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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.
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.
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.
Alex Pereira shows interest in Carlos Ulberg fight following UFC 320
Harry Kettle - October 2, 2025
UFC star Alex Pereira has shown interest in squaring off with Carlos Ulberg after his title fight at UFC 320 this weekend. On Saturday night, Alex Pereira’s aim is simple: defeat Magomed Ankalaev and recapture the UFC light heavyweight championship. Of course, that’s going to be easier said than done, and ‘Poatan’ knows that he will have to be at his absolute best if he’s serious about getting the better of the champion.
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.
UFC Perth "was like a ghost town" compared to "superstar" feel of last UFC Perth trek, per Tom Nolan
Dylan Bowker - October 1, 2025
There was a pretty stark difference between the prior UFC Perth experience Tom Nolan had as compared to his most recent anecdotal happenings being on a Perth-based UFC event. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Nolan covered several subjects in the wake of his first-round rear-naked choke win over Charlie Campbell on the September 27th UFC Fight Night offering. ‘Big Train’ had previously fought in that Western Australia-based city in August 2024, when he secured a unanimous decision win over Alex Reyes. While there were similarities, insofar as he came out on the winning end of both of those MMA fights in Perth, there were also drastic differences, as Nolan said,
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.
Belal Muhammad targets Conor McGregor in hilarious reaction to UFC Qatar fight news
Curtis Calhoun - October 1, 2025
Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad apparently didn’t get his desired opponent for his return to the Octagon. Just days away from UFC 320 in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White broke some fight news surrounding the promotion’s inaugural event in Qatar on November 22nd. A lightweight main event between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker was made official, and Belal Muhammad vs. Ian Machado Garry was slated for the co-main event of the card.
Wanderlei Silva announces he plans to sue Rafael Freitas for injuries sustained in viral post-fight brawl
Curtis Calhoun - October 1, 2025
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva plans to get justice against Rafael Freitas after he was brutally assaulted following a disqualification loss in boxing. Wanderlei Silva’s return to combat sports via the boxing ring couldn’t’ve went much worse against Acelino Freitas last weekend in Brazil.
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker official for UFC Qatar, massive co-main event announced
Curtis Calhoun - October 1, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker isn’t the only high-stakes fight announced for UFC Qatar on November 22nd by Dana White. UFC lightweights Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker will officially square off in the main event of UFC Qatar next month.
Bare Knuckle FC head says Darren Till is 'calling nonstop' for potential deal to secure Mike Perry showdown
Curtis Calhoun - October 1, 2025
The often talked about fight between former UFC standouts Darren Till and Mike Perry is closer than ever to coming to fruition in the Bare Knuckle FC ring. Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry is days away from his long-awaited return to the ring against Jeremy Stephens in defense of his ‘king of violence’ title. Perry returns to BKFC for the first time since defeating Thiago Alves in April 2024, followed by a professional boxing defeat to Jake Paul.
Joe Pyfer explains why he's fighting Abus Magomedov at UFC 320 after previously turning him down
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2025
Joe Pyfer wants to set the record straight ahead of UFC 320. Pyfer is set to take on Abus Magomedov on the main card in a pivotal fight at middleweight. The fight was made after Pyfer turned down Magomedov earlier this year. But after they both won their recent fights, Pyfer felt like the time was now for the bout to be made.