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Combat sports fans, buckle up—this weekend delivers another thrilling chapter packed with high-octane action across multiple continents. From Lumpinee Stadium’s electrifying Muay Thai wars in Bangkok to pivotal UFC matchups in Las Vegas, a high-stakes boxing double-header from Golden Boy Promotions in Guadalajara, and Europe’s top MMA prospects clashing in Rome at Cage Warriors 189, we've got all the angles covered.
Expect dramatic finishes, career-defining moments, and future stars emerging from the shadows. Here’s your comprehensive guide to every must-watch bout, every storyline, and why these events promise to shape the combat sports landscape in significant ways.
May 23–25, 2025
The final weekend of May gave combat sports fans plenty to savor, delivering drama from Bangkok to Johannesburg, heartbreak in Shanghai, and surprises in Glasgow. Here’s how each event unfolded.
This weekend in combat sports may not feature a UFC PPV or a crossover mega-fight—but make no mistake, it’s stacked with meaningful matchups. We’ve got three world-title boxing cards spanning three continents, a Muay Thai festival from Lumpinee, and the continuation of Road to UFC Season 4 in Shanghai, where one young Thai fighter will try to make history.
Let’s dive into what to watch from Friday to Sunday—and spotlight Peter Danesoe, whose journey to UFC relevance is one of the sport’s most compelling underdog stories right now.
Twenty emerging fighters from across Asia will compete in a tournament format for a chance at a UFC contract. These quarterfinals are filled with unknown killers and national champions—and one of them might just be Thailand’s next UFC star.
Some weekends in combat sports pass quietly.
This wasn’t one of them.
From a breakout star exploding onto the UFC main event scene, to shock upsets in boxing, and brutal rivalries being settled in the heart of Bangkok—the past 72 hours delivered a jolt to every corner of the fight world. Legends were rocked. New names were carved into the spotlight. And beneath it all, the stakes of every punch, kick, and takedown reminded us how fast things can change when the cage door shuts or the bell rings.
Whether it was Michael Morales’ thunderous KO of Gilbert Burns, Dave Allen’s resurrection in London, or Kongchai’s vengeance at Lumpinee, this weekend wasn’t just about results.
It was about moments that matter—moments that rewrite rankings, careers, and legacies.
Welcome back to the M2MMA Monday Blog, your ultimate source for recaps, analysis, and insights into the world of combat sports. This weekend featured an unforgettable UFC 315 event, ONE Championship fireworks, and high-drama boxing. Let's dive straight in.
From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the hallowed halls of Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium, combat sports fans have a weekend packed with world-class action. Here's your inside look at the major events, gripping storylines, and memorable fighter quotes set to unfold this weekend.