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UFC Vancouver weigh-in results: Reinier de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen is official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 17, 2025
The UFC Vancouver weigh-ins have wrapped up and all 26 fighters on the card were on point. There wasn’t a single miss during the weigh-ins ahead of Saturday’s event. Headliners Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen both hit the 186-pound mark, making use of the one pound allowance for a non-title bout.
4 UFC fighters removed from roster ahead of return to Vancouver
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 17, 2025
The UFC has seemingly parted ways with more fighters as the company prepares its return to Vancouver. Roster cuts happen several times each year, and it seems that four combatants hit the chopping block. Irina Alekseeva, Andre Muniz, Justin Tafa, and Brogan Walker have been removed from the UFC roster. Tafa’s exit won’t come as a surprise to most fans, as the fan favorite from West Auckland issued a statement on his Instagram page announcing that he’s taking a break from combat sports.
Suablack faces unbeaten Johan Estupinan in flyweight Muay Thai clash at ONE Fight Night 37
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2025
Explosive finishing power collides when two of flyweight Muay Thai’s most dangerous strikers meet. Momentum versus redemption creates fascinating dynamics in Bangkok. Suablack Tor Pran49 faces Johan Estupinan in flyweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve on Friday, November 7, broadcasting live from Bangkok, Thailand, on Amazon Prime Video. The 29-year-old Thai striker recently ended his three-fight skid with back-to-back victories while the 23-year-old Colombian seeks to bounce back from his first career defeat.
"Jon Jones was scared of [Francis] Ngannou", "took the Stipe Miocic exit", per PFL fighter
Dylan Bowker - October 16, 2025
Francis Ngannou received a lot of praise from one of the surging PFL Africa fighters, who he helms over in a chairman role for that PFL branch. Karim Henniene is the fighter in question who touched on this subject ahead of his fight with Boule Godogo at PFL Africa 3 on October 18th. Henniene appeared on MMA Canada to address some of the discussion around Francis Ngannou not being cageside for the last card Henniene competed on. This, despite Ngannou’s role as PFL Africa chairman which created some public friction between Ngannou and the promotion.
Joshua Pacio embraces flyweight move: "I've gotten physically stronger"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2025
Weight class transitions demand strategic adaptation. Joshua Pacio discovered maintaining speed while adding strength requires meticulous preparation. Pacio challenges Yuya Wakamatsu for the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 29-year-old ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion seeks to become the Philippines’ first-ever two-division MMA World Champion against the newly crowned Japanese titleholder.
Kamaru Usman shares lofty 'dream scenario' to end UFC career
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2025
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has a dream scenario to end his career. Usman was the UFC’s welterweight champion from 2019 until 2022 and defended the belt five times. Although Usman is now 38 and is 1-3 in his last four, he has confidence that he will be able to recapture UFC gold.
Ronda Rousey shares eye-opening reaction to latest UFC comeback rumors: "Never really done"
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey responded to the swirl of recent rumors surrounding a potential return to the Octagon in 2026. Years since her UFC 207 finale against Amanda Nunes, UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey is ramping up speculation over another potential appearance inside the Octagon.
Umar Nurmagomedov's coach cites 'extreme pressure' UFC star is under ahead of UFC 321 return
Curtis Calhoun - October 16, 2025
UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov faces ‘extreme pressure’ at UFC 321, according to his longtime coach. Umar Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon next month at UFC 321 as he looks to bounce back from the lone setback of his fighting career. Earlier this year, Nurmagomedov lost a unanimous decision to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311, a stunning result for some.
Alex Pereira has solidified legendary status, says former UFC champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2025
Alex Pereira has been on a tear ever since entering the UFC, and one ex-champion thinks “Poatan” should be considered a legend by now. Pereira entered the world of MMA after a stellar kickboxing career that saw him win gold in two weight classes. “Poatan” would repeat history, this time under the UFC banner with title reigns at middleweight and light heavyweight. He is now a two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion after getting revenge on Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320.
UFC Vancouver star questions Khamzat Chimaev's callout of Alex Pereira
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2025
A UFC Vancouver headliner believes Khamzat Chimaev’s callout of Alex Pereira could just be for show. Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis throughout their UFC 319 title fight back in August. The middleweight gold was at stake, and “Borz” left no doubt that he was the rightful winner. After securing nearly 22 minutes of total control, Chimaev was awarded the clear unanimous decision victory.
Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis undercard gets surprising trilogy bout between two ex-UFC names
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 16, 2025
A trilogy bout has been added to the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Gervonta ‘Tank” Davis, and it’s sure to surprise many. Most Valuable Promotions has announced that UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva will be taking on Chris Weidman in a six-round boxing match that will have a 205-pound weight limit. This will be the first time Silva and Weidman will collide in a combat sports bout since their infamous Dec. 2013 rematch, which saw “The Spider” suffer a brutal leg break.
Nabil Anane predicts Yuki Yoza-Superlek bantamweight kickboxing fight at ONE 173:
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 16, 2025
Championship experience provides unique perspective when breaking down elite striking matchups. Nabil Anane understands what Superlek brings after sharing the ring twice with the Thai legend. Anane defends his ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title against Jonathan Haggerty at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 21-year-old Algerian-Thai will also watch closely as Superlek Kiatmoo9 meets Yuki Yoza in bantamweight kickboxing on the same card.
Henry Cejudo would "rather get into stripping than do BKFC"
Dylan Bowker - October 15, 2025
Henry Cejudo would rather align his path to being something akin to an Only Fans content creator rather than to sign up to compete in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. This was touched on by the former two division UFC champion during a conversation with former UFC welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman. During a recent episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast, co-hosts Usman and Cejudo were recapping some of the big happenings in the fight world from the first weekend of October.
'He'd quit!'...Alex Pereira scoffs at Magomed Ankalaev's injured rib he suffered weeks before UFC 320 revenge
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira isn’t buying what Magomed Ankalaev is selling in the weeks after UFC 320. Alex Pereira got his revenge against Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event earlier this month. Just months after Ankalaev handed Pereira his first light heavyweight defeat, Pereira knocked out Ankalaev in under two minutes in their highly anticipated rematch.
Davey Grant eager to be the 'bad guy' against Charles Jourdain at UFC Vancouver: 'I'm looking to knock him out'
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2025
Davey Grant is excited to go into enemy territory on Saturday at UFC Vancouver. Grant is set to take on Canadian Charles Jourdain in a fan-friendly fight at bantamweight. Grant is coming off an upset win over Da’Mon Blackshear in July and is thrilled to already be fighting again.
Georges St. Pierre's advice to Aiemann Zahabi for Marlon Vera bout at UFC Vancouver
Dylan Bowker - October 15, 2025
Georges St. Pierre is regarded by many as the greatest fighter in MMA history and continues to provide advice to Aiemann Zahabi as he continues his own UFC career. Zahabi clashes with former UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera at UFC Vancouver. The Tristar product appeared on MMA Canada ahead of this Saturday, October 18th showdown. GSP had given Zahabi some advice prior to his Jose Aldo at UFC 315 in Montreal. When asked if GSP has given him any particular advice for this ‘Chito’ Vera fight this weekend, Zahabi said [via MMA Canada],
Valter Walker's return added to UFC 321 after days' notice fight cancelation at UFC Rio
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2025
UFC heavyweight star Valter Walker didn’t have to wait long for his next Octagon assignment after his fight was scratched from UFC Rio last weekend. Valter Walker was hours away from fighting Mohammed Usman on the UFC Rio undercard last Saturday, before Usman withdrew on hours’ notice due to an injury. Walker was furious with Usman’s withdrawal, as he scolded his opponent as he appeared at the official weigh-ins.
Sean Brady defends accepting Michael Morales fight at UFC 322 instead of waiting for title shot
Curtis Calhoun - October 15, 2025
UFC welterweight contender Sean Brady defended fighting the unbeaten Michael Morales in a risky fight for his title pursuit. Sean Brady vs. Michael Morales was recently announced as a big addition to UFC 322 next month at Madison Square Garden. Brady and Morales, two of the hottest welterweight contenders, will collide with a potential title shot on the line.