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.
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‘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.
Ranked: The 20 best UFC fights of all time
Bloody five-round wars, all action knockouts, controversial decisions and a few Aussies appear on our list of the top 20 best UFC fights ever.
Why UFC 300 is set to be the best of them all
From top to bottom, UFC 300 is one of the most stacked cards we’ve ever seen. BRENDAN BRADFORD goes through all the fights, fallouts, implications, titles on the line and more.
The lost Volkanovski fight that would’ve shaken up UFC
It’s the fight that got away – and in another world, it could be a headline act at the star-studded UFC 300. It’s the Alex Volkanovski fight that the world will never see.
Real value of UFC’s ridiculously named made-up title
It’s a made-up title with a ridiculous name and was first awarded to Jorge Masvidal by The Rock in 2019. But despite its bizarre origins, the BMF belt has come to mean something.
UFC star allegedly threatened to kill drug agent
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, one of the greatest fighters in history, allegedly threatened to kill a drug agent at his home.
Aussie city to host UFC grudge match
A blockbuster UFC grudge match between is being discussed for Australia after it was confirmed UFC 305 will return Down Under this year.
UFC fighter sacked over horror bite
In a moment that reminded all fight fans of Mike Tyson, a UFC debutant was swiftly disqualified for an illegal tactic.
‘Worst thing you can do’: Dana White’s brutal reveal
Andre Lima preserved his unbeaten status in the UFC after his rival was disqualified for biting in a rather bizarre turn of events. More here.
Fans express serious concern for McGregor
UFC legend Conor McGregor has sparked major concern among fans over a highly erratic interview promoting his new movie.
Broken arm won’t stop UFC bout against Kazakh champ
Jack Della Maddalena wants to be part of a “wild” homecoming if the UFC arrives in Perth – but must first overcome a broken arm, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD.
Aussie fighter makes history after securing UFC title fight
Steve Erceg will create an astonishing piece of history by fighting for the flyweight title in just his fourth UFC bout, and less than a year after making his promotional debut. Find out more here.
Legend fighting for life after heroic act
A former UFC champion is fighting for his life in hospital after he ran into a burning building to help his parents escape the inferno.
‘Oh my god’: Aussie’s KO stuns Joe Rogan
Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena has proved he’s a future UFC title contender with a wild comeback KO win that came from nowhere.
How O’Malley could thwart Volk’s comeback
He might not look like much, but ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley is a killer and, writes BRENDAN BRADFORD, the biggest threat to Alexander Volkanovski’s hopes of booking a rematch with Ilia Topuria.
Fighter KOed by splinter, stuns MMA world
MMA star Cedric Doumbe was “disgusted” after his main event fight was waved off in the third round for the most unlikely of reasons.
’I don’t really give a f**k’: Star slams punters ahead of UFC 299
He’s had 30 UFC bouts, including a memorable trilogy against Conor McGregor, but this weekend Dustin Poirier is on a mission to prove he isn’t a spent force as an elite lightweight contender.
‘WTF he doing?’: Fighter KO’d after wild act
MMA fans couldn’t believe what they were watching unfold as one fighter was knocked out in truly disturbing scenes on Friday.
Meet the undefeated Aussie who could be our next UFC champion
Jack Della Maddalena has taken the UFC by storm, and is preparing for the biggest fight of his career. So the question must be asked… has Australia unearthed another UFC champion?
UFC star’s vile reaction to horrific gang rape
The sexual assault case that has shocked the world has taken a twist with an American fighter making a divisive accusation.
Aussie cult hero’s teary reveal over shock UFC retirement
Australian fan favourite Tyson Pedro has announced his immediate retirement from the UFC, before explaining the deeply personal reasons behind his call to walk away.
KO of the year contender stuns UFC world
Fight fans couldn’t believe their eyes when a UFC star delivered one of the most hellacious KO finishes the Octagon has ever seen.
Pedro preparing for last fight on current UFC contract
There’s a lot on Tyson Pedro’s mind as he prepares for this weekend’s fights in Las Vegas – but the impending NRL matches are not among them.
Rising Aussie star calls out ex-champ after three-round lesson
If all goes well this weekend, Steve Erceg will be celebrating with a huge meal while watching the NRL season opener at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Then he’ll begin planning a fight with a former UFC champion.
Goodman hammers ‘Instagram fighter’ over Volk attack
Sam Goodman is eyeing up a world title fight with Naoya Inoue, but promises to make Mark Schleibs pay for attacking Alex Volkanovski.
‘Zombie apocalypse’: Crowd fight rocks UFC
A UFC fan was brutally knocked out in a wild brawl during a Mexico City Fight Night in scenes that left UFC boss Dana White stunned.
Volkanovski foe’s shock UFC title rematch call
Brian Ortega fought through a freak pre-fight ankle injury, before making a surprising call about an Alex Volkanovski rematch with Ilia Topuria.
Putin‘s secret $20m gift after Conor’s demise
UFC boss Dana White has dropped a bombshell surrounding Vladimir Putin and the fighter that ended Conor McGregor.
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