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Tye Ruotolo celebrates successful MMA transition: "This isn't just another day in the office"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 8, 2025
Tye Ruotolo exceeded expectations in his mixed martial arts debut against previously undefeated Adrian Lee. The ONE Welterweight Submission Grappling World Champion secured a second-round rear-naked choke submission that earned him a $50,000 performance bonus. Ruotolo submitted Lee at 4:14 of round two at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old California native proved his grappling dominance translates seamlessly into MMA competition.
Stella Hemetsberger captures historic ONE World Title after defeating Jackie Buntan: "It feels amazing"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 7, 2025
Stella Hemetsberger achieved Austrian combat sports history by capturing championship gold in her biggest career test. The underdog challenger stunned Jackie Buntan with two first-round knockdowns to claim the vacant ONE Women’s Strawweight Muay Thai World Title. Hemetsberger defeated Buntan by unanimous decision at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 26-year-old Austrian becomes her nation’s first-ever ONE Championship titleholder and proves the Friday Fights pathway to world championship success.
Khamzat Chimaev reacts to Nassourdine Imavov's UFC Paris win over Caio Borralho
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
Khamzat Chimaev has responded to Nassourdine Imavov’s victory at UFC Paris. Imavov had a massive opportunity to get one step closer to his first UFC middleweight title shot. He turned in a brilliant effort in the standup throughout five rounds to defeat Caio Borralho inside Accor Arena. “The Sniper” isn’t guaranteed the next crack at Chimaev, as an Oct. 18 clash between Reinier de Ridder and Anthony Hernandez could determine the next middleweight contender depending on the outcome.
Mauricio Ruffy criticized by popular UFC analyst following submission loss in Paris
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
Mauricio Ruffy had a letdown on the UFC Paris card, and one analyst has some criticism. Ruffy shared the Octagon with Benoit Saint Denis inside Accor Arena this past Saturday. While Ruffy had success with his striking, it was a disaster class for him on the ground. Saint Denis was able to weather the storm and scored a second-round submission finish.
Ciryl Gane confident in preparation for Tom Aspinall fight at UFC 321
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
Ciryl Gane believes he will be fully prepared for Tom Aspinall when they collide at UFC 321. Gane is a former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, but he hasn’t held the undisputed gold yet. He will have a third chance to do so when he meets Aspinall on Oct. 25 in Abu Dhabi. Aspinall is a sizable betting favorite going into the title fight, but Gane thinks the work he’s put in behind the scenes will pay off.
Former Tom Aspinall foe doubts anyone takes UFC heavyweight title from him anytime soon
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
A heavyweight who once felt the wrath of Tom Aspinall believes the UFC Heavyweight Champion will remain at the top for a while. Aspinall was awarded the undisputed distinction after ex-heavyweight champion Jon Jones retired. Aspinall held the interim gold, and “Bones” had no interest in a title unification bout. Aspinall will be putting his title at stake against Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321 on Oct. 25.
Arman Tsarukyan called out by scrappy UFC Paris upset winner: 'I refuse nobody'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
If Arman Tsarukyan doesn’t get the next UFC lightweight title shot, he has a willing dance partner who just scored a big win in Paris. Entering UFC Paris this past Saturday, Benoit Saint Denis was an underdog against the surging Mauricio Ruffy. There was some buzz surrounding Ruffy, who is a member of the Fighting Nerds. Ruffy also drew the ire of some when he bashed grapplers ahead of fight night.
Nassourdine Imavov thinks he sealed Khamzat Chimaev title fight following UFC Paris win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 7, 2025
Nassourdine Imavov believes he has secured a shot at the UFC Middleweight Championship. Imavov made the most of his opportunity in the main event of UFC Paris. He shared the Octagon with Caio Borralho, who hadn’t suffered a defeat since his second pro MMA fight back in 2015. The UFC Paris headliner went the distance, and Imavov showcased his high-level striking to nab the unanimous decision victory.
UFC Paris Bonus Report: Mason Jones one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
The Octagon returned to France for today’s UFC Paris event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a key middleweight matchup featuring Nassourdine Imavov taking on fellow division contender Caio Borralho. The contest proved to be another strong showing from Imavov. ‘The Sniper’ used his forward pressure and quick combinations to smother and control Caio Borralho throughout the course of the fight. Although the Brazilian had some strong moments in round three, Nassourdine quickly turned the tables in round four and went on to cruise to a five-round unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Nassourdine Imavov defeats Caio Borralho at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
Today’s UFC Paris event was headlined by a high stake’s middleweight contest featuring Nassourdine Imavov taking on Caio Borralho. Imavov (17-4 MMA) had entered today’s headliner sporting a four-fight winning streak, with his most previous victory coming by way of TKO over former division title holder Israel Adesanya. Prior to that, ‘The Sniper’ had picked up wins over Brendan Allen, Jared Cannonier and Roman Dolidze respectively.
UFC Paris Results: Nassourdine Imavov defeats Caio Borralho (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the event headliner between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho. Imavov (17-4 MMA) will enter today’s middleweight headliner sporting a four-fight winning streak, with his latest victory coming by way of TKO over former division title holder Israel Adesanya. Prior to that, ‘The Sniper’ had scored wins over Brendan Allen, Jared Cannonier and Roman Dolidze respectively.
Pros react after Benoit Saint Denis submits Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
Today’s UFC Paris event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight contest featuring Mauricio Ruffy taking on Benoit Saint Denis. Ruffy (12-2 MMA) was competing for the first time since knocking out King Green with a spinning wheel kick at March’s UFC 313 event. ‘One Shot’ had gone 3-0 inside of the Octagon prior to today’s affair, this while earning wins over James Llontop and Jamie Mullarkey during that stretch.
UFC Paris Results: Modestas Bukauskas KO's Paul Craig (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the light heavyweight bout between Modestas Bukauskas and Paul Craig. Bukauskas (19-6 MMA) will enter the bout on a three-fight winning streak, this after scoring wins over Ion Cutelaba, Raffael Cerqueira and Marcin Prachnio in his most recent Octagon appearances. ‘The Baltic Gladiator’ has gone 7-1 over his past eight fights overall.
UFC Paris Results: Mason Jones TKO's Bolaji Oki (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the lightweight bout between Mason Jones and Bolaji Oki. Jones (17-2 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Jeremy Stephens in his promotional debut this past May in Iowa. ‘The Dragon’ has won five fights in a row entering this afternoon’s contest, with 3 of those 5 victories coming by way of TKO.
UFC Paris: 'Imavov vs. Borralho' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2025
The Octagon returns to France for today’s UFC Paris event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho. Imavov (16-4 MMA) will enter today’s middleweight headliner sporting a four-fight winning streak, with his latest victory coming by way of TKO over former division title holder Israel Adesanya. Prior to that, ‘The Sniper’ had scored wins over Brendan Allen, Jared Cannonier and Roman Dolidze respectively.
Bryan Battle signs with PFL after UFC release and DBX 3 win
Dylan Bowker - September 5, 2025
Bryan Battle has officially put pen to paper on a PFL contract after being released from the UFC and collecting a recent win in August in the Dirty Boxing Championship ring. Battle is now with the Professional Fighters League and will ply his trade inside the Smart Cage going forward, per an announcement from the promotion on their official X account earlier today. : @BryanBattle10 has signed to the Professional Fighters League! ✍️
Carlos Prates gets into heated altercation with Nassourdine Imavov's manager at UFC Paris ceremonial weigh-in
Curtis Calhoun - September 5, 2025
UFC welterweight star Carlos Prates got into it with Nassourdine Imavov’s manager while supporting his teammate at the UFC Paris ceremonial weigh-in. UFC Paris features a top-tier middleweight main event between rising contenders Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho. The winner of the UFC Paris headliner could potentially be UFC middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev’s next title challenger.
Losene Keita breaks social media silence after botched weight cut cancels hyped UFC Paris debut
Curtis Calhoun - September 5, 2025
Losene Keita, regarded by many as one of the top prospects in MMA, missed weight for the first time in his career ahead of UFC Paris. UFC featherweight Losene Keita’s highly anticipated promotional debut against former Bellator champ Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire was canceled Friday due to a botched weight cut.