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3+ min ago (610+ words) Welcome to "This Week in MMAmania.com," Maniacs! As you know, MMAmania.com churns out a ridiculous amount of stories weekly. And if you don't refresh this site constantly, you might just miss an amazing story. Or, if you don't go read the comments section on each story, you might miss a wisecrack that will leave you LOL'ing. But, don't trip " we've got you covered. This weekly article will recap the best of MMAmania.com, reviewing the most-read stories, comments, social media posts, etc. So, sit back and take a gander at the madness of the week that was " Last week, the story that got the most eyeballs was Jamahal Hill reacting to his totally random altercation with Joanna Jedrzejczyk " and revealing he tried to spit game a few years ago. Going back to the Hill-Jedrzejczyk drama, our lovely readers…...

43+ min ago (45+ words) Catch up on highlights from the first two Asian Le Mans Series races of the season... Watch Highlights of Rounds 1 & 2 at Sepang Catch up on highlights from the first two Asian Le Mans Series races of the season" FIA GT World Cup...

48+ min ago (471+ words) Francis Ngannou and Vadim Nemkov was a fight the PFL were eyeing before the Russian's massive win at PFL Lyon. The former Bellator champion crowned himself the official PFL heavyweight champion on Friday night with an impressive victory over 2023 Tournament winner Renan Ferreira in Lyon. And he immediately emerged as the frontrunner for Ngannou's next opponent. Ex-UFC champion Ngannou has been out of action since his own win over Ferreira in October of last year in Saudi Arabia. A dearth of top opponents at the weight has hindered his ability to fight regularly, but speaking with Bloody Elbow, CEO John Martin confirmed talks are underway between both parties. On Saturday night, Vadim Nemkov secured a first round submission over the gigantic Brazilian Renan Ferreira to secure the heavyweight title at PFL Lyon. With the division now having a new champion,…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (584+ words) Home " MMA News " Jaosuayai " Jaosuayai makes strawweight debut against "toughest opponent" Defeat changes everything. Jaosuayai Mor Krungthepthonburi watched his five-fight winning streak vanish in October, forcing serious reflection about his future. The 24-year-old Thai knockout artist now drops to strawweight Muay Thai for ONE Friday Fights 137 on December 19, facing former two-sport, two-division ONE World Champion Sam-A Gaiyanghadao inside Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The move represents strategic calculation rather than retreat from competition. Jaosuayai's first promotional loss in over a year came against Azerbaijani sensation Akif Guluzada at ONE Fight Night 36. The 20-year-old secured a crucial first-round knockdown with a thudding knee to the face that fundamentally changed the trajectory of the match. The Thai striker applied pressure over the final two rounds and even wobbled his opponent. But the early damage proved insurmountable, with Guluzada claiming a unanimous decision…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (555+ words) Dec 14, 2025 | 10:55 PM EST The purse breakdown for the Matchroom Boxing card has been released. Noted boxing insider and writer Dana Rafael shared that close to $1.3 million was disbursed as payment for the fighters involved. A few surprises were in store, though. It's been a day since the event unfolded at the Stockton Arena. With multiple regional titles at stake, the stacked card followed a predictable outcome. At the tail end of the main card, former champion Skye Nicolson secured a unanimous win over Yulihan Luna, kicking off a pattern that continued till the main event when Diego Pacheco took on Cameroon's Kevin Lele Sadjo. It may surprise a few fans " Diego Pacheco received almost $100,000 less than his counterpart Kevin Sadjo received. "Per CSAC, official purses for Saturday's Matchroom card: Diego Pacheco $250k, Kevin Lele Sadjo $350k," Dan Rafael wrote. Per CSAC, official…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago (816+ words) The final contests of the IBA 2025 Boxing World Championships in Dubai closed with the same kind of thrills and spills that lit up the tournament across the past week. Under the searing lights of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, the 2025 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships showcased 13 gold medal bouts, including a single stoppage, during a two-week extravaganza that featured $8.32 million in prize money. Russia dominated the medal table, claiming seven golds, five silvers, and a bronze to secure overall champion status. Kazakhstan followed with three golds, one silver, and two bronzes, taking second place, while Uzbekistan rounded out the top three with two golds, four silvers, and three bronzes. In a thrilling youth-versus-experience showdown at 48kg, Azerbaijan's Subhan Mamedov emerged victorious, claiming gold with a narrow 43 decision over Russia's Edmond Khudoian. Khudoian sought to overwhelm the youngster with frenzied bursts…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (434+ words) Dec 14, 2025 | 10:18 PM EST Dana White is not often dragged into matchmaking debates on social media. Fighters lobby behind the scenes, managers talk privately, and the UFC makes announcements when it is ready. However, there are times when the noise becomes too loud to ignore. And right now, the flyweight division is making noise right at the top. Following a brutal finish at UFC Vegas 112, Manel Kape not only won but also reset the conversation. At the same time, newly crowned champion Joshua Van isn't behaving like someone protecting a belt. Instead of ducking questions or waiting for the UFC's decision, both guys have done something unusual: they have publicly agreed. The only thing missing now is Dana White's nod of approval. Joshua Van threw the first line out into the open. "Houston, TX, @ManelKape Let's run it! Talk is cheap…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago (586+ words) Dec 14, 2025 | 9:49 PM EST It started as a casual conversation, the kind fighters usually have when the cameras are turned off, and the future seems distant. Tom Aspinall wasn't calling anyone out, threatening to leave the UFC, or hunting headlines. He was just discussing reality'age, time, and what happens after a life spent in MMA. But one name changed how everything sounded. Francis Ngannou. When the Briton confessed that he enjoyed the thought of sharing a boxing ring with the former UFC heavyweight champion, fans immediately felt tension. Not because a fight is likely, but because saying it out loud carries weight in a sport where certain doors are never meant to be reopened. Tom Aspinall said he'd be interested in a boxing match against Francis Ngannou " "For me to be like 33 and think I'm going to win a world title…...

4+ hour, 11+ min ago (583+ words) Tom Aspinall has said that he would entertain "a couple" of boxing fights. Aspinall, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, is currently out of action after suffering an eye injury on his return to the Octagon against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi. The Briton was defending the heavyweight title for the very first time after succeeding Jon Jones, who retired earlier this year. Aspinall, the interim champion at the time, had been chasing a belt-unification fight with "Bones, but he was promoted to the full title after Jones sudden retirement. His Octagon return came over a year after his latest outing, but it ended prematurely after an accidental eye poke from Gane on Aspinall. Aspinall was furious - not just with Gane but with the Abu Dhabi crowd that booed the early no-contest - and he accused his French opponent of…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago (721+ words) Dec 14, 2025 | 8:31 PM EST UFC CEO Dana White has spent years cautioning fighters against chasing boxing dreams too early. Once again, the promotion finds itself in a familiar situation: seeing one of its biggest stars publicly plan life outside the Octagon while still holding gold. This time, the name is neither a dissatisfied champion nor an aging veteran. It's Ilia Topuria. The undefeated champion will not be walking away tomorrow, but his words about an early retirement have been heard clearly. In an era where the UFC relies heavily on long title reigns and repeat headliners, the lightweight champion's honesty introduces a painful truth for the organization: another prime MMA star has already seen the exit door, and boxing awaits on the other side. Ilia Topuria did not present the idea as a revolt or dissatisfaction with the UFC. If anything,…...