Friday 18 September 2020
ESPN’s Senior Writer is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.
The MMA star was taken into police custody following an alleged incident on Thursday and is understood to deny the allegations.
Stick on the kettle and settle in to some of our favourite pieces from the last seven days.
Virgin Media said they are ‘very disappointed with eir’s decision.’
Former Lilywhites captain Eamonn Callaghan opens up about a pivotal talk with Kieran McGeeney on our Life Changing Moments podcast series with UPMC – the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA/GPA.
According to UFC president Dana White, it could be the Brazilian veteran’s final professional bout.
The 41-year-old complained that he was blinded by an eye poke before losing out by unanimous decision.
In his first fight for over a year, the undefeated Dagestani will take on interim champion Justin Gaethje.
The Antrim man made the step-up to fight Khamzat Chimaev at short notice.
‘I’m really not here to get a nice new tracksuit,’ the 24-year-old says. ‘I’m here to take the win.’
He’ll take on Khamzat Chimaev on Fight Island next weekend.
The 32-year-old Donegal man was beaten by Joel Alvarez via submission at UFC Fight Night 172.
The UFC lightweight from Donegal will compete for the first time in 16 months tonight in Abu Dhabi.
Usman’s professional display brings his record to 12-0.
The belt will be on the line in Abu Dhabi tomorrow night.
He’ll aim to dethrone welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.
Gilbert Burns was due to take on Kamaru Usman on next weekend’s UFC 251 card in Abu Dhabi.
The 57-year-old father of legendary UFC champ, Khabib, passed away earlier today.
It was a contender for fight of the year.
The mixed martial arts organisation was due to return to the Irish capital for an event on 15 August.
The 32-year-old lightweight is set to take on Spain’s Joel Alvarez in Abu Dhabi.
Brazilian Dos Anjos wants to fight McGregor even though the Irishman called time on his career last weekend.
The MMA organisation has confirmed it will stage events in the UAE on 11, 15, 18 and 25 July.
We explore the issues surrounding McGregor’s latest decision to quit.
The two-weight champion defended her featherweight title by battering Felicia Spencer.
The 31-year-old Dublin man has previously made the same claim.
Former world champion Daniel Cormier reckons clash between Irishman and superstar Silva could make millions on pay-per-view.
The Brazilian announced himself as a contender with the biggest win of his career in the main event.
Former MMA star Chael Sonnen reckons Dubliner is still the biggest draw in his sport.
The 40-year-old continued his resurgence by stopping Anthony Smith in the headline bout in Florida.
The event in Jacksonville was held amid strict hygiene guidelines.
Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza’s fight is off but as of now, UFC 249 is still going ahead.
Gaethje faces Tony Ferguson on Saturday night.
UFC 249 takes place in Florida on Saturday night.
Justin Gaethje has replaced Khabib Nurmagomedov as the headline opponent to Tony Ferguson.
Originally slated for New York, white was pushing for the18 April event to go ahead in California.
The former strawweight champion was due to face Jessica Andrade in the controversial card’s co-main event on 18 April.
Meanwhile, Justin Gaethje has replaced Khabib Nurmagomedov as Tony Ferguson’s opponent in the interim lightweight championship bout at UFC 249.
UFC president Dana White has repeatedly announced his intention to stage the show.
We’re committed to telling the story of Irish sport each day despite these uncertain times.
He reached a plea deal in his case for driving while intoxicated.
