MMA News

BJ Penn Staff - October 3, 2025

Tragedy has befallen the family of former UFC champion Jon Jones. On Friday evening, it was announced that Jones’ brother Arthur — a Super Bowl champion — has died. He was 39. His cause of death was not revealed. “We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’ sudden passing,“ NFL General Manager Eric DeCosta, wrote in a public statement. ”Arthur’s presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.

Dylan Bowker - October 3, 2025

Khalil Rountree can potentially leapfrog a pair of former UFC light heavyweight champions in the history books if he shows out at UFC 320. Rountree battles former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka in a consequential contest for the 205 pound title hunt following this card. There is even more proximity minded importance with that idea being that the light heavyweight title will be contested for in the UFC 320 headliner with Magomed Ankalaev defending his belt against Alex Pereira. Chuck Liddell and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua are tied for the most knockdowns in the promotion’s light heavyweight history with Rountree also being in lockstep with those two for most knockdowns among 205 pound fighters in the organization of all time.

Dylan Bowker - October 3, 2025

Dricus du Plessis envisions Bruce Buffer uttering “and new” into the microphone this weekend at UFC 320 and the former middleweight champion explained recently how he sees Alex Pereira getting it done on Saturday. On October 4th in the main event of the promotion’s next pay-per-view offering, ‘Poatan’ will run it back with the man who took his light heavyweight strap, Magomed Ankalaev. The two will get locked into the cage at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and DDP sees Pereira evening up the series with Ankalaev after the Russian bested the Brazilian at UFC 313 in March. The South African mixed martial artist broke things down about this weekend’s UFC headliner while appearing on Fight Forecast and in offering his viewpoint on that big rematch, du Plessis said [via MMA Junkie],

Dylan Bowker - October 3, 2025

Magomed Ankalaev has only one blemish on his pro MMA ledger, but the man who bested him was put through the ringer en route to earning that last-second win. In a segment put together by UFC on TNT, Paul Craig outlined certain aspects of his fight with the current UFC light heavyweight champion while collaborating on the piece with UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. This was all done in the context of previewing things for Ankalaev’s next fight, which takes place this weekend. The Dagestan native will look to go 2-0 against Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 320 on Saturday, October 4th.

Curtis Calhoun - October 3, 2025

UFC superstar Nate Diaz took notice of Dustin Poirier’s recent comeback teases for a potential boxing matchup with the Stockton standout. Dustin Poirier’s last UFC hurrah couldn’t’ve gone much better at UFC 318 earlier this summer against Max Holloway. Despite losing to the BMF titleholder Holloway by unanimous decision in the UFC 318 main event, Poirier received the rare opportunity to fight for the last time just minutes away from his hometown.

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2025

Jiri Prochazka plans to really pick his shots against Khalil Rountree at UFC 320. Prochazka has been vocal about improving his striking defense, but he also plans to be better offensively. Heading into his match-up against Rountree, Prochazka plans to be more patient and precise with his shots.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2025

Cory Sandhagen wouldn’t mind throwing down with a big star if he can snatch the UFC Bantamweight Championship from Merab Dvalishvili. Sandhagen has a chance to earn gold for the first time in his career when he enters T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. He will challenge Dvalishvili for the 135-pound title in the UFC 320 co-headliner. It’s a big spot for Sandhagen, and he vows to become a UFC champion by the end of the weekend.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2025

A fighter on the UFC 320 card who missed weight has been put on blast. The weigh-ins took place one day prior to the big pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Almost everyone on the card made weight, but there was one exception. Macy Chiasson could not make the contracted weight limit for a non-title women’s bantamweight fight. While Chiasson was over the limit at 137.5 pounds, her opponent Yana Santos made weight at 135 pounds. Chiasson has been fined 25 percent of her fight purse.

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2025

UFC veteran Dan Hooker expects violence when he collides with Arman Tsarukyan in their blockbuster UFC Qatar clash. As we know, Dan Hooker is a real fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. He has accomplished some incredible things throughout the course of his career, and yet now, he may be in the best position he’s ever been in when it comes to title contention.

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2025

Merab Dvalishvili’s coach John Wood believes that Cory Sandhagen will shoot on the champion at UFC 320. In the co-main event of UFC 320, Cory Sandhagen will challenge Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC bantamweight championship. It’s easily the biggest fight of Cory’s career up to this point, and while many believe he’s the underdog, he certainly has the tools necessary to become world champion in Las Vegas.

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.

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.

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.

BJPENN.COM Staff - October 2, 2025

Championship experience breeds confidence, and WBC Muay Thai World Champion Selina Flores carries supreme belief into martial arts’ biggest stage. The American striker refuses to accept anything less than complete dominance against former title challenger Marie McManamon. Flores faces McManamon in atomweight Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 27-year-old San Diego native makes her promotional debut against the 35-year-old Irish-English veteran seeking redemption after her tough March setback.

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.

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.

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.

Cole Shelton - October 2, 2025

In the co-main event of UFC 320, the bantamweight title is up for grabs as Merab Dvalishvili takes on Cory Sandhagen. Heading into the fight, Dvalishvili is a massive -440 favorite while the challenger is a +310 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get the predictions for the bantamweight title fight at UFC 320. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Dvalishvili defends his belt with ease, with most thinking he gets a stoppage win.