MMA News

Cole Shelton - September 4, 2025

Benoit Saint-Denis is taking on Mauricio Ruffy at UFC Paris, but that isn’t who he wanted to fight. Saint-Denis is fighting back at home in France against a very tough opponent in Ruffy. However, if Saint-Denis had his way, he would be fighting Mateusz Gamrot on Saturday instead of Ruffy.

Dylan Bowker - September 4, 2025

The outcome in the rematch between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev will mirror their first fight, according to a surging UFC contender. The mixed martial artist who gave that assessment is Modestas Bukauskas, who takes on Paul Craig this weekend at UFC Paris. The hungry light heavyweight contender is looking to notch a statement win over the promotional stalwart to get himself in closer proximity for his own 205-pound title shot someday. The first fight between Ankalaev and Pereira took place in March, with the former unseating the latter from his light heavyweight throne at UFC 313.

Curtis Calhoun - September 4, 2025

Khamzat Chimaev’s longtime training partner, Baisangur Susurkaev, will make his second UFC Octagon appearance on one of the biggest cards of the year. UFC middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev introduced himself to fight fans in style, winning two fights in five days last month. After earning a win on Dana White’s Contender Series, Susurkaev was called upon to make his short-notice promotional debut at UFC 319, defeating Eric Nolan by second-round submission.

Curtis Calhoun - September 4, 2025

Boxing superstar Terence Crawford made a controversial pick for the UFC’s best boxer. Boxing superstar Terence Crawford is considered one of the greatest combatants in the sport’s history. Crawford and Canelo Alvarez will square off in a massive superfight later this month for Alvarez’s super middleweight titles.

Cole Shelton - September 4, 2025

UFC CEO Dana White reportedly owes money to Red Rocks Casino. White is a known frequent gambler at Red Rocks playing card games. He’s often on video with other celebrities playing cards with them. However, it appears he may not be doing as well as some may think.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 4, 2025

Daniel Cormier is having some truth talk with former UFC stars who can’t let go of the fight game. MMA and boxing fans are used to seeing beloved fighters compete past their prime. Some fighters are able to garner some success despite aging, but others end up fighting through extensive losing streaks. It gets uncomfortable for many fans and experts when the veterans are knocked unconscious after each fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 4, 2025

Islam Makhachev’s coach has a warning for Jack Della Maddalena ahead of UFC 322. Makhachev ditched the UFC Lightweight Championship in favor of fighting for gold at 170 pounds. He’ll get a chance to add another UFC title to his mantle when he enters Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 15. Maddalena is looking to prove that he won’t be giving up his spot at the top of the welterweight mountain.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 4, 2025

One half of the UFC Paris main event is happy that Khamzat Chimaev is the current middleweight king. Chimaev scooped up UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career with his dominant grappling performance against Dricus du Plessis. Chimaev gained nearly 22 minutes of control time on his way to a unanimous decision victory at the conclusion of UFC 319.

Harry Kettle - September 4, 2025

Paul Craig has explained why he believes he has the potential to jump the queue in the race for a UFC light heavyweight title shot. This weekend, Paul Craig returns to the cage when he battles Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Paris. As we know, the Scottish sensation has been in the Ultimate Fighting Championship for many years now, and he’s been through a lot of highs and lows in that time.

Harry Kettle - September 4, 2025

UFC prospect Bo Nickal is set to get his wish and make his return to competitive mixed martial arts at UFC 322. As we know, Bo Nickal is a pretty interesting figure within the world of MMA. Ever since making the transition over from amateur wrestling, he has been pretty vocal in his belief that he’s one of the best fighters on the planet. Alas, more often than not, fighters with that kind of confidence come crashing back down to earth. For Bo, that happened in his last Octagon appearance.

Harry Kettle - September 4, 2025

UFC star Islam Makhachev has sent a message to Jack Della Maddalena ahead of their upcoming clash at UFC 322. In the main event of UFC 322, Islam Makhachev will challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. If he’s able to pick up the win, he will join an elite group of fighters who have been able to win world titles in two different weight classes in the promotion.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 4, 2025

Sixteen martial artists must clear their final hurdles before competing at ONE Fight Night 35. Jackie Buntan and Stella Hemetsberger headline the card for the vacant ONE Strawweight Muay Thai World Title. Official weigh-ins and hydration tests take place at 6 p.m. ICT/7 a.m. ET on Thursday, September 4, for ONE Fight Night 35 in Bangkok, Thailand. Every athlete must hit their contracted weight and pass hydration testing.

Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2025

UFC legend Rampage Jackson didn’t hold back on his current relationship with his son just weeks after he assaulted pro wrestler Syko Stu. Raja Jackson, the 25-year-old son of former UFC champ Rampage Jackson, faces potential assault charges stemming from a viral incident at a Knockx pro wrestling match last month. After a backstage altercation, Raja entered the ring during the show and slammed Syko Stu to the mat before throwing over 20 punches at the unconscious wrestler.

Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2025

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski showed a rare side when asked about one fighter he despises. Alexander Volkanovski is one of the most beloved fighters in the UFC today. After returning to the UFC featherweight throne earlier this year at UFC 314, Volkanovski’s comeback story is one of the biggest headlines of the year inside the Octagon.

Cole Shelton - September 3, 2025

Patricio Pitbull is set to welcome Losene Keita to the UFC on the main card of UFC Paris. Pitbull is coming off a decision win over Dan Ige to pick up his first win in the UFC. Despite being ranked 11th, Pitbull is set to take on a newcomer, which is a bit of a surprise, but the Brazilian is fine with it.

Dylan Bowker - September 3, 2025

Alexander Volkanovski stands high atop the UFC’s 145-pound hierarchy, and a former opponent of his does not see anyone dislodging Volk from that peak. Jeremy Kennedy is the combatant in question, as the former UFC combatant prepares for a battle with Jeremy Henry at BFL 84 for the interim BFL lightweight title on September 4th. ‘JBC’ previously fought Volk in the UFC, and Kennedy also beat Aaron Pico in Bellator MMA, with Pico recently having an impactful loss to the potential next UFC featherweight title challenger in Lerone Murphy at UFC 319. During an interview with MMA Canada when asked if he foresees the Volkanovski vs. Murphy bout idea being booked as the next UFC featherweight title fight, Kennedy said,

Dylan Bowker - September 3, 2025

A UFC flyweight will not be competing in the octagon until at least 2026 after failed tests from earlier in the Summer materialized with the Combat Sports Anti-Doping. Maryna Moroz has received the suspension in question for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after meldonium was found in her system. A late June sample and a mid-July failure were both tied to her situation, with this being a substance that is prohibited on a year-round basis for UFC contracted athletes.

Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2025

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is hanging up the gloves for good. Days removed from his disastrous professional boxing debut at Misfits Boxing 22, Luke Rockhold has made the decision to walk away from fighting.