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The shortest title reign in UFC history is over and there's a new undisputed champion
GSP has vacated the middleweight title he won last month.
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Dec 8th 2017, 10:18 AM
UFC star makes dream come true for young man with Down syndrome
Diego Sanchez arranged for Isaac Marquez to take him on in an exhibition bout in Albuquerque.
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Dec 7th 2017, 2:55 PM
A month after winning the belt, UFC champ admits he's unlikely to defend it
Georges St-Pierre isn’t keen on fighting at 185 pounds again, despite being the division’s champion.
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Dec 7th 2017, 1:55 PM
Spectacular KO of Overeem earns Ngannou a UFC heavyweight title shot
The Cameroon-born phenom is set to challenge champion Stipe Miocic for the belt in Boston in January.
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Dec 7th 2017, 11:19 AM
Holloway on McGregor: 'It's all fun and games until the guy gets salty'
The featherweight champ says he won’t be waiting around for a rematch with the lightweight title-holder.
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Dec 6th 2017, 8:08 PM
'I'll gladly fight him' - Holloway open to McGregor rematch after defending UFC featherweight title
Holloway defeated Jose Aldo for the second time this year via TKO in the third round to reclaim his title.
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Dec 3rd 2017, 10:57 AM
Close call as Aldo weighs in for his chance to regain the UFC title
Aldo appeared to struggle to weigh in under the 145-pound limit for tomorrow’s clash with Max Holloway.
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Dec 1st 2017, 5:07 PM
UFC champ Woodley hits back at 'delusional' Dana White over Diaz claim
Recent speculation suggested that Tyron Woodley would defend his title against Nate Diaz at UFC 219.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:07 PM
UFC book Cormier title defence despite opponent's impending felony charge
Daniel Cormier is set to face Volkan Oezdemir at the TD Garden in Boston on Saturday, 20 January.
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Nov 30th 2017, 2:29 PM
It's nearly a year since her last fight but Dana White says Ronda Rousey isn't ready to quit
“She doesn’t tick like everyone else ticks,” said the UFC president.
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Nov 29th 2017, 5:04 PM
A different Aldo? Former champ ready to regain title in UFC 218 rematch
Jose Aldo takes on featherweight king Max Holloway in Saturday night’s main event in Detroit.
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Nov 28th 2017, 12:30 PM
Bisping suffers ferocious KO defeat just three weeks after losing UFC title
The 38-year-old former middleweight champion fought today for the second time this month.
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Nov 25th 2017, 2:07 PM
UFC lightweight receives 10-month jail sentence over fight-fixing incident
Bang Tae-Hyun was found guilty of taking a bribe of 100 million won (€77,000).
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Nov 24th 2017, 12:03 PM
Cyborg's first featherweight title defence confirmed for UFC 219
The UFC women’s featherweight champion will put her belt on the line against Holly Holm next month.
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Nov 17th 2017, 11:23 AM
Diaz could get title shot as Woodley expresses interest in UFC 219 bout
Speculation is mounting that Nate Diaz could fight for the UFC welterweight belt in Las Vegas next month.
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Nov 15th 2017, 7:43 PM
'I must hold myself to a higher standard': McGregor pens apology for conduct at Dublin MMA event
‘I sincerely apologize for my behavior at last weekends fight event in Dublin,’ says McGregor.
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Nov 14th 2017, 6:14 PM
'I'm a nasty dude' - Dustin Poirier stops Anthony Pettis after three rounds of bloody battle
This was a war.
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Nov 12th 2017, 11:05 AM
Rematch: Jose Aldo reportedly set to meet Max Holloway at UFC 218 main event
Holloway was supposed to face off against Frankie Edgar, however the former lightweight champion was forced out due to injury.
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Nov 11th 2017, 8:54 PM
Champions toppled and disappointment for Duffy on stunning night in New York
This one won’t be forgotten about any time soon.
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Nov 5th 2017, 7:24 AM
Three title fights, a legend returns and a big chance for an Irishman at Madison Square Garden
UFC 217 takes place tonight at the iconic New York venue.
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Nov 4th 2017, 7:15 AM
Conor McGregor wants to fight a boxer on his turf in MMA bout
‘Anyone wants a knock, give me a shout.’
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Nov 1st 2017, 5:38 PM
Dan Hardy: 'Two or three wins for Duffy and that's a hell of a showdown for McGregor'
Joseph Duffy returns to action this weekend at UFC 217.
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Nov 1st 2017, 1:43 PM
McGregor confirms negotiations have begun for Ferguson fight
“There’s an interim champion, I’m the unified champion, I feel that will be next,” said the 29-year-old.
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Oct 31st 2017, 9:35 PM
'I meant no disrespect to LGBT community' - Conor McGregor sorry for use of 'f-word'
The MMA star recorded a Late Late Show interview today.
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Oct 31st 2017, 6:18 PM
Duffy has UFC title in his sights as he heads to Madison Square Garden
The Donegal-born lightweight returns to the octagon this Saturday night for UFC 217 in New York.
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Oct 30th 2017, 8:00 AM
A new welterweight title contender has emerged but the UFC aren't happy with his conduct
Colby Covington referred to Brazilian fans as “filthy animals” after beating Demian Maia in Sao Paulo.
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Oct 29th 2017, 7:10 PM
When McGregor speaks, his fans listen - now an apology, not silence, is what's required
It’s about a blight on our lexicon which needs to be erased.
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Oct 27th 2017, 12:11 PM
Parke punched by opponent's cornerman after controversial ending to Dublin bout
The former UFC lightweight was taking on Mateusz Gamrot in a rematch yesterday at the 3Arena.
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Oct 23rd 2017, 4:01 PM
Cowboy Cerrone suffers crushing defeat to Darren Till at UFC event in Gdansk
The Scouser made a statement.
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Oct 22nd 2017, 10:48 AM
'He had a target on his back' - Lobov ready for the fight he's been chasing
The Straight Blast Gym featherweight returns to familiar territory tonight for his sixth outing in the UFC.
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Oct 21st 2017, 7:30 AM
Showtime exec compares Mayweather fight to 'Transformers', but claims McGregor benefitted boxing
‘You don’t want every movie to be ‘Transformers’ but when it comes it’s hard not to get caught up in the hype.’
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Oct 12th 2017, 6:42 PM
UFC announce cracker of a main event between two former champions
Robbie Lawler and Rafael Dos Anjos will lock horns later this year in Winnipeg, Canada.
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Oct 12th 2017, 5:52 PM
Injury rules Gallagher out of main event in Dublin as SBG team-mate steps up
Wexford native Brian Moore will face undefeated American AJ McKee in the 3 Arena next month.
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Oct 12th 2017, 1:02 PM
Mark Hunt slams 'bald-headed p***k' Dana White after being removed from UFC main event
Hunt was due to fight in his hometown of Sydney next month.
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Oct 11th 2017, 6:10 PM
'Where you at McNuggets?' Tony Ferguson eyes McGregor clash after defeating Kevin Lee
Ferguson is now the interim lightweight champion after defeating Kevin Lee at UFC 216 last night.
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Oct 8th 2017, 9:52 AM
Result of tonight's UFC headliner could determine McGregor's next opponent
An interim lightweight title will be on the line when Tony Ferguson takes on Kevin Lee.
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Oct 7th 2017, 7:45 AM
Have a look at the trailer for Conor McGregor's upcoming film Notorious
The movie will document McGregor’s incredible rise from the dole queue to superstardom.
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Oct 5th 2017, 9:26 PM
Frankie Edgar gets another shot at the UFC featherweight title
Max Holloway will make his inaugural defence of the belt he won from Jose Aldo later this year.
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Oct 4th 2017, 12:55 PM
Stop everything and watch a young Conor McGregor Irish dancing at his communion
There’s a blast from the past.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 11:08 AM
Rockhold hits out at Bisping and 'the worst title reign in UFC history'
The former middleweight champion has an axe to grind with the man who relieved him of the belt.
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Sep 21st 2017, 10:42 AM
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