MMA News
UFC star Jiri Prochazka claims Carlos Ulberg previously ducked him
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2025
UFC sensation Jiri Prochazka has claimed that Carlos Ulberg wasn’t interested in fighting him once upon a time. On Saturday night, Jiri Prochazka faces one of the toughest tests of his career as he goes head to head with Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320. If he wins, there’s a good chance that he could go on to face the winner of the Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira main event.
Dustin Poirier questions Islam Makhachev's lightweight future
Harry Kettle - October 3, 2025
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has given his thoughts on the lightweight future of former champion Islam Makhachev. Later this year, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. If he’s able to pick up the win, he will join a rare group of fighters who have been able to capture world titles in two weight classes in the UFC.
Zebaztian Kadestam details how MMA saved his life: "A really dark story"
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2025
Teaching shapes warriors differently than competing ever could, and Zebaztian Kadestam discovered his true calling beyond championship glory. The Swedish striker dedicates himself to molding Sweden’s next generation of world champions through lessons learned from overcoming darkness. Kadestam faces Aung La N Sang in middleweight MMA at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 34-year-old former welterweight champion makes his middleweight debut against the Myanmar icon concluding his legendary career.
Cory Sandhagen doesn't think Merab Dvalishvili is the best wrestler at bantamweight ahead of UFC 320
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2025
Cory Sandhagen feels well prepared to face Merab Dvalishvili and his wrestling at UFC 320. Sandhagen is set to take on Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title in an intriguing fight. Dvalishvili is a massive betting favorite, in large part due to his wrestling. Yet, Sandhagen is confident in his takedown defense after fighting Umar Nurmagomedov.
'Something's different'... Israel Adesanya sides with longtime rival in Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 prediction
Curtis Calhoun - October 2, 2025
Alex Pereira’s four-time combat sports rival, Israel Adesanya, predicts the Brazilian will dethrone Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will look for revenge this weekend when he takes on newly minted light heavyweight titleholder Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC 320 main event. Their rematch comes just months after Ankalaev ended Pereira’s unbeaten light heavyweight run, defeating Pereira by unanimous decision to secure the title.
Kyoji Horiguchi booked for first UFC bout in nine years at UFC Qatar
Curtis Calhoun - October 2, 2025
Former UFC flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi will return to the Octagon for the promotion’s inaugural event in Qatar next month. It’s been more than 10 years since flyweight Kyoji Horiguchi lost to Demetrious Johnson by a last-second armbar in his lone UFC title fight. Since parting ways with the UFC in 2017, Horiguchi earned titles in Rizin and Bellator, reaffirming himself as one of the best flyweights in modern MMA.
Ian Machado Garry plans to make Belal Muhammad look like an 'amateur' at UFC Qatar
Cole Shelton - October 2, 2025
Ian Machado Garry is confident he will make his UFC Qatar fight look easy. Garry is set to return to the Octagon to take on Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on Nov. 22 in an intriguing welterweight fight. The winner of the bout could get the next title shot, and Garry is confident he will dominate Muhammad en route to a rather easy win.
Conor McGregor threatens to cut 'Michael' Perry with a loss to Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82
Curtis Calhoun - October 2, 2025
UFC superstar and BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor gave Mike Perry another ultimatum ahead of the latter’s return to the ring against Jeremy Stephens. Mike Perry will put his ‘King of Violence’ title on the line against Jeremy Stephens in the Bare Knuckle FC 82 main event this weekend in Newark. Perry returns to the ring for the first time since a win over Thiago Alves last year, after undergoing a brief hiatus to box Jake Paul in a short-notice bout.
Former UFC champion blames Wanderlei Silva for post-fight incident that led to injuries
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2025
An ex-UFC champion believes Wanderlei Silva deserves blame for a recent post-fight melee. Silva shared the ring with Acelino Frietas in a boxing match on Sept. 27. Things went off the rails when Silva was disqualified in the fourth round due to repeated headbutts. Both teams engaged in a post-fight brawl, which led to Frietas’ son, Rafael, knocking “The Axe Murder” out with one punch.
Alex Pereira puzzled by Tom Aspinall's comments about his resume prior to UFC 320
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2025
Alex Pereira can’t wrap his head around recent comments from UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall. Pereira’s attention has been on avenging his loss to Magomed Ankalaev back in March. “Poatan” lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship via unanimous decision, and he’ll have a chance to reclaim the gold at UFC 320 on Saturday. A slew of pro MMA fighters have weighed in on the rematch, including Aspinall.
Magomed Ankalaev makes bold promise ahead of Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 320
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has made quite the promise ahead of his UFC 320 rematch against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev walked away with the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship following his first meeting with Pereira back in March. He was able to get “Poatan” moving back throughout the fight, and the judges took note. Ahead of the rematch, which is scheduled for Saturday inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the trash talk has been revved up.
Joe Pyfer sends a message to his critics ahead of UFC 320
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2025
UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer has sent a message to his critics as he prepares to face Abus Magomedov at UFC 320. For the longest time now, Joe Pyfer has been seen as a pretty intriguing contender at 185 pounds. He has, at times, looked pretty incredible since arriving in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and he’s currently riding a two-fight win streak following his first Octagon loss to Jack Hermansson.
Merab Dvalishvili breaks down his expectation for Cory Sandhagen fight
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2025
UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili has explained what he believes could happen in his title fight against Cory Sandhagen. On Saturday night, Merab Dvalishvili will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event of UFC 320. It’s set to be one of the toughest tests of Merab’s unbeaten run, and for Sandhagen, it’ll easily be the biggest fight of his career.
Magomed Ankalaev gives his thoughts on possible UFC light heavyweight contenders
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has given his thoughts on a handful of possible UFC light heavyweight contenders that he could end up facing. On Saturday night, Magomed Ankalaev will defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Alex Pereira. While it’s always dangerous to look past your opponent, many believe that ‘Big Ank’ is the favorite to win the fight and successfully retain his belt against the man who he took it from earlier this year.
Striking legend Anissa Meksen battles Myanmar sensation Vero at ONE Fight Night 37
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 1, 2025
Championship redemption drives every move for kickboxing legend Anissa Meksen. The French-Algerian veteran targets another crack at atomweight gold through Myanmar’s rising star Vero. Meksen faces Vero in atomweight kickboxing at ONE Fight Night 37: Kryklia vs. Agdeve on Friday, November 7, in Bangkok, Thailand. The 37-year-old seven-time World Champion carries a staggering 104-7 record against the 29-year-old “Kayan Leopard” riding a 28-4 slate.
"It'd be cool to see the underdog [Jeremy Stephens] [win]" vs. Mike Perry, says Queen of Violence hopeful
Dylan Bowker - October 1, 2025
Mike Perry defends his King of Violence crown against Jeremy Stephens in the headliner of BKFC 82, and one of the fighters vying for the Queen of Violence crown has weighed in on that headlining bout. Jessica Borga battles Christine Ferea at BKFC 82 for the Queen of Violence championship. This October 4th catchweight affair is a hugely compelling, champ vs. champ clash and is part of BKFC’s first foray into New Jersey. Borga appeared on Bare Knuckle Bowker once again and covered several subjects related to her QOV pursuit, but she also touched on the King of Violence title fight.
Khalil Rountree hoping to avoid a 'violent, bloody fight' against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2025
Khalil Rountree is hoping to avoid getting into a war with Jiri Prochazka at UFC 320. Rountree is set to take on Prochazka on the main card of UFC 320 in a pivotal fight at light heavyweight. The winner of the fight could get the next title shot, and many are expecting the bout to be a Fight of the Night contender.
Kongthoranee, Ortikov Fire Shots Before ONE Fight Night 36 Showdown
BJPENN.COM Staff - October 1, 2025
Rankings mean everything in combat sports, and Kongthoranee Sor Sommai refuses to surrender his hard-earned position. The Thai veteran recognizes the threat undefeated sensation Aslamjon Ortikov poses to everything he’s built. Kongthoranee faces Ortikov in flyweight Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video on Friday, October 3, in Bangkok, Thailand. The #4-ranked Thai contender defends his position against the 22-year-old Uzbek phenom riding an unblemished 22-0 professional record.