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Sean O'Malley gives his thoughts on Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2025
UFC star Sean O’Malley has given his thoughts on the upcoming Merab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sandhagen fight at UFC 320. As we know, Sean O’Malley is a pretty interesting character study in the bantamweight division. He’s the former champion at 135 pounds but after losing consecutive fights to current champ Merab Dvalishvili, many have been left to wonder what exactly could be next for him.
Aljamain Sterling vs Brian Ortega officially changed to catchweight fight
Harry Kettle - August 22, 2025
Tomorrow night’s Aljamain Sterling vs Brian Ortega fight will now take place at a catchweight of 153 pounds. This weekend, Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega will meet in what was set to be a crucial featherweight contest. Both men have got ambitions of going after another title shot, and both men are known for being pretty solid on the ground. It has the potential to be one of the most intriguing bouts of the year, and it’ll take place in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai.
Johan Ghazali unimpressed by Zakaria El Jamari's abilities ahead of ONE Fight Night 35
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 21, 2025
Johan “Jojo” Ghazali seeks to end his losing streak against an opponent he considers inferior. The teenage knockout artist faces Zakaria El Jamari determined to prove his recent setbacks were temporary obstacles rather than permanent problems. Ghazali meets El Jamari in flyweight Muay Thai action at ONE Fight Night 35: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger on Prime Video on Friday, September 5, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 18-year-old Malaysian-American enters seeking his first victory since consecutive defeats to Johan Estupinan and Diego Paez.
Jarred Brooks to settle rivalry with Mansur Malachiev at ONE Fight Night 36
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 21, 2025
Jarred Brooks gets his chance to silence a persistent critic when he faces Mansur Malachiev in flyweight action. The former strawweight champion moves up a weight class to settle their long-standing rivalry against the dangerous Dagestani contender. Brooks battles Malachiev in flyweight MMA action at ONE Fight Night 36 on Prime Video on Friday, October 3, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. Both fighters seek to establish themselves in the 135-pound division.
Conor McGregor training to face winner of Mike Perry vs Jeremy Stephens, claims BFKC boss
Cole Shelton - August 21, 2025
Conor McGregor will apparently be making his BKFC debut soon, according to David Feldman. Feldman, the BKFC President, claims McGregor is back training so he can face the winner of Mike Perry vs Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 on October 4. McGregor was supposed to attend the press conference, but the Irishman wasn’t there as he’s back training.
Brian Ortega doesn't expect to get credit if he defeats Aljamain Sterling at UFC Shanghai
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 21, 2025
Brian Ortega isn’t convinced that he’ll get credit if he gets past Aljamain Sterling. Ortega and Sterling are scheduled to collide on Saturday. Their featherweight clash will serve as the co-main event of UFC Shanghai. Both men are coming off losses and could use a boost to stay relevant in the 145-pound title conversation.
Dricus du Plessis was satisfied with surviving in UFC 319 title loss, says former champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 21, 2025
An ex-UFC titleholder believes Dricus du Plessis was content with simply surviving against Khamzat Chimaev. Many were excited going into the UFC 319 main event between du Plessis and Chimaev. “DDP” was the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion entering the United Center in Chicago. While it was a highly anticipated fight, the result was a one-sided grappling affair in favor of “Borz.”
Nate Diaz torches 'scared' Khamzat Chimaev following UFC 319 performance
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 21, 2025
Nate Diaz continues to put Khamzat Chimaev on blast following UFC 319. Chimaev captured the UFC Middleweight Championship thanks to a blowout decision victory over Dricus du Plessis in Chicago. The bout wasn’t competitive, as du Plessis had no answer for the grappling of “Borz.” While there is no doubting that Chimaev put on a masterclass in the grappling department, some fans and even experts believe the lack of action left a lot to be desired.
Jasmine Jasudavicius wants title shot if she beats Manon Fiorot at UFC Vancouver
Harry Kettle - August 21, 2025
Jasmine Jasudavicius believes she can earn a title shot if she defeats Manon Fiorot at UFC Vancouver. At the age of 36, Jasmine Jasudavicius knows that the time is now if she wants to push for a UFC flyweight title opportunity. She’s currently riding a five-fight win streak and earlier this week, it was announced that she will battle former title contender Manon Fiorot in an absolutely huge fight at UFC Vancouver.
Brian Ortega is ready for a war with Aljamain Sterling at UFC Shanghai
Harry Kettle - August 21, 2025
UFC featherweight Brian Ortega is prepared for war when he meets Aljamain Sterling at UFC Shanghai this weekend. For the longest time now, Brian Ortega has been viewed as a legitimate contender in the UFC’s featherweight division. He’s even come pretty close to becoming world champion on a few occasions, most notably when he was able to sink in two incredibly deep submission holds against Alexander Volkanovski. Alas, it wasn’t quite meant to be.
Daniel Cormier shoots down Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback plans: “He wants to stay relevant”
Harry Kettle - August 21, 2025
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier isn’t convinced that Conor McGregor will actually return to mixed martial arts. For the longest time now, Conor McGregor has been talking about the possibility of a return to the Octagon. The Irishman last competed all the way back in 2021 when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier, and since then, he’s been on a pretty wild journey.
Chris Camozzi vs. Alessio Sakara predicted by BKFC Contender with Historic KO
Dylan Bowker - August 20, 2025
Chris Camozzi and Alessio Sakara are on a collision course with one another in a looming BKFC cruiserweight title bout, with a predominant BKFC cruiserweight contender weighing in on the bout. Esteban Rodriguez is on the heels of one of the quickest knockouts in combat sports history after he finished Julio Perez Rodriguez via three-second KO on July 12th at BKFC 78. Rodriguez was a recent guest on Bare Knuckle Bowker and covered several subjects related to his massive win and the general state of the weight category that he fights in. Alessio Sakara recently made his BKFC debut by finishing a long-time teammate of Rodriguez’s, Erick Lozano, at BKFC Philly in July.
Bryan Battle released from UFC after back-to-back weight misses
Cole Shelton - August 20, 2025
Bryan Battle has been released from the UFC. Battle was moving back up to middleweight to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319 after he missed weight at welterweight the fight before. However, despite moving up 15lbs in weight, Battle tipped the scales at 190lbs, missing weight by four pounds, and the fight was called out.
Sean Brady blasts Ian Machado Garry for turning down UFC Vancouver fight: 'Lost another main event'
Cole Shelton - August 20, 2025
Sean Brady has taken aim at Ian Machado Garry for turning down the UFC Vancouver fight. Brady claims he was offered to headline UFC Vancouver against Garry in a pivotal fight at welterweight. However, Brady claims the Irishman ducked him, which led to the promotion making the Anthony Hernandez vs Reiner de Ridder fight as the main event.
Sean O’Malley reveals preferred timeframe for next UFC fight following submission loss to Merab Dvalishvili
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 20, 2025
Sean O’Malley has an ideal timeframe for his next UFC outing. O’Malley is hoping to bounce back after failing to become a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion in his rematch against Merab Dvalishvili. The “Suga” show lost the 135-pound gold to “The Machine” via unanimous decision. In their second encounter, O’Malley was submitted for the first time in his pro MMA career.
Aljamain Sterling criticizes one aspect of UFC Shanghai booking against Brian Ortega
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 20, 2025
Aljamain Sterling isn’t gung-ho about his fight with Brian Ortega being scheduled for five rounds. Sterling and Ortega are set to collide on Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai. Despite not being the headliner, “Funkmaster” vs. “T-City” will be contested for five rounds if necessary. This doesn’t sit well with the former UFC Bantamweight Champion.
Belal Muhammad continues to push for fight against UFC rival Kamaru Usman
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2025
Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad continues to push for a showdown with fellow former champ Kamaru Usman. As we know, Belal Muhammad isn’t a big fan of Kamaru Usman – and vice versa. The two men have been circling each other for quite some time now, and it certainly feels like a fight between them makes sense in their respective next outings. Alas, as of this writing, we’re still waiting for some kind of announcement on either side.
Khamzat Chimaev makes big jump in UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 319
Harry Kettle - August 20, 2025
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has made a big leap up in the pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 319. Last Saturday night, Khamzat Chimaev finally reached the top of the mountain in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He defeated Dricus du Plessis in dominant fashion to become UFC middleweight champion, and in doing so, he achieved a goal that many always expected him to achieve ever since he first debuted in the promotion.