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Youssef Zalal plans to enter title contention talk with statement win over Josh Emmett at UFC 320
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2025
Youssef Zalal knows he can be closing in on a featherweight title shot at UFC 320. Zalal is set to open the main card against Josh Emmett in a pivotal fight at featherweight. After Zalal’s win over Calvin Kattar, he called out Emmett, but he said that was due to the fact that he was the highest-ranked fighter without a fight.
Merab Dvalishvili promises to beat former rival 'like a sack' in potential rematch after UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili still has serious animosity towards one of his former rivals, whom he’d like to fight again after UFC 320. Merab Dvalishvili is days away from making his third bantamweight title defense of 2025 at UFC 320. Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen will square off in the UFC 320 co-main event in a highly anticipated stylistic matchup.
Magomed Ankalaev shares bold prediction for Alex Pereira rematch at UFC 320
Cole Shelton - September 30, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev plans to make a statement in the main event of UFC 320. Ankalaev is set to defend his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 320 in a rematch against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev won the belt earlier this year as he beat Pereira by decision.
UFC analyst claims Magomed Ankalaev is 'hurting the UFC' just days ahead of UFC 320 title fight
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
Din Thomas’s recent claims that the UFC should trade Magomed Ankalaev for PFL star Dakota Ditcheva were doubled down by another top analyst. UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev will face Alex Pereira for the second time this Saturday in the UFC 320 main event. Ankalaev defeated Pereira in their first fight at UFC 313 by decision, ending Pereira’s history-making light heavyweight title reign.
UFC legend explains why Alex Pereira will get revenge vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
Dustin Poirier is supremely confident in Alex Pereira’s chances to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight belt at UFC 320. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will get his desired immediate rematch against Magomed Ankalaev this Saturday at UFC 320 in Las Vegas. Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 comes just months after Ankalaev handed Pereira the lone light heavyweight defeat of his career at UFC 313 by decision.
Dustin Poirier shockingly pinpoints the one fight that would force him to end retirement
Curtis Calhoun - September 30, 2025
UFC legend Dustin Poirier had a nearly perfect ending to his MMA career earlier this year at UFC 318, but he’s already teasing a potential return to fighting. UFC superstar Dustin Poirier got the rare opportunity to headline a pay-per-view in his home state for his final appearance in the Octagon at UFC 318. While Poirier lost unanimously to Max Holloway, Poirier left the cage with his head held high as he transitioned to the next chapter of his life.
Brian Ortega has big plans for potential move to UFC lightweight division: 'I can't say nothing'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2025
Brian Ortega appears ready to start a new chapter in his UFC run. Ortega hasn’t had the best of luck as of late. The once unbeaten contender has gone 1-4 in his last five outings. After having a rough weight cut ahead of his unanimous decision loss to Aljamain Sterling, many have suggested that “T-City” should move up to 155 pounds.
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+
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.
Dominick Reyes gets called "slow" by former rival after UFC Perth loss
Harry Kettle - September 30, 2025
UFC light heavyweight Dominick Reyes has been called slow by a former foe of his following his KO loss at UFC Perth. Last weekend at UFC Perth, Dominick Reyes battled Carlos Ulberg in the main event of the evening. It was expected to be a close affair between two of the very best at 205 pounds but instead, it was a fairly quick encounter with Ulberg managing to land the knockout blow.
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.
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.
‘Middleweight Francis Ngannou’ Ateba Gautier loses UFC 320 opponent during fight week
Dylan Bowker - September 29, 2025
Ateba Gautier is without a dance partner for UFC 320, only days out from the pay-per-view offering. Ozzy Diaz was initially supposed to compete against the man that some have been calling the middleweight Francis Ngannou. But alas, Diaz will no longer be stepping into the cage at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena to do battle with Gautier on Saturday, October 4th.
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.
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.