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M2MMA Monday Blog – The Aftermath of a Stacked Fight Weekend
Published 5 May 2025
What happens when the world’s biggest combat stars clash across three continents in one weekend? You get highlight-reel knockouts, high-stakes drama, and a blockbuster megafight announcement that set the internet on fire. From UFC's clinic in Des Moines to DAZN's gritty showcase in Times Square, from Muay Thai chaos in Bangkok to Canelo's calculated destruction in Riyadh—this weekend reminded us why fight fans never sleep. Here's your full breakdown of everything that went down in and out of the cage.
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As May kicks off, the global combat sports calendar is packed tighter than a championship clinch. From UFC's return to the Midwest, to boxing under the lights of Times Square, to high-stakes brawls in Riyadh, Bangkok, and even Pretoria—this weekend has it all. Whether you're tuning in for titles, tracking rising stars, or just chasing pure adrenaline, this is your go-to fight fan guide.
Let’s break down what you need to know, who you need to watch, and why this weekend might just be one for the history books
When history, heart, and hunger collide, combat sports produces moments that transcend the ring and cage — and this past weekend delivered all of it.
From London’s roaring stadium atmosphere to the electric intensity in Kansas City, legends were honored, rivalries reignited, careers celebrated, and new stars announced themselves.
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn finally settled a decades-old family feud in front of a historic crowd. Ian Machado Garry reasserted his place among the UFC’s elite — only to find a new rival waiting in the wings. Veterans fought their last battles, while rising talents seized their moment in the spotlight.
Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it, here’s your full, detailed breakdown of an unforgettable weekend in the fight game.
Combat sports fans, brace yourselves. This weekend delivers two high-stakes events that could define legacies and reshape rankings — one drenched in boxing history, the other charged with MMA’s new guard. From Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, the action is global, and the storylines are electric
It was a weekend of explosive finishes, emotional redemptions, and technical excellence across the boxing and Muay Thai world. From roaring knockouts in the UK to razor-thin rematches in Thailand, here’s a deeper look at the standout stories that defined the weekend.
Combat Sports Weekend Recap: April 11–13, 2025
The world of combat sports lit up this past weekend with top-tier action from UFC 314 in Miami, PFL World Tournament 2 in Orlando, and ONE Friday Fights 104 in Bangkok. The fights delivered drama, upsets, highlight-reel finishes, and defining moments that could shift the landscape of their respective divisions. Here’s a full breakdown and analysis of the events we previewed last week: