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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.
Rafael Fiziev reveals why he can't fight Charles Oliveira in UFC Rio headliner
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 24, 2025
Rafael Fiziev is out of UFC Rio and he’s explained why that is the case. Fiziev was expected to share the Octagon with former UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira. The bout was supposed to take place inside Farmasi Arena on Oct. 11. It was revealed that Fiziev was pulled from the UFC Rio card due to an injury and Mateusz Gamrot has stepped up.
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.
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)
Jonathan Di Bella seeks redemption in ONE World Title unification rematch against Prajanchai
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 23, 2025
Jonathan Di Bella refuses to accept another close decision loss to his Thai rival Prajanchai PK Saenchai. The ONE Interim Strawweight Kickboxing World Champion enters their rematch determined to leave zero doubt about the division’s true king. He faces current divisional king Prajanchai for the undisputed ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, live from Bangkok, Thailand. The 29-year-old Canadian-Italian carries the memory of his first career defeat into this unification bout against the two-sport ONE World Champion.
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,
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.
Roman Kryklia targets third ONE World Title against undefeated Turkish star
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 23, 2025
Roman Kryklia enters the biggest fight of Samet Agdeve’s career as the overwhelming favorite. The Ukrainian giant seeks to complete an unprecedented triple-crown achievement against a hungry young challenger who has never tasted defeat. Kryklia faces Agdeve for the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE Fight Night 37 on Friday, November 7, live from Bangkok, Thailand. The 6-foot-7 dual-sport champion carries a 15-fight winning streak into this historic five-round title bout.
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.
Dominick Reyes lays out 'dream' scenario for Jiri Prochazka rematch at the White House
Cole Shelton - September 23, 2025
Dominick Reyes is hoping to earn a rematch with Jiri Prochazka in the near future. Reyes is set to headline UFC Perth on Saturday against Carlos Ulberg in an intriguing light heavyweight bout. The winner of the fight will be in the title conversation, and Reyes has an idea of how he wants the division to play out.
ESPN set to increase UFC viewership prices in October just weeks before end of broadcasting rights deal
Curtis Calhoun - September 23, 2025
ESPN+ is rebranding as ESPN Select, meaning a significant price increase for UFC fans to watch fights during the last few weeks of the broadcast partnership. Disney, ESPN’s parent company, announced on Tuesday that several of its streaming platforms will undergo significant price increases in Q4 and beyond. This includes ESPN+, which is rebranding to ESPN Select, which has been a hub for UFC fight fans to watch events.
Darren Till reflects on UFC's unpopular business decision during Reebok era: 'What the f*cks going on now?'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 23, 2025
Darren Till isn’t one to slander the UFC, but he admits he didn’t agree with a business decision the promotion made a decade ago. Prior to 2015, UFC fighters were accustomed to signing their own sponsorship deals. Oftentimes, the fighter shorts and banners would be filled with branding. In late 2014, UFC announced a deal with Reebok that marked the end of its athletes being able to wear outside branding on their gear. While the UFC introduced compliance payouts, many argued that the freedom to secure independent sponsorships was more lucrative.
Ciryl Gane wasn't bothered by Jon Jones holding up UFC heavyweight division
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 23, 2025
Ciryl Gane wasn’t exactly up in arms during the drama involving Jon Jones’ UFC heavyweight title reign. Jones actually defeated Gane to capture the heavyweight gold back in 2023. “Bones” was scheduled to defend the championship later that year against Stipe Miocic, but he suffered an injury. Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall captured the interim title and called for a unification bout against Jones. Instead, UFC went through with Jones vs. Miocic in late 2024, which “Bones” won via TKO. After mulling things over for several more months, Jones decided to retire from pro MMA competition.
Merab Dvalishvili is ready to hit 100-takedown milestone against Cory Sandhagen
Harry Kettle - September 23, 2025
UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili believes he will hit the 100-takedown milestone against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320. Right now, Merab Dvalishvili is easily one of the best fighters in all of mixed martial arts. He is the UFC bantamweight champion and if he beats Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320, he will have successfully defended the strap for the third time.
Julianna Pena gives her thoughts on Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes
Harry Kettle - September 23, 2025
Former UFC champion Julianna Pena has given her thoughts on the upcoming Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes fight. While she may not be everyone’s favorite fighter, there’s no denying that Julianna Pena has had a pretty great success story in mixed martial arts. She is a former two-time world champion, only losing the belt to the aforementioned Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes.