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12+ 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…...

45+ 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,…...

1+ hour 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…...

1+ hour, 51+ 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…...

2+ hour 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…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago (777+ words) Teshya Noelani Alo, a multi-faceted athlete, is a decorated wrestler and judoka The Honolulu native also does stunt work and acting; made her debut in Apple TV+'s Chief of War The 28-year-old takes on American prodigy Helena Crevar at ONE Fight Night 39 Hawaiian grappling sensation Teshya Noelani Alo is ready to make her mark on ONE Championship's global stage. The 28-year-old multi-faceted athlete will make her promotional debut against American prodigy Helena Crevar in a bantamweight submission grappling match at ONE Fight Night 39 on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, January 23. Alo brings a unique and dangerous skill set that extends far beyond traditional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The Honolulu native is riding a wave of momentum in the BJJ world, as she claimed three ADCC Open Championships in 2025 alone. Between that and her…...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago (182+ words) MMA Fighting reacts to an up-and-down night at the APEX to end the UFC on ESPN era Manel Kape did everything he needed to do in order to earn a UFC flyweight title shot against Joshua Van, both in the fight and on the microphone inside the octagon. But did the incredible first-round knockout victory for "Starboy" against Brandon Royval clinch his first opportunity at UFC gold, or is Tatsuro Taira ahead of him while Alexandre Pantoja heals up? Catch the UFC Vegas 112 post-fight show above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods. Watch Yaroslav Amosov submit Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 112. Flyweight contenders Amanda Lemos and Gillian Robertson are off UFC Vegas 112. Alemida closes out 2025 against UFC newcomer Cezary Oleksiejczuk Pat and Frye…...

8+ hour, 43+ min ago (523+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC Vegas 112 " UFC Vegas 112 Bonus Report: Kevin Vallejos one of four "POTN" The Octagon returned to the Apex for tonights UFC Vegas 112 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. UFC Vegas 112 was co-headlined by a featherweight contest between Giga Chikadze and Kevin Vallejos. The bout resulted in a highlight reel knockout win for "El Chino who put Giga away with a spinning back fist followed by some ruthless elbows in Round 2. Following the conclusion of tonights event, UFC officials announced at the post-fight press conference that four fighters would be taking home performance bonuses. Fight of the night: Heavyweight fighters Steven Asplund and Sean Sharaf each pocketed $50k for their thrilling war on tonights UFC Vegas 112 preliminary fight card. Asplund ultimately won the contest by second-round TKO (see that here). Performance of the night: Kevin…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago (589+ words) Manel Kape wants a fight against new flyweight champion Joshua Van in 2026 Manel Kape made quite a statement that a title fight should be next after he flattened Brandon Royval with a devastating knockout in the first round in the main event at UFC Vegas 112. It was a stunning performance from Kape, who showed no fear taking on a known finisher like Royval. After a few exchanges on the feet, Kape finally saw his opening to jump into a combination and it was a short right hand that blasted Royval and sent him crashing to the canvas. Kape followed up with a few more punches and Royval was knocked unconscious momentarily until the next shot woke him up again. The referee rushed in to rescue Royval with the end coming at just 3:18 into the opening round. With the win, Kape…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago (417+ words) Manel Kape makes statement with first-round knockout 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,…...