‘She’s got that thing you can’t teach’
SIGNED by Reebok after just one fight in the UFC, Paige VanZant appears set to join Ronda Rousey as the female faces of mixed martial arts.
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Chambers ready to rock Adelaide
ADELAIDE will feel just like home when Australia’s first female UFC fighter Alex Chambers steps into the cage next month.
Costly mistake UFC fighters make in the gym
HE was one of the UFC’s best, but was forced into early retirement. Now, Jamie Varner is trying to stop other fighters suffering the same fate.
Look out Wal-Mart, you made Ronda mad
RONDA Rousey has addressed the controversy surrounding Wal-Mart’s refusal to display her new book and the UFC champion didn’t pull her punches.
The bizarre deformity that UFC fighters want
IT takes a special kind of person to climb into an octagon with the knowledge that the fighter opposite intends to batter you senseless. Very special.
The greatest athlete in the history of UFC
ULTIMATE Fighting Championship president Dana White has revealed just who is the greatest athlete he has ever worked with.
Conor McGregor reads mean tweets
WATCH the fastest rising star in the UFC destroy troll after troll as he reads out a series of nasty Twitter comments.
Video: How McGregor made Aldo snap
POLARISING UFC contender Conor McGregor has done the unthinkable at the UFC 189 press conference in Dublin and champion Jose Aldo wasn’t impressed.
UFC signs Youtube sensation Ben Nguyen
EXCLUSIVE: A month after becoming a Youtube sensation, adopted Aussie fighter Ben Nguyen has been signed by the UFC.
Is this bigger than Mayweather vs Pacquiao?
Forget Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao. There is another anticipated match-up that’s going to break all sorts of records.
‘I broke his ribs, I took years off his career’
IF a man won’t go down after you broke his ribs, destroyed his leg, broke his hand and walloped him in the head 6 or 7 times when will he drop?
Brock Lesnar: WWE or UFC?
AFTER months of debate, WWE world heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has finally revealed where his future lies.
Aussie UFC star banned for steroids
THE Nevada State Athletic Commision has come down hard on Australian UFC fighter Hector Lombard for taking steroids.
The cheerleader who’d fight Ronda Rousey
NOT many men or women are going to pick a fight with MMA superstar Ronda Rousey, but one NFL cheerleader would be up to the challenge.
This is how you enter a press conference
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo just added a whole lot of spice to the most anticipated mixed martial arts fight of 2015.
The fight we really want to see
RONDA Rousey refers to Cris “Cyborg” Justino as a steroid-enhanced freak, and now Rousey’s mum wants the hottest fighter in the UFC to break her rival’s arm.
UFC faces era of upheaval
TWO stunning title changes at UFC 185 could be just the start of an era of upheaval that threatens to change the face of the UFC.
The reason Rousey won’t fight men
UFC women’s champion Ronda Rousey has revealed why she won’t square off against a man. And it’s not because she can’t win.
Daniel Kelly slated for UFC Adelaide card
Four-time Australian Olympic judoka Daniel Kelly will take on Sam Alvey at UFC Fight Night 65 in Adelaide.
‘That’s cute but we’re doing man things’
IN AN incredible spray, a UFC star has hit out at Ronda Rousey’s achievements as a woman in the world’s most brutal sport.
Forget the gore, MMA is just boring
FORGET the blood on the canvas, the sight of a near-defenceless bloodied figure being pummelled or the gladiatorial atmosphere; mixed martial arts is boring.
New York to host UFC’s biggest event?
THE UFC is eyeing off a major milestone after a New York politician was arrested for corruption. But can they pull off what could be the biggest fight ever?
Hunt poised to headline UFC 193 Melbourne
MARK Hunt in preliminary discussions to headline Etihad Stadium at UFC 193 in Melbourne, which was finally rubber stamped by UFC officials this week.
‘I could beat 100 per cent of them’
COULD we see Ronda Rousey fighting men? The UFC women’s champion believes she could beat every man in her weight class.
Fun and games until someone starts crying
MARK Hunt may be 40-years-old but he insists he is only getting better with age and insist he will put on a show when the UFC hits Adelaide in May.
Ricciardo throws support in UFC’s corner
CAGE fighting is coming to Victoria after the Labor State Government backflipped on its earlier statewide ban, amid support from F1 ace Daniel Ricciardo.
World reacts to Ronda’s ridiculous win
RONDA Rousey’s unbelievable UFC title defence was complete before viewers around the planet could process what it just witnessed.
Noke to headline Adelaide UFC card
AUSTRALIA’S most famous UFC fighter Kyle Noke returns to the Octagon, with the welterweight to fight in Adelaide’s inaugural UFC event this May
Hunt on mission to knock out Stipe
WHEN it comes to talking about fighting Mark Hunt pulls no punches.
UFC brings its heavyweights to town
THE Ultimate Fighting Championship rolled into Adelaide today for an open workout session with heavyweights Mark Hunt and Stipe Miocic.
Nobody ever won a UFC fight this fast
RONDA Rousey stopped Cat Zingano with an acrobatic armbar 14 seconds into the first round, dramatically defending her 61kg title at UFC 184.
Nobody has finished a UFC fight this quickly
AND hardly anyone has done it with this much flair. Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey has dramatically defended her title. See how she did it.
What has Jon Jones done now?
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is no stranger to controversy, and his most recent press conference ended very unexpectedly.
Brock Lesnar walks out on WWE
BROCK Lesnar could be headed back to the UFC after failing to come to terms with Vince McMahon on a new WWE contract.
UFC fighter and ring girl feud heats up
THE war of words between the UFC’s highest profile female fighter, Ronda Rousey, and high profile ring card girl, Arianny Celeste, has ignited once again.
Fighting pioneer’s amazing answer
HOLLYWOOD hero Gina Carano provided a moving response when asked what she thinks about this weekend’s historical UFC 184.
Stunning reason ‘bully’ is angry
THE “bully” that was beaten up by a former UFC fighter isn’t angry about the leaked footage – it’s something equally ridiculous.
MMA fighter destroys bully troll
THE moral of this modern David and Goliath story is, if you’re going to troll a professional MMA fighter, expect to get smashed.
Aussie punter turns $5 into $139k
ONE online sportsbook lost almost $1 million on Sunday’s UFC card as 10 of 11 underdogs pulled off upsets. Prepare for some serious betting envy.
Top-5 knockouts in UFC history
We’ve seen some great knockouts in the UFC’s 21 year history but here are the five we thought reigned above all.
‘Ring girls paid more than fighters’
RONDA Rousey isn’t usually one to criticise the UFC but the two-time judo Olympian did hit out at one aspect of fighter pay this week.
UFC: A bloody disgrace or bloody amazing?
IT’S the most brutal and controversial sport on the planet and now it’s coming to Adelaide. Should the UFC be welcomed — or banned? Read the arguments and have your say.
Video: Fight knight MMA style
RUSSIA’S top MMA company, M-1 Global, has announced plans to stage regular fights between fully armoured ‘knights’. With swords. Seriously.
What on Earth is in his mouth?
FACING the best-trained fighters in the world isn’t dangerous enough for Benson Henderson. He feels the need to do so with a sharp choking hazard in his mouth.
Kelly wins but unhappy with performance
DAN Kelly has vowed to deliver a better performance in his next UFC match up after recording the second victory of his career today.
Kelly ready to make UFC debut in Colorado
DAN Kelly risks his unbeaten record and future in the fight game when he makes his UFC debut on foreign soil this weekend against American Patrick Walsh.
Aussie UFC star latest to test positive
A BAD week for the UFC just got worse. Australia’s highest ranked fighter has followed in Anderson Silva’s footsteps with a positive drug test.
McGregor calls out lightweight king
CONOR McGregor’s featherweight title fight against Jose Aldo is set for May, but the polarising Irishman has set his sights on Anthony Pettis’ lightweight title.
Kelly hits his peak at altitude
MELBOURNE UFC fighter Daniel Kelly is reviving altitude training techniques he first learned 20 years ago in a bid to win the biggest fight of his career.
‘Nothing scares me more than being average’
HE’S been hailed as Australia’s best hope of winning a UFC championship and when you listen to Jake Matthews speak, it’s easy to understand why.
Silva claims ‘he didn’t use steroids’
UFC legend Anderson Silva is protesting his innocence after testing positive for two different types of steroids before his last fight.
Is this the UFC’s darkest day?
THE self-proclaimed fastest-growing sport in the world has been plunged into turmoil after the downfall of its biggest star.
Taunting Anderson ‘Spider’ Silva is stupid
ANDERSON Silva won a unanimous decision in his comeback fight, trouncing a trash-talking taunting Nick Diaz at UFC 183.
‘F*** him!’ UFC star sends a message
THEY don’t come much more brash than rising UFC phenomenon Conor McGregor, as his display yesterday demonstrated.
Jones ridiculed after failed cocaine test
JON Jones has been labelled the “best gram for gram fighter in the world” after admitting himself into a rehab centre for cocaine.
Brutal spinning backfist KO
PAUL Felder wowed the crowd at UFC 182 with his spinning backfist knockout of Danny Castillo — and picked up a $50,000 bonus cheque for his efforts too.
Lombard: ‘I’m going to steal the show’
ADOPTED Aussie Hector Lombard has promised to upstage pound for pound champion Jon Jones at UFC 182 on January 3.
Jones keen to rattle bones in Melbourne
JON “Bones” Jones says he would be honoured to headline a blockbuster Melbourne fight card that has been billed as the biggest in UFC history.
Te Huna accepts he’s not indestructible
JAMES Te Huna has fought, and won, with a dislocated shoulder. With both a broken hand and busted foot.
Astro Girl ready to rumble in UFC
ALEX Chambers was always going to become a robotics engineer. That, or an astrophysicist.
From astrophysics to the Octagon
AUSTRALIA’S Alex Chambers was headed for a career in robotics when her life took a sudden twist. She makes her UFC debut on Saturday.
White promises superstar line up for UFC Aus
UFC president Dana White has opened up on creating the biggest fight night in Australia’s history, saying: “I’m bringing a card that’s going to deliver”.
Green Power Ranger wants to fight in UFC
THE list of MMA fighters calling out Phil “CM Punk” Brooks includes a 41-year-old actor who played the green Power Ranger.
‘Rowdy’ Rawlings ready for UFC rumble
AUSSIE mother-of-two Bec “Rowdy” Rawlings is determined to prove she’s more than just a big talker on Twitter.
WWE legend’s shock UFC move
FORMER WWE champion Phil “CM Punk” Brooks has signed with the UFC and will make his mixed martial arts debut sometime in the near future.
Lawler ready for Hendricks rematch
ROBBIE Lawler copped more blows than any title fighter in UFC history last time he met Johny Hendricks. They meet again at UFC 181.
When MMA goes horribly wrong
WATCH this amateur MMA fighter attempt to pull off Anthony Pettis’s famous ‘Showtime Kick’ — and fail spectacularly.
‘F*** you’: Fighters react to UFC’s Reebok deal
THE UFC has inked a landmark deal with Reebok to provide fighters with a fight-week uniform. But not everyone is happy about it.
‘Come fight me in Melbourne, Georges’
AUSTRALIAN welterweight Hector Lombard has called out UFC legend Georges St-Pierre, convinced the pair can help sell out Etihad Stadium next year.
Australian UFC supercard … on one condition
ANDERSON Silva, Jon Jones and Chris Weidman could appear on a double-title fight card in Melbourne. But there’s a catch.
UFC blockbuster all set for Melbourne
UFC superstars Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, even Conor McGregor will all form part of an Australian “hit list” should the Victorian Labor Government be voted into power this weekend.
Devastating ‘Usain Bolt’ punch
WHAT happens when you combine a sprinting start with a knockout punch? Well if you’re the recipient it’s nothing good.
This knockout is a UFC star
MEET Paige VanZant, the 20-year-old former model who is on the fast track to Ultimate Fighting Championship glory.
Sexy female fighter packs a punch
ALL eyes will be on “12 gauge” Paige VanZant when she makes her UFC debut on Sunday. It’s not that hard to see why.
Dana White hails Aussie kid as future star of MMA
UFC president Dana White says Australia’s Jake Matthews is a future stud of MMA and could prove crucial to haveing the sport legalised in every state.
Dana White: I’ll change Australia’s mind on UFC
EXCLUSIVE: UFC president Dana White has vowed to win over the Australian politicians and police commissioners who continue to oppose the sport.
Werdum beats Hunt via TKO in UFC180
MARK ‘Super Samoan’ Hunt has fallen to Fabricio Werdum in the second round of UFC 180 for the interim heavyweight title. Re-live the action here.
Female UFC fighter almost loses ear
JESSICA Eye has defeated Leslie Smith via stoppage in the second round after Smith almost lost her left ear. Warning: Graphic images
Is this the world’s toughest woman?
LESLIE Smith, we salute you. The American MMA fighter almost lost her ear in a UFC bout today, but pleaded with the doctors not to stop the fight. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES.
Rockhold backs Aussie to be UFC champ
AMERICAN UFC star Luke Rockhold is convinced Aussie underdog Mark Hunt will become the interim UFC heavyweight champion.
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