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Dillon Danis delivers clear message to Dana White and UFC following Misfits Boxing 22 win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 31, 2025
Dillon Danis is pounding the table for a UFC run. Danis participated in Misfits Boxing’s first MMA bout this past Saturday. He faced Warren Spencer in a fight that didn’t make it past 15 seconds. Spencer made a costly mistake by grappling with “El Jefe.” The jiu-jitsu specialist locked up a choke for the quick submission finish.
Sean O’Malley names famous personality who helped bolster his UFC career
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 31, 2025
Sean O’Malley is a popular fighter on the UFC roster, and one famous legend is credited with helping him break through. O’Malley shined on Dana White’s Contender Series and was given a UFC contract. While it was “Suga’s” performance that scored him a deal with the top MMA promotion, O’Malley found himself in the right place at the right time. Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg provided commentary for O’Malley’s appearance on the Contender Series, and he helped boost “Suga’s” stock.
Darren Till won't bother calling out Jake Paul following KO win at Misfits Boxing 22
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 31, 2025
Fresh off a sensational KO win at Misfits Boxing 22, Darren Till won’t be calling out Jake Paul. Till’s third pro boxing match couldn’t have gone any better. He shared the ring with fellow ex-UFC star Luke Rockhold this past Saturday in Manchester Arena. “The Gorilla” scored a third-round knockout victory over the former UFC Middleweight Champion. With the win, Till is now the inaugural MFB bridgerweight titleholder.
Merab Dvalishvili name drops worthy contender after UFC 320 title fight against Cory Sandhagen
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 31, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili has an idea of who should get a bantamweight title shot after UFC 320. Dvalishvili is scheduled to put his gold at stake against Cory Sandhagen on Oct. 4. The bout will serve as the co-main event of UFC 320. “The Machine” has long called Sandhagen a worthy challenger, and the two even had a staredown inside the Octagon after Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316.
Pros react after Darren Till brutally KO's Luke Rockhold at Misfits 22
Chris Taylor - August 30, 2025
Today’s Misfits 22 event was headlined by a bridgerweight boxing match between former UFC stars Luke Rockhold and Darren Till. Rockhold (16-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Joe Schilling under the Karate Combat banner in April of 2024. The former UFC middleweight champion was very confident he would be able to play spoiler against his British opponent this afternoon in England.
Misfits 22 Results: Darren Till KO's Luke Rockhold (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 30, 2025
We have you covered for all of today’s Misfits 22 results, including the bridgerweight main event between Luke Rockhold and Darren Till. Rockhold (16-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a third-round TKO victory over Joe Schilling under the Karate Combat banner in April of 2024. The former UFC middleweight champion is confident he will be able to play spoiler against his British opponent this afternoon in England.
Pros react after Tony Ferguson TKO's Salt Papi at Misfits 22
Chris Taylor - August 30, 2025
Today’s Misfits 22 event was co-headlined by a middleweight boxing match between Tony Ferguson and Salt Papi. Ferguson (25-11 MMA) had entered the contest with hopes of snapping an eight-fight losing skid. ‘El Cucuy’ was most previously seen in action at UFC Abu Dhabi in August of last year, where he suffered a first-round submission defeat at the hands of Michael Chiesa. That loss was of course preceded by setbacks to Paddy Pimblett, King Green, Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz respectively.
Misfits 22 Results: Tony Ferguson TKO's Salt Papi (Video)
Chris Taylor - August 30, 2025
We have you covered for all of today’s Misfits 22 results, including the middleweight boxing match between Tony Ferguson and Salt Papi. Ferguson (25-11 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping an eight-fight losing skid. ‘El Cucuy’ was most previously seen in action at UFC Abu Dhabi in August of last year, where he suffered a first-round submission defeat at the hands of Michael Chiesa. That loss was preceded by setbacks to Paddy Pimblett, King Green, Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz respectively.
Former opponent explains how Aaron Pico “ends up being his own worst enemy”
Dylan Bowker - August 29, 2025
Aaron Pico had a fairly tumultuous UFC debut in Chicago earlier this month when he was felled with a viral spinning back elbow, with a former opponent of Pico’s weighing in on that contest. Jeremy Kennedy offered up his viewpoint on that fight ahead of his return to Battlefield Fight League as Kennedy vies for the BFL interim lightweight title against Jeremy Henry at BFL 84 on September 4th. Kennedy secured a win over Aaron Pico under the Bellator banner when Pico lost via first round shoulder injury at Bellator 286 in October 2022. When touching on the UFC debut that Pico had against Lerone Murphy at UFC 319 and how all of that played out there, Kennedy said,
Bogdan Guskov set to fight ex-Pereira and Ankalaev foe, per manager
Dylan Bowker - August 29, 2025
Bogdan Guskov has been putting together an impressive winning streak at 205 pounds and is reportedly preparing for arguably his toughest challenge yet. Pet Guskov’s manager, his next opponent will be against a former UFC light heavyweight champion who has fought inside the octagon against the likes of Alex Pereira as well as Magomed Ankalaev. This series of events kicked off with a recent social media post from Jan Blachowicz, who posted an Instagram story signing a fight contract and using a sword to embed his signature. This tease of fight news coming soon for the pugilist with the Polish power had many buzzing, and Guskov’s manager also took to IG to confirm that the two combatants would be meeting next.
Aaron Pico shelved until 2026 following brutal UFC 319 KO loss, says manager
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 29, 2025
Don’t expect Aaron Pico to return to the Octagon in 2025. Pico made his UFC debut against Lerone Murphy inside the United Center in Chicago. The UFC 319 co-main event was a pivotal bout in the featherweight division. Pico was knocked out in spectacular fashion by a spinning back elbow in the opening frame.
Merab Dvalishvili shares grim outlook for Umar Nurmagomedov if there's ever a rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 29, 2025
Merab Dvalishvili thinks Umar Nurmagomedov would be in for a rude awakening if they meet again down the road. Dvalishvili is currently focused on his next UFC Bantamweight Championship defense. He’ll be putting his 135-pound gold at stake against Cory Sandhagen in the UFC 320 co-main event. The planned date for that showdown is Oct. 4 in Las Vegas.
Darren Till plans to demolish Luke Rockhold in boxing match
Harry Kettle - August 29, 2025
Darren Till has made it clear that he plans on demolishing Luke Rockhold in their Misfits Boxing 22 showdown this weekend. Tomorrow night, Darren Till will go head to head with Luke Rockhold in the main event of Misfits Boxing 22. It’s been a match-up that has been a long time coming as both men attempt to prove that they’ve got what it takes to make some magic happen inside the squared circle.
Modestas Bukauskas praises Tom Aspinall for recent UFC run of form
Harry Kettle - August 29, 2025
Modestas Bukauskas has praised Tom Aspinall for helping to turn his career around in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Next weekend, Modestas Bukauskas will make his return to the cage when he collides with Paul Craig. Ahead of fight night, though, it’s worth reflecting on the journey that Modestas has been on over the course of the last few years. Following a 1-3 run during his first stint in the UFC, which included a nasty leg injury, Modestas has proceeded to go 7-1, which has included a recent three-fight win streak.
Usman Nurmagomedov's manager calls Paul Hughes a "clown" ahead of rematch
Harry Kettle - August 29, 2025
Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has hit out at his upcoming opponent Paul Hughes. On October 3rd, Paul Hughes will once again get the chance at glory when he battles Usman Nurmagomedov. In their first contest, Usman just about managed to edge past the Irishman via decision to ensure he retained his PFL/Bellator title. Now, however, given how close the first showdown was, many believe that this is the challenger’s opportunity to finally rise up and claim the gold.
Tony Ferguson reveals he feels "excellent" ahead of Salt Papi boxing match
Harry Kettle - August 29, 2025
Former UFC star Tony Ferguson has claimed that he feels great heading into his boxing match against Salt Papi. Tomorrow night, Tony Ferguson will make his return to active competition. However, it won’t be inside a mixed martial arts cage. Instead, he’ll be venturing into the boxing ring in order to lock horns with Salt Papi as part of the Misfits Boxing 22 card. It’s safe to say that not everyone is happy about this move from ‘El Cucuy’, but the man himself seems to be as confident as ever.
Denice Zamboanga forced out of first ONE World Title defense: "It is heartbreaking"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 28, 2025
Denice Zamboanga suffered a crushing blow to her championship plans when medical issues forced her withdrawal from ONE 173. She must postpone her first title defense against Ayaka Miura due to health concerns beyond her control. Zamboanga was scheduled to defend her ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title against Miura at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 28-year-old Filipina announced her withdrawal via social media Thursday evening.
Bryan Battle makes weight for DBX 3 after prior middleweight miss led to UFC release
Dylan Bowker - August 28, 2025
Bryan Battle did not hit the 185-pound mark in his initial attempt earlier this month, but did hit that weight limit, preparing to compete for another promotion before August closes out. His ill-fated UFC 319 weigh in attempt from August 16th saw not only his fight with Nursulton Ruziboev scrapped but Battle received his walking papers from the MMA powerhouse. This puglistic pink slip came after missing weight for a second time and in a second division no less. That weight miss also came in consecutive fight bookings but Battle did not have to wait long for his next assignment. The prior weight miss for the Missouri native came last December as Battle failed to hit the welterweight limit of 170 pounds against Randy Brown in a fight that Battle eventually won.