MMA News

Harry Kettle - September 18, 2025

Kayla Harrison has said she doesn’t expect much trash talk in the build-up to her proposed superfight against Amanda Nunes. Ever since capturing the UFC women’s bantamweight championship, Kayla Harrison has been focused on a potential showdown with Amanda Nunes. As we know, Nunes is widely considered to be the greatest female fighter of all time, and she’s been eager to come back and try to reclaim her throne.

Harry Kettle - September 18, 2025

MMA analyst Michael Chiesa has given his thoughts on what the future should hold for Alexander Volkanovski. As we know, Alexander Volkanovski is once again the UFC featherweight champion. He earned that crown with a hard-fought victory over Diego Lopes and now, many fans are wondering what exactly is going to be next for ‘The Great’. The leading opinion, based on recent events, is that he’ll square off with Lerone Murphy.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 17, 2025

ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri isn’t entertaining rematch talks with Rukiya Anpo until both fighters handle business first. Noiri has more pressing concerns than revenge scenarios with promotional newcomers. Noiri faces Superbon to unify the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship at ONE 173 on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 32-year-old interim titleholder carries unfinished business with newly-signed rival Anpo.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 17, 2025

Anatoly Malykhin views his Japan rematch as an opportunity to honor his childhood idol’s dominance. The Russian superstar believes capturing heavyweight gold in Japan will complete his transformation into the country’s next heavyweight legend. Malykhin faces “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane for the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo. The 37-year-old seeks to reclaim the title he lost via split decision in his first career defeat last November.

Dylan Bowker - September 17, 2025

Roman Kopylov and Gregory Rodrigues will throw down in an intriguing middleweight matchup that has been set for UFC 322. On November 15th, inside the World’s Most Famous Arena, the two combatants look to advance their placement within the promotion’s 185-pound hierarchy. While he is looking to rebound from a UFC 318 loss to Paulo Costa, Kopylov still finds himself in the rankings as he is the number fifteen-ranked middleweight contender. The former Fight Nights Global middleweight champion is 2-2 in his last four, with a loss to Anthony ‘Fluffy’ Hernandez bookending consecutive wins before his recent Costa setback. Kopylov secured victories during that stretch over Cesar Almeida as well as Chris Curtis.

Curtis Calhoun - September 17, 2025

UFC flyweight Alessandro Costa suffered more than a loss in his fight at Noche UFC last Saturday. Flyweights Alessandro Costa and Alden Coria treated fight fans to one of the best bouts of the night at Noche UFC last Saturday in San Antonio. It was a back-and-forth battle for as long as the fight lasted, before Coria finished Costa with punches just 47 seconds into Round 3.

Curtis Calhoun - September 17, 2025

The UFC’s broadcasting rights were reportedly close to going to Netflix before a last-second snag in negotiations between the two sides. The UFC is less than four months away from kicking off its newly signed broadcast partnership with Paramount and CBS. The promotion’s first event on its new broadcasting platform will take place in January.

Curtis Calhoun - September 17, 2025

Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis will no longer take place in Georgia due to strong opposition from the state’s athletic commission to sanction the fight. Jake Paul and longtime boxing champion Gervonta Davis are scheduled to square off on November 14th at a location that was to be announced. As of this writing, it’s uncertain if the fight will be a professional bout or an exhibition, due to the significant weight difference between the two boxers.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 17, 2025

Will Conor McGregor finally meet a fighter he never got a chance to share the Octagon with? McGregor has been adamant about wanting to secure a spot on the UFC’s planned card at the White House. While many wondered if the “Notorious” one’s push for office in Ireland would hinder that plan, McGregor recently announced he’s no longer in the running. He is now free to focus on his training if that’s what he wishes to do.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 17, 2025

Merab Dvalishvili has a preferred method of victory for his UFC 320 fight against Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili and Sandhagen are scheduled to collide in the co-main event of UFC 320. The event will be headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between champion Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. The action will be held inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 17, 2025

Nadaka seeks to establish his distinctive identity on martial arts’ biggest stage. The Japanese superstar believes capturing the inaugural ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title requires showcasing techniques that separate him from traditional Thai competitors. Nadaka faces Numsurin Chor Ketwina for the belt at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, inside Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old 10-time world champion aims to become the division’s first titleholder while inspiring his home crowd with exceptional striking.

Harry Kettle - September 17, 2025

UFC champion Kayla Harrison still expects her superfight with Amanda Nunes to happen – but she won’t wait around forever. As we know, Kayla Harrison is the current UFC women’s bantamweight champion after she was able to knock off Julianna Pena in their title fight. Now, however, she has her sights on an even bigger goal, which is to defeat the greatest of all time Amanda Nunes.

Harry Kettle - September 17, 2025

UFC boss Dana White has provided a fresh update on a possible comeback for former two-weight world champion Conor McGregor. For the longest time now, fans have been wondering if and when they’re going to see Conor McGregor get back into the Octagon. It’s been more than four years since he last competed, when he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier. In that time, he’s been pretty close to a comeback on several occasions, including when he was actually booked to fight Michael Chandler.

Harry Kettle - September 17, 2025

Movsar Evloev has sent a message to the rest of the big names currently residing in the UFC’s featherweight division. Right now, the featherweight division is looking pretty stacked in the UFC. Alexander Volkanovski is the current champion but beyond that, there are plenty of contenders who are hoping to make a push for a title shot. That includes Movsar Evloev who, while not the flashiest fighter in the world, certainly has one of the best records out of any of the potential contenders.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 16, 2025

Saemapetch Fairtex refuses to let consecutive knockout defeats define his legacy. The Thai veteran believes restoring his skill level requires embracing pressure and drawing inspiration from legendary compatriots who overcame similar adversity. Saemapetch faces Elbrus Osmanov in bantamweight Muay Thai action at ONE Friday Fights 125 on September 19 inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 31-year-old former title challenger seeks redemption after absorbing three straight knockout losses to elite competition including Nico Carrillo, Felipe Lobo, and Abdulla Dayakaev.

Dylan Bowker - September 16, 2025

Jorge Masvidal recently took a shot at Conor McGregor after the latter’s abandoned political aspirations came to light. McGregor, for the last little while, had professed his desire to run for president of Ireland. He had received support from Elon Musk as well as tacit acknowledgments from Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson. Alas, ‘The Notorious’ would announce on social media that he would no longer be running for political office. With the election to come next month, McGregor did not receive the required nominations to run. Taking to his personal social media to take his name out of the running for the Irish presidency, McGregor stated,

Curtis Calhoun - September 16, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White clarified his stance towards Jake Paul, but also didn’t hold back on Paul’s recent legal escapades. UFC CEO Dana White and controversial boxer/influencer Jake Paul will likely never be friends. Their feud spans four years, dating back to when Paul knocked out White’s former fighter, Ben Askren, inside the boxing ring.

Curtis Calhoun - September 16, 2025

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley seems open to booking a recently rumored fight with one of the division’s rising contenders. Sean O’Malley is in a peculiar spot in the UFC bantamweight title picture. After back-to-back losses to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, O’Malley is arguably on the outside looking in when it comes to discussing who is next in line for a title shot.