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This year
2023
Makhachev rocks Volkanovski in Round 1 to retain UFC lightweight crown
Makhachev defended his title with a quick win over Australia’s Volkanovski in Abu Dhabi.
Conor McGregor will not face charges over alleged incident at US basketball game
The fighter had been at an NBA Finals game in June to take part in a promotional stunt.
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Plenty of action in store over the next few days.
'You're getting up every morning to get punched in the face - not a lot of people want to do that'
This Saturday in the RDS, Drogheda’s Leon Hill is targeting a win that would propel him into Cage Warriors title contention.
Rhys McKee beaten on UFC return, Caolan Loughran edged out by Lapilus
McKee and Loughran were both fighting at UFC Fight Night Paris on Saturday, headlined by Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac.
Justin Gaethje gains revenge on Dustin Poirier with knockout win at UFC 291
Poirier won the previous fight between the pair in 2018.
Irish fighter Shauna Bannon falls to defeat on UFC debut
It proved to be a disappointing debut at a London event for Bannon.
Antrim's Rhys McKee set for Paris comeback after earning second chance in UFC
McKee set for comeback bout against Ange Loosa on 2 September.
Volkanovski stops Rodriguez to retain featherweight title at UFC 290
Australian scores TKO win over Yair Rodriguez in Las Vegas main event.
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Conor McGregor denies sexual assault allegations in US
He is accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a Miami Heat game last week.
Ireland's Garry to face 8th-ranked contender Neal at UFC 292
The Malahide man will look to break into the welterweight top 10 with a victory over the dangerous American.
MMA great Amanda Nunes retires after win over Irene Aldana at UFC 289
The Brazilian is widely regarded as the greatest ever women’s mixed martial artist.
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Undefeated Tallaght fighter Shauna Bannon set to make UFC debut next month
Bannon expects to make her debut at London’s O2 Arena on 22 July.
Aljamain Sterling overcomes Henry Cejudo to retain bantamweight title
In the co-main event, Belal Muhammad beat Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision.
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Why we’re introducing a paywall on The42, and what it means for you
We plan to gradually roll out these changes during the month of February.
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Last year
2022
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David Gough on coming to terms with his sexuality and more of the week's best sportswriting
A selection of pieces that caught our eye this week.
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Plenty to enjoy this weekend.
Rory McIlroy transcending golf and LeBron's hopes to play NBA with his sons
Get stuck into this lot from this week’s best sportswriting.
Leon Edwards stuns Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title
The 30-year-old challenger had been on course for defeat at Vivint Arena before unleashing a left-high kick in the final round.
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The European Championships get underway while there’s a host of soccer and rugby action.
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There’s plenty of live action worth tuning in for across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Unanimous victory sees Amanda Nunes regain UFC women’s bantamweight belt
The judges scored the fight 50-45, 50-44 and 50-43.
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The Women’s Euros final and Kerry v Meath are among the highlights.
Tom Aspinall forced to quit after 15 seconds of UFC London main event
The English heavyweight’s knee gave way during the opening exchanges of his fight against Curtis Blaydes.
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There’s plenty of live action worth tuning in for across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
There’s live action in rugby, GAA, golf, tennis and cycling to kick off the month of July.
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
There’s plenty of live action worth tuning in for across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
McGregor facing possible ‘further charges’ for dangerous driving
The MMA fighter has not indicated a plea.