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Khalil Rountree can break a UFC light heavyweight record at UFC 320
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.
Dricus du Plessis sees "scary", "angry" Alex Pereira regaining gold at UFC 320
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],
Magomed Ankalaev put "a hole in my jaw", says only man to beat him in MMA
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.
HIGHLIGHT | Sergio Pettis lands 'KO of the Year' candidate with spinning elbow finish at PFL Champions Series 3
Curtis Calhoun - October 3, 2025
PFL star Sergio Pettis added to what’s been a wild year of spinning back elbow knockouts on Friday in Dubai. Friday’s PFL headliner between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes for the PFL lightweight championship was the main attraction, but it was Sergio Pettis who stole the show on the undercard.
Jiri Prochazka vows to be more 'precise' against Khalil Rountree at UFC 320
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.
Cory Sandhagen sets sights on big name if he defeats Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320
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.
UFC 320 fighter scolds opponent for missing weight and 'disrespecting the sport'
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.
UFC 320 weigh-in results: One fighter misses target, Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira make title fight official
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 3, 2025
The UFC 320 weigh-ins have wrapped up and just one fighter failed to make their contracted weight. UFC 320 goes down on Saturday and it’ll emanate from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Headlining the card will be a light heavyweight title rematch between champion Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. Both Ankalaev and “Poatan” tipped the scales at 204.5 pounds, which means their championship rematch is official.
Merab Dvalishvili's coach expects Cory Sandhagen to shoot at UFC 320
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.
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.
Selina Flores, Marie McManamon sound off ahead of ONE Fight Night 36
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.
'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.
UFC 320 | Pro fighters make their picks for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen title fight
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.
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.