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UFC Vegas 109 Results: Anthony Hernandez stops Roman Dolidze (Video)
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.
UFC Vegas 109 Results: Steve Erceg defeats Ode Osbourne (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 9, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 109 results, including the co-main event between Steve Erceg and Ode Osbourne. Erceg (13-4 MMA) will enter this evening’s co-headliner with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. ‘Astro Boy’ has suffered losses to Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France since falling just short in his attempt to dethrone reigning flyweight kingpin Alexandre Pantoja in May of 2024.
UFC Vegas 109: 'Dolidze vs. Hernandez' Live Results and Highlights
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.
Khamzat Chimaev's cardio coach responds to concerns of UFC 319 headliner's gas tank
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.
Sean Strickland reveals deciding factor in UFC 319 outcome between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev
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.
Sonrak details winning strategy ahead of ONE Friday Fights 119: "I have to rely on my timing to counter"
BJPENN.COM Staff - August 7, 2025
Myanmar striker Sonrak Fairtex won’t be drawn into a brawl with power puncher Samingdam NF Looksuan. The tactical fighter plans to use patience and precision against his aggressive opponent’s predictable patterns. Sonrak faces Samingdam in the main event of ONE Friday Fights 119 on Friday, August 8, inside Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 24-year-old Myanmar fighter headlines for the first time after rebounding from a losing streak with a unanimous decision victory in June.
Samingdam promises "fierce" fight against Sonrak at ONE Friday Fights 119
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.
Stamp Fairtex reveals comeback uncertainty: "This will be a chance to prove myself, whether I can make a comeback or not"
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.
Charles Oliveira explains why he asked to return at UFC Rio and make quick turnaround
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2025
Charles Oliveira will be making a quick turnaround. Oliveira is set to headline UFC Rio on October 11 against Rafael Fiziev. Although Oliveira was knocked out by Ilia Topuria at the end of June for the lightweight belt, and is returning not even four months later. However, Oliveira says it was his request to fight so soon as he wanted to fight back in Brazil.
Dominick Reyes says Carlos Ulberg is more of an 'athlete' than Jon Jones ahead of UFC Perth: 'He’s quite the test'
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2025
Dominick Reyes has high praise for his UFC Perth opponent, Carlos Ulberg. Reyes is set to take on Ulberg in the main event of UFC Perth on September 27. The winner of the fight will be in the title picture, but Reyes isn’t thinking about that, as he knows beating Ulberg will be easier said than done.
UFC 319 betting odds for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev are 'crazy,' says Hall of Famer
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 7, 2025
Betting odds for the UFC 319 headliner have stunned another MMA legend. UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis will look to put a halt to Khamzat Chimaev’s title hopes on Aug. 16 in Chicago. It’ll be Chimaev’s first crack at UFC gold. As for “Stilllknocks,” he’s in search of his third successful title defense.
Nobody wants to see Alex Pereira fight Magomed Ankalaev again, says outspoken UFC analyst
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 7, 2025
If you ask one UFC analyst, Alex Pereira shouldn’t have been booked in a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev. Pereira lost the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Ankalaev back in March. Ankalaev forced Pereira to fight while moving backward, which was unfamiliar territory for “Poatan.” The constant pressure from Ankalaev paid dividends, as he was able to secure the unanimous decision victory to obtain UFC gold for the first time in his pro MMA career.
Dillon Danis admits feeling suicidal following boxing defeat against Logan Paul
Harry Kettle - August 7, 2025
The always controversial Dillon Danis has admitted that he felt suicidal in the wake of his defeat to Logan Paul in October 2023. We all know that Dillon Danis loves to troll the masses. Instead of actually competing on a consistent basis, he prefers to wind people up – often on social media. Once upon a time, a few years back, that led him down the path of taking part in a boxing match against Logan Paul.
Michael Page reveals the problem he has with UFC welterweight division
Harry Kettle - August 7, 2025
UFC star Michael Page, aka ‘MVP’, has given his thoughts on the current state of the promotion’s welterweight division. In his last outing, Michael Page – best known as MVP – made his way up to middleweight in order to face Shara Magomedov. In a result that took many by surprise, MVP was able to get the better of ‘Bullet’ and secure the win. He initially expected his appearance at 185 pounds to be a one-time deal but now, he’s preparing for a blockbuster encounter against Jared Cannonier at UFC 319.
UFC commentator doesn't think Khamzat Chimaev will change his usual approach at UFC 319
Harry Kettle - August 7, 2025
UFC commentator Michael Bisping doesn’t expect to see Khamzat Chimaev change his usual approach at UFC 319. At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev will challenge Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight championship. This title shot has been a long time coming for ‘Borz’ and now that it’s finally arrived, you’d have to think he knows just how important this fight is. If he wins, he heads for superstardom. If he loses, major questions will be asked.
Arman Tsarukyan firmly believes that UFC rival Ilia Topuria is ducking him
Harry Kettle - August 7, 2025
UFC lightweight Arman Tsarukyan believes that the reigning champion, Ilia Topuria, is currently ducking him. For the longest time now, Arman Tsarukyan has been calling for a shot at the UFC lightweight championship. After pulling out against Islam Makhachev at the last minute due to injury, some wondered when his next opportunity would arrive. It certainly doesn’t help his case that he hasn’t fought since then, whereas other lightweights have been a bit more active.
Miles Johns eager to throw 'leather' with Jean Matsumoto at UFC Vegas 109: 'This will be a fan-favorite fight'
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2025
Miles Johns was hoping to return sooner than this, but he’s excited for his UFC Vegas 109 fight. Johns is coming off a decision loss to Felipe Lima back in December. However, with Johns only having one fight left on his deal, he wasn’t sure what the UFC was going to do with him.
Former title challenger Steve Erceg believes he's fighting for his job at UFC Vegas 109
Cole Shelton - August 6, 2025
Steve Erceg believes he could be fighting for his job on Saturday at UFC Vegas 109. Erceg is set to take on Ode Osbourne in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 109, in a fight that will take place at bantamweight due to it being made on short notice. Entering the fight, Erceg is on a three-fight losing streak, and he believes he’s fighting for his job.