MMA News
Demetrious Johnson: "I think Jake [Paul] can knock [Anthony Joshua] out"
Dylan Bowker - December 11, 2025
Demetrious Johnson has weighed in with his thoughts on the highly discussed Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua bout, and he would seemingly not be surprised if the influencer interloper were to stop the former Olympic medalist and multiple time heavyweight world champion. This thought was expressed by the record-setting UFC champion, as well as former ONE Championship titleholder, during a recent interview he was doing on his YouTube channel. DJ was speaking to former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley as part of the former’s channel Mighty, and the two delved into several subjects.
Jack Della Maddalena and "the rest of Australian MMA" will come back, per PFL title challenger
Dylan Bowker - December 11, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena losing his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 would presumably make many in the Australian MMA scene feel crestfallen, but this was not reflected by a combat compatriot from the land down under vying for PFL gold later this week. Sara Collins is the combatant in question, and she battles Cris Cyborg for the PFL featherweight championship in the co-main event of PFL Europe 4 on December 13th.
Justin Gaethje shares bold prediction for UFC 324 interim title fight against Paddy Pimblett
Cole Shelton - December 11, 2025
Justin Gaethje has a surprise prediction for his UFC 324 interim title fight against Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje is set to headline the first card of 2025, which will be the UFC’s debut on Paramount. It’s a highly anticipated fight, and Pimblett opened as the betting favorite. Although Gaethje is the underdog, he has confidence he won’t just win, but believes he can submit Pimblett.
Kevin Holland announces UFC Houston return vs. Top 15 welterweight slugger
Curtis Calhoun - December 11, 2025
UFC welterweight fan favorite Kevin Holland will return to the Octagon for a homecoming bout against a dangerous contender. Kevin Holland won’t miss the opportunity to fight in his hometown as he plots his 2026 UFC comeback.
Dana White claims 'behind the scenes' issues contributed to UFC's latest Arman Tsarukyan title shot snub
Curtis Calhoun - December 11, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White hints there’s more to the story behind Arman Tsarukyan’s latest title shot snub that hasn’t been made public. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will battle for the interim UFC lightweight title next month at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Amid the undisputed champion Ilia Topuria’s indefinite absence due to personal reasons, Pimblett and Gaethje will fight for the right to face Topuria upon his return to the Octagon.
Manel Kape plans to 'style on' Brandon Royval to secure a title shot at UFC Vegas 112: 'The fighter this division needs'
Cole Shelton - December 11, 2025
Manel Kape believes he can style on Brandon Royval at UFC Vegas 112. Kape is set to headline UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday against Royval in a pivotal fight at flyweight. The winner of the bout could get the next title shot against the new champion Joshua Van.
Alexandre Pantoja's coach shares medical update after devastating elbow injury at UFC 323
Curtis Calhoun - December 11, 2025
Former UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja might need surgery after a devastating elbow injury suffered at UFC 323 last Saturday. Alexandre Pantoja’s historic run as the UFC flyweight champion came to an abrupt conclusion last Saturday at UFC 323. Just minutes into his fight with Joshua Van, Pantoja suffered a gruesome elbow injury while trying to brace himself on the canvas during a fall.
UFC 325's Alexander Volkanovski reveals when he knew Movsar Evloev wasn't getting title shot
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2025
Alexander Volkanovski knew he wouldn’t be defending his UFC gold against Movsar Evloev next. Volkanovski will be putting his featherweight title at stake against Diego Lopes in a rematch at UFC 325 on Jan. 31. The matchmaking is not popular among fans, as Volkanovski and Lopes already fought back in April and it wasn’t exactly a nail biter.
Joe Rogan assesses Khamzat Chimaev's possible UFC move to light heavyweight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 11, 2025
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has some thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev possibly moving up in weight. Chimaev won the UFC Middleweight Championship back in August. Despite not having a title defense, “Borz” has already discussed possibly moving up to the light heavyweight division. Chimaev’s first title defense hasn’t even been booked yet, but many feel Nassourdine Imavov is the likely No. 1 contender.
Brandon Royval reveals game plan for UFC Vegas 112 main event against Manel Kape
Harry Kettle - December 11, 2025
UFC flyweight Brandon Royval has spoken about what he plans to do to Manel Kape in the main event of UFC Vegas 112. As we know, Brandon Royval is one of the most respected flyweights currently residing in the top 15. He has fought some of the very best at 125 pounds, and while he hasn’t been able to get his hands on the gold up to this point, you just know that you’re going to be in for a treat whenever you see him compete.
Islam Makhachev confirms interest in defending UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - December 11, 2025
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has confirmed his interest in defending the belt against Kamaru Usman. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the current UFC welterweight champion. He earned that title courtesy of his dominant win over Jack Della Maddalena, and now, there are plenty of contenders waiting for their opportunity to try and take the belt away from him.
ONE Friday Fights 137: Why Liu Mengyang could be Tawanchai PK Saenchai's toughest test
BJPENN.COM Staff - December 10, 2025
Liu Mengyang faces ONE Featherweight Muay Thai World Champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai in featherweight kickboxing action at ONE Friday Fights 137 on Thursday, December 19, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old Chinese striker has won two of three promotional appearances against elite competition. His upset victories over Masaaki Noiri and Shadow Singha Mawynn revealed tools that make him dangerous against anyone standing across from him. Now he faces the biggest test of his career in non-title action.
Francis Ngannou responds to Dana White claims about a physical altercation: "We shouldn't have gone this way"
Dylan Bowker - December 10, 2025
Francis Ngannou has since offered up his response to Dana White after the latter made inflammatory claims about the former, which centered on the heavyweight fighter reportedly getting physical with the UFC CEO. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Ngannou responded to a multitude of related questions Helwani had for the standout combat sports athlete regarding those aforementioned recent comments that White made. Helwani referenced the story that White told on the Flagrant podcast, hosted by comedian Andrew Schulz, where White purported that Ngannou grabbed his collar to get a point across regarding a post-fight bonus and a requested jet. The lineal MMA heavyweight champion was not surprised that the UFC figurehead was talking about him putting his hands on him, as well as UFC CBO Hunter Campbell.
Merab Dvalishvili goes on social media rampage against Petr Yan just days after UFC 323
Curtis Calhoun - December 10, 2025
It didn’t take long for tensions to ramp back up between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan after their rematch at UFC 323. Petr Yan got his revenge against Merab Dvalishvili last weekend in the UFC 323 main event. More than two years after Dvalishvili put on a history-making performance in their first fight, Yan outpointed Dvalishvili by unanimous decision, showcasing a ‘master class’ in the eyes of analyst Joe Rogan.
Islam Makhachev criticizes UFC for refusing to award Arman Tsarukyan the next lightweight title shot
Curtis Calhoun - December 10, 2025
Islam Makhachev came to his former rival Arman Tsarukyan’s defense after the recent announcement of the Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett fight. Arman Tsarukyan will have to wait a while longer for another shot at the UFC lightweight belt after UFC CEO Dana White’s recent remarks.
Paddy Pimblett lays out his ideal plan to become champ-champ after UFC 324
Cole Shelton - December 10, 2025
Paddy Pimblett has his eyes set on becoming a two-division UFC champion. Pimblett is set to headline UFC 324 on January 24 against Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. The winner of the fight is expected to face Ilia Topuria for the undisputed lightweight title later in 2026.
Joe Rogan says UFC must put Jon Jones on White House card
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 10, 2025
Joe Rogan believes UFC needs to book Jon Jones for the White House card. Jones has made it clear that he plans to ditch retirement if he can fight at the historic event. “Bones” has even said he’d be willing to fight Alex Pereira below the main event. UFC CEO Dana White has been hesitant about booking Jones for the show given his legal history. There’s also the failed talks to get Jones to fight Tom Aspinall, which left the heavyweight division in a lurch.
Jack Della Maddalena called out by rising UFC welterweight contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 10, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena has a willing dance partner when he’s ready to step back inside the UFC Octagon. Maddalena recently lost the UFC Welterweight Championship to Islam Makhachev inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. “JDM” tried to create opportunities, but the elite grappling of Makhachev paved the way for a new 170-pound king.