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.
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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.
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.
Why Israel Adesanya broke down in tears
One of Israel Adesanya’s closest training partners has explained why tensions have been so high this week leading up to his fight against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth.
‘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.
UFC 305: Could these flyweights steal the show?
The high-level action isn’t just limited to the top of the UFC 305 card this Sunday in Perth. A flyweight fight could steal the show.
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?
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?
‘She is female’: Coach backs boxer under biological spotlight
The issue of biology in sport has again become an issue at the Paris Olympic Games with two female boxers the latest athletes to be questioned over their legitimacy to fight as women. But a coach of one of the boxers says categorically there is no doubt.
‘I want to be a dad one day’: Garside finds solace after loss
Australian boxer Harry Garside has found solace in what the next stage of life has in store outside the ring as he grapples with the disappointment of an Olympic campaign cut short.
My failed suicide bid: Garside bares his soul
He was a boxing bronze medal hero at Tokyo. But Harry Garside is just lucky to be alive for the Paris Olympics after navigating 12 months from hell.
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.
The shock $2 cocktail putting punch into Aussie boxers
Elite distance runners swear by it. A basic ingredient that can be bought at Woolies can deliver gold in Paris. Now the Aussie boxing team are using it to seek a winning edge in Paris.
Samoan boxer to fight through tragic passing of coach in Paris
Samoa’s only boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali will fight through the loss of his coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito after his tragic passing just hours before the Olympic Games began.
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.
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.
Australia’s history-making 120kg ‘beast’ vows to shake up Paris
He is the biggest man in Australia’s 100-year boxing history at the Olympics. Now Teremoana Teremoana Jnr is primed to gun down his rivals in Paris with a skill set compared to Tyson Fury.
Zerafa offers to fill void and fight Tszyu
Michael Zerafa has Nikita and Tim Tszyu in his sights and has united with a former bitter enemy Jeff Horn’s former trainer Glenn Rushton in his quest. And was more than happy to fill a void to fight Tim in less than two months’ time.
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