MMA News
UFC Perth's Loma Lookboonmee on "the real battle" that awaits her in Australia
Dylan Bowker - September 24, 2025
Loma Lookboonmee takes on a challenge bigger than any singular opponent that could stand across the cage from her when she steps in there for battle. The Bangtao Muay Thai product will clash with Alexia Thainara as part of UFC’s foray into Perth, Australia on September 27th in an intriguing strawweight fight. Loma Lookboonmee appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to touch on several subjects ahead of this fight and when touching upon her viewpoints o this Thainara clash, Lookboonmee said,
Zebaztian Kadestam returns to spoil Aung La N Sang's retirement party
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 24, 2025
Zebaztian Kadestam carries genuine respect for his opponent but refuses to provide a storybook ending. The Swedish veteran plans to mark his middleweight debut with devastating knockout power against a legend. He faces Aung La N Sang at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, live from Bangkok, Thailand. The 34-year-old former ONE Welterweight MMA World Champion enters this middleweight clash against the Myanmar icon making his final professional appearance.
Fighter accused of attacking former UFC star Yoel Romero with a sword shares his side of the story
Dylan Bowker - September 24, 2025
Major headlines were made earlier this Summer with reports of a samurai sword attack on Yoel Romero from a former BKFC champion. The unbeaten bare-knuckle boxer in question has finally offered up his side of the story. Alberto Blas, the fighter in question, initially offered up a statement that he put out after crossing over to BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing from BKFC. While still the reigning champion of BKFC at the time of his departure, Blas addressed what he called unfortunate accusations made against him in a statement released by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after the Cuban left the company.
Colby Thicknesse plans to prove he belongs at UFC Perth: 'I want to have some wars'
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2025
Colby Thicknesse is looking to get his first UFC win and prove he belongs at UFC Perth. Thicknesse made his debut on short notice at UFC 312 when he dropped a decision to Aleksandre Topuria. After the fight, the UFC quickly told him he would get another fight and is glad he’s fighting back home in Australia at UFC Perth.
"Matter of when"... Jon Jones promises to coach star pupil into UFC heavyweight champion
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2025
UFC legend Jon Jones is plotting a full-time move to coaching one of his star pupils into a heavyweight champion. Despite UFC CEO Dana White’s repeated dismissals of Jon Jones’s desire to fight on the upcoming White House card, Jones remains hopeful he can change his longtime boss’ mind. Jones announced his retirement from MMA in June following seven months of negotiations with the UFC to make a title unification bout with Tom Aspinall.
New PFL CEO announces major changes to league's titles and championship format
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2025
PFL CEO John Martin is set to bring significant reform to the league as his reign kicks off. The Professional Fighters League is undergoing leadership changes at the top, led by newly-hired CEO John Martin. Martin, formerly of Time Warning Inc., will replace Peter Murray to oversee all aspects of the league’s strategy, management, and overall operations.
Ryan Garcia slams Jake Paul for upcoming fight with former foe, Paul hits back
Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2025
Boxing star Ryan Garcia didn’t hold back on Jake Paul for his upcoming fight against one of his former rivals, Gervonta Davis. Jake Paul will face easily the toughest test of his boxing career when he faces longtime champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis on November 15th in Miami. This will mark Paul’s second fight since defeating Mike Tyson last year by unanimous decision, and directly after outpointing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. earlier this year.
Paddy Pimblett would 'love' to fight Ilia Topuria in enemy territory: 'Do it in Spain in front of your fake countrymen'
Cole Shelton - September 24, 2025
Paddy Pimblett would like to go into enemy territory to face Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title. Pimblett and Topuria have had a feud for years, and all signs point to this fight being next. Although it’s a massive fight that could take place in Las Vegas, Pimblett is hopeful the bout happens in Spain as he wants to beat Topuria in front of his fans.
Don't be fooled by Ronda Rousey's training videos, says UFC legend
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2025
Ronda Rousey recently said she’s finding her love for MMA again after posting training videos, but one UFC Hall of Famer advises fans to not be fooled. Rousey has been out of pro MMA competition since she was stopped by Amanda Nunes in 48 seconds back in late 2016. After she dominated the women’s bantamweight division and secured a perfect record of 12-0, “Rowdy” suffered back-to-back finishing losses before transitioning to the world of pro wrestling. Rousey hasn’t been under WWE contract since 2023 and she got fans buzzing with her MMA training videos.
Alex Pereira hits out at Magomed Ankalaev following UFC PI close call
Harry Kettle - September 24, 2025
Alex Pereira has lashed out at Magomed Ankalaev following a close run-in between the two ahead of UFC 320. In the main event of UFC 320, Alex Pereira will challenge Magomed Ankalaev for the UFC light heavyweight championship. It comes after Ankalaev was able to take the title away from ‘Poatan’ earlier this year, with many being left to wonder whether or not the Brazilian would be able to turn his fortunes around in the rematch.
Dwayne Johnson reveals which scenes were hardest to film in The Smashing Machine
Harry Kettle - September 24, 2025
Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, has revealed which scenes were hardest for him to film during the making of The Smashing Machine. In the next few weeks, we will see the release of The Smashing Machine – a movie based on the documentary of the same name from 2002, which itself is based on the life and career of Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson, known by pro wrestling fans as The Rock, will be playing the role of Kerr.
UFC Perth: ‘Ulberg vs. Reyes’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - September 24, 2025
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Australia this weekend for UFC Perth: Ulberg vs Reyes. Event: UFC Perth: Ulberg vs Reyes Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025 Location: RAC Arena (Perth, Australia) Broadcast: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass (10pm EST main card)
Sean O'Malley teases Cory Sandhagen title bout at UFC White House card
Dylan Bowker - September 23, 2025
Sean O’Malley envisions a big spot on a particular card mapped out for the Summer of 2026. The former 135 pound titleholder has also teased a potentially interesting matchup for it. This was referenced by ‘Suga’ Sean on his YouTube channel recently. The popular star does see a path to where he can win a fight in the interim. Then from there, catapult to another opportunity for the bantamweight championship he once had. The card he sees that transpiring on is the UFC White House card.
How will Alex Pereira perform vs Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, wonders Martin Buday
Dylan Bowker - September 23, 2025
Alex Pereira is preparing for a light heavyweight championship rematch with Magomed Ankalaev on October 4th, and a former UFC heavyweight has offered his thoughts on that UFC 320 bout. Martin Buday appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts and touched on this subject after being released from the UFC and announcing he had re-signed with Oktagon MMA. Buday previously fought on Pereira’s undercard at UFC 303 [when ‘Poatan’ finished Jiri Prochazka for the second time], and the former Oktagon MMA heavyweight champion bested Andrei Arlovski. When asked if this UFC 320 rematch will play out largely similar to the first fight between Pereira and Ankalaev, Buday said,
Loma Lookboonmee: Weili Zhang-Valentina Shevchenko is "absolutely incredible" "for women"
Dylan Bowker - September 23, 2025
Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang will engage in one of the most anticipated fights of the last few years this November. Before their Madison Square Garden clash at UFC 322, Loma Lookboonmee has offered up her thoughts on that massive matchup. Loma Lookboonmee will clash with Alexia Thainara at UFC Fight Night: Perth on September 27th in a strawweight bout. Lookboonmee appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts to touch on the cross-divisional mega fight that lies ahead between Zhang and ‘Bullet.’
Jimmy Crute expects to submit Ivan Erslan at UFC Perth: 'It's about how much he wants to endure'
Cole Shelton - September 23, 2025
Jimmy Crute is excited to fight back at home in Australia at UFC Perth. Crute returned to the win column back in July with a first-round submission win over Marcin Prachnio. It was his first win since October of 2020, as he was 0-3-2 since then. So, when he finally got his hand raised, Crute says it was a major weight off his shoulders.
WATCH | Mateusz Gamrot reacts to getting UFC Rio main event spot against Charles Oliveira
Cole Shelton - September 23, 2025
Mateusz Gamrot was thrilled when he found out he would be headlining UFC Rio against Charles Oliveira. It was announced that Rafael Fiziev was forced out of the main event spot against Oliveira due to an injury. Gamrot was one of many lightweights who put their hat in the ring to face the Brazilian. Yet, it was Gamrot who got the shot, and his coach shared a video of the Polish contender finding out he was getting the main event spot.
UFC legend roasts Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler as 'completely irrelevant' for potential UFC White House booking
Curtis Calhoun - September 23, 2025
Conor McGregor recently declared his planned UFC return against Michael Chandler next year, and one legendary former fighter isn’t having it. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor made headlines just days ago when he confirmed his intentions to fight Michael Chandler on the UFC’s White House card next year. McGregor and Chandler were supposed to square off at UFC 303 last year, before McGregor withdrew from the bout due to a toe injury.