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Carlos Ulberg contemplates his next move following chaotic UFC 320 event
Harry Kettle - October 7, 2025
UFC light heavyweight contender Carlos Ulberg is contemplating his next move following last weekend’s UFC 320 event. Just a few weeks ago, Carlos Ulberg made a real statement at 205 pounds when he knocked out Dominick Reyes. It was the kind of statement win he needed and now, many consider him to be the rightful number one contender for the UFC light heavyweight championship. Of course, with Jiri Prochazka also in the mix, it’s hard to know what direction the UFC is going to go in.
Jonathan Di Bella details winning strategy against Prajanchai: "I saw his face change"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 6, 2025
Body shots changed everything for Jonathan Di Bella. The moment Prajanchai’s expression shifted in round one, the Italian-Canadian knew his corner had called the perfect strategy. Di Bella unified the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship with a unanimous decision victory over Prajanchai PK Saenchai at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 29-year-old erased his only career defeat while earning a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Aung La N Sang reflects on storied MMA career: "One for the ages"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 6, 2025
Twenty-one years of sacrifice compressed into one final walk for Aung La N Sang. The emotions hadn’t fully settled when Myanmar’s greatest sports hero reflected on his retirement victory against Zebaztian Kadestam. The 40-year-old former two-division ONE MMA World Champion defeated Kadestam via second-round TKO at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. He secured the 31st victory of his professional MMA career while earning a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
What's next for the stars of UFC 320?
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2025
The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for a solid UFC 320 card. The main event saw Magomed Ankalaev defending his light heavyweight title against Alex Pereira. The co-main event saw Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight belt against Cory Sandhagen. In the end, it was Pereira who reclaimed his belt with a first-round knockout win over Ankalaev. In the co-main event, Dvalishvili dominated Sandhagen en route to a clear-cut decision win to defend his belt. Following UFC 320, here is what I think should be next for the stars of the event.
Dana White reacts to Ronda Rousey's 'ripped' physique as UFC comeback rumors swirl
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White reacted to Ronda Rousey’s recent training footage as comeback rumors progress. UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey has raised many eyebrows in recent weeks as she returned to training in MMA for the first time since her loss to Amanda Nunes in 2016. Rousey opted not to return to fighting after UFC 207, transitioning to professional wrestling before her WWE tenure came to an abrupt end.
Sean Strickland calls out rising UFC middleweight for No. 1 contender fight to prove he's 'ready' to face Khamzat Chimaev
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has a top name in mind for his planned comeback fight. After Khamzat Chimaev secured the UFC middleweight title two months ago at UFC 319, a slew of contenders are making strong cases for the next title shot. Chimaev brought Dricus du Plessis’s title reign to a screeching halt in a dominant performance in Chicago.
Jeremy Stephens breaks social media silence after loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 82
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
Jeremy Stephens’s Bare Knuckle FC showdown with Mike Perry didn’t go according to plan last weekend in Newark. Jeremy Stephens’s attempt to become the first fighter to hand Mike Perry a loss in bare-knuckle fighting fell short of the mark at BKFC 82 last Saturday in Newark. After winning his first three bare-knuckle fights, Stephens struggled against the ‘King of Violence’ titleholder, losing by fifth-round TKO.
Jiri Prochazka reveals he planned to confront Ali Abdelaziz and Magomed Ankalaev over comments before UFC 320
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2025
Jiri Prochazka wasn’t pleased with Magomed Ankalaev and Ali Abdelaziz over their comments ahead of UFC 320. In the lead-up to UFC 320 and even before that, Ankalaev’s social media has aimed at Prochazka and other light heavyweight contenders. Although Alex Pereira has accused Ali Abdelaziz of writing them in the past, Prochazka wasn’t sure. So, he wanted to confront both of them during fight week.
The Rock reflects on playing Mark Kerr despite box office flop: 'This film has changed my life'
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2025
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has opened up about playing Mark Kerr for The Smashing Machine. The Rock took on the role of the UFC fighter as the movie is based on his life. Kerr was a two-time UFC heavyweight tournament champion and also competed in Pride. However, he dealt with substance abuse, but despite that, he was one of the best wrestlers and grapplers of his time, as he’s a four-time ADCC champion and is also a NCAA wrestling champ.
Magomed Ankalaev issues first social media statement since stunning KO loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - October 6, 2025
Former UFC champion Magomed Ankalaev didn’t make excuses following his stunning knockout loss to Alex Pereira in their rematch. Alex Pereira got his revenge brutally as he bullrushed Magomed Ankalaev in the opening seconds of their rematch at UFC 320. Just under two minutes into the fight, Pereira finished Ankalaev with brutal ground-and-pound after dropping him with a left hand on the feet.
Old Alex Pereira foe explains what went wrong for Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2025
A former rival of Alex Pereira has assessed where things fell apart for Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Pereira had something to prove this past Saturday, and he executed his plan with flying colors. Having lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Ankalaev back in March, Pereira was looking to show the MMA world that he didn’t enter the first bout healthy. It only took Pereira over a minute to regain the 205-pound gold via TKO in the rematch.
UFC champion owns up to 'wrong' assessment of Alex Pereira's career
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 6, 2025
A reigning UFC champion has admitted he didn’t get things quite right about Alex Pereira following UFC 320. Pereira challenged Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in a rematch this past Saturday. “Poatan” lost the gold to Ankalaev in their first meeting back in March. Pereira ended up scoring a quick TKO victory in the rematch to reclaim the 205-pound title.
Magomed Ankalaev's manager claims there were problems with his UFC 320 camp
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has suggested that there were problems with his camp for UFC 320. Last Saturday night, Magomed Ankalaev lost via TKO to Alex Pereira in a shocking UFC 320 main event. Following on from a competitive first fight in which ‘Big Ank’ captured the UFC light heavyweight championship, ‘Poatan’ took it right back by finishing Magomed off in less than two minutes.
Merab Dvalishvili makes it clear he wants to stay in the bantamweight division
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has made it clear that he doesn’t want to leave the division. Last Saturday night, Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended the UFC bantamweight championship. He did so with a solid performance against Cory Sandhagen, as he once again proved why he’s one of the pound for pound best fighters on the planet right now. Of course, the focus has suddenly shifted to what’s next for him, with one of the big rumors being a rematch against Petr Yan.
Alex Pereira reveals he planned to call out Jon Jones following UFC 320 victory
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025
UFC champion Alex Pereira has revealed that he had initially planned to call Jon Jones out right after UFC 320. On Saturday night, another chapter was written in the incredible story of Alex Pereira. With many people doubting him, ‘Poatan’ was able to overcome the odds and defeat Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight championship. Now, many have already started to shift their focus to what could be next for the Brazilian sensation.
Dana White praises execution of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford event
Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025
Dana White has praised the execution of the recent boxing event between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. As we know, Dana White is a busy man. In addition to his commitments with the UFC and Power Slap, he’s recently ventured into the world of boxing after years of teasing the idea. Now, many are wondering what exactly the structure of Zuffa Boxing will look like as we look ahead to the future.
Aung La N Sang earns ONE Championship Hall of Fame induction
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 5, 2025
Championship legacy demands proper closure, and Myanmar icon Aung La N Sang delivered exactly that. The legendary former two-division ONE World Champion wrote the final glorious chapter of his storied career while earning a Hall of Fame induction. Aung La N Sang defeated Zebaztian Kadestam via second-round TKO at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 40-year-old “Burmese Python” secured his 31st career victory before learning he would be inducted into the ONE Championship Hall of Fame at ONE 173 in Tokyo, Japan, on November 16.
Stephen Irvine aims to extend four-fight win streak at ONE Friday Fights 128 on October 10
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 5, 2025
Contract dreams fuel an action-packed ONE Friday Fights 128 at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. ONE Championship returns with 12 matchups on Friday, October 10, featuring athletes chasing life-changing $100,000 contracts and main roster opportunities. Scotland’s Stephen Irvine headlines against Thailand’s Rambong Sor Therapat in 130-pound Muay Thai action between fighters who overcame tremendous hardship. The 25-year-old “El Matador” rides a four-fight winning streak at ONE Friday Fights, bringing elusive technical style and devastating elbows into this crucial matchup.