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1+ min ago (38+ words) Kevin Vallejos doubled down on his callout of veteran Cub Swanson after his UFC on ESPN 73 knockout win. Kevin Vallejos doubled down on his callout of veteran Cub Swanson after his UFC on ESPN 73 knockout win....

10+ min ago (426+ words) 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. Kape kept his messaging simple: it's a title shot or bust next year as he targets newly crowned champion Joshua Van (16-2 MMA). "Let's fight in Houston in February, or wherever you want," Kape said after the fight. "Just sign the contract." Kape (22-7 MMA) continued his winning ways with his third straight triumph, while Royval (17-9 MMA) has lost two straight while being two days shy of his two-year anniversary to his lone UFC title fight opposite then-champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-6 MMA). In the co-headliner, featherweight Kevin Vallejos landed…...

15+ min ago (48+ words) UFC on ESPN 73 winner Cezary Oleksiejczuk talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Cesar Almeida UFC on ESPN 73 winner Cezary Oleksiejczuk talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Cesar Almeida...

23+ min ago (445+ words) Manel Kape believes he's a big enough star to warrant the next flyweight title fight against Joshua Van. This past Saturday the premier promotion returned to the Apex for the final event of the year with UFC Vegas 112, headlined by Manel Kape vs Brandon Royval. Both fighters went into the fight knowing that with a win, they could potentially secure the next flyweight title shot against Joshua Van, following his recent title win against Alexandre Pantoja. And with that, "Starboy' went on to score the first round knockout, potentially putting his name at the top of the pile at 125lbs. At this point, it seems likely that Van will defend his title against someone else instead of Pantoja, as the Brazilian will likely need a while out of action to rehab his terrible arm injury. Having competed on the same card…...

25+ min ago (426+ words) 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. Kape kept his messaging simple: it's a title shot or bust next year as he targets newly crowned champion Joshua Van (16-2 MMA). "Let's fight in Houston in February, or wherever you want," Kape said after the fight. "Just sign the contract." Kape (22-7 MMA) continued his winning ways with his third straight triumph, while Royval (17-9 MMA) has lost two straight while being two days shy of his two-year anniversary to his lone UFC title fight opposite then-champion Alexandre Pantoja (30-6 MMA). In the co-headliner, featherweight Kevin Vallejos landed…...

36+ min ago (454+ words) Fans flocked to social media to express their concerns for the boxer BOXER Anthony Holloway had to be stretchered out of the ring after collapsing to the canvas in his clash with Chev Clarke. The journeyman cruiserweight locked horns with the former British champion on the undercard of Diego Pacheco's super-middleweight clash with Kevin Sadjo early on Sunday morning. Holloway started well, but Clarke began to show his class in the third round, which prompted the American to clinch excessively. The 32-year-old's legs went in the fourth round and he desperately tried to clinch for dear life. His desperation resulted in the referee rightly deducting him a point. Holloway cut an exhausted figure as he attempted to make his way back to the corner after the bell. READ MORE SPORTS NEWS FIGHT FOR THIS LOVE First pics of beaming Conor…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (341+ words) Watch Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape'full fight video highlights from their UFC Vegas 112 main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets. Royval vs. Kape took place Dec, 14 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nev. Brandon Royval (17-8) and Manel Kape (21-7) squared off in the main event clash. The fight aired live on ESPN2/ESPN+.. Official result: Manel Kape def. Brandon Royval via first-round TKO (3:18) Catch all the video highlights below. For more on Royval vs. Kape, check out the live blog below. Royval out in southpaw, Kape in orthodox, but he switches stances often, and does immediately. And again. Royval trying to stay long, early, but Kape is backing him up. Royval testing the water with low kicks and lands a nice one that gets Kape to switch again. Kape hand fighting, feinting, and waiting. But Royval lands a paid…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (285+ words) The final UFC fight of 2025, and on ESPN, was a short one. In a battle of flyweight contenders, Manel Kape made short work of Brandon Royval with a first-round KO for his eighth win in his last nine fights. With such a one-sided win over a former challenger, Kape made his case for a title shot against UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van, though he might have to get in line. Check out full UFC Vegas 112 results below. Flyweight: Manel Kape def. Brandon Royval via TKO (punches) 3:18 of R1 Featherweight: Kevin Vallejos def. Giga Chikadze via KO (spinning backfist) 1:29 of R2 | Watch finish Featherweight: Melquizael Costa def. Morgan Charriere via KO (head kick) at 1:14 of R1 | Watch finish Heavyweight: Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcus Buchecha ends in a draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28) | Nzechukwu penalized for eye-poke 160-pound catchweight: King Green def. Lance Gibson Jr. via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Welterweight:…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (48+ words) UFC on ESPN 73 winner Melquizael Costa talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his first-round knockout of Morgan Charriere UFC on ESPN 73 winner Melquizael Costa talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his first-round knockout of Morgan Charriere...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (383+ words) Kevin Vallejos made a statement last night (Sat., Dec. 13, 2025) at UFC Vegas 112 LIVE on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, finishing featherweight veteran Giga Chikadze with a devastating second-round TKO (spinning backfist and elbows). Despite Chikadze's experience and clean striking game, Vallejos was a sizeable betting favorite entering Saturday. [] Despite Chikadze's experience and clean striking game, Vallejos was a sizeable betting favorite entering Saturday. The former Contender Series standout has only lost to Jean Silva in his professional career and is one of the brightest young talents at 145 pounds today. That said, Vallejos still had to perform when the lights were brightest and that's exactly what the 24-year-old prospect did. Chikadze tried to use his long strikes and kicks in the early going, but Vallejos did a good job of closing the gap and finding his range for…...