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21+ min ago (657+ words) UFC legend thinks Jake Paul has chance to knock out Anthony Joshua Demetrious Johnson is going out on a limb for next week's Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight. The vast majority of prognosticators expect Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, to make short work of Paul so long as he takes the fight seriously, though the unexpected booking of the bout also has observers scrambling to get an accurate read on exactly what's going to happen on Dec. 19 in Miami. However, "Mighty Mouse" is happy to step up and say that Paul could actually pull off an upset for the ages. "I think Jake can knock him out," Johnson said on the MIGHTYcast. "I think Jake's taking it serious. I think Jake can knock him out. OK, I'm going to go on record right now. Anthony Joshua's been knocked out…...

43+ min ago (392+ words) Manel Kape returns to the spotlight at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday night, stepping into a high-stakes flyweight showdown with former title challenger Brandon Royval in a matchup that could thrust him into a title shot sooner than later. Kape (21-7) Kape reflected on what was supposed to be a pivotal year, one that didn't unfold the way he initially planned. Still, the flyweight contender insists he never lost perspective, even after a summer matchup with Royval fell through due to injury. "I (wouldn't) say that "frustrating' is the right word because, for me, saying "frustrated' is a feeling of jealousy, and I don't have any jealous to anyone," Kape told reporters on Wednesday "My life is great, my career is great. I've achieved a lot of things. I just believe that things happen for a reason. Things just (go) the way…...

43+ min ago (104+ words) UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 " December 6, 2025 " Joshua Van The post MMA Freak Fighter of the Week: UFC 323 appeared first on MMA Freak. MMA Freak Fighter of the Week: UFC 323 UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 " December 6, 2025 " Joshua Van Leave a Reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. MMA Freak Fighter of the Week: UFC 323 UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 " December 6, 2025 " Joshua Van Leave a Reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

49+ min ago (397+ words) Kevin Vallejos is stepping into the biggest moment of his career at UFC Vegas 112, drawing perennial contender and elite striker Giga Chikadze in a matchup that could redefine his place in the featherweight division. For the rising Argentine prospect, it's a chance to prove he belongs among the division's elite and to silence any lingering doubts as he takes on one of the most dangerous kickboxers on the UFC roster. "On a professional level very happy to have the opportunity because I do feel that this will get me closer to being a title contender," Vallejos told reporters through a translator on Wednesday. "One thing at a time, that's further down the road, but it gets me closer to that objective of being able to look for the title in the future." Vallejos (16-1) made it clear he understands exactly what's…...

51+ min ago (269+ words) The end of an era. For all intents and purposes, last weekend's UFC 323 was the big sendoff, but the final event of 2025 for the promotion, and the final event of its ESPN broadcast deal, instead arrives this Saturday with UFC Vegas 112. It's not a card that will blow anyone's socks off. A [] The post UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape Weigh-In Results appeared first on Cageside Press. The end of an era. For all intents and purposes, last weekend's UFC 323 was the big sendoff, but the final event of 2025 for the promotion, and the final event of its ESPN broadcast deal, instead arrives this Saturday with UFC Vegas 112. It's not a card that will blow anyone's socks off. A solid flyweight headliner between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape, only for the booking to fall through. A full seven fighters will make…...

51+ min ago (658+ words) After coming up short in a record-setting fight, Brandon Royval is looking to get back on track for a shot at the UFC flyweight belt. The Denver native takes on Manel Kape in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Royval, the No. 2 contender in the division, hopes a win can put him back into the discussion for a flyweight title fight. In Royval's last fight, the Chatfield alum lost a unanimous decision to Joshua Van. In that June 28 bout, Van " who won the title with a win over Alexandre Pantoja last weekend when Pantoja broke his arm in the first round " beat Royval in a slugfest that was ultimately decided by a knockdown of Royval late in the third round. Royval landed 215 significant strikes, a flyweight record, while the two…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (413+ words) Velazquez (18-1-0, 15KOs) finally arrived on Australian shores on Friday, giving the undefeated American powerhouse less than a week to prepare for next Wednesday night's fight in Sydney. Due to arrive last Wednesday, it is understood Velazquez was blocked from leaving Los Angeles because the name on his booking didn't match his passport. Well aware of Tszyu's quest for redemption after three losses in his past four bouts, coach Hector Bermudez claimed No Limit Boxing promoters had interfered with Velazquez's departure from the US. Velazquez and Bermudez went straight from the airport on Friday to front a Sydney press conference ahead of next week's match-up at TikTok Entertainment Centre. "Whatever happened, hey, we're here now," Velazquez said. "They cancelled the flight. I don't know what reason why they cancelled it." Bermudez added: "It was probably the promotion, or some type of strategy…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (199+ words) Diego Pacheco (24-0, 18 KOs) will soon take on Kevin Lele Sadjo (26-0, 23 KOs) in a 12-round super middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, CA. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Both men spoke at a press conference ahead of their Dec. 13 clash. Below is some of what they had to say. "Thank you Mr. Eddie Hearn [promoter] for [the] opportunity," said Sadjo in English before switching to French. "I'm an old man and I will show how the old man is able to fight'I'm ready for this fight and it's such a pleasure for me to show my talent here in California." "This fight is not going to the distance. I will win before eight rounds. I'm well prepared [since the last] 10 weeks. The last time…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (199+ words) Diego Pacheco (24-0, 18 KOs) will soon take on Kevin Lele Sadjo (26-0, 23 KOs) in a 12-round super middleweight contest. Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, CA. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Both men spoke at a press conference ahead of their Dec. 13 clash. Below is some of what they had to say. "Thank you Mr. Eddie Hearn [promoter] for [the] opportunity," said Sadjo in English before switching to French. "I'm an old man and I will show how the old man is able to fight'I'm ready for this fight and it's such a pleasure for me to show my talent here in California." "This fight is not going to the distance. I will win before eight rounds. I'm well prepared [since the last] 10 weeks. The last time…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago (306+ words) While Dana White insisted that Tsarukyan "work his way back," one voice stood out over the rest: Daniel Cormier's. The former double champion didn't tiptoe around the issue. Nor did he mince words. Instead, "DC' openly criticized the UFC's handling of the Armenian, reigniting the debate over who truly deserves to compete for the belt. Cormier's defense wasn't new; it was just louder this time. Months earlier, he criticized the UFC for penalizing Tsarukyan for a single weight miss, reminding fans that the fighter arrived as a backup and made weight right away. "He should not be judged solely on that one time," the UFC commentator stated, even agreeing back then that the rightful matchup "should be Arman vs. Ilia." Daniel Cormier believes Arman Tsarukyan should be fighting for some version of the lightweight title " Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) December 11, 2025 If…...