MMA News

Cole Shelton - October 15, 2025

Tai Tuivasa is planning on making a comeback in 2026. Tuivasa hasn’t fought since August 2024, when he lost a split decision to Jairzinho Rozenstruik, which was his fifth-straight loss. Since the loss, he has been taking time away from the MMA, but the fan-favorite is looking to return to the UFC as he reflected on the past year on Instagram.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 15, 2025

One well-known UFC analyst and coach isn’t convinced that Petr Yan can find an answer against Merab Dvalishvili. It was announced by Dana White that Dvalishvili is scheduled to put his bantamweight title on the line against Yan at UFC 323 on Dec. 6. If Dvalishvili can emerge victorious, he’ll set a new record for the most UFC title defenses in a single year. He’s already thwarted challenges from Umar Nurmagomedov, Sean O’Malley, and Cory Sandhagen this year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 15, 2025

Dana White has warmed up to a reigning UFC champion, who is on the verge of history. White and UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili didn’t always see eye-to-eye. The UFC boss was initially peeved when “The Machine” refused to fight his close friend and longtime training partner Aljamain Sterling. Eventually, Dvalishvili’s willingness to fight often changed White’s tune.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 15, 2025

If Khamzat Chimaev gets to share the Octagon with Alex Pereira, he might just tempt fate. It’s hard for MMA fans to imagine that if Chimaev were to meet “Poatan” he won’t attempt takedowns right away. Pereira is viewed as one of the UFC’s most dangerous strikers today. He dusted Magomed Ankalaev in just over a minute to reclaim the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in early October.

Harry Kettle - October 15, 2025

UFC veteran Drew Dober has found his love for mixed martial arts again ahead of his fight against Kyle Prepolec this weekend. For many years now, Drew Dober has been known as an action fighter that the Ultimate Fighting Championship can rely on. He will go out there and put on great fights every single time, and while he doesn’t always get his hand raised, he certainly knows how to put on a show for the fans in attendance.

Harry Kettle - October 15, 2025

UFC boss Dana White has teased the idea of Ilia Topuria headlining the first big UFC Paramount card next year. As we know, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will want to make a big splash when they begin their partnership with Paramount in 2026. As such, there’s been a lot of speculation regarding who could take part in the first major event on the network – and one of the names that keeps popping up is none other than UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 14, 2025

Tokyo transforms into martial arts central command when ONE Championship delivers one of its most ambitious events. Seven world title fights headline a 16-bout spectacle spanning multiple combat disciplines. ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri takes over Ariake Arena on Sunday, November 16. The historic card showcases MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling with champions defending crowns while new kings will emerge throughout the evening.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 14, 2025

Weight class adjustments fuel Tengnueng Fairtex’s confidence heading into his most dangerous assignment. The Thai veteran believes dropping pounds unlocked the speed and power necessary to overcome youth and aggression. Tengnueng faces Tun Min Aung in a 165-pound Muay Thai main event at ONE Friday Fights 129 on Friday, October 17, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 33-year-old Fairtex Training Center product seeks redemption after his knockout loss to Maksim Bakhtin at ONE Friday Fights 121 forced him to reconsider his fighting weight.

Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2025

UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry shut down a potential showdown with former teammate Leon Edwards after their upcoming fights. Top UFC welterweights Ian Machado Garry and Leon Edwards used to be training partners earlier in their careers, but things quickly turned messy after Garry left Edwards’s team.

Cole Shelton - October 14, 2025

UFC analyst Din Thomas doesn’t believe Ronda Rousey should be cleared to fight if she does return to MMA. Rousey has been sharing training videos and has claimed she loves MMA again. With Rousey back training and loving MMA, rumors have swirled that she could return to the UFC, perhaps even on the White House card.

Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2025

Future UFC Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz will become the latest MMA legend to enter the podcasting world. Dominick Cruz is one of several prominent UFC stars to announce their retirements thus far in 2025. Ahead of his scheduled retirement fight at UFC Seattle in February, Cruz suffered another major injury, withdrawing from the event and retiring without rescheduling the fight booked against Rob Font.

Curtis Calhoun - October 14, 2025

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar doesn’t plan on collaborating with Bare Knuckle FC ever again. Former UFC champion Frankie Edgar was plotting a return to combat sports via bare-knuckle boxing. After retiring from MMA in 2022, Edgar entered the UFC Hall of Fame last year as one of the greatest fighters in the promotion’s history.

Cole Shelton - October 14, 2025

Reinier de Ridder plans to make a statement that he’s the worthy next middleweight title contender at UFC Vancouver. De Ridder is set to headline UFC Vancouver on Saturday against Brendan Allen in a pivotal fight at middleweight. Heading into the bout, de Ridder is a -210 favorite while the American is a +162 underdog on FanDuel.

Cole Shelton - October 14, 2025

The 206th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Vancouver. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Kyle Nelson (0:46). We close things out chatting with UFC bantamweight Davey Grant (14:39).

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2025

UFC legend Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on the recent retirement of Jose Aldo at UFC Rio. Earlier this year following his controversial loss to Aiemann Zahabi, Jose Aldo announced his retirement from mixed martial arts for the second time. While that happened back in May, the Brazilian legend was given a proper farewell this weekend at UFC Rio when he walked to the cage one last time before putting his gloves in the middle of the Octagon.

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2025

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira believes Jon Jones is still interested in battling him in a superfight. Ever since UFC 320, Alex Pereira has been the talk of the mixed martial arts world. He knocked out Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim his UFC light heavyweight championship, cementing his legacy as one of the most unique and intriguing fighters in the history of mixed martial arts – and combat sports as a whole.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 13, 2025

Fatherhood transformed Rodtang Jitmuangnon’s world beyond recognition. The Thai superstar discovered a new kind of battle built on patience rather than power. Rodtang faces Nong-O Hama for the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 28-year-old megastar welcomes this title opportunity as he adjusts to life with his first child, a baby boy named Zlatan born in July 2025.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 13, 2025

Mental warfare drives Yuki Yoza’s preparation for the biggest test of his career. The Japanese striker believes shattering Superlek’s legendary composure represents the key to victory. Yoza faces ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Champion Superlek in a bantamweight kickboxing clash at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old Team Vasileus product seeks revenge for his teammate Takeru after the Thai superstar systematically destroyed Segawa at ONE 165 earlier last year.