MMA News

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.

Cole Shelton - September 4, 2025

Martin Buday wasn’t too surprised that the UFC opted not to re-sign him after his last win. Buday pulled off an upset win over Marcus Buchecha back at UFC Abu Dhabi in July. Buday was fighting out his contract despite being on a two-fight winning streak and being 6-1 in the UFC.

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.

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.

BJPENN.COM Staff - September 3, 2025

Bampara Kouyate respects his opponent’s abilities while remaining confident in his championship path. The French-Malian striker believes his strategic preparation will overcome Shadow Singha Mawynn’s dangerous elbow work and aggressive style. He faces Shadow in featherweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 35 on Friday, September 5, inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The #2-ranked contender seeks to prove his worthiness for a title shot against divisional king Tawanchai PK Saenchai while the #3-ranked Thai aims to derail those plans.

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.

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,

Curtis Calhoun - September 3, 2025

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira admits his critical tweets about the UFC earlier this year were legit. Alex Pereira raised eyebrows earlier this year when he went on an unexpected social media rant expressing frustration about his standing in the UFC light heavyweight title picture. While Pereira ultimately got his desired rematch against Magomed Ankalaev, one of his former rivals was briefly rumored to be an option to be Ankalaev’s first title defense.

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.

Cole Shelton - September 3, 2025

Caio Borralho knows he has his hands full against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Paris on Saturday. Borralho is set to go into enemy territory to take on Imavov in a pivotal fight at middleweight. The winner could get a title shot, so the stakes are high. However, Borralho also knows that Imavov is a tough out as he believes this will be the hardest fight of his career so far.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2025

Nassourdine Imavov believes there will be a clear No. 1 contender at middleweight following UFC Paris. Imavov has a chance to leave no doubt when he headlines UFC Paris on Saturday against Caio Borralho. UFC CEO Dana White has said the winners of Imavov vs. Borralho and Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez will be in consideration for a title shot against Khamazat Chimaev. The de Ridder vs. Hernandez fight will take place on Oct. 18.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2025

Salt Papi is not happy about the referee stoppage during his boxing match with Tony Ferguson. Papi and Ferguson collided for the MFB interim middleweight title. The bout served as the co-main event of Misfits Boxing 22 inside Manchester Arena. “El Cucuy” scored a third-round TKO finish, which is his first combat sports victory since 2019.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2025

Could a member of Jack Della Maddalena’s camp be the answer to thwarting Islam Makhachev? Maddalena proved he can elevate his game with a title-winning performance against Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 back in May. Maddalena demonstrated solid takedown defense, allowing him to outlast Muhammad on the feet for the unanimous decision win. Maddalena captured the UFC Welterweight Championship in the process and he is set to put his gold at stake against Makhachev at UFC 322 on Nov. 15.

Harry Kettle - September 3, 2025

UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that he’s interested in a possible superfight against Conor McGregor. One thing we know to be true is that Alexander Volkanovski is a massive fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. Throughout the course of his time in the sport, and especially in the UFC, he was won the hearts of the masses, and he’s done so through a string of incredible performances.

Harry Kettle - September 3, 2025

PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov doesn’t agree with Ilia Topuria being seen as the best lightweight in MMA. As we know, Usman Nurmagomedov is one of the most exciting lightweight fighters in the world. He’s also the PFL champion, which is a belt he’ll defend later this year when he goes up against Paul Hughes for the second time. Over in the UFC, meanwhile, the current king at 155 pounds is none other than Ilia Topuria.