‘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.
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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.
‘Bunch of communists’: Unhinged UFC star slams media
Controversial UFC star Sean Strickland has delivered another bizarre press conference ahead of UFC 312, blowing up at the media, before calling Australians ‘degenerates’ and ‘white trash’.
Star tears ‘communist’ Australia to shreds
Controversial American UFC star Sean Strickland has teed off on Australia as he delivered an unhinged outburst during a press conference.
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History made as champ stuns UFC world
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‘I will finish the fight’: Matthews’ promise ahead of UFC return
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McGregor accused of bathroom rape of 49yo
The alleged victim claims UFC star Conor McGregor took her to a VIP men’s bathroom before launching his attack.
Why UFC champion turned away from rugby
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Strange bedfellows: Whittaker’s secret weapon to the title
It was a cold call to Israel Adesanya’s coach Eugene Bareman which has turned two of the UFC’s biggest rivals into training partners, and now friends. And it could take Robert Whittaker back to the promised land.
Racism drama as UFC icon kicked off flight
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World laughing at viral Conor McGregor clip
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