MMA News
Eddie Hall will lose over 60 pounds if he can "rock [Dillon Danis'] f***ing chin”
Dylan Bowker - September 2, 2025
Eddie Hall and Dillon Danis had a faceoff with one another at Misfits Boxing 22, with the former willing to go through a remarkable weight-cutting effort to secure a fight with the latter. As Danis secured his first MMA win in six years with his sub-twenty-second submission of Warren Spencer, the jiu-jitsu standout would then have an in-ring interaction with the former World’s Strongest Man, Hall. The discrepancy in weight is certainly noticeable with Eddie Hall situated at the super heavyweight level while Danis has historically competed at 175 pounds in mixed martial arts. When addressing the Danis faceoff and what he is willing to do in order to make that fight happen with the newly minted MF MMA light heavyweight champion, Hall said [via Bloody Elbow],
Robert Whittaker admits reclaiming gold is a "pipe dream", defines "biggest goal right now"
Dylan Bowker - September 2, 2025
A former UFC middleweight champion seems unsure about his path back to gold after his recent setback at UFC Abu Dhabi, but does still have competition-based motivations going forward. Robert Whittaker was the former champion in question, with the previous 185-pound titleholder expressing this thought during a recent interview with Submission Radio. The 34-year-old recently dropped a close split decision to former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder in July. At a time when the middleweight hierarchy is stacked like it hasn’t been in years, with looming high-stakes title eliminator-style bouts set up with RDR clashing with Anthony Hernandez at UFC Vancouver, as well as this weekend’s UFC Paris headliner with Nassourdine Imavov against Caio Borralho, it can become difficult to stand out as a prospective title challenger.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a neck injury in brutal prank on lifelong fan
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2025
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski showed no mercy on one of his most devoted fans. Alexander Volkanovski returned to the UFC featherweight throne when he defeated Diego Lopes for the vacant belt earlier this year. As he prepares for the first title defense of his second reign, he’s having a lot of fun in and out of the gym.
Modestas Bukauskas was surprised to face Paul Craig at UFC Paris but eager to prove he's a legit contender
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2025
Modestas Bukauskas is glad to be fighting close to home and making another quick turnaround. Bukauskas is coming off a split decision win over Ion Cutelaba back at UFC 315 in May. Shortly after the win, he was booked to face Paul Craig at UFC Paris, which caught him by surprise.
Israel Adesanya predicts UFC Paris main event featuring rival who KO'd him
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2025
Israel Adesanya is keeping a keen eye on the UFC Paris headliner between middleweights Caio Borralho and Nassourdine Imavov. UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev’s first title defense could come against the winner of this Saturday’s main event between Caio Borralho and Nassourdine Imavov.
Colby Covington leaves influencer puking in $30k sparring challenge
Curtis Calhoun - September 2, 2025
Colby Covington taught influencer Chrogman a brutal lesson during their $30k spar at the UFC Performance Institute. Former UFC title challenger Colby Covington remains one of the most polarizing figures in combat sports today. While opinions vary on Covington’s persona in and out of the cage, few can deny his willingness to show up in a fight setting.
Raul Rosas Jr. details injury that pulled him from Noche UFC, shares lofty goal
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2025
Raul Rosas Jr. has opened up on why he had to pull out of Noche UFC. Rosas Jr. was supposed to take on the UFC’s ninth-ranked bantamweight in Rob Font on September 13 in a big fight at 135lbs. However, just days after the fight was announced, Rosas Jr. had to pull out as he revealed he had a rib injury.
Former UFC champion Jon Jones 'fully vindicated' after misdemeanor charges are dropped
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 2, 2025
Jon Jones’ recent run-in with the law is a thing of the past. After being accused of fleeing the scene of an incident in Albuquerque, misdemeanor charges against the polarizing UFC legend have been dropped. Jones was set to appear in court for a bench trial on Tuesday, but a Nolle Prosequi was filed by the state of New Mexico this past Friday.
UFC 322 betting odds are 'disrespectful' to Jack Della Maddalena ahead of Islam Makhachev fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 2, 2025
Is Jack Della Maddalena being disrespected ahead of UFC 322? Maddalena is scheduled to put the UFC Welterweight Championship at stake when he meets Islam Makhachev on Nov. 15. Makhachev has a chance to win UFC gold in a second weight class. He relinquished the lightweight title in a bid for 170-pound hardware.
Tom Aspinall's father leaves door open for possible boxing match
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2025
Tom Aspinall’s father believes his son could go down the route of trying to secure a big boxing match in the future. As we know, Tom Aspinall is the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. He has been an absolute force of nature since arriving on the mixed martial arts scene, and in his next outing, he’ll attempt to successfully defend the belt against Ciryl Gane. Beyond that, though, if he wins, it’s not clear as to how many other clear contenders there are in the division.
Ilia Topuria may opt to wrestle Justin Gaethje, says Ali Abdelaziz
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2025
Ali Abdelaziz believes that Ilia Topuria may decide to wrestle Justin Gaethje if they were to fight one another. Right now, Ilia Topuria is the biggest star in the world of mixed martial arts – and that doesn’t feel like a very controversial thing to say. He has done some incredible things throughout the course of his time in the sport and as we look ahead to the future, it certainly feels like he’s on his way to becoming something special.
MMA legend Miesha Tate provides update on UFC career
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2025
Mixed martial arts legend Miesha Tate has provided an update on her future with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Miesha Tate is an icon when it comes to women’s mixed martial arts. She has achieved some incredible things throughout the course of her MMA career, which includes becoming a UFC champion. However, since beginning her second run with the UFC, she’s been fairly inconsistent when it comes to results inside the Octagon.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 203 with Modestas Bukauskas and Martin Buday
Cole Shelton - September 2, 2025
The 203rd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live to preview UFC Paris. We’re first joined by UFC light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas (1:15). We close things out chatting with former UFC heavyweight Martin Buday (17:24).
Marie McManamon receives chance at redemption against Selina Flores at ONE Fight Night 36
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 2, 2025
Marie McManamon seeks to erase the memory of her promotional debut disappointment. The English-Irish striker faces dangerous newcomer Selina Flores in her most important career crossroads. McManamon faces WBC Muay Thai World Champion Flores in atomweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 36 on Friday, October 3, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The London-based fighter enters seeking her first ONE Championship victory after suffering a setback in her debut appearance.
Ibragim Dauev vows to control pace against Akbar Abdullaev: "Not going to play by his rules"
BJPENN.COM Staff - September 1, 2025
Ibragim Dauev enters his biggest career test with unwavering confidence in his game plan. The undefeated Russian believes his approach will neutralize Abdullaev’s perfect finishing record and elite ranking. Dauev faces #1-ranked featherweight MMA contender Akbar Abdullaev at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The 24-year-old seeks to extend his perfect promotional record while claiming the division’s top ranking.
Patricio Pitbull "hasn't really hit his stride in the UFC", says ex-foe
Dylan Bowker - September 1, 2025
Patricio Pitbull aims to advance beyond a .500 record in the UFC this weekend, and a former foe of Pitbull has weighed in on that looming contest. On Saturday, the former two-division Bellator MMA champion will clash with a former two-division Oktagon MMA titleholder in Losene Keita at UFC Paris on September 6th. Jeremy Kennedy is the former Pitbull opponent in question, and ‘JBC’ battles Jeremy Henry for the Battlefield Fight League interim lightweight title at BFL 84 on September 4th.
UFC Vegas 112 Announces Main Event Matchup for Final 2025 Card
Dylan Bowker - September 1, 2025
UFC Vegas 112 will serve as the last card of the calendar year, and the promotion is ending off 2025 with a meaningful matchup in the flyweight division. Brandon Royval versus Manel Kape will serve as the headliner for the promotion’s final event before they enter the Paramount media rights deal next year. This bout will emanate from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 13th, and this fight news was first reported on by Marcel Dorff.
Mohammed Usman vs. Valter Walker Bolsters UFC Rio
Dylan Bowker - September 1, 2025
Valter Walker is next competing at UFC Rio and is lined up for an intriguing heavyweight tilt. Walker will clash with Mohammed Usman in Rio de Janeiro on October 11th. ‘The Clean Monster’ was born in Rio and will undoubtedly be the partisan favorite against Usman in the coming weeks. Both men have famous fighting brothers with Valter Walker being the half brother of Johnny Walker and Mohammed Usman being the brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.