MMA News

Curtis Calhoun - September 16, 2025

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe Ilia Topuria will get his desired fight with Terence Crawford for one controversial reason. Superstar fighters Terence Crawford and Ilia Topuria have added a new high-profile feud to the combat sports world in recent days. After Crawford’s dominant win over Canelo Alvarez last weekend, tensions are escalating between him and the brash UFC star Topuria.

Curtis Calhoun - September 16, 2025

The intense feud between combat superstars Ilia Topuria and Terence Crawford continues to escalate. Terence Crawford added to his spotless legacy with a dominant win over Canelo Alvarez in their boxing superfight last weekend in Las Vegas. After months of hype, Crawford put on one of the best performances of his career to capture Alvarez’s super middleweight titles after moving up multiple weight classes.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 16, 2025

Yoel Romero admits the possibility of fighting for BKFC gold is alluring. Romero has done quite well for himself after his UFC run came to an end. After going 3-2 under the Bellator banner, “Soldier of God” decided to try his hand in Dirty Boxing. He knocked out Duane Crespo in late 2024 and then stopped Ras Hylton earlier this year.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 16, 2025

A former UFC slugger doesn’t like the potential direction boxing is going in. Dana White stepped back into the sweet science as a promoter for the mega fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez this past Saturday. In the build up to fight night, a lot of promotional tactics that UFC fans are familiar with were used. There was even an “Embedded” series for the boxing event.

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.

Harry Kettle - September 16, 2025

UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Lerone Murphy needs to get the next featherweight title shot. As we know, Lerone Murphy seems to be in position for a crack at the UFC featherweight championship. He’s been waiting a long time for this opportunity and with the champion Alexander Volkanovski seemingly being very interested in the fight, it definitely feels like it’s on the verge of happening.

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.

Cole Shelton - September 15, 2025

The UFC was in San Antonio, Texas, for a solid Noche UFC card. The main event saw Diego Lopes taking on Jean Silva in a pivotal fight at featherweight. Entering the fight, Lopes was coming off a decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski for the belt and was a sizeable underdog in the bout. Silva, meanwhile, was a perfect 5-0 in the UFC and was set to headline his first UFC event.

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

Aljamain Sterling believes a fight against Lerone Murphy makes the most sense. The featherweight title picture is murky as Sterling, Murphy, and Movsar Evloev all could get the next title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. However, Sterling believes Evloev – who’s undefeated – should get the shot, and he should face Murphy in a No. 1 contender bout.

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.