Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl: Inside UFC’s $30m gamble
The UFC is promising to put on the biggest event ever at Las Vegas’ state of the art Sphere. Here’s how they did it and why it’s costing Dana White 10 times more than any other pay-per-view.
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Combat coup: Foxtel, Kayo launch dedicated UFC channel
MMA fans, rejoice. A dedicated channel similar to Fox Footy AFL and Fox League NRL will give fans wall-to-wall UFC coverage for fight fans to devour.
Whittaker eyes blockbuster Sydney world title fight
Rob Whittaker has his eyes on a middleweight title fight in Sydney next year, and got in some high-level sparring against Jai Opetaia on Friday.
Watch: Rivals’ touching backstage moment
Off the back of an ugly 12 month build-up UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and defeated rival Israel Adesanya shared a heartfelt post fight moment. Watch the video here.
And still: DDP retains title in wild finish
Dricus du Plessis pulled off one of the great middleweight title fight wins over Israel Adesanya to wrap up a massive day of action at UFC 305. See how it unfolded inside.
Still Knocks wants ‘done over’ Reaper
Despite Sean Strickland sitting in the box seat to challenge Dricus du Plessis for the belt next, the South African feels former champ Robert Whittaker is more deserving of another title opportunity.
UFC judge axed after absurd scorecard
A UFC judge was instantly relieved of his duties after handing in one of the most outrageous scorecards ever heard on Sunday.
How King Kyle’s UFC passion helped during trolling saga
Kyle Chalmers opens up about his love of the UFC and how it gave him perspective during his shocking trolling saga across the Olympics.
Star predictions: Who will win UFC 305 main event?
UFC fighters are in near unanimous agreement about who wins the UFC 305 main event.
‘Remarkable’ UFC presser leaves star in tears
UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Israel Adesanya has been brought to tears during a heated press conference in Perth ahead of his bout with Dricus du Plessis at UFC305.
‘No doubt’: Springbok skipper’s brutal fight prediction
One of the greatest rugby players of all time has weighed in on this weekend’s main event, while a Kiwi fan was lucky to escape unharmed.
The insane ‘tasers’ and ‘knives’ tactics behind UFC star’s success
‘We’re getting tasered from now on’: The unconventional and insane methods Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya’s coaches use to drive their fighters to the top.
Adesanya in line for blockbuster title rematch
A win on Sunday will have Israel Adesanya fast-tracked to a massive rematch with Sean Strickland, but where does that leave Rob Whittaker?
UFC star’s X-rated tweet goes viral
As the peak MMA promoter returns to Australia, two of the world’s most dangerous fighters have started some truly provocative trash talk.
How UFC star’s dark times enhanced horse racing passion
Ahead of a fight at UFC 305 this weekend and some big races for his horse, Epimeles, Jack Jenkins has opened up on how his horse racing passion supported him through his injury comeback.
UFC 305: du Plessis responds to wild fight week drinking claims
Even Dricus du Plessis had to laugh when he saw that wild viral video showing him reportedly drinking last weekend, plus what does he have planned with the Springboks?
Does MMA deserve to be at the Olympics?
Debate has been raging in the MMA world about the sport’s inclusion in the Olympics. We asked a host of Aussie and Kiwi UFC fighters if it should be added.
‘Win for street culture’: Raygun backed by UFC superstar
Australia’s viral breaking sensation, Raygun, has received unlikely support in the form of Kiwi UFC megastar – and breakdancing enthusiast – Israel Adesanya.
How the Warriors helped Kara-France’s concussion comeback
Kai Kara-France is a lifelong Warriors diehard. He reveals how his favourite footy team helped his comeback from concussion.
Springboks dominance inspires DDP in ‘Perth-toria’ for UFC 305
Dricus du Plessis wants to follow in the footsteps of his beloved Springboks with a dominant win over an old rival in Perth next week, which would see him keep his UFC middleweight title.
Champ’s ominous warning for Adesanya
Dricus du Plessis fires off the first shot of fight week ahead of his UFC 305 main event with Israel Adesanya.
‘He’s getting scary’: Hooker on Adesanya
New Zealand’s Dan Hooker reveals details of Israel Adesanya’s training camp ahead of UFC 305 in Perth and why he is not sparring the champion as he has done in the past.
UFC: Whittaker locks in long awaited Abu Dhabi blockbuster
Robert Whittaker has confirmed his next blockbuster event, with the UFC fighter to finally take on Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi as he continues his push for the middleweight title.
’Unbelievable’ 60-second KO rocks UFC
UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall has put in a claim to be seen as the “baddest man on the planet” after rocking the sport with a monster KO.
Aspinall’s one minute KO sets up a heavyweight blockbuster
After claiming victory in under a minute in his most recent battle, Tom Aspinall has called out a heavyweight champion to headline the biggest heavyweight UFC fight in years.
UFC 304: Two fights to greatness
Two high stakes title fights will leave two fighters within touching distance of greatness this weekend.
Superstar’s surprise Volkanovski admission
Paddy Pimblett is a rising lightweight star with 2.9 million Instagram followers. And he’s just made a surprise call on fighting Alex Volkanovski.
Pimblett’s unlikely Aussie footballing connection
Paddy Pimblett is a football fanatic, and a UFC star on the rise. What isn’t as well known is the Englishman’s connection to a legendary Australian footballing figure.
‘People coming after our family’: Nicoll’s incredible UFC journey
Stewart Nicoll’s phenomenal journey to the UFC all started when his family fled to Australia when he was six. It was then that he was introduced to mixed martial arts, Nicoll tells BRENDAN BRADFORD.
In another life UFC champ could have been a rugby league star
He’s one of the most dangerous fighters on the planet, but Tom Aspinall grew up playing rugby league too and in another life, could have been a star of another code.
Phar Jack’s bid to horse around at UFC 305
Rising featherweight contender ‘Phar’ Jack Jenkins could be fighting at UFC 305 in Perth next month wearing shorts inspired by Epimeles, the Caulfield Guineas contender he part owns.
‘Insane’ Trump move rumour spreads
A rumour about Donald Trump’s first move after he was grazed by gunfire spread like wildfire only to be proven to be incorrect.
Goodman inspired by fellow Aussie’s upset to plot path to title blockbuster
Sam Goodman wants to join Liam Paro in earning one of Australian boxing’s greatest world title upsets, taking his fellow Aussie’s underdog victory as inspiration.
DDP slams ‘hypocrite’ Adesanya for Whittaker sledge
Things are heating up between UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, after the South African hit back at “Stylebender’s” ‘colonial mindset’ jab.
Adesanya slams champion Dricus du Plessis for ‘colonial mindset’
Israel Adesayna has called out middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis for his ‘colonial mindset,’ threatening their upcoming UFC 305 main event in Perth.
‘Best staredown in history’ blows UFC away
There is no love lost between middleweight superstars Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya after one of longest face offs the UFC has seen.
Brutal kick ends UFC championship fight
On the night Conor McGregor was supposed to return, a current UFC champion reminded everyone he is “the baddest motherf**ker”.
Pereira stakes claim as UFC’s biggest star with stunning KO
Alex Pereira’s phenomenal run in the UFC has continued. The star’s thunderous second-round knockout of Jiri Prochazka was the highlight of UFC 303.
Seven fights announced for UFC 305 in Perth
The fight card for UFC 305 just got seven huge local fights including two heavyweight bangers. BRENDAN BRADFORD reports.
Aussie boxer denies UFC champ’s broken nose claims
Alex Pereira wasted no time getting to work sparring in Brisbane after accepting a short-notice fight at UFC 303.
White’s blunt four-word Conor message
Dana White has raised alarm bells over a new Conor McGregor fight date with a blunt four-word statement ahead of UFC 303.
UFC 303: Alex Pereira fighting with ‘pride and tradition’
Alex Pereira had a unique experience in Brisbane before preparing for his UFC 303 main event.
The ‘fake McGregor’ who could upset Aussie’s title hopes
He’s loud, brash and Irish, and Ian Garry could be on a collision course with an Aussie favourite.
Aussie monsters KO puts UFC on notice
Australian UFC star Robert Whittaker has delivered a monumental statement with a hellacious knockout victory on Sunday.
Whittaker winds back clock with stunning first round KO
Robert Whittaker could be in line for a title shot after scoring his first knockout win since 2017 in an emotional main event in Saudi Arabia.
McGregor sets record straight amid rumours
Wild rumours have swirled since Conor McGregor pulled out of UFC 303, but now the superstar has revealed what really happened.
‘Take his head off’: Aussie UFC star’s warning
Australia’s Rob Whittaker has vowed to take off his opponent’s head in his UFC fight this weekend following a last-minute change.
Grudge match confirmed as UFC 305 main event in Perth
Perth’s UFC 305 main event has finally been confirmed with a high stakes middleweight grudge match topping the card.
McGregor bombshell rocks UFC to its core
UFC president Dana White confirmed fears held by fight fans, putting a major spanner in the works for the promotion’s next main event.
UFC 303: McGregor out, UFC book new main event
After two weeks of speculation, Conor McGregor is officially out of UFC 303, but has been replaced by another huge star.
‘Insanity’: Freak ‘double KO’ rocks MMA
A bonkers video is going viral after a wild moment that was straight from the script of a Rocky Balboa film.
UFC champion reveals Aussie fight wish, with sights set on WA
Brazilian light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has made his feelings known, reveals his wish for Perth to host August’s UFC 305.
Twins double KO’ed by World’s Strongest Man
Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall has knocked out two twins at the same time in wild scenes at the World Freak Fight League.
UFC icon in massive brawl as feud explodes
Shocking scenes have unfolded as UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal met for the final time with a brawl erupting.
UFC boss unrecognisable after 20kg move
54-year-old UFC boss Dana White has reportedly “tripled his life expectancy”, showing off his insanely jacked rig in a wild transformation.
‘Never seen before’ bombshell rocks UFC
The UFC have dropped a bombshell on their fans as speculation runs rife the never before seen move is linked to Conor McGregor.
Trump’s big promise overheard in viral clip
Donald Trump has promised an extraordinary act of international diplomacy in an overheard private conversation with a world champion.
UFC boss goes nuclear on ‘f***ing lunatic’
UFC president Dana White has gone scorched earth on a judge over a highly questionable scorecard during the co-main event on Sunday.
UFC world stunned by shock announcement
In an epic fight, champion Islam Makhachev had to reach deep into his bag of tricks before an announcement shocked everyone.
America in meltdown as Trump goes rogue
Donald Trump has sparked “crazy” scenes with a public appearance that proves America is in meltdown mode.
Poirier open to Volk fight despite Sunday potentially being his last
Dustin Poirier has said that he could retire after Sunday’s lightweight title fight as one of the UFC’s greatest ever, despite leaving the door ajar for a ‘huge fight’ against Alex Volkanovski.
The lucrative side-hustle keeping Aussie fighter in the octagon
It is the left-field side hustle which has proved lucrative for an Australian fighter in the UFC, and here, Jake Matthews opens up on how breaking cards has become big business.
The NRL wannabe fighting alongside Conor McGregor
He’s a runway model and former footy player, and this Kiwi fighter has just booked the biggest fight of his career as he faces Jamahal Hill in the UFC 303 co-main event to Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler.
Ex-UFC star dead at 33 after tragic incident
A former UFC star has died in a motorbike incident in a tragedy that has rocked the sport and the 33-year-old’s young family.
Aussie ‘Big Train’ makes his case for UFC 305
‘The Big Train’, Tom Nolan, is back on track in the UFC, scoring a wild comeback first round TKO win over Victor Martinez, and calling for spot at UFC 305 in Perth.
UFC boss gets man fired over viral video
UFC boss Dana White’s seemingly innocent Instagram video had devastating consequences for a FedEx delivery driver in New York.
Aussie star ‘blew it’ amid bloody UFC chaos
Australian UFC star Steve Erceg has fallen short in his bid to shock the world, admitting one key mistake cost him dearly.
World horrified by ‘bullet wound’ injury
UFC legends had to turn away after witnessing a freak injury that was the stuff of horror stories. WARNING: Gruesome content.
How Volk is leading Erceg on path to glory
Australia’s greatest ever UFC fighter Alexander Volkanovski has been a strong role model for the nation’s newest title challenger, as Steve Erceg prepares to win the flyweight world title this weekend.
Aussie’s massive UFC Perth goal if weekend goes to plan
Steve Erceg is never short of confidence. And a two-time flyweight UFC champion awaits this Sunday (Australian time) in Brazil.
‘Not responding’: UFC world rocked by news
UFC champion turned boxing superstar Francis Ngannou has shared his devastation after the death of his 15-month-old son.
Bridges responds to McGregor rumours
The relationship between Aussie boxer Ebanie Bridges and UFC great Conor McGregor continues to make headlines.
Conor McGregor’s UFC return confirmed
Conor McGregor is officially back. UFC president Dana White revealed McGregor’s opponent and a blockbuster title fight for later this year.
‘Greatest KO of all time’, ‘killer’ champ plans ‘unheard of’ next move as UFC 300 stuns
UFC 300 promised so much, with 12 current or former champions headlining the promotion’s historic card – and it most certainly delivered.
UFC stunned by ‘greatest KO of all time’
A champ’s absolutely savage act has capped off an insane UFC 300 fight card that also witnessed the “greatest knockout of all time”.
UFC 300: How an Aussie is preparing ‘Fight Club’ boss for 55/1 upset
On a card containing no less than 12 fighters who are, or have been, UFC champions, Cody Brundage is the odd man out in every sense.
Fighters rate the best UFC athletes of all time
With the greatest UFC card ever set to take place in Las Vegas, we asked a who’s who of fighters, trainers, managers and insiders who the best UFC combatant of all time is. Find out who took top spot inside.
UFC loses it over $1.8m Dana White bombshell
Already being billed as the greatest card in UFC history, Sunday’s stacked Las Vegas blockbuster has suddenly had all stakes raised to a new level.
Alex Pereira fires nasty shot at long time rival Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya will need to ‘earn’ another crack at his long time rival Alex Pereira, with the current light-heavyweight champ saying the former middleweight king will need to climb the ranks first.
Why Whittaker is taking on the Boogieman before Strickland
Like the rest of the world, Robert Whittaker thought he would be fighting Sean Strickland in Perth, yet, the opportunity to knock over the Boogieman was too good to pass up on.
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