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Harry Kettle - August 11, 2025

UFC star Charles Oliveira has revealed the biggest regret he has from his fight – and defeat – to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. As we know, Charles Oliveira is a lightweight legend in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In his last outing, the man known as ‘Do Bronx’ squared off against Ilia Topuria with the UFC lightweight title on the line. Unfortunately for Charles, he was simply overwhelmed by ‘El Matador’, who knocked the Brazilian sensation out cold to successfully capture his second UFC world title.

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 11, 2025

Yuya “Little Piranha” Wakamatsu couldn’t have asked for a better opponent to mark his first title defense. The flyweight king faces an extraordinary challenge when strawweight titleholder Joshua Pacio moves up in weight. Wakamatsu defends his ONE Flyweight MMA World Title against Pacio at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 30-year-old champion makes his first defense in a rare champion-versus-champion clash on home soil.

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 11, 2025

Championship gold pales in comparison to fatherhood for “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane. The Senegalese heavyweight discovered an entirely new source of motivation after welcoming his daughter into the world. Kane defends his ONE Heavyweight MMA World Title against Anatoly Malykhin at ONE 173: Superbon vs Noiri on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The 33-year-old makes his first title defense months after becoming a first-time father to a baby girl.

BJ Penn Staff - August 10, 2025

Toshiomi Kazama is glad to be alive after a brutal knockout loss at this past Saturday’s UFC event in Las Vegas. Japan’s Kazama was back in action on the undercard, taking Elijah Smith in the bantamweight division. A little more than four minutes into the first round, he was slammed on his head. The impact of his head hitting the canvas knocked him out cold, but Smith then hammered him two more times with punches. It was an utterly brutal knockout, and it took him several minutes to recover.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025

One surging UFC middleweight contender thinks he knows Khamzat Chimaev’s biggest flaw. Chimaev will be challenging Dricus du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight Championship on Saturday. The title fight is scheduled to headline UFC 319 inside the United Center in Chicago. “Borz” has been perfect as far as his record is concerned, but is this a test that will prove to be too much?

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025

The conversation for pound-for-pound could have a new addition if Dricus du Plessis stands tall at UFC 319. Entering Saturday’s pay-per-view event, du Plessis has not been beaten since Oct. 6, 2018. The UFC Middleweight Champion’s next challenger is Khamzat Chimaev, who has yet to experience a loss in MMA competition. Many experts have weighed in on what to expect when the cage door closes for du Plessis vs. Chimaev.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025

Does Khamzat Chimaev need a finish to walk out of UFC 319 with gold? It won’t be long before UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev collide. The two will clash inside the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. “Borz” enters with an undefeated record of 14-0. His most recent fight was back in Oct. 2024 when he submitted Robert Whittaker. “Stillknocks” has had two successful title defenses thus far, and he’ll look to add another to his resume.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025

Anthony Hernandez continues to soar in the UFC’s middleweight division, and he promises to take the belt one day. Hernandez was tasked with taking on Roman Dolidze in the main event of UFC Vegas 109. Going into the bout, Dolidze hadn’t been finished in his pro MMA career. “Fluffy” became the first man to do so, securing a fourth-round submission via rear-naked choke. The finish earned Hernandez a “Performance of the Night” bonus and extended his winning streak to eight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 10, 2025

An emerging UFC middleweight contender will be getting a close look at Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. The UFC 319 headliner will be held on Aug. 16 in Chicago. The middleweight championship will be at stake, as du Plessis looks for his third successful title defense. Chimaev is hoping to add UFC gold to his mantle for the first time, while staying unbeaten in the process.

Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025

The Octagon was back at the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. Tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 fight card was headlined by a key middleweight contest between Anthony Hernandez and Roman Dolidze. The bout proved to be a coming out party for the streaking contender in Hernandez. ‘Fluffy’ was able to get the better of Roman Dolidze right from the opening bell and continued to smother and control his opponent for the entirety of the fight. After nearly scoring a TKO finish in the final seconds of round two, Anthony Hernandez proceeded to end the contest with a nasty standing choke at the midway point of the fourth round. It was a super impressive showing, and Anthony called for a title shot following the win.

Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 event was headlined by a key middleweight matchup featuring Roman Dolidze taking on Anthony Hernandez. Dolidze (15-4 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, with his most previous victory coming over former title challenger Marvin Vettori this past March. Prior to that the decision win, ‘The Caucasian’ had scored a TKO victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 307.

Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 results, including the main event between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. Dolidze (15-4 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over former title challenger Marvin Vettori this past March. Prior to that the decision win, ‘The Caucasian’ was coming off a TKO victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 307.

Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025

The Octagon is back at the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez. Dolidze (15-3 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a three-fight winning streak, his most recent victory coming over former title challenger Marvin Vettori this past March. Prior to that the decision win, ‘The Caucasian’ was coming off a TKO victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 307.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025

The cardio coach of Khamzat Chimaev has heard the concerns from those who question his fighter’s gas tank. If there’s one weakness to Chimaev’s game that fans, experts, and fighters point out, it’s his cardio. It’s a big question mark going into UFC 319, as “Borz” has never had to go to the championship rounds. While that might still be the case once the next middleweight title fight has concluded, many pundits are expecting a close fight that will likely be pushed to at least the fourth round.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025

A former UFC champion doesn’t believe now is the time for Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett. Topuria captured the UFC Lightweight Championship by knocking out Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 317. After the bout, Pimblett entered the Octagon and had a staredown with “El Matador.” Topuria shoved “The Baddy” before security separated the two men. It had appeared the UFC was angling for that matchup, but Dana White later told reporters that he wasn’t happy about Pimblett being allowed inside the Octagon.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 8, 2025

Sean Strickland believes he knows what the determining factor will be when Dricus du Plessis collides with Khamzat Chimaev. In the main event of UFC 319, du Plessis will put the middleweight gold on the line against Chimaev. “Stillknocks” is attempting to secure his third successful title defense. Chimaev is looking to live up to the hype and finally cash in on the top prize at 185 pounds.

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2025

Thai power puncher Samingdam NF Looksuan refuses to overthink his approach against Sonrak Fairtex. The 23-year-old striker plans to unleash immediate pressure and force a wild exchange from the opening bell. Samingdam faces Sonrak in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 119 on Friday, August 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The Thai striker rides a two-fight winning streak while hunting the $100,000 contract that comes with main roster promotion.

BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2025

Thai megastar Stamp Fairtex enters unfamiliar territory after nearly two years away from competition. The former three-sport ONE World Champion approaches her return with remarkable vulnerability rather than her usual dominant confidence. Stamp faces Kana Morimoto in atomweight kickboxing action at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Sunday, November 16, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The former ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion makes her kickboxing return after suffering a career-threatening knee injury that sidelined her during her prime years.