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Wednesday 22 March 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# TUF 22

All time
# Anxious wait
Lobov hopes for 'another chance' after debut disappointment in Vegas
The Straight Blast Gym fighter came up short against Ryan Hall at the TUF 22 Finale.
# Wow
Frankie Edgar makes huge statement with first-round KO of Chad Mendes
A timely message from the former lightweight champion to Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor.
# J-Lau
'Conor is doing a great job of promoting fights and we're all benefitting'
Joe Lauzon looks ahead to Aldo versus McGregor, as well as his own fight tonight against Evan Dunham.
# TUF 22
Artem Lobov: 'Whether people want me to or not, I'll represent Ireland on the big stage'
The newest Irish UFC debutant discusses his dual nationality.
He's a former ballroom dancer and 12 other facts about Ireland's newest UFC debutant
Artem Lobov fights tomorrow night in Las Vegas.
# Shock
Lobov books TUF 22 final place but there's been a major twist in the plot
Details emerged on last night’s concluding episode.
# Fight feast
10 reasons why there's more than just McGregor for UFC fans to savour this week
It’s not all about ‘The Notorious’ over the next few days in Vegas.
# schedule
Here's everything that's happening throughout this jam-packed week for UFC fans
Las Vegas plays host to three UFC shows over the coming days.
# The McGregor effect
Las Vegas set for another Irish invasion as the UFC's busiest ever week begins
Three events will be taking place but a certain Irishman is the star attraction.
# TUF 22
McGregor and Lobov have got the fight they wanted for the TUF semi-finals
Lobov is one win away from a guaranteed UFC debut next week.
# TUF 22
This Dubliner had a big chance to close in on a UFC deal last night
Artem Lobov was in quarter-final action on The Ultimate Fighter.
# TUF 22
There were mixed fortunes for Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter last night
The quarter-final line-up is now set.
# unorthodox
'Having your hands up doesn't stop you from getting knocked out'
Artem Lobov isn’t going to change his style as he pursues an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.
# TUF 22
Did this Irish fighter manage to move a step closer to the UFC last night?
Artem Lobov was in action on The Ultimate Fighter.
# UFC 194
Ryan Hall: 'The gulf between Conor and Jose on the ground is not what people might think'
The grappling ace has been training at SBG in Dublin.
# Teaser
'You gonna do somethin' about it?' - Things get feisty with McGregor in the next TUF episode
This is ‘the must-see episode of the season’, apparently.
# Recap
McGregor had the chance to draw level with Faber on The Ultimate Fighter last night
Saul Rogers took on Billy Quarantillo in episode five.
# TUF 22
'World champions don't need babying' - Conor McGregor's coaching is coming in for criticism
There’s still plenty of needle between McGregor and coaching rival Urijah Faber.
# TUF 22
There was significant news from an Irish perspective on the latest episode of TUF
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber resumed last night.
# Notorious
Conor McGregor reveals an interesting insight into his training methods
“Now I’m starting to understand why he’s such a special fighter.”
# next man up
The UFC have a back-up plan in place if Aldo or McGregor pull out
“If someone gets hurt I’m the guy stepping in.”
# Recap
The first episode of TUF: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber bodes well for the new season
The series is off to an exciting start.
# Determined
Irish fighter believes he's closer to a UFC contract following TUF 22 debut
Artem Lobov is Conor McGregor’s main sparring partner.
# TUF 22
Explainer: The UFC's new TV series featuring Conor McGregor starts tonight
If you’re new to The Ultimate Fighter, here’s how it works.
# the numbers
UFC champ Dillashaw: 'McGregor is more interested in money than the sport'
“He’s just always about the money,” says the 135lbs title-holder.
# TUF 22
McGregor's main sparring partner will compete on his Ultimate Fighter team
Dubliner Artem Lobov is officially part of the cast.
# Here we go again
Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo met face to face again last night
It’s the first time the pair have met since McGregor snapped up Aldo’s belt in Dublin.
# TUF 22
Conor McGregor wanted to fight Urijah Faber at UFC Dublin in October
The pair are rival coaches on season 22 of The Ultimate Fighter.
# Happy Christmas
Edgar & Mendes set to face-off just 24 hours before McGregor's title fight - reports
The pair will meet in the finale of TUF.
# Excuses
Faber: 'A bad match-up for McGregor is Chad Mendes on a full training camp'
‘The California Kid’ is angling for a shot at McGregor too.
# Double bill
UFC 194 weekend in Vegas for Aldo vs. McGregor just got a whole lot bigger
Two events in as many days will take place in December.
# TUF 22
McGregor describes Faber as 'an annoying little brother, only he's close to 50 years of age'
The pair are currently filming for The Ultimate Fighter.
# TUF 22
The Ultimate Fighter featuring Conor McGregor will be available to Irish viewers
Team McGregor vs. Team Faber will kick off on 10 September.
# Fight
Urijah Faber claims to have gone toe-to-toe with McGregor in the TUF gym
However, he does call the interim champion ‘a decent guy’.