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BJPenn Patchy Mix’s UFC debut didn’t go the way anyone expected, least of all Mix himself. Heading into UFC 316, Mix carried a ton of hype. As the former Bellator Bantamweight Champion, many believed he was the best bantamweight not yet signed to the UFC.…

Combat Sports UK Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants a shot at Islam Makhachev before retiring. The former champ is set to face Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Atlanta main event. Kamaru Usman will make his return after months on hiatus, but he already…

MMA Torch Julianna Peña may have lost her belt, but she hasn’t lost her fire. After falling to Kayla Harrison via second-round submission in the co-main event of UFC 316, Pena released a statement addressing the setbackand made it clear she’s already looking ahead. She…

Sportskeeda Fresh off a dominant submission win over Sean O’Malley at UFC 316, Merab Dvalishvili is already eyeing his next big challenge— Alexandre Pantoja. Dvalishvili, who extended his win streak to 13 and cemented his status as the UFC bantamweight champion, is open to facing…

MMA Fighting Justin Gaethje has always delivered for the UFC—whether it’s stepping up on short notice, throwing down in Fight of the Year contenders, or putting his body on the line for the fans. But now? He’s not sure if the UFC is willing to do…

Sports Illustrated Patchy Mix faced his first real test of adversity in nearly five years at UFC 316, and the former Bellator champion’s response speaks volumes about his character. The talented bantamweight stepped into the octagon for his highly anticipated UFC debut against Mario Bautista…

Yahoo Sports O’Malley Falls to Merab Again at UFC 316, Sean O’Malley stepped into the Octagon at UFC 316 with redemption on his mind—but once again, Merab Dvalishvili had other plans. In their highly anticipated rematch, Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight title in dominant…

MMA Junkie UFC 316 wasn’t short on fireworks—and four fighters walked away with some extra cash to prove it. New bantamweight queen Kayla Harrison and reigning men’s champ Merab Dvalishvili both secured dominant wins in their title bouts on Saturday night, and the UFC rewarded them…

EFC In a gripping display of skill and determination, South Africa’s Zaakir Badat successfully defended his EFC 124 Welterweight Championship against Nigeria’s Segun “Machinegun Shegz” Ogunnoki at EFC 124, held on June 5, 2025, at the WSB EFC Arena in Sandton, South Africa. The EFC…

UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Pena doesn’t think a win in her upcoming fight will earn her any respect. The two-time bantamweight champion is set to face Kayla Harrison at UFC 316, and she’s well aware that the odds are stacked against her. Pena…