Joe Pyfer’s impressive run in the UFC continued through UFC 320, as he scored a second-round submission of Abus Magomedov.
Pyfer looked to pressure Magomedov early, but Magomedov got him in a body lock against the fence and managed to take Pyfer down. Magomedov troubled Pyfer, keeping a hold of him, even during the time Pyfer briefly got the fight back to the feet. Magomedov also threatened a number of chokes on Pyfer.
Pyfer then used his pressure on Magomedov, who was tired from the grappling in the first round, to drop Magomedov with a right hand. After busting Magomedov open with an elbow, Pyfer threatened a couple of chokes himself, eventually locking in a rear-naked choke that scored the tapout.
Joe Pyfer Submits Abus Magomedov At UFC 320
Iām impressed by Pyferās grappling ššæ #UFC320
Pyfer entered tonight 5-1 in the Octagon since his contract-earning performance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022. Pyfer’s most recent fight before tonight came in June, defeating Kelvin Gastelum by decision at UFC 316.
Magomedov entered tonight on a three-fight win streak and a 4-2 UFC record. He came into tonight off a decision win over Michel Pereira at UFC Kansas City in April.
Ateba Gautier continues to prove why he’s referred to as the middleweight Francis Ngannou, as “The Silent Assassin” made quick work of short-notice opponent Tre’ston Vines in the featured prelim bout of UFC 320.
Vines stayed circling on the outside, trying to keep distance and avoid the power of Gautier. Vines then made a mistake by running in for a takedown, getting kneed in the process. Vines tried again with the two near the fence and was working on the double-leg takedown.
But that’s where Gautier landed a pair of elbows to counter the takedown, putting Vines out. Vines was easily thrown off by Gautier, who landed a pair of follow-up shots to force a referee stoppage.
Ateba Gautier Knocks Out Tre’ston Vines At UFC 320
Gautier now improves to 9-1 in his career. He moves to 3-0 in the UFC after impressive, bonus-earning first-round finishes of Jose Medina and Robert Valentin.
Vines, who made his UFC debut tonight on short notice, came into this night on a four-fight win streak.
Daniel Santos brought a hard-hitting performance in to make Yoo Joo-sang pay for taunting earlier, finishing the fight in round two of their bout during the UFC 320 prelims.
Yoo controlled the first round by mixing up his shots while using his footwork to dodge most of Santos’ attacks, frustrating his opponent further with taunting.
Yoo tried to evade an early second-round flurry from Santos but left his chin open, leading to Santos dropping him with a left hook. A barrage of follow-up shots then forced referee Herb Dean to stop the fight in Santos’ favor.
Daniel Santos KOs Yoo Joo-sang At UFC 320
LEFT HAND LEADS TO THE TKO š
Daniel Santos silences his opponent tonight at #UFC320 š¤«
Patchy Mix’s UFC run thus far has continued to be a disappointment, as he came up just short on the scorecards against the debuting Jakub Wiklacz during the UFC 320 preliminary card.
Wiklacz started strong, controlling the first round with his grappling and top pressure. The second round proved to be the most competitive, as Mix rallied with his own pressure and clinch work. Wiklacz, however, focused on body shots to score in his own way.
Mix used his wrestling in the third round to control the action and land strong ground strikes. It wasn’t enough, however, as two of the three judges gave the fight to Wiklacz.
Patchy Mix Drops Decision To Jakub Wiklacz At UFC 320
It seems as though Edmen Shahbazyan really has upward momentum going for him now, as he scored a late first-round finish of Andre Muniz during the UFC 320 prelims.
After a competitive opening to the fight, Muniz briefly stunned Shahbazyan and attempted a takedown. Shahbazyan, however, managed to reverse momentum with sharp counterstriking.
Late in the round, “The Golden Boy” landed a sharp left hand that wobbled Muniz, swarming him with a flurry of shots. Shahbazyan landed strong ground-and-pound, putting Muniz out and forcing a referee stoppage with only two ticks left in the opening frame.
Edmen Shahbazyan Gets First-Round Finish Of UFC 320
Two seconds left, and Shahbazyan smashes Muniz to the R1 TKO win. Brutal.
BKFC 82 goes down tonight (Saturday, October 4) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with MMA News bringing fans all the results and highlights!
Meanwhile, the co-main event of BKFC 82 will crown the inaugural Queen of Violence champion as Christine Ferea squares off against Jessica Borga in a high-stakes featherweight showdown.
Magomed Ankalaev admitted he didnāt expect Alex Pereira to display such strong defensive skills during their first encounter.
Ankalaev is set to make his first light heavyweight title defense in the headlining bout of UFC 320 tonight (October 4), taking on familiar rival Pereira at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The pair first met inside the Octagon at UFC 313 in March, where Ankalaev ended Pereiraās reign with a gritty unanimous decision victory to claim the 205-pound title. Throughout the five-round battle, the Russian standout showcased sharp counterstriking and also relied on his well-rounded grappling to stifle Pereira’s trademark power.
However, Ankalaevās wrestling proved ineffective, with āPoatanā stuffing all 12 of his takedown attempts. Looking back, the Russian champion admits he didnāt anticipate Pereiraās defensive prowess to be that strong.
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Magomed Ankalaev Says Alex Pereiraās Takedown Defense Surprised Him
During a recent interview with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, Magomed Ankalaev reflected on Alex Pereiraās takedown defense from their first clash at UFC 313.
While the reigning light heavyweight champion said he hadnāt fully tested his grappling, Ankalaev also confessed he was genuinely taken aback by āPoatanāsā ability to shut down his takedown attempts during their first clash at UFC 313.
“I was surprised by his ability to defend the takedowns,” Ankalaev said through an interpreter. “Heās got a really good defense, but I blame myself ā it was not enough on my part because there were issues why I couldnāt wrestle the way I needed to wrestle. But yeah, a little bit surprised by how good his defense was.ā
Magomed Ankalaev admits he was surprised by how good Alex Pereiraās takedown defense was šš
When Daniel Cormier asked Magomed Ankalaev if he was surprised by Pereiraās takedown defense, Ankalaev said, āI was surprised by his ability to defend the takedowns. Heās got a reallyā¦ pic.twitter.com/eSyuPCA7yI
Magomed Ankalaev enters UFC 320 on a 14-fight unbeaten streak, with his sole defeat dating back to March 2018, when he lost to Paul Craig via third-round submission at UFC London.
Ankalaev holds a UFC record of 12-1-1 with one no contest, including six wins by knockout.
Though he came into the bout as the underdog in the eyes of oddsmakers, Ramiz Brahimaj was not going to let that kind of tag deter him. Instead, he turned things around on opponent Austin Vanderford and pulled off a highlight submission during the preliminary card of UFC 320.
Vanderford controlled most of the first round with his grappling, taking the fight to the ground and controlling with top-heavy pressure. But things changed in the second round, as Brahimaj scored an offensive flurry that included a stunning head kick.
The fight went to the ground again, but this time Brahimaj got Vanderford locked in a tight guillotine choke, scoring the submission less than a minute into the second round.
Ramiz Brahimaj Upsets Austin Vanderford With Submission At UFC 320
Brahimaj is ALWAYS the underdog and keeps pulling out these gritty victories. Put some respect on his name!!! #UFC330
Ramiz Brahimaj is a problem, since coming back from his injury heās had incredible finishing instincts and looked amazing. Time to stop doubting this man. #UFC320
Excellent performance from Ramiz Brahimaj on the #UFC320 prelims. He gets the round 2 submission over Austin Vanderford via guillotine. Thatās 3 straight wins for Ramiz all as a dog. He said this underdog is going to keep barking pic.twitter.com/1KuQK4o0P0
Brahimaj has won four of his last five, including three straight wins.
Vanderford is 2-3 since challenging Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator middleweight title in February 2022. He made his UFC debut at UFC Seattle in February, defeating Nikolay Veretennikov.
UFC 320 is set to light up the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight (Saturday, October 4), promising an action-packed night of bouts.
UFCās 10th pay-per-view of 2025 is headlined by a championship doubleheader. In the main event, light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev puts his belt on the line in a eagerly awaited rematch with former champ Alex Pereira.
Meanwhile, in the co-main, reigning bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili looks to secure his third title defense of the year against perennial contender Cory Sandhagen. Additionally, the main card of UFC 320 will also feature a potential barnburner, as former 205-pound champion Jiri Prochazka takes on former title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr.
The UFC 320 commentary team will feature the return of play-by-play announcer Jon Anik, coming off his recent broadcast of the Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing showdown. Heāll team up with his regular color commentator duo, UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and veteran analyst Joe Rogan.
As always, the legendary Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer will be back, bringing his signature energy and unmistakable flair as he introduces each fighter ahead of every matchup.
UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will be on hand at UFC 320 to conduct backstage pre- and post-fight interviews with the fighters, and will team up with Karyn Bryant while providing live updates from the arena throughout the night.
Meanwhile, Din Thomas is part of the broadcast as a coach, offering expert analysis throughout the event. UFC veterans Anthony Smith, Chael Sonnen, and Dominick Cruz will round out the team, serving as desk analysts during the broadcast and on the post-fight show.
UFC 320 took place tonight from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!
In the main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev faced Alex Pereira in a highly anticipated rematch for the title. In the co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili put the bantamweight championship on the line against Cory Sandhagen.
UFC 320 Results: Main Card
Light Heavyweight Championship: Alex Pereira def. Magomed Ankalaev via TKO: R1, 1.20
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Ramazan Temirov received a 12-month suspension after testing positive in out-of-competition tests conducted earlier this year on June 12 and July 4 under the promotionās anti-doping program.
Temirov tested positive for the banned substance known as trimetazidine (TMZ), a drug typically used to treat heart conditions, which is classified as a hormone and metabolic modulator on the UFCās anti-doping list.
#UFC flyweight Ramazan Temirov has been suspended one year retroactively after testing positive for trimetazidine (TMZ), per the promotion's anti-doping program. He's eligible to return July 5, 2026 pic.twitter.com/GYfSovjZ1D
According to a statement from CSAD, “Temurlan” was prescribed the medication by a doctor to address a medical condition and used it briefly. However, he did not verify whether the substance was on the banned list, resulting in his suspension. The agency noted that the drug offers no expected performance-enhancing effects.
Temirovās suspension is retroactive, making him eligible to return to competition on July 5, 2026.
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When Was Ramazan Temirov’s Last UFC Fight?
Ramazan Temirov was last seen in action at UFC Vegas 103 this past March, securing a unanimous decision victory over Charles Johnson. Before that, āTemurlanā made a striking impression in his Octagon debut at UFC Vegas 98 in October 2024, earning a first-round knockout over CJ Vergara.
The 28-year-old Uzbek fighter was scheduled to face rising flyweight prospect Asu Almabayev at UFC Abu Dhabi in July, but he was forced to pull out from the matchup after the failed drug test.
Temirov is riding an impressive 11-fight winning streak and boasts a professional record of 19-3, with 12 of those victories coming by stoppage.
UFC 320 is almost here, and we here at MMA News are here to provide you the latest on betting odds for the card.
The card takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, October 4. The pay-per-view main card portion of the event will start at 10PM ET/7PM PT, with preliminary action starting at 6PM ET/3PM PT.
The headline attraction for the event will feature a UFC light heavyweight championship rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
The co-main event will see the Merab Dvalishvili put the UFC bantamweight championship on the line against Cory Sandhagen.
The pay-per-view card will also feature Jiri Prochazka taking on Khalil Rountree Jr., Josh Emmett facing Youssef Zalal, and Abus Magomedov vs. Joe Pyfer.
UFC 320: Pereira vs. Ankalaev 2 Betting Odds
Listed below are the latest betting odds for UFC 320 as of October 4 at 8:30pm ET, courtesy of DraftKings.
Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Championship: Magomed Ankalaev (-265) vs. Alex Pereira (+215)
Bantamweight Championship: Merab Dvalishvili (-440) vs. Cory Sandhagen (+340)
Light Heavyweight: Jiri Prochazka (-205) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (+170)
Featherweight: Josh Emmett (+360) vs. Youssef Zalal (-470)
Middleweight: Abus Magomedov (+200) vs. Joe Pyfer (-245)
Preliminary Card:
Middleweight: Ateba Gautier (-1800) vs. Treston Vines (+1000)
Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan (-325) vs. Andre Muniz (+260)
Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez (+370) vs. Farid Basharat (-485)
Catchweight: Daniel Santos (-148) vs. Joosang Yoo (+124)
Early Preliminary Card:
Womenās Bantamweight: Macy Chiasson (-198) vs. Yana Santos (+164)
Bantamweight: Patchy Mix (-325) vs. Jakub Wiklacz (+260)
Welterweight: Punahele Soriano (-325) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (+260)
Welterweight: Ramiz Brahimaj (+240) vs. Austin Vanderford (-298)
Women’s Flyweight: Veronica Hardy (-700) vs. Brogan Walker (+500)
Former NFL defensive end and Jon Jonesā older brother, Arthur Jones, has sadly passed away at 39.
On Friday, reports emerged of Jones’ passing, though the cause remains unclear. The Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta issued an official statement honoring him.
“We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jonesā sudden passing,ā statement reads. āArthurās presence was a gift to everyone he encountered. His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continuously uplifted others.ā
āHe was kind, courteous, and enthusiastic ā always displaying a love for family, teammates and friends. We send our deepest condolences to the Jones family and all who loved Arthur.”
While the cause of Jones’ death remains unknown, former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones has yet to comment on the devastating news of his brotherās passing.
Image: BaltimoreRavens.com
When Did Arthur Jones Retire From The NFL?
Arthur Jones began his NFL career when he was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2010 and signed a three-year rookie deal. He played a key role in the Ravensā Super Bowl XLVII victory in February 2013.
In March 2014, Jones inked a five-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. His time there included a four-game suspension at the start of the 2016 season for violating the leagueās performance-enhancing drugs policy, and he was eventually released by the Colts in March 2017.
Later that year, in November, Jones joined the Washington Redskins but was sidelined on injured reserve due to a dislocated shoulder. Following the 2017 season, he announced his retirement from the NFL on social media.
Weāre about less than 24 hours away from UFC 320, and MMA News is here to bring you the video from the ceremonial weigh-ins for the card!
UFC 320 takes place on October 4 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The main event will see Magomed Ankalaev defend the UFC light heavyweight championship against Alex Pereira. Ankalaev beat Pereira for the title at UFC 313 in March, and he hasn’t tasted defeat since dropping his March 2018 Octagon debut. Pereira originally won the title with a win over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295, and he retained the gold over Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Prochazka at UFC 303, and Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307.
The co-main event will see Merab Dvalishvili defend the UFC bantamweight championship against Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili won the gold by defeating Sean O’Malley at Noche UFC 2: UFC 306 in September 2024, and he retained the belt over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 and O’Malley at UFC 316. Sandhagen, meanwhile, has won four of five, most recently stopping Deiveson Figueriedo at UFC Des Moines in May.
The rest of the main card sees Prochazka facing Rountree Jr., Josh Emmett taking on Youssef Zalal, and Abus Magomedov going up against Joe Pyfer.
Though one fighter, Macy Chiasson, missed weight for her prelim matchup, all fights are still on!
The ceremonial weigh-ins present the last opportunity for opponents to face off before they meet inside the Octagon. Check them out below via the UFCās official YouTube channel!
In one of the most highly-anticipated rematches in PFL history, Usman Nurmagomedov made it no question this time around — scoring a clear decision over Paul Hughes to become PFL lightweight world champion in the main event of PFL Champions Series 3.
Nurmagomedov and Hughes battled technically over the five rounds, starting with Nurmagomedov coming out of the gate with low kicks and body work, plus working back control on Hughes after a takedown. Hughes tried to rally as the rounds went on, but Nurmagomedov repeatedly managed to find takedowns over the second and third rounds to stall Hughes’ momentum.
Hughes showed grit during the championship rounds as he managed to find escapes out of the grappling of Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov, however, was relentless with his pressure and went toe-to-toe with him in his striking. Hughes looked to press forward in the final round with his combinations, but Nurmagomedov’s defense and late takedown sealed the deal in his favor.
The judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, and 48-47, all in Nurmagomedov’s favor.
Usman Nurmagomedov Wins PFL Lightweight Title With Decision Over Paul Hughes
Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
Those scorecards are ATROCIOUS. Usman winning is totally fine but the fight was MUCH closer than that. #PFLDubai
The two first met at the first PFL Champions Series event in January, with Nurmagomedov controversially retaining the then-Bellator lightweight title with a majority decision win.
Nurmagomedov improves to 20-0 (1 NC) with this win.
Nurmagomedov is responsible now for two of the now-three losses in Hughes’ professional MMA career. He came into this fight off a sub-minute finish of Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe 1 in May.
Corey Anderson’s expert level grappling was too much for Dovlet Yagshimuradov to handle, as he scored an easy decision to become the PFL light heavyweight champion in the co-main event of PFL Champions Series 3.
Yagshimuradov found success in the opening round with his striking, briefly troubling Anderson, but Anderson shifted some momentum with a late takedown. Anderson began to use that to start his pressure of Yagshimuradov, working heavy clinch work and getting the better of him all around in the grappling department.
The effect was clear, as Yagshimuradov started to gas and slow down. By the championship rounds, Anderson’s dominance was clear, as he completely overwhelmed Yagshimuradov with pressure and nearly scored a TKO on multiple occasions, easily taking the judges’ scorecards.
Corey Anderson Wins PFL Light Heavyweight Title With Decision Win Over Dovlet Yagshimuradov
Anderson’s run as a champion began when he won the then-Bellator light heavyweight championship in Dublin, Ireland, at a Bellator Champions Series event in March 2024.
Yagshimuradov, the 2024 PFL light heayvweight season champion, sees a seven-fight win streak snapped as a result of this loss.
Four years ago, Sergio Pettis was behind on the scorecards against Kyoji Horiguchi when he landed a spinning backfist knockout to retain his Bellator title.
Now, in a very similar circumstance, Magomed Magomedov appeared to be near a finish of Pettis in the second round before Pettis pulled off a spinning back elbow to drop Magomedov out cold in a bantamweight title eliminator at PFL Champions Series 3.
Pettis connected with jabs and a brief trip early, while Magomedov answered with a flying knee and a takedown, ending the first round in top control. Magomedov then used his grappling to take over the second round, consistently bringing Pettis to the ground and locking in body triangles, threatening chokes on multiple occasions, seemingly near a finish.
But in the round’s closing seconds, Pettis countered a jumping knee from Magomedov with a side kick before landing a spinning back elbow that put Magomedov’s lights out and gave him the victory.
Sergio Pettis Scores Highlight KO Of Magomed Magomedov At PFL Champions Series 3
In a battle of unbeaten heavyweights, Pouya Rahmani, after already besting him in a grappling match earlier this year, pulled off a hard-hitting, first-round finish of Slim Trabelsi at PFL Champions Series 3.
Trabelsi tried to establish the jab early, but Rahmani quickly turned things to his favor. Rahmani slipped him up on a flurry, but Trabelsi got his feet back under him.
Unfortunately for Trabelsi, one right hand quickly ended things, dropping him as Rahmani landed some follow-up shots to end things quickly.
Pouya Rahmani Puts Away Slim Trabelsi At PFL Champions Series 3
PFL fans and MMA commentators alike were left with their heads scratching as Makkasharip Zaynukov earned a win over John Mitchell via unanimous decision during the early card of PFL Champions Series 3 in Dubai.
While the first round was slow-paced, with both men struggling to find a rhythm, the second saw Mitchell find success with battering Zaynukov’s legs with kicks. He also defended a number of takedown attempts from Zaynukov, though he had moments by trying to press with strikes.
Zaynukov would finally find success with takedowns in the third, controlling the final round with his grappling pressure. That somehow seemed to be enough for the judges, one of whom gave Zaynukov a 10-8 round, to give him the decision win.
Makkasharip Zaynukov Earns Controversial Win Over John Mitchell At PFL Champions Series 3
That 30-26 has to be somekind of error by the announcer right? There is just no way..
One of the biggest myths in MMA is the supposed āElite wrestling and cardioā coming out of the Khabib Nurmagomedov camp. Dog shit set up on those takedowns by Zaynukov who barely squeaked out a win against Mitchell imo. The striking they produce is of course shit as well.
— Tennis + Pick of the Day (@pluspickofdaday) October 3, 2025
That was a really close fight between John Mitchell and Makkasharip Zaynukov!
I have round 1 for Mitchell, round 3 for Zaynukov.
All comes down to how the judges see the second. #RoadToDubai
The third PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai event took place on Saturday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action.
After a number of changes to its organizational structure earlier in the year, and with the PFL World Tournament concluded, the PFL will hold its third edition of the PFL Champions Series at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE.
Gold will also be on the line in the co-main event, as Corey Anderson faces Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov for the PFL light heavyweight championship. The two first met in April 2021 during Bellator’s Light Heavyweight Grand Prix, with Anderson getting the finish. Anderson defeated Karl Moore in March 2024 to become Bellator light heavyweight champion.
The rest of the main card will also feature a No. 1 contender’s match at bantamweight between Magomed Magomedov and Sergio Pettis, a lightweight battle feature Archie Colgan and Jay-Jay Wilson, and a 140-pound catchweight bout between Jack Cartwright and Caolan Loughran.
PFL Champions Series 3 begins at 11:30 am ET on the ESPN app. If you can’t watch the action, check here for the latest results and highlights!
PFL Champions Series 3: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 Results & Highlights
PFL Lightweight Championship: Usman Nurmagomedov def. Paul Hughes via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)
PFL Light Heavyweight Championship: Corey Anderson def. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov via unanimous decision (49-45 x2, 48-47)
Bantamweight Title Eliminator: Sergio Pettis def. Magomed Magomedov via KO (R2, 4:31)
Lightweight: Archie Colgan def. Jay-Jay Wilson via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Catchweight (140 lbs): Jack Cartwright def. Caolan Loughran via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Heavyweight: Pouya Rahmani def. Slim Trabelsi via TKO (R1, 2:47)
Welterweight: Florim Zendeli def. Omar El Dafrawy via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
It's a tough one to score! Who you got winning between Jarrah Al-Selawe & Gregory Babene? š#RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW | Streaming on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/PfHFHOmPnq
Jarrah Al-Selawe is back in the win column! What a fight to kick things off!#RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW | Streaming on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/Xsa62J2T3H
Keeping the cutman busy š± Round 2 between Omar El Dafrawy and Florim Zendeli starts NOW!#RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW | Streaming on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/svQfJOK7FK
Corey Anderson and Dovlet Yagshimuradov refuse to give up. Who will take this one?#RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW | Streaming on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/ylkkFTYKOX
A respectful ending between Usman Nurmagomedov & Paul Hughes. WHAT A FIGHT!#RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW | Streaming on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/O1tgrHAglp
USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV IS YOUR LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION BY UNANIMOUS DECISION!#RoadToDubai | LIVE NOW | Streaming on the ESPN App pic.twitter.com/xjnlu1ELYY
We are just one day away from UFC 320, and weāve got the official weigh-in results for you here at MMA News.
UFC 320 takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a number of noteworthy names topped off with two title fights.
The main event will feature a light heavyweight championship rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira. The two first met at UFC 313 in March, with Ankalaev completely stopping Pereira’s offense over 25 minutes to win the belt.
Ankalaev has won three straight and has not suffered a loss since dropping his UFC debut against Paul Craig in March 2018.
Pereira originally won the light heavyweight title by defeating Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. He retained the gold three times, defeating Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Prochazka in a short-notice rematch at UFC 303, and Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307.
Gold will also be on the line in the co-main event, as Merab Dvalishvili defends the bantamweight title against Cory Sandhagen. Dvalishvili won the belt at Noche UFC 2: UFC 306 in September 2024, defeating Sean O’Malley by decision. He retained the belt against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 in January and against O’Malley in a rematch at UFC 316 in June. Sandhagen has won four of his last five, earning this title shot with his finish of Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines in May.
The main card will also feature Prochazka and Rountree Jr. in another light heavyweight clash, a featherweight fight featuring Josh Emmett and Youssef Zalal, and a middleweight matchup that sees Abus Magomedov take on Joe Pyfer.
UFC 320 Weigh-In Video, Results
UFC 320 takes place Saturday, October 4 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card begins at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT, with the preliminary card starting at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT.
See above to watch the UFC 320 Weigh-In Show (beginning at 11:50 a.m. ET), and check out the full results below.
Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Championship: Magomed Ankalaev (204.5) vs. Alex Pereira (204.5)
Bantamweight Championship: Merab Dvalishvili (135) vs. Cory Sandhagen (134.5)
Light Heavyweight: Jiri Prochazka (206) vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. (205)
Featherweight: Josh Emmett (146) vs. Youssef Zalal (146)
Middleweight: Abus Magomedov (185.5) vs. Joe Pyfer (186)
Preliminary Card:
Middleweight: Ateba Gautier (185) vs. Treston Vines (185)
Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan (185.5) vs. Andre Muniz (185.5)
Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez (136) vs. Farid Basharat (136)
*153-pound catchweight bout: Daniel Santos (151) vs. Joosang Yoo (152.5)
Early Preliminary Card:
Womenās Bantamweight: Macy Chiasson (137.5**) vs. Yana Santos (135)
Bantamweight: Patchy Mix (136) vs. Jakub Wiklacz (136)
Welterweight: Punahele Soriano (170.5) vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (170.5)
Welterweight: Ramiz Brahimaj (170.5) vs. Austin Vanderford (170.5)
Women’s Flyweight: Veronica Hardy (125.5) vs. Brogan Walker (124.5)
*Bout was originally scheduled as a featherweight bout but was changed on the day of weigh-ins
**Chiasson misses non-title bantamweight limit by 1.5 pounds. Chiasson fined 25 percent of her purse.
UFC 320 is just a couple of days away, featuring a pair of anticipated title fights. Time to stir the pot more and gain more hype for UFC 320, courtesy of a good olā fashion question-and-answer session.
The tenth UFC pay-per-view event of the year goes down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, October 4.
UFC 320 will be headlined by Magomed Ankalaev defending the UFC light heavyweight championship in a rematch with Alex Pereira.
The co-main event will see Merab Dvalishvili defending the UFC bantamweight championship against Cory Sandhagen.
The rest of the main card features a light heavyweight clash between Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr., a featherweight fight featuring Josh Emmett and Youssef Zalal, and a middleweight encounter that sees Abus Magomedov take on Joe Pyfer.
Watch The UFC 320: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 Pre-Fight Press Conference
As per tradition, the UFC pay-per-view main card participants will be featured in a press conference during fight week. This is the opportunity for fighters to answer questions from media and fans, as well as potentially lay in some smack talk on their opponents.
The UFC returns to its home of Las Vegas with a pair of title fights this Saturday for UFC 320. Get yourself ready and in the know with another edition of MMA News staff fight predictions.
The event will be available exclusively on ESPN pay-per-view on Saturday, October 4. The main card will begin at its usual 10pm ET start time, with preliminary card action kicking off at 6pm ET.
The main event will feature a rematch for the UFC light heavyweight championship, as Magomed Ankalaev makes his first defense, taking on the man he won the belt from, Alex Pereira.
The pair first met at UFC 313 in March, with Ankalaev executing a perfect gameplan to nullify Pereira’s offense and claim the championship. Ankalaev has not lost since dropping his UFC debut in March 2018, going 12-0-1 (1 NC) in that span. Pereira, who is also a former UFC middleweight champion, won the light heavyweight title by defeating Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. He retained the title three times in 2024, defeating Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, Prochazka at UFC 303, and Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307.
The co-main event of the evening will also see gold on the line, as Merab Dvalishvili defends the UFC bantamweight championship against Cory Sandhagen.
Dvalishvili has not lost since dropping his first two Octagon bouts. After defeating Sean O’Malley for the title at Noche UFC 2: UFC 306 last year, Dvalishvili has since retained the gold against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 and O’Malley at UFC 316. Sandhagen has won four of his last five, most recently finishing Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines in May.
The rest of the UFC 320 main card will see light heavyweight action featuring Prochazka and Rountree Jr., a featherweight fight where Josh Emmett takes on Youssef Zalal, and a middleweight matchup between Abus Magomedov and Joe Pyfer.
UFC 320: MMA News Staff Predictions
With UFC 320 just a couple of short days away, Ryan Jarrell, Pranav Pandey, and myself (Thomas Albano) have provided our picks for the fights that make up the main card.
Below, you can check out the current leaderboard through nine cards in 2025.
Pranav Pandey (23-19) Thomas Albano (23-19)
Ryan Jarrell (22-20)
And now, let’s take a look at everyone’s picks for UFC 320!
Middleweight: Abus Magomedov vs. Joe Pyfer
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Pranav Pandey: Pyfer has put together a solid run in the UFC, and aside from that slip-up against Jack Hermansson, I still see him as a real threat in the middleweight division. Meanwhile, Iām not entirely convinced about Abus Magomedovās consistency, though thereās no denying he has the power to end a fight if he finds his shot. Still, I believe āBodybagzā will be the sharper, more dangerous fighter on the night, and Iām backing him to get the job done. (Prediction: Pyfer)
Thomas Albano: I donāt want to exclusively refer to this as grappler vs. striker, as Abus Magomedov has a decent all-around game. Having said that, with Pyfer being better with his striking ā and perhaps a desire to put on a show after a lackluster win over Kelvin Gastelum ā expect him to push the pace while Magomedov tries to hold him back. Magomedov is going to need to mix things up, and heās going to have to avoid tiring himself out. If Magomedov tries to be too focused on getting an impressive finish himself, a brutal consequence might await. The longer the fight goes, I feel Pyfer will have more of an edge, so I will lean to him scoring the win here. (Prediction: Pyfer)
Ryan Jarrell: Joe Pyfer has the tools to be a real problem in the middleweight division and this matchup should be an interesting test for the surging fighter. Abus is a well rounded fighter on a nice three fight win streak with his most recent win over the dynamic, Michel Periera. I expect Bodybagz to use his strength and grappling skills to dictate where the fight takes place throughout the duration of the contest. Give me Pyfer to win a decision in the main card curtain jerker. (Prediction: Pyfer)
Consensus: 3-0 Pyfer
Featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal
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Pranav Pandey: Age could be a factor here, but with age comes experience, and Josh Emmett has plenty of that to lean on. Heās been around long enough to know how to trade with precision on the feet, and he still carries fight-ending power in his hands. Sure, his recent form hasnāt been the best, but those losses came against some of the elite in the division.
On the other side, Zalal brings youth, freshness, and a dangerous finishing instinct, especially when heās able to drag opponents into his world on the canvas. The real question is whether Emmett can shrug off those grappling exchanges. If he can keep āThe Moroccan Devilā from controlling the fight on the ground, I think the veteran has a very fair shot at reminding everyone why heās still a serious threat. (Prediction: Emmett)
Thomas Albano: Simply put, this is a battle of experienced talent versus rising, talented youth name. Emmettās got power and wrestling, and he shouldnāt be written off. That said, you can see age showing its presence by how he looked a little slower in his loss against Lerone Murphy. I could see Zalal utilizing his speed to land quick strikes and control the action around the Octagon ā and potentially go tit-for-tat with Emmett on the ground. Iām not going to deny Emmettās abilities and power, but I will say I think this is a fight where the youth wins out. (Prediction: Zalal)
Ryan Jarrell: Youssef Zalal looked absolutely incredible in the first two rounds of the Calvin Kattar fight. His timing and movement looked as good as Iāve seen at featherweight and if that version of the Moroccan devil shows up in Las Vegas then it will be a long night for the veteran fighter. Josh Emmett, however, has fight altering power and can change the trajectory of a fight with one shot. This fight will come down to just that. I believe the movement of Zalal will be too superior and he will avoid the power shots of Emmett en route to a smartly fought unanimous decision victory. (Prediction: Zalal)
Consensus: 2-1 Zalal
Light Heavyweight: Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
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Pranav Pandey: This one screams top-tier violence, the kind of chaos that could swing either way. Both men are among the most dangerous strikers at 205 pounds, yet their styles couldnāt be more different, and that contrast is what makes this matchup so intriguing. Rountree Jr. is as fundamentally sound as they come, throwing clean, precise shots with bone-crushing power. āThe War Horseā put on a strong showing against Pereira even though he fell short, and his fight with Jamahal Hill proved just how much heās leveled up.
But things are never straightforward against Prochazka. Heās unorthodox, unpredictable, and nearly impossible to read. You never know what angle his strikes will come from or how heāll set traps in the chaos. For me, this feels like a pure 50-50 fight, but if I have to choose, Iām putting my money on āBJPā to find a way in the madness. (Prediction: Prochazka)
Thomas Albano: After UFC Baku, people were calling for this match, and now it will be delivered. If you like power, if you like strikes, and if you especially like kicks, this is going to be the matchup for you. Both men are excellent strikers, albeit one (Prochazka) is more wild, while the other (Rountree) is more strategical. Both men are tough to finish, but even with a potential grappling edge in Rountree, I feel Prochazka will be looking to continuously pressure and use his power to put Rountree in trouble. And given their UFC resumes side-by-side as well, Iāll lean toward the former champion in this one. (Prediction: Prochazka)
Ryan Jarrell: This fight is so interesting because Rountree has the power to turn off anyoneās lights including Prochazka. We saw Khalil fight incredibly disciplined in his impressive win over the former champion, Jamahal Hill. I can honestly see a very similar fight happening here, however, Jiri is more dynamic and unpredictable inside the octagon. Because of that I expect some crazy moments where both men may be in trouble and it could come down to who fights the smarter fight. I donāt feel great about this pick but I will lean Rountree to stay disciplined and fight somewhat safe en route to a decision victory. (Prediction: Rountree)
Consensus: 3-0 Prochazka
Bantamweight Championship: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
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Pranav Pandey: Few fighters earn their nicknames quite like āThe Machine.ā Dvalishvili is a generational talent, and I personally love watching his relentless style; elite opponents constantly struggle to figure him out. He imposes his will, grinding down challengers with his endless cardio and ceaseless pressure.
But then thereās Sandhagen, a master of striking, with fluid footwork, sharp angles, and a frame built to leverage every punch. In a world without Dvalishvili, Sandhagenās weaponry could give almost anyone trouble. But the truth is, keeping pace with Merabās relentless pressure and nonstop output is a different challenge altogether. āThe Machineā shines when opponents try to chase him
āThe Machineā will need to stay sharp against Sandhagenās power shots; otherwise, he could cruise to another dominant control win, or maybe even a stoppage. (Prediction: Dvalishvili)
Thomas Albano: For Dvalishvili, this is a fight where if he wins, he may have locked up Fighter of the Year awards across MMA media when 2025 comes to an end. Sandhagen is a tough competitor with great boxing, and he will need to use it to secure a victory here. The problem is, with all due respect to him, I donāt see him as too much of a threat. Sure, heās got good takedown defense, but Dvalishvili is another level of animal when it comes to takedowns and grappling. And even as champion, I feel Dvalishvili has continued to show improvements, from a comeback victory to retain against Umar Nurmagomedov, to being able to finish Sean OāMalley in their rematch. Give me Dvalishvili in a one-sided decision to keep the gold and lock himself in as 2025ās Fighter of the Year. (Prediction: Dvalishvili)
Ryan Jarrell: Until I actually see the Champion lose his belt, I just cannot pick against him. Merab has proven to be such a tough out for anyone in the world at 135 pounds. Cory Sandhagen has the skillset to be a champion and he definitely poses some interesting challenges to the champ. But at the end of day, Merab always finds a way to win and thatās exactly what I expect to see in the co-main event. Merab will dictate where the fight takes place and cruise to a unanimous decision victory. (Prediction: Dvalishvili)
Consensus: 3-0 Dvalishvili
Light Heavyweight Championship: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2
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Pranav Pandey: After a first fight that fell short of expectations, this rematch feels like the redemption both fans and fighters were craving. Now that Ankalaev and Pereira have studied each otherās every move, we can expect a sharper, smarter, and more intense battle. At UFC 313, Ankalaev had the upper hand against “Poatan,” making the most of his sharp striking and masterful counter-punching. Every grappling attempt he tried was neatly defended by Pereira, who struggled to get his offense going. Now, the big question is what new tricks Ankalaev will bring. With his arsenal of toolsāfrom cutting angles with surgical precision to exploiting every weaknessāheās ready to constantly keep Pereira on edge.
On the flip side, Iām genuinely curious to see how Pereira has evolved for this rematch. In their first fight, he seemed hesitant to pull the trigger, but we all know “Poatan” carries some of the most devastating kicks in MMA. I think those kicks will be a crucial weapon to slow down Ankalaevās forward pressure and shake up the fightās rhythm.
Honestly, predicting this one has me torn. Both fighters bring incredible skill, and it could go either way. Still, Iām leaning toward Pereira to finally get the job done that slipped through his fingers last time. āPoatanāsā time to shine, but this is not going to be an easy night for him. (Prediction: Pereira)
Thomas Albano: Ultimately, the question here will be if Pereira is going to be able to make the adjustments from the first fight. His offense was completely neutralized by Ankalaev in March. He has claimed that he wasnāt at 100 percent for the fight (a fair argument perhaps given his activity level in 2024), but the UFC 313 bout showed that Ankalaev has what it takes to stop Pereiraās creative and powerful striking over the course of 25 minutes. And while I donāt want to count Chama out, if Ankalaev was able to do that once, whatās to say he wonāt be able to do it again? (Prediction: Ankalaev)
Ryan Jarrell: My initial thought for this main event title fight was to pick Ankalaev to do the exact same thing we saw in their first tilt. But after hearing Poatan say he was injured and not close to 100%, I am hesitant to do so. If the former champ is being truthful about his previous injury, then this could be a vastly different fight then the one we saw at UFC 313. At the end of the day, Alex is 5 years older than the new champ in a sport where the young eat the old. I wouldnāt be shocked if Poatan lands one of his devastating strikes and wins by TKO, but I believe the safe play is to pick Ankalaev by decision. (Prediction: Ankalaev)
Consensus: 2-1 Ankalaev
Thatāll do it for our UFC 320 staff picks! What do you think? Do your predictions look similar? Let us know in the comments section!
Also, you can check out the full UFC 320 card below.
Main Card:
Light Heavyweight Championship: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira
Bantamweight Championship: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen
Light Heavyweight: Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Featherweight: Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal
Middleweight: Abus Magomedov vs. Joe Pyfer
Preliminary Card:
Middleweight: Ateba Gautier vs. Treston Vines
Middleweight: Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Andre Muniz
Bantamweight: Chris Gutierrez vs. Farid Basharat
Featherweight: Daniel Santos vs. Joosang Yoo
Early Preliminary Card:
Women’s Bantamweight: Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos
Bantamweight: Patchy Mix vs. Jakub Wiklacz
Welterweight: Punahele Soriano vs. Nikolay Veretennikov
Welterweight: Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Austin Vanderford
UFC star Conor McGregor has spoken about his desire to make up for the loss he suffered due to a leg injury against Dustin Poirier back in 2021.
According to Conor McGregor, he is signed to return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship next year as part of the UFC White House card. Whether or not that’s actually going to happen, of course, is entirely up for debate, especially considering how inconsistent the messaging has been from Conor over the years.
Nonetheless, the return of Conor McGregor would serve as a huge moment for the promotion – and the sport of mixed martial arts as a whole. It’s not clear as to who exactly he would face off with, but a good guess would be that he finally steps in there to battle Michael Chandler after teasing the idea for a good few years now.
In a recent interview, McGregor spoke openly about what happened when he suffered a leg break against Dustin Poirier four years ago.
Conor McGregor wants to make up for 2021 loss
“I have eight months and change out to the White House event. It’s a six-month operation. You know, I consider it a six-month operation to get ready for this belt. And that’s my focus right now. I’m just eager to, you know, climb the steps into being ready for my return. There’s a lot at stake and I’m very excited at the opportunity.
“I was right there with my last one. I was in incredible condition, incredibly well prepared and just a slight lapse in concentration led to an injury. I wish to correct that and show what I’m about and that’s it. I’m eager to get back and we’ll see what the future holds after that.”
UFC fighter Jiri Prochazka has spoken candidly about the importance of gaining his Master’s degree.
As we know, Jiri Prochazka is a real fan favorite in the world of mixed martial arts. We also know that he’s an exceptionally talented fighter, putting together a record of 5-2 since entering the UFC – with his only defeats coming at the hands of Alex Pereira. As we look ahead to the immediate future, many fans are excited to see Jiri return to action on Saturday night when he faces Khalil Rountree Jr at UFC 320.
It has the potential to be a fight of the night contender, and that’s us putting it lightly. In addition to his fighting ability, Jiri Prochazka is known for being an intelligent guy outside of the cage. He recently accepted his Master’s degree in Security and Strategic Studies, a process that he first told fans and media members about earlier this year.
During his media scrum this week, Prochazka spoke openly about what it meant to dedicate himself to the process.
Jiri Prochazka discusses his Masterās degree
āWhat I can say is for one month, I totally changed my life. Totally. For the others, just, doesnāt matter what you are learning. If itās college or university or high school, just do that. For fighters, itās much more useful because we need to work with our head. Because the punches, first, and the strategy, and the tactics in the fight.ā
āI really donāt care about the Masterās degree, itās all about the work here [in the head]. To work here, to use your memory, use all these things. So, this is all about, yeah.ā
