MMA News
Dana White isn't the savior of boxing, but he's 'not the worst thing that's ever happened to it'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White doesn’t believe his presence in the boxing world is as bad as some make it out to be. There are concerns about the plans of White and TKO now that they’re entering the world of the sweet science. White says he’s looking to “add to” the Muhammad Ali Act, but others believe he’s attempting to take control away from the boxers. Recently, it was announced that Zuffa Boxing struck a broadcast deal with Paramount+
Retired UFC fighter shares blunt advice amid Wanderlei Silva's post-fight debacle
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2025
A former UFC slugger has a message for other fighters in the wake of Wanderlei Silva’s post-fight disaster. Silva recently had a boxing match that went awry. He shared the ring with Acelino Frietas in the main event of Spaten Fight Night 2. “The Axe Murderer” was disqualified after delivering multiple headbutts to his opponent. A brawl between both teams began in the ring and it ended after Frietas’ son, Rafael, knocked Silva out cold.
Stephen Thompson reveals plans for UFC comeback fight
Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025
UFC veteran and fan favorite Stephen Thompson has explained his ideal scenario for making a return to the Octagon. For the longest time now, Stephen Thompson has served as one of the most popular fighters in all of mixed martial arts. While he may be coming off the back of five losses in his last six, the 42-year-old still knows how to put on a show – and in many of those fights, he still put forward a pretty honorable performance.
Cory Sandhagen has one way to win at UFC 320, says Merab Dvalishvili's coach
Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili’s coach Ray Longo has given his thoughts on how Cory Sandhagen could beat his student at UFC 320. On Saturday night, Cory Sandhagen faces the toughest test of his career to date. In the co-main event of UFC 320, he will attempt to defeat Merab Dvalishvili in order to become the new UFC bantamweight champion. Merab, as we know, is one of the best fighters on the planet right now, and he’s coming off the back of decisive wins over both Umar Nurmagomedov and Sean O’Malley.
Alex Pereira attempts to explain Magomed Ankalaev conflict as tension builds
Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025
Alex Pereira has given his thoughts on the ongoing conflict between himself and Magomed Ankalaev ahead of UFC 320. In the last few years, Alex Pereira has been a real MVP for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is always willing to take on whatever challenge they throw his way and because of that, he has earned the respect of the masses in the world of mixed martial arts.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 205 with Youssef Zalal
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2025
The 205th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC 320. The lone guest on this week’s show is the ninth-ranked UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal (0:45) to preview his main card bout against Josh Emmett.
Dustin Poirier lays out his ideal fights in UFC lightweight title picture
Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has laid out what he would do with the current landscape of the lightweight division. For the longest time now, Dustin Poirier has been a huge fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. While he’s now retired from the sport, he’s still able to provide the masses with some great insights into what he thinks and how he believes things should be at the elite level.
Prajanchai praises teammate ahead of ONE Fight Night 36 showdown: "Hardworking and determined"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 29, 2025
Bangkok gyms breed loyalty that transcends competition, and two-sport king Prajanchai PK Saenchai carries that devotion when discussing his PK Saenchai teammate Kongthoranee Sor Sommai. Their shared October stage represents something deeper than parallel fights. Kongthoranee faces undefeated Uzbek sensation Aslamjon Ortikov at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Prime Video on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 28-year-old #4-ranked flyweight Muay Thai contender carries an 11-3 promotional record into battle against the 22-year-old phenom riding an unblemished 22-0 slate.
Jack Hermansson vs. Myktybek Orolbai bolsters UFC Qatar
Dylan Bowker - September 29, 2025
Jack Hermansson will be moving down while Myktybek Orolbai will be moving up in this interesting crossroads battle that has been added to the UFC Qatar card. Hermansson is navigating a move to welterweight here and the stalwart, now former middleweight will fight with ex-lightweight mixed martial artist, Orolbai. It all goes down on the November 22nd UFC Fight Night offering set to transpire at ABHA Arena in Doha. This intiruging cross divisional bout booking was confirmed for UFC Fight Night 265 by both combatants on their social media accounts. This came after an initial report on this bout from X user @realkevink.
Jesse Ronson touches on Jorge Masvidal's Bare Knuckle MMA promotion and Gamebred's uncertain future
Dylan Bowker - September 29, 2025
After consecutive first-round finishes under the promotional banner established by Jorge Masvidal, it seemed like Jesse Ronson was lined up for something big. After back-to-back emphatic finishes in the Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA cage, ‘The Body Snatcher’ was promised a chance to become the inaugural GBBKMMA welterweight titleholder with his next bout booking, but now the future of the company has some question marks attached to it. When asked if it was a situation where he was making an inference that the promotion would be halted for the time being, or if someone from Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA expressly told him that some fundraising hurdles would put a pause on the organization’s operations, Ronson said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],
What's next for Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes after UFC Perth?
Cole Shelton - September 29, 2025
The UFC was in Perth, Australia, for a solid UFC Perth card. The main event saw Carlos Ulberg take on Dominick Reyes in a pivotal fight at light heavyweight. Entering the fight, Ulberg was riding an eight-fight winning streak. Reyes, meanwhile, had won three straight fights after he had lost four straight bouts.
Eduardo Granzotto believes previous upset victory proves his superiority over Fabricio Andrey
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 29, 2025
Eduardo Granzotto enters ONE Championship carrying the confidence that comes from conquering a heavily favored opponent. The Brazilian grappler views his IBJJF World Championship victory as validation rather than fortune. He faces Fabricio Andrey in a bantamweight submission grappling rematch at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, live from Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old CheckMat product makes his promotional debut seeking to prove his earlier victory was no fluke.
Cory Sandhagen shares surprising prediction for Merab Dvalishvili fight at UFC 320
Cole Shelton - September 29, 2025
Cory Sandhagen has a surprising prediction for his bantamweight title fight against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320. Sandhagen enters the bout as a sizable underdog. Many expect Dvalishvili’s cardio and wrestling to be too much for him. However, Sandhagen doesn’t seem too fazed about the odds or people picking against him, as he has confidence in his own game.
Alex Pereira's knockout power questioned by Magomed Ankalaev's coach ahead of UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 29, 2025
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira doesn’t have one-punch knockout power, according to Magomed Ankalaev’s longtime coach. UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev’s first title defense will come against the man he won a title against, Alex Pereira, in the UFC 320 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas. The rematch comes just months after Ankalaev defeated Pereira by unanimous decision to end Pereira’s historic light heavyweight title reign.
Report: Canelo Alvarez out until mid-2026 after undergoing major surgery following Terence Crawford fight
Curtis Calhoun - September 29, 2025
Former super middleweight titleholder Canelo Alvarez will undergo a long hiatus from competition due to injury following his loss to Terence Crawford. Canelo Alvarez’s time atop the super middleweight division came to a stunning halt as he lost to Terence Crawford in their superfight earlier this month in Las Vegas. In one of the biggest boxing matchups in recent years, Crawford outpointed Alvarez unanimously to earn the reigning champ’s super middleweight belts.
Alex Pereira plans to 'put on a show' against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320: 'Going to be a great fight'
Cole Shelton - September 29, 2025
Alex Pereira plans to put on a great performance to reclaim his light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320. Pereira suffered a decision loss to Ankalaev earlier this year to lose his title, and he’s getting an immediate rematch. Although the first fight wasn’t too close, Pereira is confident that he has all the tools to pull off the upset and reclaim his belt.
Man who knocked out Wanderlei Silva in post-fight brawl explains his actions
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2025
Wanderlei Silva was brutally knocked out following a disqualification loss this past weekend, and the attacker has explained his actions. Silva was disqualified in his Spaten Fight Night 2 main event against Acelino Freitas. “The Axe Murderer” headbutted Freitas, which enraged his opponent’s corner. A brawl took place once the fight was over and Silva was knocked out cold by a man who ended up being Freitas’ son, Rafael.
Merab Dvalishvili shares interesting assessment of JDM vs. Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili has weighed in on the upcoming UFC welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Maddalena will put the 170-pound gold at stake inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 15. The bout will headline UFC 322. Makhachev vacated the UFC Lightweight Championship in an attempt to secure gold in a second weight class.