MMA News

Harry Kettle - September 16, 2025

Former UFC champion Sean O’Malley has provided an update on his future after rumors circulated regarding his next fight. Following consecutive losses to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley has been forced to go back to the drawing board and evaluate exactly what went wrong. Now, as we look ahead to his next steps, it’s unclear as to whether he wants to carry on at 135 pounds or move up to featherweight.

Harry Kettle - September 16, 2025

Aljamain Sterling’s coach Ray Longo believes that his student deserves a shot at the UFC featherweight championship. As we know, Aljamain Sterling is a former UFC bantamweight champion – and he’s doing pretty well up at featherweight, too. At this point in his career, though, you’d have to imagine that if he’s going to get a crack at becoming a two-weight world champ, it needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Harry Kettle - September 16, 2025

BKFC star Mike Perry believes that he will make Jeremy Stephens quit when they finally collide at BKFC 82 next month. As we know, Mike Perry is the biggest success story in BKFC’s short history. He’s done some incredible things since joining the promotion and as we look ahead to the future, he has another tough test on his hands as he prepares to throw down with fellow former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.

Harry Kettle - September 16, 2025

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has praised Diego Lopes following his big win at Noche UFC last weekend. On Saturday night, Diego Lopes got himself back in the win column – and he did it in style. He overcame adversity in his main event against Jean Silva and in the end, pulled off the kind of finish that reminded us all why he’s such a highly thought-of fighter in the featherweight division.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 16, 2025

Aung La N Sang prepares for his final professional bout without anxiety or regret. The Myanmar legend embraces retirement after recognizing that family responsibilities and physical preservation take priority over continued competition. Aung La N Sang faces Zebaztian Kadestam in his farewell middleweight clash at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 40-year-old former two-division ONE World Champion seeks to conclude his remarkable career on a triumphant note against the Swedish striker making his middleweight debut.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 15, 2025

Jarred Brooks promises to exploit crucial technical flaws when their heated rivalry finally reaches its conclusion. The former ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion believes his Russian rival’s defensive habits create submission opportunities that will determine their long-awaited showdown. Brooks faces Mansur Malachiev in flyweight MMA action at ONE Fight Night 36: Prajanchai vs. Di Bella II on Friday, October 3, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 32-year-old American seeks redemption at a new weight class after consecutive losses shattered his momentum.

Curtis Calhoun - September 15, 2025

UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez issued his first public remarks since the news broke of his UFC Vancouver main event withdrawal. Anthony Hernandez’s path to a middleweight title shot hit a major speed bump this week.

Dylan Bowker - September 15, 2025

Aaron Pico has had many talking about his spinning back elbow knockout loss at UFC 319. But a fighter who lost to that same technique and has since become a ranked UFC contender has offered the former Bellator MMA star some advice on how to bounce back from that kind of defeat. That referenced fighter is Aiemann Zahabi. The Canadian combatant will take on former UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera at UFC Vancouver. This battle of ranked bantamweight contenders occurs on October 18th. Zahabi appeared on MMA Canada to cover several subjects ahead of that key bout.

Curtis Calhoun - September 15, 2025

Top UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez’s shot at dethroning Khamzat Chimaev hit a big setback due to injury. Anthony Hernandez was supposed to face former ONE double champ Reinier de Ridder in a highly anticipated headliner next month at UFC Vancouver. But just weeks out from the event, Hernandez suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced to withdraw from the fight amid his ongoing winning streak.

Curtis Calhoun - September 15, 2025

UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev seems open to running it back with Diego Lopes after Noche UFC. Former UFC featherweight title challenger Diego Lopes bounced back from his loss at UFC 314 with a dominant performance against Jean Silva last Saturday.

Curtis Calhoun - September 15, 2025

UFC lightweight Jared Gordon was involved in a freak accident in San Antonio just hours before fighting at Noche UFC. Jared Gordon suffered another lopsided defeat at the elbows of Rafa Garcia at Noche UFC last Saturday in San Antonio. But just hours before he made the walk to the Octagon, the veteran lightweight suffered brutal injuries in a freak accident after Friday’s official weigh-ins.

Curtis Calhoun - September 15, 2025

After their recent back-and-forths, boxing superstar Terence Crawford laughed off comparisons between Ilia Topuria and Conor McGregor. Terence Crawford added to his spotless legacy by defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to win Alvarez’s super middleweight titles. Crawford continued his undefeated start to his boxing career and added his name to the GOAT discussion.

Cole Shelton - September 15, 2025

Sedriques Dumas has fired back at fans for claiming he faked the injury at Noche UFC. Dumas was taking on Zachary Reese, and just under a minute into the fight, he got kicked to the groin. Immediately, he was in pain, and Dumas ended up not being able to continue, and the fight was called a No Contest.

Curtis Calhoun - September 15, 2025

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has significant regrets about interviewing Kelvin Gastelum after his win at Noche UFC on Saturday. Former UFC interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum returned to the win column with a victory over Dustin Stoltzfus on Saturday at Noche UFC. Hours before his victory, Gastelum missed the middleweight limit by a significant margin, leading many fans to call for the UFC to cut ties with the former The Ultimate Fighter winner.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2025

Robert Whittaker wasn’t thrilled seeing Kelvin Gastelum miss weight again. Gastelum shared the Octagon with Dustin Stoltzfus on the Noche UFC card this past Saturday. One day prior to the fight, Gastelum missed the middleweight limit by five pounds and was fined 35 percent of his fight purse. Gastelum ended up winning the fight via unanimous decision.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2025

Michael Page hasn’t had luck securing a fight with one top UFC prospect. Page has been having success under the UFC banner, going 3-1 for the promotion. He’s fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Jared Cannonier at UFC 319 back in August.

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2025

UFC featherweight Jean Silva has given an honest announcement of his defeat to Diego Lopes last weekend. The confidence that Jean Silva has in his own abilities is clear for all to see. It’s been on full display throughout the course of his last few fights, and that was certainly still the case when he battled Diego Lopes in the main event of Noche UFC. Unfortunately, Jean left himself exposed to a nasty counter elbow that wound up serving as his downfall in the battle with Lopes.

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2025

UFC veteran Tatiana Suarez has reviewed her performance, and win, over Amanda Lemos at Noche UFC. Last Saturday night, Tatiana Suarez went up against Amanda Lemos as she attempted to bounce back from her recent loss to Zhang Weili. While it may not have been the most electric performance of her career, she did manage to secure the win, getting herself back on track after what was a disappointing championship defeat.