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25+ min ago (520+ words) Melissa Croden and Luana Santos battled at Saturday's UFC Vegas 112 card in a bantamweight matchup, showcasing two rising prospects looking to solidify their place in the division. Croden (7-2) entered the bout fresh off her UFC debut in October, where she scored a TKO victory over Tainara Lisboa in Vancouver. The Canadian prospect aimed to build on that momentum and secure her second straight win against Santos. Santos (9-2) also entered the matchup riding momentum, having submitted Lisboa in May. After her November fight with Darya Zheleznyakova fell through, she was rebooked against Croden for the UFC's final event of the year. Round 1 " Croden opened the round by firing leg kicks and using her footwork to stay out of range, while Santos stayed composed behind a high guard. Croden mixed in front kicks to maintain distance, forcing Santos to pick her moments…...

49+ min ago (271+ words) Former UFC fighter Alex Garcia among suspects charged with drug trafficking after massive police bust. Former UFC welterweight Alex Garcia was arrested Monday in Montreal as part of a significant anti-gang investigation. Authorities seized 102 kilograms of cocaine, 5 kilograms of heroin, 20 liters of GHB, three firearms, two vehicles, and $306,000 CAD ($223,000 USD) in cash. Montreal police described the operation as a major crackdown targeting organized crime in the city. Police stated in a news release: "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." The cocaine alone is valued at over $2.3 million CAD ($1.7 million USD). UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy " Ocelot MMA (@Ocelot_MMA) June 26, 2023 Alex Garcia, 38, competed in the UFC from 2013 through 2018, taking part in 10 welterweight bouts and…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (845+ words) Home " MMA News " UFC Vegas 112 " UFC Vegas 112: "Royval vs. Kape" Live Results and" The Octagon is back at the Apex for tonight"s UFC Vegas 112 event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape. Royval (17-8 MMA) will enter this evening"s headliner looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to newly crowned flyweight champion Joshua Van in a "FOTN" effort this past June at UFC 317. Prior to that setback, "Raw Dawg" was on a two-fight win streak that saw him score split decision wins over Tatsuro Taira and Brandon Moreno. Meanwhile, Manel Kape (21-7 MMA) currently boasts a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring TKO victories over Bruno Gustavo da Silva and Asu Almabayev in his most recent Octagon appearances. "Starboy" has gone 6-1 over his past seven fights overall. UFC Vegas 112 is co-headlined by a…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (231+ words) Jamey-Lyn Horth and Tereza Bleda squared off in a flyweight matchup at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday night, pairing Horth's veteran grit against Bleda's momentum in the division. Horth (8-2) entered the bout with a 32 record in her UFC tenure to date. She last competed in June, earning a decision win over Vanessa Demopoulos in Atlanta. Her resume also includes victories over Hailey Cowan and Ivana Petrovic. Bleda (7-1) is a DWCS alum with a 11 record in her UFC tenure so far. She dropped her debut to Natalia Silva but rebounded with a decision win over Gabriella Fernandes in June. Round 1 Bleda opened the fight aggressively, immediately hunting for a takedown, but Horth stuffed the attempt with ease. After landing a few clean shots, Horth defended another desperate takedown entry, forcing Bleda to burn valuable energy early. When Bleda's third attempt failed, Horth…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (240+ words) UFC hosts its final event of 2025 at UFC APEX with an all-action flyweight main event as No. 3 ranked contender'Brandon Royvalgoes toe-to-toe with No. 6'Manel Kape. UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape'takes place Saturday, December 13 in Las Vegas. Prelims start at 7pm ET/4pm PT on ESPN+, followed by the main card at 10pm ET/7pm PT on ESPN2, ESPN Desportes and ESPN+. (This page will be updated live throughout the event.) Athlete Profiles: Jamey-Lyn Horth | Tereza Bled" Athlete Profiles: Allen Frye Jr. | Guilherme Pat Athlete Profiles: Melissa Croden | Luana Santos Athlete Profiles: Sean Sharaf | Steven Asplund Athlete Profiles: Neil Magny | Yaroslav Amosov Athlete Profiles: Joanderson Brito | Isaac Thomson Athlete Profiles: Amanda Lemos | Gillian Robertson Athlete Profiles: King Green | Lance Gibson Jr. Athlete Profiles: Kennedy Nzechukwu | Marcus Buchecha Athlete Profiles: Melquizael Costa | Morgan Charriere Athlete Profiles: Cesar Almeida | Cezary Oleksiejczuk Athlete Profiles: Giga Chikadze | Kevin Vallejos…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago (147+ words) UFC hosts its final event of 2025 at UFC APEX with an all-action flyweight main event as No. 3 ranked contender'Brandon Royval goes toe-to-toe with No. 6'Manel Kape. UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape'takes place Saturday, December 13 in Las Vegas. Prelims start at 7pm ET/4pm PT on ESPN+, followed by the main card at 10pm ET/7pm PT on ESPN2, ESPN Desportes and ESPN+. (This page will be updated live throughout the event.) Main Card Results | Official Scorecards | Watch Don't miss a moment of UFC fight Night: Royval vs Kape, live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 13, 2025. Prelims start at 7pm ET/4pm PT, followed by the main card at 10pm ET/7pm PT. Get Live Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Main Card Winners And More From UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kap...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (292+ words) Nemkov dominates first round to claim PFL heavyweight title and calls out former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. Vadim Nemkov made a statement at PFL Lyon on Saturday, defeating Renan Ferreira via arm-triangle choke just 4 minutes into the first round to secure the league's first heavyweight championship. Following the victory, Nemkov expressed interest in facing former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a future bout. Despite Ferreira's height advantage and knockout reputation, Nemkov controlled the fight from the opening bell. He took Ferreira down quickly, landed steady ground-and-pound, and capitalized on an opening to secure the fight-ending submission. ARM TRIANGLE IN THE FIRST ROUND! " PFL (@PFLMMA) December 13, 2025 "I'll fight anybody the company wants me to, but I really want to fight Francis," Nemkov said via Russian translator after the match. I been ready for a long time " " Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) December 13, 2025 Ferreira,…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago (377+ words) Gaston Reyno wants to bring BKFC to South America Gaston Reyno inked a deal with Combate Americas less than two weeks before the UFC decided to visit Uruguay in 2019, and the heartbreak of not fighting in his home country has lingered to this day. Now fighting for BKFC, Reyno hopes to carry the promotion to South America in 2026. Victorious in three BKFC bouts since ending his MMA journey in 2019, Reyno views that as the biggest goal for his professional career. Reyno said he wasn't able to even attend UFC Uruguay after signing with Combate Americas, and it has long been his dream to fight on that arena. He's grateful for Combate Americas because it ultimately led to his career as a commentator and "it was the best option I had in that moment." Reyno had still hoped to be part…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago (385+ words) Cris Cyborg continues to build one of the most decorated careers in women's mixed martial arts. Competing at PFL Lyon, the longtime MMA standout added yet another title to her r'sum' by defeating Sara Collins via submission in the third round. The victory officially crowned Cyborg as the PFL featherweight champion, marking another milestone in a career already filled with championship success across multiple promotions. From the opening round, Cyborg applied steady pressure and controlled the pace on the feet. Her experience and striking volume allowed her to consistently outwork the less seasoned Collins during the early exchanges. In the second round, Collins attempted to shift momentum by taking the fight to the mat. While the challenger showed flashes of her grappling background, Cyborg remained composed, defended well, and prevented Collins from establishing sustained control. The decisive moment came in…...

4+ hour, 21+ min ago (412+ words) Vadim Nemkov wants Francis Ngannou next Vadim Nemkov is PFL's baddest man on the planet. And he wants Francis Ngannou next. Saturday's PFL Lyon main event proved to be a coronation for Nemkov as he handled Renan Ferreira with ease before finishing with an arm-triangle choke submission with a minute left in the first round to become the league's inaugural heavyweight champion. Nemkov was later interviewed cageside and he made it clear that while he's open to fighting whoever the PFL wants to put in the SmartCage with him, his No. 1 option is Ngannou. "I'll fight anybody the company wants me to, but I really want to fight Francis," Nemkov said (via a Russian translator). Watch Nemkov's impressive finish below. The towering Ferreira was fighting for the first time since a loss to Ngannou in October 2024 and, as always, he…...