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.
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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.
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