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1+ hour, 24+ min ago (645+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " Ilia Topuria claims lightweight plans will change if Justin Gaethje" Ilia Topuria has made quite the assertion about what a win for Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 would do. Gaethje is an underdog going into his interim UFC Lightweight Championship fight against Paddy Pimblett, which is scheduled for Jan. 24. The fight will headline UFC's debut event on Paramount+. It's a new era for UFC, as the top MMA promotion ditches pay-per-view. "The Highlight" has said he plans to disrupt UFC's plans to ultimately book Topuria vs. Pimblett. Speaking to MMA journalist Carlos Contreras Legaspi, Topuria made a big claim about a possible Gaethje win changing things. Ilia Topuria says the UFC has different plans for Justin Gaethje if he beats Paddy Pimblett at #UFC324 " "Really, if Justin wins, the UFC has different plans that I can't talk about…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago (815+ words) Absurd fight takes place in Romania as two men take on 10 Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there's an MMA show every other day. Handicap matches are nothing new these days (that's a strange sentence to write) and we've covered our fair share in this here feature, but it's been a while since we've given this particularly freakish corner of the combat sports world its due. So let's head on over to Romania for some good old-fashioned'and completely unnecessary'gang battling. (Big thanks as always to @Barrelelapierna for their weekly lists of the best KOs and submissions, and to @Grabaka_Hitman for uploading many of the clips you see here. Give them a follow and chip in…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (596+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC " UFC Vegas 112 winner Manel Kape sends fiery warning to Joshua" Manel Kape had some words for Joshua Van following his emphatic UFC Vegas 112 victory. Kape and Brandon Royval entered the UFC Apex this past Saturday in hopes of moving one step closer to a flyweight title opportunity. Kape ended up being the one who made quite a statement. He scored a first-round knockout win that earned him a "Performance of the Night" bonus. Kape also believes he has secured a shot at Van's UFC Flyweight Championship. During his post-fight interview with UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, Kape had a warning for "The Fearless" (via MMAJunkie). "You replaced my place, now you have my belt," Kape said. "If I didn't break my feet in July, I would be the champion right now. Now, baby, listen very…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (331+ words) UFC contender back to the drawing board after loss to Manel Kape Brandon Royval's title hopes took a big hit after a loss to Manel Kape in the UFC Vegas 112 main event. The perennial top 5 contender had hoped to keep his name in the mix at 125 pounds when he fought Kape on Saturday, but he instead suffered just the second knockout loss of his career as he was blitzed by Kape in a bout that lasted a little over three minutes. Royval is now just 2-2 since losing a championship bout to Alexandre Pantoja in December 2023. Following his latest loss, Royval shared a message on Instagram: "Thank you for all who checked up on me, sad about the loss but my health is OK and live to fight another day," Royval wrote. Had Royval won, it's unlikely he would have received…...

3+ hour, 44+ min ago (325+ words) 10-fight UFC veteran Alex Garcia has reportedly been arrested on multiple charges stemming from drug investigation A former UFC fighter is reportedly in hot water. According to CTV News in Canada, Montreal police confirmed ex-UFC welterweight Alex Garcia was one of three people arrested after the anti-gang unit seized 102 grams of cocaine in " what is being described as " a "major" raid. Per the report, the cocaine amount was valued at $1.7 million USD ($2.3 million CAD), and officers also recovered 20 liters of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), approximately five kilograms of heroin, $306,000 in cash, along with three firearms and two vehicles. "Launched in July 2025, this criminal investigation revealed that the Toronto area was being used as a supply source and that the drugs were then being resold at a higher price in Greater Montreal," police said in a press release obtained by CTV News. Michele…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (803+ words) The ESPN era has come to a close, with Saturday night's UFC Vegas 112 marking the final UFC event on the sports leader prior to the promotion moving to Paramount+ in 2026. That meant one last round of post-fight bonuses to be awarded prior to them increasing in amount next year (by just how much [] The post Heavyweight Slobberknocker Earns Fight of the Night at UFC Vegas 112 appeared first on Cageside Press. The ESPN era has come to a close, with Saturday night's UFC Vegas 112 marking the final UFC event on the sports leader prior to the promotion moving to Paramount+ in 2026. That meant one last round of post-fight bonuses to be awarded prior to them increasing in amount next year (by just how much has yet to be revealed). And one heavyweight bout shucked the trend of boring stallfests, earning Fight…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago (428+ words) Paddy Pimblett has never followed a predictable route in the UFC, and now he believes the final chapter of his title run may unfold in an equally unexpected way. As he prepares for his interim lightweight championship fight, Pimblett is openly acknowledging that circumstances beyond competition could decide who holds the division's top prize. Pimblett's climb at 155 pounds accelerated rapidly following his dominant victory over Michael Chandler in April 2025. Once considered a popular draw rather than a serious contender, he has since moved steadily into elite territory. That progress led to a confirmed interim title bout against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 on January 24. A win would normally place Pimblett on a direct path toward a title unification showdown with reigning champion Ilia Topuria. According to Pimblett, that expectation may no longer be guaranteed. During a recent interview with ESPN Deportes,…...

4+ hour, 44+ min ago (806+ words) Manel Kape states his case for the next flyweight title shot after his win at UFC Vegas 112 Manel Kape let his fists do the talking on Saturday night when he demolished Brandon Royval inside the first round to win the UFC Vegas 112 main event, and now, he's gunning for gold in his next fight. "This is already in my mind a long time ago," Kape said about fighting Van during the UFC Vegas 112 post-fight press conference. "I will knock out Joshua Van as well. "I know they have hands for me. Five rounds, I can take a lot of time. I can take my time. I can shine but if they make a mistake, I will knock him out in the first round. Like I said, I want to play with my food in the first round, and then in…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago (486+ words) After a rapid knockout at UFC Vegas 112, Manel Kape turns his focus toward champion Joshua Van and a title fight in 2026. Manel Kape delivered a definitive result in the UFC Vegas 112 main event, closing the show with a rapid knockout that reshaped the flyweight hierarchy. Facing longtime contender Brandon Royval, Kape entered the bout under pressure to produce a clear statement. He did exactly that, ending the contest before the opening round reached its midpoint and leaving little ambiguity about his ambitions. Royval opened the fight with movement and kicks, attempting to manage distance. Kape remained composed, advancing methodically and forcing exchanges in tight quarters. As Royval circled backward, Kape stepped forward and landed a sharp right hand that immediately dropped him. A brief follow up sequence prompted the referee to stop the contest at 3:18 of the first round. The…...

5+ hour, 44+ min ago (620+ words) Paddy Pimblett says Ilia Topuria may not be lightweight champion for long. Paddy Pimblett believes there's a chance Ilia Topuria gets stripped of his lightweight title. "No idea. He's got a lot going on in his personal life. I wish him nothing but the best with it," Pimblett told Carlos Legaspi. "That's nothing to do with me and him fighting. That's his family, and I hope everything goes well. I hope that goes perfect for him. "All I care about is getting him in that octagon and fighting him. Anything in his personal life, I hope it goes well, but you never know. If he doesn't come back by June, July, he might have to vacate his belt, and I'll become undisputed champ without even fighting." Pimblett has a long-standing rivalry with Topuria, dating back to when Topuria accosted Pimblett…...