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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.
Magomed Ankalaev believes Alex Pereira may have greased in their first fight
Harry Kettle - September 29, 2025
Magomed Ankalaev has suggested that Alex Pereira may have been greasing during their first fight earlier this year. At UFC 313 earlier this year, Magomed Ankalaev defeated Alex Pereira to become the new UFC light heavyweight champion. It was the moment he’d waited his entire career for, and it had finally arrived. Now, at UFC 320 on Saturday night, the two will run it back as ‘Big Ank’ attempts to successfully defend the strap for the first time.
Dana White will cave and let Jon Jones fight at UFC White House, says former champion
Harry Kettle - September 29, 2025
Henry Cejudo believes that Dana White will eventually cave and allow Jon Jones to fight at the White House next year. Right now, there’s a lot of talk about next summer’s UFC White House event. While we obviously won’t know about any of the fights scheduled for the card for quite a few months to come, big names like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have been mentioned as possible candidates to headline this historic show for the promotion.
UFC boss Dana White gives his thoughts on the importance of free speech
Harry Kettle - September 29, 2025
UFC boss Dana White has given his opinion on the importance of free speech, including for those on the roster. There are a couple of topics that Dana White regularly has to contend with when it comes to his many interactions with the media. One of the big ones is fighter pay, and another is the topic of free speech. There have been plenty of fighters on his roster over the years who have said and done some pretty crazy things but more often than not, their actions go unpunished by the UFC.
Dustin Poirier responds to fan asking if he misses fighting following retirement
Harry Kettle - September 29, 2025
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has revealed whether or not he misses fighting after his retirement from mixed martial arts. Earlier this year, Dustin Poirier made the walk to the Octagon for the final time in his home state of Louisiana. He went out there and put on a really fun fight against long-time rival Max Holloway, and while he didn’t pick up the victory, he certainly proved that he can still compete at the elite level. Alas, despite that, ‘The Diamond’ still made the difficult decision to hang up his gloves and ride off into the sunset.
Hu Yong and Sanzhar Zakirov exchange heated words before potential ONE Flyweight MMA World Title eliminator
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 29, 2025
Hu Yong promises to end Sanzhar Zakirov’s perfect record with devastating knockout power. The Chinese striker dismisses the undefeated Uzbek contender as lacking the tools necessary to survive elite competition. He faces Zakirov in a pivotal flyweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, live from Bangkok, Thailand. The #5-ranked “Wolf Warrior” enters this possible title eliminator against the #4-ranked “Tornado” carrying momentum from his recent knockout victories.
Nabil Anane defends ONE Muay Thai World Title against Jonathan Haggerty in Tokyo showdown
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 28, 2025
Nabil Anane faces his most dangerous challenger yet when he puts his undisputed ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title on the line. The towering champion meets former two-sport king Jonathan Haggerty in a battle between elite strikers seeking dominance. He defends his strap against Haggerty at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 21-year-old Algerian-Thai enters this blockbuster defense carrying the momentum of his spectacular rise through the division.
Israel Adesanya no longer interested in marquee UFC fight: 'I've moved on'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 28, 2025
Israel Adesanya is no longer seeking a rematch with an unexpected rival. Fans won’t soon forget one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history back in Sept. 2023. Adesanya put the UFC Middleweight Championship at stake against Sean Strickland. “The Last Stylebender” had no answer for the relentless pressure of Strickland, and he dropped the 185-pound title via unanimous decision.
Ronda Rousey urged to avoid UFC comeback: 'We're talking about years off'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 28, 2025
Ronda Rousey has stoked the flames regarding a potential UFC comeback, but one former fighter advises against it. Rousey was a pioneer of women’s MMA, convincing Dana White to introduce the UFC women’s bantamweight division. “Rowdy” was the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Her bouts were often quick and one-sided, and she became one of the most popular stars in the UFC. Rousey’s dominant run ended when she was knocked out by Holly Holm via head kick. “Rowdy” then suffered a 48-second TKO loss to Amanda Nunes, which was the last bout of her pro MMA career.