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round three
McGregor-Poirier trilogy fight confirmed for Las Vegas with capacity crowd
The fight will take place as part of UFC 264 at the T-Mobile Arena.
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Apr 14th 2021, 3:25 PM
The Future
Rising Irish star Ian Garry makes major statement with head-kick KO
The 23-year-old Dubliner stopped two-time UFC fighter Rostem Akman last night in London.
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11.3k
Mar 20th 2021, 4:46 PM
Blach and gold
Adesanya suffers first loss of his career in bid to become two-weight UFC champion
Defending champions Jan Blachowicz and Amanda Nunes both retained their titles at UFC 259 in Las Vegas.
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Mar 7th 2021, 10:04 AM
UFC
Tom Aspinall thinks swift win over Arlovski would prove he is ‘real deal’
Aspinall has already made an impression by dispatching Jake Collier and Alan Baudot in a combined 140 seconds.
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Feb 19th 2021, 10:14 AM
Reaction
McGregor vows to bounce back but admits Poirier loss is 'hard to take'
The 32-year-old Dubliner suffered the first knockout defeat of his career in the Abu Dhabi rematch.
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12.3k
Jan 24th 2021, 12:07 PM
Running it back
Revenge for Poirier as McGregor is stopped in second round of UFC rematch
Dustin Poirier got the better of Conor McGregor in the UFC 257 main event in Abu Dhabi.
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156k
Jan 24th 2021, 6:35 AM
High Court
Two women launch personal injury lawsuits against Conor McGregor
Legal proceedings were initiated in the High Court yesterday.
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72.6k
Jan 19th 2021, 8:45 PM
Comeback
Dana White says Khabib is considering making a return to UFC
The 32-year-old Russian had announced his retirement during October 2020.
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Jan 16th 2021, 11:27 PM
sequel
McGregor-Poirier rematch to take place in Abu Dhabi
The Dubliner’s first bout in over a year will take place on Yas Island.
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10.8k
Dec 22nd 2020, 7:33 PM
Winning
Jose Aldo defeats Marlon Vera at UFC Fight Night
The 34-year-old was deemed the victor by all three judges by a score of 29-28.
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Dec 20th 2020, 9:56 AM
the eagle has landed
Katie Taylor misses out as Khabib Nurmagomedov wins BBC's World Sport Star award
The UFC star and the Bray boxer were among the nominees for an award decided by a public vote.
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9.3k
Dec 17th 2020, 11:23 PM
The Sniper
UFC confirm the signing of Irish fighter Dean Barry
The 28-year-old Dubliner is preparing to make his debut on the biggest stage in MMA in 2021.
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11.4k
Nov 24th 2020, 5:29 PM
run it back
Conor McGregor signs deal for UFC rematch with Dustin Poirier
The Irish mixed martial arts fighter defeated Poirier when the pair met in a featherweight bout in 2014.
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14.3k
Nov 19th 2020, 9:51 PM
The fight before Christmas
Rising Irish prospect Ian Garry booked for December return in London
The 23-year-old will aim to keep his unbeaten record intact when he faces English opponent Lawrence Tracey.
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6.8k
Nov 19th 2020, 11:01 AM
more to come
Ballymena's Rhys McKee left frustrated after UFC Vegas 14 defeat
Alex Morono came out on top in McKee’s second UFC appearance.
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Nov 15th 2020, 9:19 AM
Time to go
Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from octagon with perfect record after UFC 254 win
The Russian has retired unbeaten with an unbeaten professional record of 29-0.
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Oct 24th 2020, 10:55 PM
UFC 254
'If Khabib beats Justin on Saturday, he’s the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world'
Nurmagomedov defends his UFC lightweight title tomorrow night.
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10.7k
Oct 23rd 2020, 12:36 PM
MMA
Adesanya retains UFC middleweight title as a new champion is crowned at light-heavyweight
Abu Dhabi played host to UFC 253 overnight.
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8.2k
Sep 27th 2020, 10:34 AM
Fight night
Covington dominant en route to victory over former UFC champion Woodley
Tyron Woodley later revealed he suffered a rib injury during his Las Vegas defeat to Colby Covington.
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6.5k
Sep 20th 2020, 10:29 AM
BTL
Three years on, Wright Thompson reflects on infamous Dublin/McGregor piece
ESPN’s Senior Writer is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.
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Sep 15th 2020, 4:11 PM
Conor McGregor
McGregor arrested in Corsica for alleged attempted sexual assault and indecent exposure
The MMA star was taken into police custody following an alleged incident on Thursday and is understood to deny the allegations.
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192k
Sep 12th 2020, 5:05 PM
fright night
Former champion Anderson Silva booked for potential UFC swansong at 45
According to UFC president Dana White, it could be the Brazilian veteran’s final professional bout.
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Aug 19th 2020, 9:57 AM
UFC 252
Cormier retires after defeat ends UFC heavyweight trilogy with champion Miocic
The 41-year-old complained that he was blinded by an eye poke before losing out by unanimous decision.
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11.2k
Aug 16th 2020, 9:19 AM
Undisputed
UFC confirm Khabib Nurmagomedov's lightweight unification bout for October
In his first fight for over a year, the undefeated Dagestani will take on interim champion Justin Gaethje.
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7.4k
Jul 29th 2020, 10:18 AM
Hard Lines
Till loses bloody five-round battle while Ballymena's McKee suffers in short-notice UFC debut
The Antrim man made the step-up to fight Khamzat Chimaev at short notice.
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10.9k
Jul 26th 2020, 9:17 AM
Rhys lightning
Ballymena's Rhys McKee out to cause an upset in tonight's short-notice UFC debut
‘I’m really not here to get a nice new tracksuit,’ the 24-year-old says. ‘I’m here to take the win.’
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7.8k
Jul 25th 2020, 8:30 AM
abu dhabi do
Irish MMA star Rhys McKee set for UFC debut on one week's notice
He’ll take on Khamzat Chimaev on Fight Island next weekend.
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11.2k
Jul 19th 2020, 11:22 AM
End of the road
Duffy announces retirement after UFC loss: 'I haven’t got what it takes anymore'
The 32-year-old Donegal man was beaten by Joel Alvarez via submission at UFC Fight Night 172.
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15.5k
Jul 19th 2020, 8:16 AM
Talk to Joe
Rejuvenated Duffy determined to consign 'embarrassing' performances to the past
The UFC lightweight from Donegal will compete for the first time in 16 months tonight in Abu Dhabi.
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29.3k
Jul 18th 2020, 8:00 AM
uae ufc
Aldo suffers at the hands of Yan, Usman grinds win over Masvidal at UFC 'fight island'
Usman’s professional display brings his record to 12-0.
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10.0k
Jul 12th 2020, 9:07 AM
UFC 251
Masvidal takes aim at 'mentally weak' Usman ahead of UFC welterweight title showdown
The belt will be on the line in Abu Dhabi tomorrow night.
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4.5k
Jul 10th 2020, 7:21 PM
Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal steps in to take UFC title shot on six days' notice
He’ll aim to dethrone welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.
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10.1k
Jul 6th 2020, 6:59 AM
ruled out
UFC welterweight title bout falls through after challenger tests positive for Covid-19
Gilbert Burns was due to take on Kamaru Usman on next weekend’s UFC 251 card in Abu Dhabi.
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6.1k
Jul 4th 2020, 7:55 PM
RIP
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father has died from Covid-19 complications
The 57-year-old father of legendary UFC champ, Khabib, passed away earlier today.
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10.1k
Jul 3rd 2020, 3:12 PM
Diamond
Dustin Poirier edges out Dan Hooker in bloody clash at UFC Fight Night
It was a contender for fight of the year.
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Jun 28th 2020, 10:07 AM
Coronavirus
UFC cancels Dublin fight card
The mixed martial arts organisation was due to return to the Irish capital for an event on 15 August.
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4.7k
Jun 24th 2020, 11:50 AM
Fight Island
Donegal fighter Joseph Duffy booked for first UFC bout in 16 months
The 32-year-old lightweight is set to take on Spain’s Joel Alvarez in Abu Dhabi.
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7.3k
Jun 18th 2020, 9:18 PM
Conor McGregor
'If you're looking for a fight I'm the guy': Rafael dos Anjos taunts McGregor
Brazilian Dos Anjos wants to fight McGregor even though the Irishman called time on his career last weekend.
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9.9k
Jun 13th 2020, 12:05 PM
Adu Dhabi do
Three title fights to kick off UFC's series of 'Fight Island' events in Abu Dhabi
The MMA organisation has confirmed it will stage events in the UAE on 11, 15, 18 and 25 July.
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5.5k
Jun 10th 2020, 9:18 AM
the end
The key questions as Conor McGregor announces yet another retirement
We explore the issues surrounding McGregor’s latest decision to quit.
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Jun 7th 2020, 3:30 PM
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