# The Ultimate Fighter

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'I'm a man on a mission': Usman eyes up UFC welterweight title after ninth win in a row

Kamaru Usman saw off the challenge of Rafael dos Anjos in Nevada on Friday night.

4.9k

Dec 1st 2018, 9:54 AM

# TUF Finale

Irishman Richie Smullen suffers first-round loss in UFC debut

The Wicklow native was given a shot on MMA’s biggest stage after featuring on The Ultimate Fighter.

10.8k

Jul 7th 2018, 2:39 AM

# TUF cookie

An Irishman will debut in the UFC tonight for the first time since 2016

Wicklow native Richie Smullen will aim to capitalise on the opportunity at the Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas.

18.9k

Jul 6th 2018, 6:00 AM

# Comeback Kid

18 months after being let go, Tim Elliott has a chance to shock the best fighter in the UFC

He headlines tonight’s TUF 24 Finale against Demetrious Johnson.

5.6k

Dec 3rd 2016, 7:30 AM

# Preview

Dos Anjos and Ferguson bid to stake lightweight title claim as UFC returns from hiatus

The pair will collide in tonight’s main event in Mexico.

3.9k

Nov 5th 2016, 9:15 AM

# Fight Week

5 title fights, 3 events and a Conor McGregor press conference - it's the UFC's biggest week yet

There’s plenty on the menu for MMA fans over the coming days.

13.2k

Jul 4th 2016, 4:27 PM

# 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.

9.9k

Dec 12th 2015, 8:46 AM

# 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.

16.5k

Dec 12th 2015, 7:34 AM

# 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.

6.3k

Dec 11th 2015, 7:42 PM

# 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.

13.2k

Dec 11th 2015, 8:05 AM

He's a former ballroom dancer and 12 other facts about Ireland's newest UFC debutant

Artem Lobov fights tomorrow night in Las Vegas.

8.1k

Dec 10th 2015, 11:15 AM

# 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.

8.2k

Dec 10th 2015, 6:45 AM

# 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.

8.7k

Dec 9th 2015, 5:00 PM

# 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.

5.6k

Dec 7th 2015, 2:30 PM

# 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.

13.9k

Dec 7th 2015, 7:30 AM

# 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.

10.6k

Dec 3rd 2015, 3:00 PM

# 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.

9.5k

Nov 26th 2015, 6:15 AM

# TUF 22

There were mixed fortunes for Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter last night

The quarter-final line-up is now set.

10.5k

Nov 19th 2015, 6:05 AM

# 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.

19.2k

Nov 15th 2015, 7:19 PM

# 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.

9.0k

Nov 12th 2015, 7:35 AM

# 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.

29.2k

Nov 6th 2015, 10:36 PM

# 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.

12.5k

Oct 18th 2015, 9:41 PM

# 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.

9.8k

Oct 8th 2015, 4:30 PM

# 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.

9.4k

Oct 1st 2015, 10:21 AM

# Notorious

Dana White discusses McGregor's next move if he beats Aldo

Frankie Edgar looks to be a likely opponent, but a Urijah Faber fight is unlikely.

11.2k

Sep 25th 2015, 8:44 PM

# wind-up

'It's a bitch move': Conor McGregor was doing some serious stirring on TUF last night

The Notorious has turned matchmaker.

7.9k

Sep 24th 2015, 2:03 PM

# 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.

8.9k

Sep 10th 2015, 9:20 PM

# Determined

Irish fighter believes he's closer to a UFC contract following TUF 22 debut

Artem Lobov is Conor McGregor’s main sparring partner.

8.4k

Sep 10th 2015, 7:45 PM

# TUF 22

McGregor's main sparring partner will compete on his Ultimate Fighter team

Dubliner Artem Lobov is officially part of the cast.

7.3k

Sep 1st 2015, 11:38 AM

# 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.

7.4k

Aug 26th 2015, 5:05 PM

# 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.

8.4k

Aug 25th 2015, 1:28 PM

# 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.

12.1k

Aug 20th 2015, 12:23 PM

# 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.

13.3k

Jul 21st 2015, 3:13 PM

# platform

There could be a major opportunity on the horizon for Ireland's UFC hopefuls

The Ultimate Fighter is coming to Europe this year.

5.5k

Apr 9th 2015, 9:45 PM

# Interview

Cathal Pendred: 'I felt like I was being held under water and all I wanted was to breathe'

The Irish MMA fighter has experienced a remarkable last twelve months.

16.8k

Dec 23rd 2014, 12:00 PM

# TUF 20

TUF 20 finale set to be another milestone in women’s MMA

The event will mark the crowning of the UFC’s first-ever strawweight champion.

3.7k

Dec 12th 2014, 3:15 PM

# TUF 20

Ireland's 'Ais the Bash' Daly will make her UFC debut in Las Vegas this week

Meanwhile, Dubliner Neil Seery has been confirmed to fight Chris Beal in Stockholm next month.

2.4k

Dec 8th 2014, 3:32 PM

# The Ultimate Fighter

'The Bash' Daly loses out in three-round TUF quarter-final

The Dubliner was defeated by Californian Jessica Penne on last night’s episode.

3.0k

Nov 27th 2014, 8:52 AM

# TUF20

Ireland's Aisling Daly makes her debut on The Ultimate Fighter this week

The SBG fighter comes up against Angela Magana on the latest episode of the reality TV show.

6.6k

Oct 28th 2014, 11:01 AM

# TUF20

Ireland's Aisling Daly bidding for UFC title in latest season of reality TV show

The Dublin strawweight is one 16 fighters taking part in the new series of The Ultimate Fighter, which begins tonight.

3.1k

Sep 10th 2014, 11:39 AM