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Magomed Ankalaev

Daniel Cormier backs Magomed Ankalaev to bounce back strong from UFC 320 loss

Harry Kettle - October 6, 2025

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has backed Magomed Ankalaev to come back strong following his UFC 320 defeat. As we know, Magomed Ankalaev fell to a TKO defeat in the main event of UFC 320 last weekend. He lost the UFC light heavyweight championship to Alex Pereira in a fight that, quite simply, wasn’t competitive in the slightest. Now, many are wondering how exactly he’s going to bounce back from this disappointment.

Aung La N Sang
ONE Championship

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
ONE Championship

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.

Alex Pereira stops Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
UFC

Alex Pereira may have suffered major injury in UFC 320 win over Magomed Ankalaev

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025

Two-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira believes he might have suffered a big injury. Pereira fought Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event this past Saturday. This was a rematch with the 205-pound gold at stake. In their first encounter, Ankalaev took the light heavyweight title via unanimous decision. The rematch played out far differently, as “Poatan” stopped Ankalaev in the first round via TKO.

Merab Dvalishvili and Joe Rogan at UFC 320
UFC

Merab Dvalishvili reveals historic plans after defeating Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025

Merab Dvalishvili has historic plans following UFC 320, and he wants to complete them before 2025 ends. Dvalishvili has been a dominant bantamweight champion. Following his unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen this past Saturday, “The Machine” has three successful title defenses this year alone. A fourth successful title defense would break a UFC record for the most in a single year.

Petr Yan
Petr Yan

Petr Yan calls for rematch with Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 320

Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025

UFC bantamweight contender Petr Yan has made it clear that he wants to fight Merab Dvalishvili in his next outing. As we know, Merab Dvalishvili was as impressive as ever at UFC 320 last night. He defeated Cory Sandhagen to successfully defend his UFC bantamweight championship for the third time and now, fans are already starting to look ahead to what could be next for him. On paper, it doesn’t seem as if there are any immediate challenges that lie in front of him – but Petr Yan disagrees with that assessment.

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Jiri Prochazka

Dana White reacts to incredible final round between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr

Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025

UFC boss Dana White has reacted to the amazing third round between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320. Last night, Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr went to war on the main card of UFC 320. Following a strong first two rounds from Khalil in which he largely controlled the bout, Jiri was able to battle back in a big way in the third. He was clearly hurting Rountree Jr with several of his shots and finally, he put him out cold with a nasty shot towards the end of the round.

Conor McGregor and Dana White
Dana White

Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's UFC White House fight claims

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025

Conor McGregor is claiming he’s already secured a fight on the UFC White House card, and Dana White has responded. A slew of fighters have been calling for a spot on the historic card, which is set to take place in 2026. The biggest name that has been adamant about wanting to fight at the White House is McGregor. The “Notorious” one even appeared on “The Sean Hannity Show” to claim that his fight is set in stone.

Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320
UFC

Jiri Prochazka explains being emotional after Alex Pereira's UFC 320 win

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025

Jiri Prochazka displayed emotion following Alex Pereira’s emphatic UFC 320 win, and he explained why. Pereira took center stage in the main event of UFC 320 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this past Saturday. “Poatan” was looking for revenge against Magomed Ankalaev, as well as as a second reign with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Pereira achieved his goal by stopping Ankalaev in the opening frame via TKO.

Alex Pereira Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev calls for showdown with Alex Pereira after UFC 320

Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025

UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has teased a showdown with Alex Pereira following UFC 320. Last night, Alex Pereira shocked a lot of people by knocking out Magomed Ankalaev to win back the UFC light heavyweight championship. While many thought he was more than capable of getting the job done, his performance in the first fight didn’t give many hope that he would be able to turn things around in the rematch. Alas, he did, and he did so pretty emphatically.

Alex Pereira victorious at UFC 320
Dana White

Dana White gives interesting response to Alex Pereira's heavyweight request following UFC 320

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 5, 2025

UFC 320 is in the books, and Dana White has a response to a potential heavyweight move for Alex Pereira. “Poatan” walked into T-Mobile Arena with something to prove this past Saturday. Pereira and his team insisted that he was not 100 percent during his first meeting with Magomed Ankalaev back in March. Pereira had a chance to prove it in the main event of UFC 320, and he did so in just over a minute. “Poatan” reclaimed the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship with a first-round TKO finish over Ankalaev.

Jon Jones, Alex Pereira
Jon Jones

Alex Pereira reveals desire for Jon Jones fight at UFC White House

Harry Kettle - October 5, 2025

Alex Pereira has revealed his interest in squaring off with Jon Jones at next year’s highly anticipated UFC White House event. Last night at UFC 320, Alex Pereira once again proved why he is one of the greatest fighters of his generation. He went in there against Magomed Ankalaev and absolutely dominated him, securing a first round knockout to ensure he captured the UFC light heavyweight championship for the second time.

Merab Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili

Pros react after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320

Chris Taylor - October 5, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 event was co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight featuring Merab Dvalishvili taking on Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili (21-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a submission win over former title holder Sean O’Malley at June’s UFC 316 event in New Jersey. That victory had marked ‘The Machine’s’ twelfth win in a row, a streak which now includes two successful defenses of his bantamweight title.

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Magomed Ankalaev

Pros react after Alex Pereira TKO's Magomedov Ankalaev at UFC 320

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 event was headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-2-1 MMA) and Pereira (14-3 MMA) had originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.

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Magomed Ankalaev

UFC 320 Results: Alex Pereira TKO's Magomed Ankalaev (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 event is headlined by a light heavyweight title fight rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Ankalaev (20-1-1 MMA) and Pereira (12-3 MMA) originally collided back in March of this year at UFC 313, where the 33-year-old Russian walked away with a unanimous decision victory to claim the promotion’s light heavyweight world title.

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Merab Dvalishvili

UFC 320 Results: Merab Dvalishvili defeats Cory Sandhagen (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 event is co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight featuring Merab Dvalishvili taking on Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a submission win over former title holder Sean O’Malley at June’s UFC 316 event in New Jersey. That victory marked ‘The Machine’s’ twelfth win in a row, a streak which now includes two successful defenses of his bantamweight title.

Youssef Zalal
UFC

UFC 320 Results: Youssef Zalal submits Josh Emmett (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 main card lineup features a highly anticipated featherweight bout featuring Josh Emmett taking on Youssef Zalal. Emmett (19-6 MMA) was most previously seen in action this past April, where he dropped a unanimous decision to top contender Lerone Murphy. Prior to that setback, the heavy-handed 40-year-old was coming off a brutal knockout victory over Bryce Mitchell.

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Joe Pyfer

UFC 320 Results: Joe Pyfer stops Abusupiyan Magomedov (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 4, 2025

Tonight’s UFC 320 main card lineup is kicked off by a middleweight bout featuring Joe Pyfer taking on Abusupiyan Magomedov. Pyfer (15-3 MMA) most recently competed at June’s UFC 316 event, where he scored a unanimous decision win over former title challenger Kelvin Gastelum. Prior to that, ‘Bodybagz’ was coming off a knockout victory over Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 303.