Boxer’s superstar pump-up after Tszyu breakthrough
Sam Goodman was still at the Gold Coast Entertainment Centre, having starred on the Tim Tszyu undercard, when he checked his phone to see a congratulatory message from a sporting superstar.
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McGregor sparks bombshell UFC split
Conor McGregor has finally taken his first steps towards his UFC comeback, but the news has sparked a shock move from the MMA giant.
Aussie’s monster contract throws UFC into spin
Aussie champion Alexander Volkanovski is reportedly about to throw UFC plans into turmoil with one detail emerging from his monster pay rise.
Volk rushed in for shock Islam rematch
Australian superstar Alexander Volkanovski has answered a desperate call from UFC boss Dana White for an epic rematch.
Ready for revenge: Volk poised for shock rematch on 11-days notice
Aussie featherweight champ Alex Volkanovski has agreed to a rematch against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, just 11-days out from UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
‘Astroboy’ Erceg lands spot on blockbuster UFC 295 card
Steve Erceg just landed the biggest fight of his life. The Aussie tells the story of how a nap cost him his first visit to Madison Square Garden, but that won’t happen this time.
UFC superstar pleads guilty to drink driving
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has apologised after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge in New Zealand.
UFC world blows up over title robbery
UFC fans have unleashed on social media over one judges absurd scorecard which robbed one fighter from claiming back the title.
Aussie’s defining UFC clash with ‘Big Mouth’ Holland
Aussie Jack Della Maddalena faces his biggest UFC test thus far this weekend, and definitely his most interesting, as he prepares for a showdown with the hugely popular Kevin Holland.
20,000 people all saying same thing
The biggest sporting event of the year rocked Sydney this weekend. Now all the gobsmacking behind-the-scenes details are revealed.
‘Holy sh*t’: Historic upset stuns UFC world
UFC fans have been left in disbelief after American challenger Sean Strickland pulled off the biggest upset in the history of the sport.
Fight manager hatches plot to bring back the Bears
Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski’s manager is interested in helping bring back the Bears.
Inside the mind of Sean Strickland
Controversial and contradictory, there might be more to Sean Strickland than he’s letting on.
‘Why did I say that?’ UFC star’s regret over Whittaker sledge
Israel Adesanya’s incredible earning power can be revealed as he concedes his regret over taunts he has made toward other UFC stars including Aussie-based Robert Whittaker.
$16m farce as UFC star attacks women
Controversial fighter Sean Strickland hasn’t held back since he arrived Down Under and his sexist remarks have threatened to overshadow the event.
Bottle thrown as UFC presser explodes
The UFC 293 main event between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland is sure to deliver fireworks — but another villain has emerged.
Tafa opens up on bond with former NRL hard man
Justin Tafa grew up idolising former Parramatta Eel Manu Ma’u – and despite switching hit-ups for knockouts, he’s still determined to be a role model for the next generation.
Surprise connection behind UFC fighter’s AFL obsession
In another life, Jack Jenkins would have been at the MCG this weekend. Instead, the Aussie will be in the Octagon for UFC 293 – with one eye on the AFL finals.
Adesanya’s shock UFC GOAT call
Israel Adesanya considers himself one of the greatest fighters of all time, but he would be willing to play second billing to one man.
‘He’s a what!?’: Shocked Adesanya told of opponent’s neo-Nazi past
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya had no idea about his opponent’s history heading into this weekend’s main event bout at UFC 293. Here’s the moment he found out.
UFC headliner punches fan in Bondi assault
UFC 293 headliner Sean Strickland revealed he hit a UFC fan who smacktalked him on the streets of Bondi Junction on Sunday morning.
UFC 293: The once-bullied kid fighting the former Neo-Nazi
Fight week is barely a day old, and things are already getting wild in the lead-up to the much-hyped UFC 293 clash between Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
‘Watched my friend get gunned down’: Tuivasa reveals tragic loss
Tai Tuivasa has had his fair share of ups and downs along his UFC journey. Ahead of the Aussie’s next fight, he recalls the devastating loss of a friend who had ‘gone off the rails’.
‘I watched a person I know get gunned down’ – Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa has had his fair share of ups and downs in the UFC Octagon.
The wild first ever UFC fight held in Australia
James Te Huna fought in the very first UFC fight ever held in Australia.
‘He’s there for me’: Pedro opens up on Adesanya bond
Tyson Pedro is ready to go to another level after spending more than two months training alongside UFC superstar, Israel Adesanya.
UFC star says he’s entitled to cheat on wife
UFC star Sean O’Malley has been slammed as ‘disgusting’ after explaining the one reason why he’s entitled to cheat on his wife.
Holiday and brotherly rivalry fuelling Tafa’s KO plans
There’s a lot on the line for Junior Tafa in Singapore this weekend.
‘Holy sh*t’: Hellacious KO stuns UFC world
The UFC has a new king after Sean O’Malley delivered an out of this world punch that left the former champion flat on his face.
Next Conor McGregor ready to take over
A decade after Conor McGregor announced himself to the world, another mouthy Irish upstart is preparing to take over the UFC.
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