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What's next for Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev after UFC Vegas 103?
Cole Shelton - March 3, 2025
The UFC was at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, March 1 for UFC Vegas 103. The main event saw Manel Kape take on Asu Almabayev in a pivotal flyweight bout. Kape entered the fight coming off a knockout win over Bruno Silva. Almabayev, meanwhile, was 4-0 in the UFC and was coming off a win over Matheus Nicolau to get his first main event spot.
Justin Gaethje promises return to violent roots in Rafael Fiziev rematch
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2025
UFC star Justin Gaethje has promised a return to his violent roots in his rematch with Rafael Fiziev this weekend. As we know, Justin Gaethje will battle it out with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 313. It will serve as a rematch from their battle at UFC 286, when Justin was able to get his hand raised in what proved to be a really competitive encounter.
Tony Ferguson reflects on brutal departure from the UFC: "It was the hardest f*cking thing I had to do"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2025
Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has opened up on the end of his UFC tenure. ‘El Cucuy’ last appeared in the cage at UFC Abu Dhabi in August against Michael Chiesa. Leading into the event, Tony Ferguson had suffered seven straight losses, several of which were lopsided. Due to the losing streak, Dana White declared that the former champion’s bout against Chiesa would be his last in the company regardless of the result.
Jailton Almeida calls out Tom Aspinall as talks for Jon Jones fight slow to a crawl: "Let's go champ!"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2025
With Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall in doubt, UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida wants a title shot. As many fans are aware, ‘Bones’ is currently in talks to meet Tom Aspinall later this year. Jon Jones last appeared in the cage in November, scoring a fourth-round knockout win over Stipe Miocic. While the UFC heavyweight champion publicly downplayed a possible fight with Aspinall leading into the event, he quickly changed course.
Diego Sanchez set to box UFC veteran on undercard of Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans
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Robert Whittaker called out by surging UFC middleweight: 'Stop calling guys ahead of you in the rankings'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2025
Robert Whittaker has been called out by a rising 185-pound contender. Whittaker has been a mainstay in the UFC middleweight division. The former 185-pound champion has beaten the likes of Yoel Romero, Jared Cannonier, Marvin Vettori, and Paulo Costa to name a few. After suffering a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev, Whittaker has turned his attention to what’s next. He’s thrown out the possibility of a showdown with Sean Strickland.
Michael Chandler laughs off Dustin Poirier's social media jabs: 'I live rent-free in his head'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2025
Michael Chandler believes he’s gotten under Dustin Poirier skin without trying. Chandler and Poirier once shared the Octagon. “The Diamond” scored a submission finish in the third round of their Nov. 2022 encounter. Both men earned “Fight of the Night” bonuses for their efforts. Since that time, the two have been jaw-jacking on social media.
Alex Pereira plans to showcase his own grappling skills against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2025
Alex Pereira believes the MMA world will get to witness just how good his grappling is at UFC 313. Pereira is set to put his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at stake against Magomed Ankalaev this Saturday night. The title fight will headline UFC 313 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A big talking point going into the fight is whether or not “Poatan” can thwart the grappling of Ankalaev.
Belal Muhammad gives breakdown of Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady ahead of UFC London
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has given his assessment of Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady. Edwards was initially scheduled to take on Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC London. Plans changed when Maddalena was called on to face Muhammad for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 315. Edwards will now go one-on-one with Brady.
Alex Pereira reveals why he won't train with Jon Jones after all
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Alex Pereira isn’t too keen on training with Jon Jones anymore. Pereira and Jones have both left the door open for a potential showdown. In fact, “Bones” has made it clear that he’s more interested in the matchup than a title unification bout against Tom Aspinall. Recently, “Poatan” and Jones met in person. Pereira was willing to even train with Jones.
Tom Aspinall willing to move on from Jon Jones under one condition
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Tom Aspinall is prepared to move on from fighting Jon Jones if he has to. Aspinall has been calling for a title unification bout against Jones, who has expressed more interest in fighting Alex Pereira. UFC CEO Dana White has told media members that he’ll do everything he can to make the fight a reality.
Manel Kape says UFC flyweight division needs him to become champion: 'It needs something spicy'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Manel Kape believes the UFC flyweight division could use him as the champion. Kape was back in action this past Saturday night. He shared the Octagon with Asu Almabayev in the main event of UFC Vegas 103. Kape scored a third-round TKO finish.
UFC Vegas 103 Bonus Report: Mario Pinto one of four fighters to take home $50k
Chris Taylor - March 1, 2025
The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 103 event, and four fighters wound up taking home performance bonuses. The fight card was headlined by a key men’s flyweight contest featuring Manel Kape taking on Asu Almabayev. The bout proved to be a coming out party for Manel Kape. ‘Starboy’ was able to use his speed and movement to overwhelm Asu Almabayev early and often in the evening’s headliner. After busting his opponent open with punches, Kape was able to score a TKO finish following a barrage of strikes midway through the third round (see that here). With the win, Kape is now primed for a title fight or number one contender’s bout next.