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Ferguson set to face 'Cowboy' Cerrone as lightweight title picture takes shape
In his first bout since October, El Cucuy will take on one of the UFC’s most in-form fighters at 155lbs.
Cerrone takes convincing win over Al Iaquinta, calls on McGregor to fight in July
The 36-year-old won on a unanimous points decision.
'I am a force to be reckoned with': Hermansson lands biggest UFC win of his career
Swede Jack Hermansson secured the biggest victory of his career by beating Ronaldo Souza in Florida.
First round TKO sees 38-year-old veteran Overeem beat Oleinik at UFC St. Petersburg
Overeem extended his winning streak on Saturday in the Russian capital.
'I couldn’t even hold my kids. But if I've to break both hands again to get the win, I will'
With one fight left on his current contract, Wexford’s Brian Moore is fighting to secure his future with MMA promotion, Bellator.
Former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw suspended for two years after testing positive for EPO
Dillashaw willingly relinquished his bantamweight championship last month.
Third anti-doping violation sees UFC heavyweight banned for life
Ruslan Magomedov is the first fighter to receive a lifetime ban under the USADA-administered programme.
UFC book trio of summer title bouts involving Jones, Nunes and Cejudo
Henry Cejudo will have an opportunity to become a two-weight champion at UFC 238 in Chicago.
Wonderboy stopped for the first time by stunning Pettis 'Superman' KO
The former lightweight champion made a big statement in his UFC welterweight debut in Nashville.
'I didn't give Khabib his respect, I marched forward and got caught,' says McGregor
The Dubliner said because he had reached such an elite level of fighting, he was lacking motivation at UFC 229.
Dillashaw's reign as UFC champion over after revealing 'adverse' drug test
The 33-year-old announced today that he is ‘voluntarily relinquishing’ the UFC bantamweight title.
Masvidal stuns Till in London to derail UFC comeback
The Liverpudlian suffered a second-round knockout on Saturday night, while there was also defeat for Ireland’s Joseph Duffy.
Duffy 'buzzing' for tonight's UFC return after 'dark days' during lengthy lay-off
The Donegal lightweight faces Marc Diakiese, having not competed in the octagon since November 2017.
Dos Santos eyeing another heavyweight title shot after quick stoppage against Lewis
Brazilian makes light work of Saturday’s main event at UFC Wichita.
Big weekend for Irish MMA as Sky Sports broadcast Bellator card live from Dublin
The likes of James Gallagher, Peter Queally and Paul Redmond will all compete at the 3Arena on Saturday.
UFC legend St-Pierre announces retirement after failed Khabib negotiations
The 37-year-old was a UFC champion in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
UFC to put interim title on the line in the absence of middleweight champ Whittaker
A bout between Kelvin Gastelum and undefeated star Israel Adesanya will take place at UFC 236.
'One of the greatest comebacks in UFC history' - Pendred relives his finest hour
The Dubliner overcame enormous pressure in front of hometown fans to claim a remarkable victory on his UFC debut.
Ngannou calls out Cormier after finishing ex-champion Velasquez in 26 seconds
A first outing since July 2016 ended in a resounding defeat for Cain Velasquez in the Phoenix headliner.
Anderson Silva's return ends in defeat after UFC 234 main event cancelled
Israel Adesanya took his undefeated record to 16-0 with a unanimous decision against Anderson Silva.
'I worked my entire life for this sport': Anderson Silva brought to tears ahead of UFC comeback
Having not stepped foot in the octagon since 2017, the Brazilian was overcome with emotion in Melbourne on Saturday.
'I think the story is going to be different': Aldo keen on McGregor rematch following victory in Brazil
The Irishman knocked out the featherweight kingpin in 2015, ending his 10-year unbeaten run.
Jose Aldo bags $50,000 Performance of the Night prize with second-round TKO
The 32-year-old overcame Renato Moicano at UFC Fortaleza on Saturday night in front of a home crowd.
Joseph Duffy to make UFC return on St Patrick's weekend after 16 months out
The 30-year-old former boxer will face Marc Diakese at London’s O2 Arena on 16 March.
Artem Lobov's time in the UFC has come to an end
The Straight Blast Gym featherweight says he asked to be released from his contract.
Light-heavyweight champ Jones approved for UFC 235 bout
The MMA star will be required to be drug tested at least twice a month until the event.
McGregor gets six-month suspension and $50,000 fine over UFC 229 fracas
Nurmagomedov has been hit with a nine-month ban and a fine of $500,000 in relation to October’s incident.
Darren Till gets top billing as Gunnar Nelson is also booked for UFC London
The card for the UFC’s return to the English capital on 16 March is beginning to take shape.
Woodley's next title defence confirmed after Covington accuses UFC of broken promises
The champion will put his belt on the line against Kamaru Usman.
UFC boss expects Nurmagomedov and McGregor to fight again this year
The pair clashed in Las Vegas last October, when Nurmagomedov managed a fourth-round submission victory.
Floyd Mayweather eases to first-round victory in shambolic 'exhibition' bout
Tenshin Nasukawa’s trainer stopped the fight after the Japanese fighter had been floored three times.
Nunes hailed as the best female fighter ever following historic UFC victory
Amanda Nunes emulated Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier with last night’s knockout of Cris Cyborg.
'Daddy's home, DC' - Jones taunts Cormier but rules out heavyweight title bid
Light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones is eyeing a third clash with Daniel Cormier after regaining the belt.
Nunes stuns Cyborg to make UFC history, Jones wins title on return from doping ban
Amanda Nunes becomes just the third fighter to hold two UFC belts simultaneously.
'They can have it': Daniel Cormier relinquishes light heavyweight title ahead of Jones-Gustafsson 2
The champ-champ is no more following his statement to Ariel Helwani on Friday.
'If Conor wants a rematch against Khabib, he’s gotta go through me first', says Iaquinta
Lightweight Al Iaquinta secured a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Lee in Milwaukee last night.
UFC strikes deal with BT Sport for Ireland and UK after pulling plug on Eleven Sports agreement
The new streaming service is reportedly facing closure after just four months.
'I was beaten, there are no excuses... but it’s the best thing that happened to me'
The first loss of his professional career has merely strengthened James Gallagher’s resolve.
'Feed me, they can all get it' - Holloway keen on McGregor and Khabib bouts
The featherweight champion continued his impressive winning streak in Toronto on Saturday night.
Irish youngster Gallagher to headline 3Arena bill in February
The 22-year-old will aim to return to winning ways in Dublin against American opponent Steven Graham.