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UFC Flyweight Champ Snubs Dana White’s Ambitious Japan Plan After Manel Kape’s Win

At UFC Vegas 112, Manel Kape flatlined Brandon Royval with a cracking right hook to seal the deal. With that kind of finish, ‘Starboy’ realized he now sits on the frontline of the title picture, and he wasted no time calling out flyweight champion Joshua Van for a future clash in his hometown, Houston.

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Alistair Overeem Urges Rampage Jackson to Reconsider Major Career Move Amid Health Concerns

“With age comes wisdom” perfectly describes UFC heavyweight legend Alistair Overeem, who doesn’t want fellow UFC veteran Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson to face the same fate he once did.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 14

Manel Kape sends chilling warning to UFC Champion Joshua Van in epic callout

Welcome to the Manel Kape show. In case UFC fans didn't get the memo during the main event of UFC Vegas 112, Kape (22-7 MMA) put the division on notice with a first-round TKO against former flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval to put a bow on the 2025 promotional calendar.

MMA News / HITC / December 14

Paddy Pimblett claims he could become undisputed UFC champion without facing Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett is not focused on just one route to the lightweight belt. The No. 5-ranked fighter in the division is training for an interim title shot, set for January at UFC 324.

Alex Garcia News / MyMMANews / December 14

Alex Garcia, former UFC fighter, arrested with more than $2 million in cocaine

Former UFC fighter Alex Garcia was one of three individuals arrested after Montreal police seized The post Alex Garcia, former UFC fighter, arrested with more than $2 million in cocaine first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / HITC / December 14

Arman Tsarukyan appears to reveal why he withdrew from Islam Makhachev bout

Arman Tsarukyan might have revealed the real reason behind his withdrawal from the Islam Makhachev fight earlier this year. Tsarukyan was lined up for a title shot at UFC 311 but pulled out just days before, missing what would have been a huge opportunity in his career.

Colby Covington News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

Colby Covington suffered injury ex-UFC champ wouldn’t wish on his ‘worst enemy’ in brutal title loss

Colby Covington sustained significant damage in his first undisputed UFC title shot. The polarizing American fighter has never held the top prize on MMA’s biggest stage, and that’s despite having three opportunities to do so.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14

UFC Vegas 112 Quietly Breaks Major Tradition Tied to Jon Jones, Brock Lesnar, and Ilia Topuria

For years, UFC fans have known the rule: the higher-ranked fighter gets the red corner. But, at the UFC Vegas 112, this long-standing tradition – one that had only been broken a few times before – was violated. In the last ESPN event, the women’s bantamweight fight between Luana Santos and Mellissa Cornden saw this rule broken.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 14

Manel Kape Makes Case for Title Shot After UFC Vegas 112 Win, Matches Ilia Topuria’s Record

Dana White & Co. are reportedly exploring venues in Japan for a long-awaited promotional debut next year. They have plans to center the event around a flyweight title clash between champion Joshua Van and Japanese standout Tatsuro Taira, a matchup seen as a major commercial draw in the region.

Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / December 14

Russian Friend Leaks More Footage From Conor McGregor’s Secret Wedding With a Caption That Raises Eyebrows

‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor, for a long time, has thrived on spectacle, from his Octagon exploits to successful business ventures. But the recent images and video clips of his secret wedding with longtime partner Dee Devlin have caught many people off guard.

MMA News / HITC / December 14

Jon Jones shares honest take on Nate Diaz, dismissing his ‘gangster’ image

Even though Nate Diaz built a reputation around being a gangster, Jon Jones has raised doubts about that persona. Diaz’s image as a tough guy helped him build one of the strongest followings in MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 14

‘Not a gangster’… Jon Jones shares his verdict on UFC legend Nate Diaz

Despite portraying a gangster personality online to the fans, Jon Jones has questioned the persona of Nate Diaz. Throughout his time in the UFC, Nate Diaz portrayed a gangster personality and because of that, he became extremely popular amongst the fanbase.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14

UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

The final UFC event of the year may have ignited a new UFC flyweight contender in Manel Kape. Kape kept his newfound momentum afloat in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, finishing former title challenger Brandon Royval with a right hook, followed by a flurry of punches at 3:18 in Round 1.

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / December 14

Dana White Issues Gruesome Injury Update After UFC Vegas 112 Fighter Left With Nasty Cut

While everything went according to plan for Steven Asplund in his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 112, the same could not be said for his opponent, Sean Sharaf.

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Cris Cyborg News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Cyborg Submits Collins To Retain Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg retained her PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship by submitting Sara Collins in the co-main event of PFL Lyon in the third round. The fight was competitive, with Collins staying resolute until Cyborg’s class ultimately showed.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Diaz Targeting Pimblett Fight

Nate Diaz has said he wants to fight Paddy Pimblett in 2026. Diaz has not competed since his 2024 boxing match against Jorge Masvidal, where he secured a majority decision victory to avenge his defeat at UFC 244 in 2019.

Geoff Neal News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 13

Kevin Holland vs. Geoff Neal set for UFC Houston showdown on February 21st

The UFC is coming home to Houston, and two of Texas’ finest will collide in a high-stakes welterweight battle. Kevin Holland and Geoff Neal are officially set to square off on February 21 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas — a matchup that promises fireworks for local fans and potential movement in the 170-pound division.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / December 13

Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev set to headline UFC Mexico on February 28th

UFC Mexico just got its main event—and it’s an absolute banger. Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will make his long-awaited homecoming on February 28th, taking on surging contender Asu Almabayev in a five-round showdown that could reshape the future of the 125-pound division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 13

Is Arman Tsarukyan Being Blackballed From A Title Shot?

UFC Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev says Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for the lightweight title following the news that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett will be an interim lightweight title fight at UFC 324 on January 24.

Conor McGregor News / MMA Weekly / December 12

Conor McGregor weds longtime partner Dee Devlin

Conor McGregor and longtime partner Dee Devlin were married on Friday. TMZ Sports first reported the news. The two were wed at the historic Church of Santo Stefano degli Abissini in Vatican City.

Francis Ngannou News / Stadium Rant / December 12

The PFL Desperately Needs Francis Ngannou To Return, But Will He?

This Saturday, the PFL has its final big event of 2025 in Lyon, France. In the main event, Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira compete for the inaugural heavyweight title.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov Warned Islam Makhachev About White House Fight

This year, Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. After vacating his lightweight title, he dominated welterweight

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 11

Dana White doubles down on Francis Ngannou dismissal, thanks PFL for taking him

Amid the clear problems that remain with the UFC, Francis Ngannou wants to make a sensational return to the octagon for the White House card in June. With his contract about to expire with the PFL, nothing is stopping him signing back with his former promotion and rejoining the surging heavyweight division, aside from Dana White.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11

Alexander Volkanovski Acknowledges Evloev Deserved UFC 325 Title Shot, Explains Why Diego Lopes Got the Rematch

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski understands why many were surprised when the UFC announced that he would defend his title in a rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325 including the champion himself.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 11

UFC 325 Adds Dan Hooker–Benoit Saint Denis, Rafael Fiziev–Mauricio Ruffy to Stacked Sydney Card

The UFC’s first international event of 2026 continues to take shape, with multiple high-profile lightweight matchups added to UFC 325, scheduled for January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney and streaming globally on Paramount+.