Putin bodyguard’s warning for UFC superstar
Footage of Conor McGregor’s concerning reaction to being told off by one of Vladimir Putin’s stern bodyguards has gone viral.
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UFC star goes limp from sickening KO punch
A UFC star was sent to the shadow realm in a scary “KO of the year contender” that has the MMA world losing its mind.
Was Rob robbed? ‘Gutted’ Aussie’s UFC title heartbreak
Rob Whittaker and the UFC 271 Houston crowd thought the Australian slugger should have gold strapped around his waist, not Israel Adesanya’s after the pair’s title rematch.
Plans for Tuivasa UFC blockbuster in Australia revealed
Tai Tuivasa emerged as the biggest winner of UFC 271 thanks to a stunning KO. He earned a $50,000 bonus, is about to take his ranking as high as No.3 – and potentially headline on home soil.
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Australian UFC supercard … on one condition
ANDERSON Silva, Jon Jones and Chris Weidman could appear on a double-title fight card in Melbourne. But there’s a catch.
Sexy female fighter packs a punch
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‘One of the greatest stories in sports’
THIS weekend, Sydney-based Mark Hunt has a chance to complete his fairytale in what UFC boss Dana White describes as an “unbelievable” story.
‘Haunted house caused husband to beat me’
KAITLYN Grispi, the wife of a former UFC fighter, claims her husband beat her because she was sure their home was haunted.
Bisping, Rockhold feud boils over
UFC stars Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold shared a conference call to promote their upcoming Sydney fight. It didn’t end well.
Aussie fighter’s one shot at glory
DANIEL Kelly thought his UFC dream had passed him by. Then came a call that offered him the opportunity of a lifetime.
The fastest rising star in sport
IT’S taken this mad Irishman 18 months to go from virtual unknown to global superstar. How has Conor McGregor done it?
Super Samoan nervous and ‘not fit at all’
MARK Hunt must shed more than 20kgs — and in a hurry — after accepting the opportunity of a lifetime for UFC 180. Will he be ready in time?
Super Samoan gets his Rocky moment
A FEW years ago, his career was on the scrapheap. But suddenly, the “Super Samoan” Mark Hunt is getting the opportunity of a lifetime.
Why the Korean Zombie can’t fight for two years
CHAN Sung Jung has not entered the Octagon in more than a year. His fans are going to have to wait even longer to see him compete again.
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