian brawler collides with the #2-ranked contender in flyweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena at Tokyo, Japan. Puric has spent months campaigning for high-profile matchups, and this fight against a three-division K-1 Champion represents exactly what he’s been chasing.
Virna Jandiroba speaks out following UFC 321 loss to Mackenzie Dern in title fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 26, 2025
Virna Jandiroba has delivered a message to her supporters after falling short in her UFC 321 title fight. Jandiroba and Dern collided with the vacant UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship on the line. The bout went the distance and it was Dern who outlasted Jandiroba to capture the gold. Dern won the title matchup via unanimous decision. It is Dern’s second pro MMA win over Jandiroba.
Alexander Volkov criticizes Jailton Almeida's game plan during UFC 321 fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 26, 2025
Alexander Volkov believes Jailton Almeida is approaching his fights the wrong way following their UFC 321 bout. Volkov and Almeida shared the Octagon inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this past Saturday. The bout went all three rounds and there was a split verdict. Volkov ended up securing the split decision victory.
UFC 321 winner Mackenzie Dern reveals potential contender following title win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 26, 2025
Mackenzie Dern is the newly minted UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion, and she already has an idea of who her first title challenger could be. Dern and Virna Jandiroba collided for the vacant 115-pound gold in the UFC 321 co-main event. This was a rematch from their bout back in 2020, which Dern won via unanimous decision. The rematch in Abu Dhabi went all five rounds, and Dern had all three judges award her the title win.
Dana White's interesting comment about Tom Aspinall has people talking following UFC 321
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 26, 2025
Dana White’s post-UFC 321 remark about Tom Aspinall has fans speculating. Aspinall put the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake against Ciryl Gane this past Saturday. Gane found success on the feet, busting the nose of Aspinall. Things went awry when Gane delivered an inadvertent double poke to the eyes of Aspinall. The heavyweight champion informed the doctor and referee that he couldn’t see out of his eye, which led to a no contest.
Umar Nurmagomedov makes bold promise following UFC 321 win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 26, 2025
Umar Nurmagomedov has made quite the claim after getting back in the win column at UFC 321. Nurmagomedov shared the Octagon with Mario Bautista inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. It was a chance for him to bounce back after falling short in his bid for UFC bantamweight gold back in January. Nurmagomedov ended up defeating Bautista via unanimous decision.
Dana White was quite happy with UFC 321 judges amid split verdict
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 26, 2025
Dana White thinks the judges got it right in terms of one crucial UFC 321 bout. Featured on the main card of UFC 321 was a heavyweight clash between Alexander Volkov and Jailton Almeida. The bout saw Almeida score takedowns, but he limited his activity while in top control. The bout went the distance, and two of the three judges scored it for Volkov.