Biggest month in Aussie UFC history: Two title fights locked in
Two Aussies are preparing for UFC title fights in what shapes as the biggest month in Australian MMA history, reports BRENDAN BRADFORD.
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Feud’s explosive twist: The image that will rock Australian boxing
Jeff Fenech’s shock split with Brock Jarvis has taken an explosive twist – with the legendary figure spotted in scenes that will rock Australian boxing.
‘Feed the man’: Volk’s message for UFC boss as he plots comeback
Alex Volkanovski is already taking drastic measures ahead of his long-awaited UFC comeback, but uncertainty over who his opponent might be has led to a direct appeal to UFC Boss Dana White.
Back from the brink: How jiu-jitsu saved footy’s ‘Etihad specialist’
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‘I popped it back in’: Shocking broken nose rocks UFC Sydney
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Champion Dricus du Plessis made a mess of Sean Strickland in UFC 312
This is the moment the South African “re-arranged” the challenger’s nose en route to a dominant victory.
Aussie heavyweight Justin Tafa knocked out in 35 seconds
Aussie heavyweight Justin Tafa was knocked out in 35 seconds at UFC 312 courtesy of a brutal elbow to the face.
Aussie heavyweight Justin Tafa knocked out in 35 seconds
Aussie heavyweight Justin Tafa was knocked out in 35 seconds at UFC 312 courtesy of a brutal elbow to the face.
Volk goes rogue, thinks he’s fighting
Alex Volkanovski momentarily forgot he wasn’t fighting while serving as a cornerman against a protege of Ilia Topuria, the man who took his UFC…
Aussie icon drops news, shatters UFC fans
Beloved Aussie UFC star Alex Volkanovski has opened up about his future in the sport, revealing details fans won’t want to hear.
‘He’s the perfect age’: Volk protege ready to make UFC mark
Colby Thicknesse will have Alex Volkanovski in his corner when he makes his UFC debut. And, the Aussie legend of the sport is tipping big things from his protege.
From ‘smoking cones’ to UFC 312: How Jesus saved Jimmy Crute
Jimmy Crute doesn’t like to think of where he’d be without God in his life, but ahead of his long awaited return to the Octagon, he has opened up on his religious awakening.
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